In what’s billed as a merger of two iconic brands, Dairy Queen now serves Orange Julius beverages. The original Orange Julius beverage as well as fruit smoothies are available at participating DQ locations, including restaurants in Grand Junction. “With the assortment of fruit choices, variety and convenience we now offer in this beverage category, it’s […]
Attendance at the 2012 Colorado Mountain Winefest increased 20 percent over last year with the sale of more than 5,000 tickets to the largest event of its kind in the state showcasing the wine industry. Paid attendance to the Winefest at Riverbend Park in Palisade on Sept. 15 as well as to such other events […]
As election day approaches, small business owners are beginning to attract lots of notice, especially from vote-seeking candidates who express admiration for their ability to create jobs and keep the nation’s economy afloat. But when these hard-working entrepreneurs become the center of attention for federal bureaucrats, it’s time to start worrying. While many view the […]
Have you been watching the NFL this season? Who am I kidding? Next to NASCAR (And no offense to NASCAR fans, but seriously, other than the wrecks, it’s just cars going in a circle), it’s the most popular sport on the planet. So of course you have. Tell me the horrible performance of the replacement […]
There’s been a lot of political rhetoric and, consequently, media coverage about Americans who pay no federal income taxes. Republican presidential hopeful Mitt Romney was surreptitiously recorded as writing off the support of what he said was the 47 percent of Americans who don’t pay federal income taxes nad have become dependent on government assistance […]
My father has said on more than one occasion, “It’s not how much money you make, it’s what you do with the money you make that will give you financial freedom.” My friend and real estate colleague Larry Kendall refers to this concept as having “wake-up money” — waking up every morning and having the […]
A measure of consumer confidence has rebounded to its highest level in seven months on more upbeat assessments of business and labor conditions. The Conference Board reported that its Consumer Confidence Index (CCI), jumped nine points in September to 70.3. That’s the highest reading since the CCI stood at 71.6 in February. “Consumers were more […]
The Grand Junction Area Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors has endorsed four Republican candidates running for election to the Mesa County Commission, Colorado House of Representatives and Congress. In the race for the Mesa County Commission in District 1, the chamber board endorsed John Justman. Justman faces Jana Bingham Gerow and John Leane, who […]
Phil Castle, The Business Times A Grand Junction business that manufactures day planners, calendars and other accessories for academic and commerical makets was among the companies honored for their participation in summer jobs programs. Action Publishing was among the companies honored at a Grand Junction event that included representatives from the Mesa County Workforce Center, […]
New and expanded facilities at the Mesa County Fairgrounds not only would offer needed amenities, but also bolster tourism and create jobs, according to a business analysis of the fairgrounds. Recommended additions include a 5,000-seat event facility as well as an exposition hall offering more than 25,000 square feet of exhibit space. Preliminary estimates peg […]