Workshops are planned to detail a new program intended to promote the construction of accessory dwelling units to alleviate a shortage of affordable housing in Grand Junction. An April 26 workshop is full. But another workshop is set for 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. May 2 in the HR training room at Grand Junction City Hall. […]
Colorado ranks as the 10th best state for working from home, according to a report from a personal finance website. WalletHub compared the 50 states and the District of Columbia using 12 metrics to assess how feasible it is to work from home in terms of cost, comfort and safety. By one estimate, 12.7 percent […]
Applications will be accepted through May 5 for grants promoting registered apprenticeship opportunities in Colorado. Apprenticeship Colorado at the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment Office of the Future of Work seeks applications from employers and sponsors interested in developing apprenticeship programs. Awards will range up to $50,000 and prioritize projects that embed diversity, equity, […]
Colorado ranks among the top 10 states in a report forecasting the growth of franchised businesses and jobs in 2023. Colorado is expected to add 444 franchised businesses and create a total of 6,835 jobs, according to the International Franchise Association (IFA). “Even with today’s economic headwinds, franchises in Colorado continue to grow, provide career-building […]
A family ranch in Western Colorado is among three finalists for an annual award recognizing conservation efforts. The LeValley Ranch near Hotchkiss is among the finalists for the 2023 Colorado Leopold Conservation Award. This year’s recipient will be announced prior to Earth Day on April 22. The formal award presentation will take place in June […]
Registration is under way for the Colorado Cattlemen’s Association annual convention. The three-day convention is set for June 19 to 21 at the Steamboat Grand in Steamboat Springs and will include meetings, educational presentations, networking, awards presentations and a trade show. The convention is set to start June 19 with committee meetings. Lunch will include […]
Revenue from the Colorado Lottery has hit the revenue cap for the 2023 fiscal year. Reaching the cap on March 20 was the earliest date in the 40-year history of the lottery. The Lottery will allocate more than $75.7 million in proceeds to Great Outdoors Colorado to fund parks, recreation, conservation and open space projects […]
The City of Grand Junction was awarded a $555,000 grant that will fund lighting upgrades at four city parks. The city received the Safer Streets Grant from the Colorado Department of Public Safety Division of Criminal Justice. The Grand Junction Parks and Recreation Department will use the funding for upgraded lighting at Columbine, Hawthorne, Sherwood […]
A measure of confidence among small business owners has declined on less upbeat expectations for sales, hiring and other factors. The Federation of Independent Business reported its Small Business Optimism Index fell eight-tenths of a point to 90.1 in March. The index has remained below its historical average of 98 for 15 consecutive months. “Small […]
Phil Castle, Business Times Real estate activity continues to slow in Mesa County compared to what was a more active market a year ago. But sales picked up between February and March, a trend that’s expected to continue into the spring and summer as pent-up demand counters the effects of higher interest rates on mortgages. […]