More than $9.6 million has been allocated for grants to assist communities in western Colorado and elsewhere in the state transition from economies dependent on coal-fired power plants and coal mines. The Office of Just Transition within the Colorado Department of Labor & Employment and Office of Economic Development & International Trade have joined to […]
Sales tax collections, a measure of retail activity, continue to trend upward on year-over-year basis in Mesa County. Mesa County collected nearly $4 million in sales taxes in December, bringing total collections for 2022 to more than $48.7 million. December collections topped those for the same month a year ago by 8.9 percent. Year-end collections […]
The Grand Junction Economic Partnership assisted with business attraction and expansion efforts in 2022 that resulted in a total economic impact of nearly $15.7 million, according to an annual report from the organization. “We are very pleased with our end-of-year numbers and are excited to share our economic impact and return on investment with our […]
An index forecasting economic conditions in the United States continues to decline, signaling recession. The Conference Board reported its Leading Economic Indicator fell 1 percent to 110.5 in December. Separate measures of current and past conditions increased, however. “There was widespread weakness among leading indicators in December, indicating deteriorating conditions for labor markets, manufacturing, housing […]
A man who’s served nearly 25 years in a series of roles with the Grand Junction Police Department has been selected as the next chief of police. Matt Smith succeeds Doug Shoemaker, who resigned to take a job as police chief in Denton, Texas. Grand Junction City Manager Greg Caton announced Smith’s selection. “He was […]
Marc Lassaux has been named executive director and chief executive officer of Quality Health Network based in Grand Junction. Lassaux served nine months as interim executive director and CEO. He also served in several other roles at QHN, including chief technical officer for nearly 10 years. The organization helps health care providers exchange information and […]
Grand Junction ranks among the top destinations to visit in a list published in the New York Times. Grand Junction was among what was hailed as 52 places to go in 2023. The list was posted on the New York Times website and appeared in the newspaper’s travel section. “We are honored to be included […]
Alpine Bank announced several changes to the executive team overseeing operations. Andrew Karow, who served as chief digital officer from 2015 to 2022, is now chief operations officer. Glenn Davis, who served as chief retail officer, is now chief development officer and in charge of efforts to recruit, develop and retain talent. Jack Rickstrew, formerly […]
Glacia Peck was selected as the new director of the Family Health West Foundation in Fruita. “My hope is to spark motivation for partners, donors and volunteers by reigniting a shared vision for the future — creating the kind of care we all want for our loved ones and inspiring the future of health care […]
Former Mesa County Commissioner Scott McInnis has been reappointed to the Colorado River Water Conservation District Board of Directors. “It is a privilege to continue to serve on the Colorado River District Board of Directors as the Mesa County designee,” McInnis said. “Water is the lifeblood of our community, and we must fight to protect […]