It’s official: Come August, Mesa State College becomes Colorado Mesa University. Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper signed into law legislation granting Mesa State College university status and changing its name to Colorado Mesa University effective Aug. 10. “This is the moment when the transition happens,” Hickenlooper said at a signing ceremony at the College Center. “It […]
Enstrom Candies has unveiled a new logo and marketing campaign in part to clear up some confusion over its Web site address. The new logo is similar to the previous one in retaining the original oval shape. The globe was removed, however, and replaced with a scripted “E.” The 51-year old confectionary company has seen […]
While local indicators point to economic recovery, Grand Junction City Manager Laurie Kadrich cautions that recent increases in sales tax collections likely won’t be the norm over the next 18 months. In fact, Kadrich reminds residents the city forecast remains the same as it was last fall. There’ll be a promising increase in sales tax […]
As the Mesa County School District 51 Board of Education mulls over a budget proposal that calls for cutting the equivalent of more than 180 full-time jobs by August, the board also is weighing the pros and cons of asking county voters to allow the district to retain tax revenues above state constitutional limits. […]
Having helped set goals for economic development in Mesa County, business owners and managers are encouraged to now help decide how best to achieve those goals. A two-hour meeting is scheduled for 7:30 a.m. June 29 at the Colorado Mesa University College Center ballroom in Grand Junction to discuss ways to establish a hub for […]
A new hotel has opened in downtown Grand Junction. The SpringHill Suites by Marriott adds a third property and 100 more rooms to the accommodations owned and operated by Kevin and Steve Reimer. The Reimers also operate Main Street Suites and the Hampton Inn. Brian King, senior vice president of select service and extended stay […]
While Mesa County continues to experience one of the highest property foreclosure rates among metropolitan counties in Colorado, foreclosure activity dropped in May over levels reported last year. Foreclosure filings fell more than 4 percent in May compared to the same month last year. Foreclosure sales dropped nearly 37 percent. In addition, filings and sales […]
The Blue Band Wagon campaign in Mesa County celebrated its first anniversary with public fanfare and support from businesses and local media. Similar to campaigns across the country that encourage people to buy products in the communities in which they live, the effort launched by the Grand Junction Area Chamber of Commerce seeks to circulate […]
Business owners in Colorado who’ve had at least one claim for unemployment insurance benefits filed against them face an unexpected bill in July. The bill from the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment (CDLE) purportedly will help the state make interest payments on funds the state borrowed from the federal government last year to pay […]
When it comes to creating a strong business climate and increasing the output of goods and services, communities envy the 35- to 65-year-old age group. Colorado has an advantage over many states in that it’s attracted young people in the 20- to 40-year-old range over the past few decades, feeding into the group that generally […]