A monthly index forecasting economic performance in the United States remains unchanged, but continues to signal growth. The Conference Board reported that its Leading Economic Index (LEI) held steady at 95.3 in June. Over the past six months, however, the index has increased 1.7 percent. Separate measures of current and past economic performances increased in […]
Phil Castle, The Business Times An energy research park in Houston and the collaboration between industry and academia there offer inspiration for what could be a similar operation in Mesa County, albeit on a much smaller scale. “There’s potential for at least some part of that here,” said Michael Burke, a lawyer who serves as […]
Phil Castle, The Business Times The Colorado economy has performed better than expected with improving job growth and increased residential construction and tourism activity, according to a mid-year update prepared at the University of Colorado. While the update doesn’t include a breakdown for geographical areas, a number of the trends could portend improving conditions for […]
Small businesses across Western Colorado are eligible for low-interest federal disaster loans to help offset losses related to drought. Mesa County is among 14 Colorado counties included in a primary area declared an agricultural disaster area because of a drought conditions. Delta, Garfield, Montrose and Rio Blanco also are included in that area. Another 24 […]
Monthly lodging tax collections in Grand Junction have increased to their highest level so far this year, but continue to lag behind what was collected last year. According to the Grand Junction Visitor & Convention Bureau report for June, $140,185 in lodging taxes were collected, by far the highest monthly total this year. Compared to […]
Phil Castle, The Business Times A nearly year-long slide in sales tax collections in the Grand Valley is over — at least for a month. The City of Grand Junction and Mesa County both reported year-over-year gains in June, offering a measure of hope among government administrators a source of funding and indicator of retail […]
Higher education costs are rising fast. But you could be able to turn part of the expenses you pay for yourself, your spouse or dependents into tax savings. You can do this by claiming the American Opportunity tax credit or Lifetime Learning credit for tuition and related expenses. The maximum American Opportunity tax credit you […]
Marcelo Marino has joined Wine Country Inn as director of food and beverages and executive chef of the Palisade hotel. Marino oversees food services, including the operation of Caroline’s and the Tapestry Lounge as well as catering. He plans to offer lunch service Monday through Saturday starting July 12 as well as a Sunday brunch […]
Students from Colorado Mesa University in Grand Junction brought home awards from the Future Business Leaders of America-Phi Beta Lambda national leadership conference in California. Sara McGuire won four awards in an academic competition testing more than 2,000 college students from across the country in business-related events. McGuire placed first in negotiation and supply chain […]
John Williams has reopened his Grand Junction law practice emphasizing business, real estate and government relations. He’s accepting new clients. John Williams Legal LLC is located in the Gateway Canyon Air Tours building at the Grand Junction Regional Airport at 817 Falcon Way, Suite 202. Reach Williams at 241-2838.