Accept this challenge. Pretend you’re a scientist and note your immediate response to reading the following words: Diversity. Equity. Inclusion. Did you bristle? Did you feel hope? Or did you think, “Ugh, buzz words?” Don’t judge your response. Just notice it. With curiosity, consider whether it’s possible no matter how you felt reading those words, […]
A monthly measure of optimism among small business owners has increased, but so have concerns over finding qualified employees to fill job openings. The National Federation of Independent Business reported its Small Business Optimism rose 2.4 points in March to 98.2. With the gain, the index topped its 47-year average of 98 for the first […]
The owner of a staffing agency in Grand Junction has announced her candidacy for the Colorado House of Representatives. Nina Anderson said she’s launched a campaign in House District 55 for the upcoming election. Janice Rich, a Republican from Grand Junction, holds the seat, but has announced her intention to run for the Colorado Senate. […]
Members of the Grand Valley Power cooperative will pay more on their monthly bills over the next year to cover a nearly $2.4 million charge from a wholesale electrical supplier. Based in Grand Junction, Grand Valley Power serves more than 18,000 members in Western Colorado. Residential customers will see an average $7.81 increase in their […]
Grand Junction voters have lifted a moratorium on marijuana businesses as well as elected four men to the city council. A ballot question lifting on the moratorium on marijuana businesses within city limits as well as a related tax question were approved in the municipal election. According to the final unofficial statement of election returns […]
Phil Castle, The Business Times Oil and natural gas provide not only fuels for electricity and transportation, but also the ingredients for plastics used for a wide variety of products. That includes the syringes and other medical supplies used to combat the coronavirus pandemic as well as the equipment used for outdoor recreation. “Hydrocarbons make […]
Phil Castle, The Business Times Dan Ryan remembers the not so good old days of marketing when he pounded out copy on a typewriter and it might take weeks to produce a color brochure. “Today, it’s a matter of minutes,” Ryan says. Technology, the internet and social media have transformed the industry far beyond what […]
A key measure of sales activity continues to increase in Grand Junction and Mesa County. The City of Grand Junction reported an 11.9 percent increase in sales tax collections in March compared to the same month last year. Mesa County reported a 10.7 percent year-over-year increase. City lodging tax collections, a measure of hotel and […]
A new airline plans to offer nonstop service between Grand Junction and Southern California. Avelo Airlines named Grand Junction as one of 11 destinations for service to Hollywood Burbank Airport. Flights are scheduled for four times a week starting May 9. Introductory one-way fares of $19 are available for flights through June 7. “Avelo has […]
A building technology company that designs and manufactures movable modular wall systems has relocated its headquarters to Grand Junction. Låda Cube plans to expand its operation into a larger facility in the Grand Valley and add 80 to 160 people to its staff over the next year. John Fay, founder and chief executive officer of […]