A key measure of sales activity continues to increase in Mesa County. The county reported a 15.3 percent increase in sales and use tax collections in November compared to the same month a year ago. November collections reflect October sales. As of press deadline, the City of Grand Junction hadn’t yet posted its latest tax […]
The Grand Junction Regional Airport will receive more than $2.2 million in the first year of federal grants for airport-related projects. “The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law has given us a once-in-a-generation opportunity to build safer and more sustainable airports that connect individuals to jobs and communities to the world,” said Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg. “With this […]
A Fruita-based firm that’s developed software to reduce mobile data consumption has been approved to participate in a state tax incentive program. The Colorado Economic Development Commission approved Sky Peak Technologies for the Rural Jump-Start Program. Sky Peak Technologies plans to open a new office in Fruita and hire at least five software developers. The […]
An index forecasting economic conditions in the United States continues to increase, signaling growth in the months ahead. The Conference Board reported its Leading Economic Index rose 1.1 percent to 119.9 in November. A separate measure of current conditions also increased, while a measure of past performance edged down. The Leading Economic Index has advanced […]
Colorado ranks 20th among the 50 states in the latest comparison of how tax systems affect businesses. Colorado fared well in the comparison for lower corporate and individual income taxes, but less so for property and sales taxes and unemployment insurance. The Tax Foundation — a nonprofit, nonpartisan tax research organization based in Washington, D.C. […]
A total of nearly $133,000 in grants have been awarded to fund four conservation projects in Mesa County. The Great Outdoors Colorado board of directors approved the grants as part of a partnership with the Colorado Youth Corps Association (CYCA). The program funds the employment of conservation corps for natural resource and outdoor recreation projects. […]
A measure of optimism among small business owners has edged up, but also reflects record-low expectations for improving conditions. “As the end of the year nears, the outlook for business conditions is not encouraging to small business owners as lawmakers propose additional mandates and tax increases,” said Bill Dunkelberg, chief economist of the National Federation […]
Four Grand Junction-based companies rank among the top 200 private firms in Colorado, according to the latest results of an annual magazine listing. Compiled for Colorado Biz magazine, the 2021 rankings are based on self-reported gross revenues for 2020. Companies must be headquartered in Colorado to make the list. Dalby, Wendland & Co., a public […]
West Star Aviation has announced plans to expand its facilities in Grand Junction to keep pace with its growing aircraft maintenance, repair and overhaul business. The plans include a new 40,000-square-foot hangar with an additional 35,000 square feet of shop and office space. West Star also plans to expand its facilities in Illinois and Tennessee. […]
Applications will be accepted through Dec. 31 as part of a nationwide search under way to find the next leader of the Quality Health Network based in Grand Junction. A seven-person search committee was formed with two QHN board members and five Western Colorado leaders representing health care, health insurance and community services industries in […]