An index forecasting economic conditions in the United States continues to increase, signaling growth in the months ahead. Separate measures of current and part performance also rose. The Conference Board reported its Leading Economic Index (LEI) rose 1.6 percent to 113.3 in April, topping its previous peak in January 2020. “While employment and production have […]
A measure of consumer confidence has slipped from its highest reading in more than a year, but still reflects mostly upbeat assessments of business and labor conditions. The Conference Board reported its Consumer Confidence Index fell to 117.2 in May, down three-tenths of a point from what in April was the highest reading since early […]
Registration is under way for a summer educational series offering working professionals instruction in data science and machine learning. The University of Colorado at Boulder will offer what’s billed as Tech Frontiers with courses in data science scheduled for July 12 and 13, and courses in machine learning set for July 15 and 16. The […]
A webinar series has been scheduled to offer information and resources to entrepreneurs in a six-state region that includes Colorado. The U.S. Small Business Administration joined with the Public Private Strategies Institute to launch the webinar series, titled “Getting Back on Track: Help is Here.” The webinar is scheduled for noon July 29 in SBA […]
The Bureau of Land Management is looking for nominations to fill vacancies on resource advisory councils in Colorado. “The advice given to the BLM by these citizen-based resource advisory councils is a vital part of the BLM’s collaborative approach to land management,” said Jamie Connell, director of the BLM in Colorado. “Citizen input enhances our […]
A ribbon-cutting ceremony has been scheduled to officially open a river park at Las Colonias Park in Grand Junction. The ceremony is set for 4 p.m. May 27 at the Mariposa shelter just south of the butterfly pond. After the ceremony, a river park parade is planned. Food trucks and Gelato Junction will serve fare. […]
A total of three more in-person and virtual public listening sessions are scheduled as the City of Grand Junction develops licensing and permitting processes for marijuana businesses. In-person sessions are scheduled for 5:30 to 7 p.m. May 27 at the Lincoln Park Barn and 5:30 to 7 pm. June 1 at Eagle Rim Park. A […]
A Denver-based company plans to open a summer camp atop the Grand Mesa east of Grand Junction. Gravity Haus will operate the camp on private property at Electric Mountain Lodge. “At Gravity Haus, we envision the planet as a playground that fuels amazing experiences, personal growth and camaraderie with fellow adventurers. And what better way […]
Sales tax collections, a key measure of retail activity, continue to increase in Grand Junction. The City of Grand Junction reported collecting nearly $5.5 million in sales taxes in April. That’s an increase of more than $1.7 million and 47.2 percent over the same month last year, although collections a year ago were affected by […]
Applications will be accepted until June 18 for more than $1.3 million in funding made available through the Greater Colorado Pitch Series. The winners will be announced during West Slope Startup Week, set for July 12 to 16 with virtual sessions as well as in-person events in Grand Junction. The free event will showcase rural […]