Colorado ranks second among the best states to start a business, according to a new study evaluating a combination of factors. Forbes Advisor conducted the study, taking into account a total of 18 metrics across five categories — business costs, business climate, financial accessibility, economy and workforce. The metrics included taxes, wages, business survival rates, […]
SummitWest Care based in Grand Junction was among the latest recipients of grants to support efforts to improve the lives of older adults and their caregivers. SummitWest Care received a $25,000 grant, one of eight grants worth a total of nearly $240,000 the NextFifty Initiative awarded to Western Colorado organizations. SummitWest Care will use the […]
Three Grand Valley schools are among the winners of a new awards recognizing student achievement since 2019. Chatfield and Rocky Mountain Elementary and Bookcliff Middle School received Governor’s Bright Spot Awards. The schools also received $50,000 in Governor’s Emergency Education Relief funds to use for expanding student resources, faculty development and other opportunities to promote […]
The Horizon Sunrise Rotary Club of Grand Junction awarded a total of $35,300 in grants to 14 not-for-profit organizations in Mesa County. The Club serves local charities and international projects. Club members support these efforts with personal contributions and fund-raising, including the annual A La Mode, an event featuring desserts, wines and savory foods. The […]
The process to determine licenses for cannabis stores and co-located medical and retail outlets continues in Grand Junction. So far, 21 applications have been approved for a randomized selection process, while 13 applications are pending and three have been denied. “It is important to ensure the review and selection process is fair for all those […]
Planning is moving forward to construct a community recreation center in Grand Junction that could be funded in part by an increase in sales taxes. The Grand Junction City Council adopted a community recreation center plan for a facility to be constructed at Matchett Park with funding by taxes on cannabis sales and a proposed […]
A restaurant serving pizza and beer along with other fare has opened in Grand Junction. Mama Ree’s Pizza & Brewhouse is located at 644 North Ave. in a renovated space that previously housed the REI Co-op. “When given the opportunity to create this amazing experience for our community, we were excited to enhance the growing […]
An index forecasting economic conditions in the United States continues to retreat, signaling a possible recession. The Conference Board reported its Leading Economic Index (LEI) declined eight-tenths of a percent to 114.9 in October. The index has dropped in each of the last eight months. Separate measures of current and past conditions increased in October. […]
Sales tax collections, a key measure of retail activity, continue to trend upward in Grand Junction and Mesa County. The City of Grand Junction reported a 10.1 percent increase in sales tax collections in October compared to the same month last year. Mesa County reported an 8.3 percent year-over-year gain. October reports reflect September sales. […]
An increase in new business filings bodes well for continued job growth and improving economic conditions in Colorado, according to the latest results of a quarterly report. But even as new businesses open, existing business close. Concerns about inflation and other challenges continue to dampen expectations. “Our latest data shows Colorado’s economy continues to excel […]