Phil Castle, The Business Times The unemployment rate has retreated in Mesa County despite a slowdown in the energy sector related to low prices. “We have to look at this as something positive considering what we were anticipating,” said Suzie Miller, business services manager at the Mesa County Workforce Center in grand Junction. According to […]
Phil Castle, The Business Times Jeff Hoffman offers what he considers the solution to the problems many people face in hauling luggage, camping equipment and sports gear from their homes to the places where they want to use all that stuff. Hoffman operates a Grand Junction company that manufactures trailers that can transport everything from […]
Phil Castle, The Business Times While commercial property values generally have increased in Mesa County, that doesn’t necessarily mean property tax bills will follow suit. “Just because your value goes up, it doesn’t mean your taxes go up,” said Mesa County Assessor Ken Brownlee. More goes into the calculation than just the valuation, Brownlee said. […]
Phil Castle, The Business Times Crystal Umberger believes desserts and other sweet treats should justify the indulgence. “If you’re going to eat the calories, it should be worth it.” That’s why Umberger goes to great lengths to bake cakes, cookies and other pastries that taste every bit as good as they look. […]
Phil Castle, The Business Times Sales and use tax collections continue to increase on a year-over-year basis in the Grand Valley, although at different rates in and out of the Grand Junction city limits. While the City of Grand Junction reported a 1 percent increase in sales and use tax collections in April, Mesa County […]
Phil Castle, The Business Times An annual program promoting the Colorado agricultural industry offers a fresh approach with a series of picnics featuring locally grown produce along with information about how to enjoy it. “We’re taking a slightly different approach this year,” said Wendy White, a marketing specialist with the Colorado Department of Agriculture. Eighteen […]
Phil Castle, The Business Times Rita London leads an impromptu tour through her Grand Junction store, pointing out various merchandise for sale. There’s Coca-Cola and Pan Am memorabilia, dolls and a collection of spoons. There’s comic books, quilts and old spice containers. And there’s belt buckles, toys and a spinning wheel. London puts it this […]
Phil Castle, The Business Times Tourism activity has rebounded in Mesa County, according to a key indicator that’s climbed to its highest level since before the recession. And that’s good news for an industry sector that’s estimated to bring in nearly $270 million a year in direct spending, generate $8 million in local taxes and […]
Phil Castle, The Business Times Perhaps it’s indicative of the drive Jen Zeuner and Anne Keller bring to their business: The two were so busy working in their Fruita pizzeria they didn’t pick up in person their award as Entrepreneurs of the Year. To be fair, their selection had been kept a secret. And Zeuner […]
Phil Castle, The Business Times Like most successful business executives, Merritt Kinsey spends part of his time thinking outside the box, the well-worn metaphor for considering different perspectives or unconventional approaches. But Kinsey can be forgiven for spending a lot of time thinking inside the box and what literally goes into packaging a wide range […]