RE/MAX, a global real estate franchise with offices in 85 countries, continues to fare well in an annual magazine ranking. RE/MAX received the highest ranking among real estate franchises and came in at 16th among all franchises in the 2012 Top 200 published in the October edition of Franchise Times magazine. The annual ranking is […]
The first digital billboard in Grand Junction has been installed near the intersection of the Interstate Highway 70 business loop and Main Street. The billboard, manufactured by Watchfire Digital Outdoor and installed by Mile High Outdoor, measures 30 feet wide and 10 feet tall and replaced a static billboard at the same location. The digital […]
Benjamin Franklin is famously quoted as saying, “In this world nothing is certain but death and taxes.” Death perhaps. But apparently not taxes, at least in terms of what tax rates will be imposed. And it’s this very uncertainty that keeps business owners and managers hesitant to expand their operations or staffs. The latest case […]
A monthly index tracking labor trends has declined for the third time in four months, suggesting that job growth could weaken in the fourth quarter and beyond. The Conference Board reported that its Employment Trends Index slipped almost four-tenths of a point to 107.86 in September. “The U.S. economy entered a soft patch in the […]
A monthly index tracking optimism among small business owners has edged down on less upbeat expectations for hiring and capital outlays. The National Federation of Independent Business reported that its Small Business Optimism Index slipped a tenth of a point to 92.8 for September. The index is based on the results of monthly surveys of […]
Business executives are less upbeat in their assessments of current conditions as well as their expectations for the near future, according to the latest results of a quarterly survey. The Conference Board reported that its Measure of CEO Confidence fell five points to 47 for the third quarter. A reading below 50 indicates more negative […]
An upcoming event in Grand Junction is expected to bring together national experts on brain and psychological health injuries. The Western Colorado Area Health Education Center has scheduled a western states summit on the topic for Oct. 13. The summit is set for 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at St. Mary’s Hospital. Admission to the […]
Work is expected to proceed on updating a master plan for the Mesa County Fairgrounds that could include such proposed improvements as an event facility and exposition hall. The Mesa County Commission has voted to move forward with a community based planning process that will include focus groups and open houses. The commissioners expect to […]
Survey results reflect support for transportation improvements in Grand Junction — as well as a tax limit override to more quickly pay for the work. The Grand Junction Area Chamber of Commerce recently presented the results of a member survey to the Grand Junction City Council to offer input on potential capital construction projects. More […]
A recent study of employee benefits trends conducted by Metropolitan Life Insurance found that employees who understand their benefits packages are three times more likely to respond they’re highly satisfied with their current jobs and employers. So what is good employee communication? Most of the benefit communication offered by employers occurs during an employee’s initial […]