A former Western Colorado resident with experience in conservation and government relations has been selected to lead efforts promoting the outdoor recreation industry in Colorado. Conor Hall was named director of the Outdoor Recreation Industry Office, part of the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade. “Outdoor recreation is not only a key pillar […]
St. Mary’s Medical Center in Grand Junction has announced plans to turn over its blood collection operations to an independent services provider. Under a signed letter of intent, Vitalant will complete the transition by this summer. Until then, the St. Mary’s Blood Donor Center at the Pavilion will continue to collect and provide blood products. […]
Colorado business leaders are more upbeat heading into the new year, although they remain concerned about inflation, the COVID-19 pandemic and labor shortages. The Leeds Business Confidence Index climbed to 58 for the first quarter of 2022. That’s 1.9 points higher than the fourth quarter of 2021 and 10.1 points higher than the first quarter […]
A measure of optimism among small business owners continues to increase, but so do concerns about inflation and labor shortages. “Inflation is at the highest level since the 1980s and is having an overwhelming impact on owners’ ability to manage their businesses,” said Bill Dunkelberg, chief economist of the National Federation of Independent Business. The […]
Employment increased 199,000 in the United States in December, the smallest monthly gain in 2021, even as the unemployment rate decreased to 3.9 percent. The latest U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics estimate for nonfarm payrolls was less than half the average monthly gain of 537,000 in 2021. With a three-tenths of a percent decline between […]
A Grand Junction-based company offers resources that enable employees to access counseling at a time when demand for mental health services has increased. “Triad EAP partners with local counselors and employers to remove barriers to accessing mental health services,” said John Gribben, president of the firm. Triad EAP works with businesses and organizations to provide […]
A home-based personal care services provider has a new name and launched an effort to increase the caregiver network at its Grand Junction office by 20 percent. Agape Care has changed its name to Klarus Personal Care. Jet Health, which owns and operates Klarus Personal Care, acquired Agape Care. Based in Fort Worth, Jet Health […]
The Grand Valley is envisioned at once as a safe and forward-thinking community and outdoor recreation hub with varied and accessible public lands, according to the initial responses to a survey conducted to gauge what residents believe the area should become. The Grand Junction Economic Partnership conducted the survey as part of efforts by the […]
Tax revenues are expected to increase as the Colorado economy recovers, according to the latest government forecasts. “Today’s forecast shows that Colorado’s recovery is well under way and that many of our efforts to boost the economy have been successful,” said State Rep. Julie McCluskie, a Democrat from Dillon who serves as chairwoman of the […]
Members of a small business advocacy group in Colorado say they’re opposed to sales taxes on services, according to the latest results of an annual poll. Members also opposed additional compensation for employees whose work schedules are changed without notice, but favored limits on gubernatorial powers during emergencies. The National Federation of Independent Business sends […]