Energy summit to explore issues and trends

An upcoming energy summit in Grand Junction will offer information about issues and trends in the sector in Colorado. The Grand Junction Area Chamber of Commerce has the summit for 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Aug. 14 at Colorado Mesa University. Admission is $65 for chamber members, $75 for others. To register for the summit […]

Applications sought for Rotary Club grants

Applications will be accepted through Sept. 30 for grants offered by the Horizon Sunrise Rotary Club in Grand Junction. Grants range from $500 to $2,500 and support needs in Mesa County. The club supports efforts related to children’s education and literacy, youth leadership and development and alleviating hunger. However, the club welcomes applications for funding […]

SBA releases new guide to disaster preparedness

The U.S. Small Business Administration has released a new guide to help small business owners prepare for disasters. The Business Resilience Guide includes six sections to plan and recover from disasters, includes best practices and template forms to help mitigate disasters for entrepreneurs and help them build back stronger. The guide leads business owners through […]

U.S. payrolls grow, but at a slower pace

Payrolls continued to grow in the United States in July, but at a slower pace than the average monthly gains over the past year. According to the latest estimates from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, nonfarm payrolls increased 114,000. The unemployment rate rose two-tenths of a point to 4.3 percent, the highest level since […]

Survey: Consumers more confident, but still wary

A measure of consumer confidence rebounded on more upbeat expectations for business and labor conditions. Still, concerns over inflation and interest rates persist. The Conference Board reported its Consumer Confidence Index rose 2.5 points between June and July to 100.3. A component of the index based on assessments of current conditions retreated. But a component […]

New routes take flight at Grand Junction airport

Breeze Airways plans to launch two new routes that will bring additional commercial service to the Grand Junction Regional Airport. The airline plans to offer nonstop service between Grand Junction and Las Vegas as well as one-stop service to Hartford, Conn. Both routes are scheduled to begin Jan. 9 with Thursday and Sunday flights. Angela […]