Bonnie Petersen, former executive director of the Associated Governments of Northwest Colorado and Club 20, was recognized for five decades of work promoting economic development in Western Colorado. State Sen. Janice Rich, a Republican from Grand Junction, also was honored for efforts. The Economic Development Council of Colorado presented Petersen with its Chairman’s Choice Award. […]
An increase in new business filings in Colorado bodes well for further economic growth in the state. “Colorado continues to be a great place to not only start a business, but to stay in business. I’m very excited to see our business community continue to thrive in the state,” said Secretary of State Jena Griswold. […]
Colorado ranks 27th among the 50 states in the latest comparison of how tax systems affect businesses. Colorado fared well in the 2024 State Business Tax Climate Index for comparatively lower corporate and individual income taxes, but less so for sales taxes and unemployment insurance. The state ranked 21st in the 2023 index. The Tax […]
Darah Galvin, the director of operations at Bray & Co. Real Estate in Grand Junction, was appointed vice president of the Habitat for Humanity of Mesa County board of directors. “Habitat for Humanity has always held a special place in my heart, and I can’t think of a better way to give back to my […]
Three Grand Junction residents were named to state boards and commission. Jason Lemaster was appointed to the Child Support Commission to serve as a parent representative. The commission reviews child support guidelines and issues a report every four years to the governor and State Legislature reviewing guidelines and recommending statutory changes. Jed Balisteri was reappointed […]
A $3.2 million grant has been awarded for a mixed-use project in downtown Grand Junction that will combine retail space, an artist co-op and workforce housing. The Colorado Economic Development Commission awarded the community revitalization grant to the Grand Junction Downtown Development Authority for the Terminal. The DDA plans to use what once was the […]
Payrolls continued to grow in the United States in October, although the unemployment rate also edged up. Nonfarm payrolls increased 150,000 and the jobless rate ticked up a tenth of a point to 3.9 percent, according to the latest estimates from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Initial estimates for payroll gains for the previous […]
A measure of consumer confidence continues to retreat on less upbeat assessments of business and labor conditions. The Conference Board reported its Consumer Confidence Index fell 1.7 points to 102.6 in October for a third consecutive month of declines. “Consumers continued to be preoccupied with rising prices in general, and for grocery and gasoline prices […]
Toni Heiden was honored as the top-performing agent for September at Heiden Homes Realty in Grand Junction. Heiden posted the highest dollar volume in sales and most closed transactions for the month. The owner of Heiden Homes Realty draws on 45 years of experience in the Western Colorado real estate market. She received emeritus status […]
Brian Bray, the managing broker of Bray Commercial based in Grand Junction, has received the Society of Industrial & Office Realtors designation. Brian Donaldson and John Duffy were inducted into the Bray & Co. Real Estate Circle of Excellence. The Society of Industrial & Office Realtors designation is bestowed on those working in commercial real […]