The Bureau of Land Management is looking for nominations to fill vacancies on resource advisory councils in Colorado. “The advice given to the BLM by these citizen-based resource advisory councils is a vital part of the BLM’s collaborative approach to land management,” said Jamie Connell, director of the BLM in Colorado. “Citizen input enhances our […]
A ribbon-cutting ceremony has been scheduled to officially open a river park at Las Colonias Park in Grand Junction. The ceremony is set for 4 p.m. May 27 at the Mariposa shelter just south of the butterfly pond. After the ceremony, a river park parade is planned. Food trucks and Gelato Junction will serve fare. […]
A total of three more in-person and virtual public listening sessions are scheduled as the City of Grand Junction develops licensing and permitting processes for marijuana businesses. In-person sessions are scheduled for 5:30 to 7 p.m. May 27 at the Lincoln Park Barn and 5:30 to 7 pm. June 1 at Eagle Rim Park. A […]
A Denver-based company plans to open a summer camp atop the Grand Mesa east of Grand Junction. Gravity Haus will operate the camp on private property at Electric Mountain Lodge. “At Gravity Haus, we envision the planet as a playground that fuels amazing experiences, personal growth and camaraderie with fellow adventurers. And what better way […]
Sales tax collections, a key measure of retail activity, continue to increase in Grand Junction. The City of Grand Junction reported collecting nearly $5.5 million in sales taxes in April. That’s an increase of more than $1.7 million and 47.2 percent over the same month last year, although collections a year ago were affected by […]
Applications will be accepted until June 18 for more than $1.3 million in funding made available through the Greater Colorado Pitch Series. The winners will be announced during West Slope Startup Week, set for July 12 to 16 with virtual sessions as well as in-person events in Grand Junction. The free event will showcase rural […]
Phil Castle, The Business Times Even as COVID-19 posed challenges for food and agricultural businesses in Colorado, the pandemic brought opportunities for businesses willing to adapt and even improve operations. “It taught me how to run a better business,” said Jason Morse, an executive chef who operates 5280 Culinary, a food manufacturing and consulting business […]
Phil Castle, The Business Times Grand Valley governments avoided an expected downturn in sales tax revenues as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic and related restrictions. Governments and residents alike found ways to support businesses. Collaborative and flexible efforts helped address issues as well. Even as the effects of the pandemic ease, other challenges remain. […]
Phil Castle, The Business Times Bryan Johnson wonders what the nuns who founded St. Mary’s Hospital in Grand Junction would think of what’s become 125 years later a regional medical center. Would they be satisfied their mission to care for the poor and vulnerable continues? “I really believe if the nuns were here today, they […]
Phil Castle, The Business Times The unemployment rate continues to retreat in Mesa County, but would move even lower if businesses weren’t struggling to fill job openings “There are a ton of job opportunities out there, but they’re having a difficult time filling them,” said Curtis Englehart, director of the Mesa County Workforce Center in […]