There are those who question the effectiveness of incentives in promoting economic development — in particular in attracting businesses to an area. A recipient stays long enough to take advantage of the incentives, then moves on to another location to obtain even more incentives, one argument goes. It’s a specious contention. There are exceptions. But […]
Business owners selling their operations face one of the biggest emotional, financial and impactful transactions of their lives. The process requires expertise, experience and attention to detail to maximize financial returns and legal protections. When should you start thinking about selling or consider an alternative disposition plan? Sellers nearing retirement should start the process three […]
A measure of optimism among small business owners continues to decline even as concerns mount over inflation, supply chain disruptions and labor shortages. “Inflation continues to be a problem on Main Street, leading more owners to raise selling prices again in February,” said Bill Dunkelberg, chief economist of the National Federation of Independent Business. “Supply […]
An initiative launched in partnership with Associated Governments of Northwest Colorado (AGNC) offers 300 free one-year memberships to FlexJobs, a career service specializing in remote and flexible jobs. Those interested in participating in the initiative should contact AGNC through the website located at https://agnc.org/remote-work-program. Additional information also is available from Colorado Mesa University, Colorado Mountain […]
The City of Grand Junction has purchased a curbside recycling operation. The Grand Junction City Council approved a contract to purchase Grand Junction Curbside Recycling Indefinitely. The city began a partnership with GJ CRI in 2007 when it entered into an agreement to pay certain expenses for the operation to continue. In return, money from […]
A sixth-generation rancher who’s worked to advance the industry has been promoted to lead the Colorado Cattlemen’s Association. The CCA board of directors named Erin Karney executive vice president of the advocacy group for ranchers and the beef industry in the state. Karney succeeds Terry Fankhauser, who’s worked more than 20 years for the CCA […]
Executives from a utility and minerals company are among those expected to speak at an upcoming energy summit in Grand Junction. Alice Jackson, president of Xcel Energy-Colorado, and Jim Sims, vice president of external affairs for NioCorp Developments, both will deliver keynote presentations. The Grand Junction Area Chamber of Commerce scheduled the summit for 8 […]
An organization that provides services to rural hospitals and health care providers in Colorado and Utah will partner with a management services operation to expand value-based care. The Community Care Alliance, an organization of the Western Healthcare Alliance based in Grand Junction, will join in a joint venture with Collaborative Health Systems. The new venture, […]
Hotel and motel business increased in Grand Junction in 2021 despite the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to year-end numbers reported by Visit Grand Junction. “Grand Junction continues to grow as a community due to diversification among a variety of industries, not the least of which is tourism,” said Elizabeth Fogarty, director of Visit […]
Work is under way on refurbishing and repurposing a downtown Fruita building for a combination of retail and studio spaces. Gavin Brooke and Alleghany Meadows expect to turn what was a health club and hardware store into the Fruita Arts Recreation Marketplace. The FARM acronym also serves as a nod to the agricultural heritage of […]