I suspect I’m no different than any other child who grew up believing Christmas was the holiday around which the entire kid year revolved. Better than Halloween. Better even than birthdays. What’s not to love? The festive decorations. The family gatherings. The food. And, of course, the pile of presents under the tree. Even the […]
Holiday wishes will appear. But not until after I address a personal issue that arose after my column was published in the last issue. I got a call from a friend about cancelling his subscription. Granted, his subscription was ending at the end of the year. One way or the other, the timing was perfect […]
What’s the outlook for the economy and commercial real estate in 2022? Let’s start with some information about the economy. The cost of everything seems to be rising quickly. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics confirmed that in its latest numbers for the Consumer Price Index. The index has increased 6.8 percent compared to a […]
We’re approaching a new year and the overwhelming tradition of making resolutions. It seems Jan. 1 has become the day when we compile our lists and proclaim this will be the year we change our lives for the better. Losing weight, breaking bad habits and saving money usually top the lists. Will this year’s list […]
Have you set goals for your business? Have you planned how you’ll achieve those goals? Consider this simple, five-step process to help you focus and get ready for a great new year. Create a specific, measurable goal or set of goals. Such goals as joining more organizations, attending chamber of commerce business after-hours events, or […]
If you’re like most people, you’ve worked for a variety of business owners and managers over your lifetime. A few probably stand out in your mind as people you enjoyed working for, while others created an unpleasant work environment. There’s likely no doubt in your mind about the type of person for which you’d prefer […]
Nominations will be accepted through Dec. 31 for volunteers interested in serving on the Agricultural Water Quality Advisory Committee. The 14-member committee offers guidance to the Colorado Department of Agriculture on issues affecting water quality. “The Agricultural Water Quality Advisory Committee members serve a critical role of advising the department of agriculture on how to […]
A key measure of sales activity continues to increase in Mesa County. The county reported a 15.3 percent increase in sales and use tax collections in November compared to the same month a year ago. November collections reflect October sales. As of press deadline, the City of Grand Junction hadn’t yet posted its latest tax […]
The Grand Junction Regional Airport will receive more than $2.2 million in the first year of federal grants for airport-related projects. “The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law has given us a once-in-a-generation opportunity to build safer and more sustainable airports that connect individuals to jobs and communities to the world,” said Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg. “With this […]
A Fruita-based firm that’s developed software to reduce mobile data consumption has been approved to participate in a state tax incentive program. The Colorado Economic Development Commission approved Sky Peak Technologies for the Rural Jump-Start Program. Sky Peak Technologies plans to open a new office in Fruita and hire at least five software developers. The […]