Doug Simons can do the math. While hundreds of thousands of people taste the almond toffee and other confections his Grand Junction company manufactures in a given year, that number remains a slim fraction of a potential market counted in the hundreds of millions. So it only makes sense to the president and co-owner of […]
Phil Castle, The Business Times Jon Labrum recalls fond memories of time spent with friends roller skating and bowling — not only as a child, but also an adult. It’s the same kind of memories Labrum hopes to create at a new family entertainment center in Grand Junction with which he’s involved. In fact, Labrum […]
Phil Castle, The Business Times A monster month for real estate activity has improved prospects for continued recovery in the Mesa County market. Large year-over-year gains were reported in July for both transactions and dollar volume, pushing year-to-date numbers for 2013 well past those for 2012. What’s more, the latest numbers reflect declining property foreclosure […]
The pace of job growth in the United States has slowed even as the unemployment rate has edged down. According to Labor Department estimates, nonfarm payrolls grew 162,000 in July, the smallest gain in four months. Moreover, initial estimates for jobs gains in June and May were revised downward a total of 26,000. Counting the […]
Edward Jones, HopeWest and JG Management Systems rank among the best companies to work for in Colorado in the latest results of annual recognition program based on employee surveys. Edward Jones, a national financial services firm that operates offices in the Grand Valley, ranked first among large companies in the 2013 Best Companies to Work […]
Phil Castle, The Business Times With just a few swipes of a fingertip across the screen of his iPad, Bill Baird edits videos of his daughter competing in a swim meet and a thunderstorm raging over the Grand Valley. A slow-motion effect turns a quick flip turn in the pool into a detailed analysis of […]
A monthly index tracking business conditions in Colorado has slipped again, but continues to forecast growth during the second half of the year. The Business Conditions Index fell nearly four points in July, but at 54.8 remains well above growth-neutral 50. “Nondurable and durable goods producers, especially those linked to construction and vehicle manufacturing, are […]
Orchard Mesa Veterinary Hospital and Strive in Grand Junction will present an upcoming event featuring Temple Grandin, a professor, consultant, author, speaker and activist considered an expert on animal behavior and autism advocacy. The event is set for 7 p.m. Sept. 21 at the University Center ballroom on the campus of Colorado Mesa University. The […]
A portrait photographer has opened a studio in downtown Grand Junction. Monument Photography is located at 438 Main St. and offers engagement, family, newborn, senior and wedding photography. Marc Melnick brings to the venture 10 years of experience as a portrait photographer. He also holds a bachelor’s of fine arts in photography degree from the […]
A monthly measure of consumer confidence has retreated from a five-year high, but still reflects a strengthening economy in the United States. The Conference Board reported that its Consumer Confidence Index (CCI) fell nearly two points in July to 80.3. The month before, the index climbed at its highest level since it stood at 87.3 […]