The Grand Junction Area Chamber of Commerce recognized 10 businesses for expansions resulting in a total capital investment of $8.3 million and 123 additional jobs. Wal-Mart was honored for a $4.7 million remodeling project and the addition of 15 jobs. ColCal Colorado was honored for investing $2 million in opening a Taco Bell restaurant and […]
Applications will be accepted through Oct. 14 for the latest round of grants addressing housing-related needs in Mesa County. The Bray Cares Foundation will award grants of $500 to $5,000 to qualified, tax-exempt entities. Grants will target projects that provide emergency shelter and rent assistance, offer affordable housing for those dealing with special needs and […]
Bray & Co. Real Estate based in Grand Junction was among the winners of an annual awards program recognizing Colorado companies. Bray & Co. was a Top Company in the real estate sector in the program conducted by ColoradoBiz magazine. Bray & Co. was one of two Western Slope firms among the winners of 14 […]
At the risk of further wearing well-worn idioms, Candace Carnahan has some big shoes to fill as the new president and chief executive officer of the Grand Junction Area Chamber of Commerce. But if anyone is well-suited to follow in the footsteps of Diane Schwenke after her more than 30 years of work at the […]
One of the biggest attractions to working and living in the Grand Valley — or visiting here, for that matter — is the opportunity to play in the Grand Valley. Scenic trails not only abound, but also await uncrowded only minutes away. For those who don’t want to walk, hike or bike, there’s boating and […]
By now, most people have heard about quiet quitting. It’s defined by Dictionary.com as “an informal term for the practice of reducing the amount of effort one devotes to one’s job.” Zaid Kahn brought the trend to the forefront in a 17-second TikTok video in which he says he recently learned about the term quiet […]
The destination marketing organization of the City of Grand Junction has received statewide recognition for its efforts. Visit Grand Junction received the outstanding marketing program award presented at the Colorado Governor’s Tourism Conference in Snowmass. “We couldn’t be more delighted,” said Elizabeth Fogarty, director of Visit Grand Junction. “This achievement recognizes the support and effort […]
Rents have increased in Mesa County for multi- and single-family housing, a new report confirms. Median rental rates for the multi-family market rose 22.2 percent between the first and second quarters of 2022. Median rental rates rose 3.6 percent for the single-family market during that span. Bray & Co. Real Estate released the rental report […]
Sales tax collections, an indicator of retail activity, continue to trend upward in the Grand Valley. The City of Grand Junction reported a 5.8 percent increase in sales tax collections in August compared to the same month last year. Mesa County reported a 7.3 percent gain on a year-over-year basis. Grand Junction lodging tax collections, […]
A $100,000 donation will support participation among Grand Valley high school students in extracurricular activities. Mesa County School District 51, the School District 51 Foundation and Western Colorado Community Foundation announced the donation from the Pat and Tillie Bishop Legacy Fund. Central, Fruita Monument, Grand Junction, Palisade and R-5 high schools all will receive support […]