A monthly index tracking business conditions in Colorado has rebounded to its highest level in nearly a year on continued growth in the energy sector and exports. The Business Conditions Index jumped more than nine points in May to 62.9. That’s the highest reading since the index stood at 68.4 in June 2010. The index […]
A monthly index tracking conditions for small businesses in Colorado has retreated even as job growth in the state slows. Low financing costs are likely to continue, though, and benefit Colorado businesses, said Jeff Thredgold, an economist who calculates the Vectra Bank Colorado Small Business Index (SBI). “Despite high levels of political uncertainty, European politics […]
Colorado set records for overall visitors, overnight visitation and visitor spending in 2010, according to the latest results of research commissioned by the Colorado Tourism Office. With a slower than anticipated post-recession recovery nationwide, Colorado bucked several national trends, according to Longwoods International: Colorado remained the country’s top-ranked ski destination, with a 20 percent share […]
Exports of agricultural products from Colorado remain well ahead of last year with increases in the exports of meat, dairy and baking-related products. “Colorado’s farmers, ranchers and food processors are helping Colorado return to a strong, diverse economy,” said John Salazar, the state agriculture commissioner. “I am confident that our continued focus on expanding exports […]
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 […]