Lodging tax collections have dipped on a year-over-year basis for the first time in 16 months, but continue to reflect increased business overall for hotels and motels in Grand Junction. According to the Grand Junction Visitor & Convention Bureau report for December, $64,431 in lodging taxes were collected, 6.7 percent less than the report for […]
Phil Castle, The Business Times A broad coalition of business organizations, government entities and academic institutions has made progress toward achieving three economic development goals for Mesa County, officials from the coalition say. Even as a committee reviews energy innovation projects for possible funding, a team of “first responders” helps struggling businesses stay in business. […]
Kelly Sloan, The Business Times Gov. John Hickenlooper’s latest State of the State Address drew mixed reviews from three Republican legislators from Grand Junction. State Rep. Ray Scott called the speech “heavy on appeal, light on substance.” “Instead of giving businesses the opportunities they need to expand and grow, the governor and the Democrats are […]
Kelly Sloan, The Business Times While economic prospects for Colorado have improved, Gov. John Hickenlooper believes efforts must continue to promote business, entrepreneurship and job growth in the state. Bipartisan efforts also will be needed in the Colorado Legislature to avoid other problems, among them the recurrence of the devastating wildfires and a mass shooting […]
As the earth begins a renewed trip around the sun, the wholly human urge is to mark the annual event with an understandable mixture of reflection and forethought. As we do so this time around, it seems two encompassing issues dominate the public consciousness. The two are not directly related, but the prescriptions written or […]
With all of the talk about the so-called “fiscal cliff,” many people have forgotten about the Medicare surtaxes that have gone into effect. These taxes are part of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (as amended by the Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010) and affect income tax returns for individuals, trusts […]
ANB Bank once again has earned the highest ratings from an independent bank rating firm. ANB Bank was named a Blue Ribbon Bank by Veribanc based on information from the Federal Reserve call report for the third quarter. ANB Bank has earned the Blue Ribbon designation for seven consecutive quarters. “We are pleased to continually […]
Powderhorn Mountain Resort will offer an instructional program as well as safety tips in January as part of its observances of the National Ski Areas Association Learn to Ski and Snowboard Month and National Safety Week. “Supporting and encouraging safety across the resort will help us enhance the mountain experience for our guests,” said Daren […]
Simply Mac donated $1,000 to the Western Slope Food Bank of the Rockies, proceeds from a holiday drive at the company’s Grand Junction store. Simply Mac donated money to the food bank to purchase 5 pounds of food for every computer purchased at the store between Nov. 16 and Dec. 15. “Simply Mac was excited […]
The KEKB radio station and other Grand Junction businesses and organizations have joined in an effort to provide children scholarships to participate in extracurricular activities. KEKB raised $2,000 through its Last Run of Your Life benefit 5-kilometer race for the Grant a Wish program. The Grand Junction Harley Davidson hosted a motorcycle run that raised […]