Even a casual reading of the stories in this issue of the Business Times reveals a theme: Government regulations hinder business and, in turn, economic recovery. A story on page 3 details the results of a study conducted for the Western Energy Alliance, a Denver-based trade association of more than 400 companies involved in energy […]
Experienced commercial real estate investors seem to sense market trends and take advantage of those trends when other methods of commercial investment begin to fade. From 2005 to 2008, industrial land development and the construction of industrial offices and shop buildings on security fenced acreage seemed to constitute a no-lose proposition in the Grand Valley. […]
For many small businesses, the process of trying to obtain a government contract is fraught with fears of red tape and endless reporting requirements. Yes, the process can be challenging. But working for the government doesn’t have to be difficult. You have to get through multiple steps with a certain amount of commitment, but eventually […]
A monthly measure of consumer confidence has tumbled to its lowest level in more than two years as pessimism over business and labor conditions mounts. The Conference Board reported that its Consumer Confidence Index fell nearly 15 points to 44.5 in August. That’s the lowest reading since the CCI retreated to 40.8 in April 2009. […]
A Colorado utility executive is scheduled to deliver the keynote address at an upcoming meeting of a Grand Junction economic development group. David Eves, president and chief executive officer of Public Service Co. of Colorado, is expected to speak at the annual meeting of the Grand Junction Economic Partnership. Public Service is part of Xcel […]
A story that appeared in the Aug. 18 to 31 issue of the Business Times and online at www.thebusinesstimes.com. failed to mention a financial services firm that operates offices in the Grand Valley ranks among the best companies to work for in Colorado. Edward Jones ranked No. 1 for a second consecutive year among large […]
Two business groups have come out in support of a ballot measure to increase property tax revenues for Mesa County School District 51. The Grand Junction Area Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors voted to support a measure that will appear on the November election ballot. The Grand Junction Economic Partnership Board of Directors also […]
Phil Castle The Business Times While the National Federation of Independent Business challenges the constitutionality of federal health care legislation, the small business advocacy group also supports the development of a health benefits exchange in Colorado. Tony Gagliardi, state director of the NFIB in Colorado, said the exchange could offer lower insurance premiums to small […]
Starting next year, Mesa County will exempt from sales tax everything from farm equipment to machinery to components used to produce energy. The Mesa County Board of Commissioners voted to amend the sales tax resolution to include all of the sales tax exemptions allowed to counties under state law. The commissioners said they instituted the […]
To the editor:Comedian Woody Allen once quipped: “What’s with all the awards? All they do is give out awards here. Best Fascist Dictator: Adolph Hitler.” Allen was speaking about the Hollywood crew and its tendency to stage a multitude of award programs, ensuring that almost anyone would receive an award. And people in the news […]