Applications sought for geothermal grants

Three webinars are set for Nov. 28 to offer information about a program offering grants to support the use of geothermal energy to provide electricity, heating and cooling. The webinars will be available on the geothermal energy grant program website located at https://energyoffice.colorado.gov/geothermal-energy-grant. The webinars will offer information about grants for single-structure, network and electricity […]

Decline in leading index portends U.S. recession

A monthly index forecasting economic conditions in the United States continues to decline, signaling slowing and what could be recession. The Conference Board reported its Leading Economic Indicator fell eight-tenths of a percent to 103.9 in October. A separate measure of current conditions remained unchanged, while a measure of past conditions edged up. Justyna Zabinska-La […]

Small Business Optimism Index edges down

On the 50th anniversary of an index tracking optimism among small business owners, the latest results offered little to celebrate. Bill Dunkelberg, chief economist of the National Federation of Independent Business, called the outlook for the remainder of the year “gloomy.” “The October data shows that small businesses are still recovering, and owners are not […]

Mineral leasing district distributes $350,000 in funding

The Mesa County Federal Mineral Lease District awarded four grants worth a total of $350,000 in its latest funding distribution. Colorado Mesa University received a $175,000 grant to support the construction of a new performing arts center on the Grand Junction campus. The Town of De Beque received a $75,000 grant for sidewalk improvements downtown. […]

Fruita chamber schedules business and holiday events

The Fruita Area Chamber of Commerce has scheduled annual events intended to encourage holiday shopping at small businesses while also offering a festive setting. Small Business Saturday and a downtown holiday lighting event is set for Nov. 25. Small Business Saturday is set for 10:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Businesses will remain open late and […]

Burlingon Stores donates $5,000 to school as part of Grand Junction opening

Burlington Stores has donated $5,000 to the Dual Immersion Academy as part of a celebration of the opening of a new location in Grand Junction. The donation, made through the AdoptAClassroom.org national nonprofit organization, will be used to purchase school supplies. “Our teachers were incredibly excited when they received the news, and they are eagerly […]

Real estate firm donates $18,000 to nonprofits

The Christi Reece Group donated a total of $18,000 to three nonprofit organizations, the latest recipients of charitable giving by the Grand Junction real estate company. Harmony Animal Matchmaker received $10,000, while the Rocky Mountain Down Syndrome Association and HopeWest Kids each received $4,000 from the Circle Fund. “We are excited to give $18,000 away […]

Tech repair shop changes name under rebranding

Assurion Tech Repair & Solutions in Grand Junction has been rebranded to uBreakiFix by Assurion as part of a nationwide effort involving more than 700 locations. The shop continues to offer repairs for tech devices, including game consoles, laptop computers and smartphones. “Your local store’s sign may have changed, but our mission remains the same: […]