A new loan fund will provide up to $250 million in working capital through 2023 to small businesses in Colorado. The Colorado Department of the Treasury, Colorado Housing and Finance Authority and Office of Economic Development and International Trade launched the Colorado Loans for Increasing Mainstreet Business and Economic Recovery (CLIMBER) fund. “At this critical […]
An event planned for Palisade will show children and their families some of the activities they can enjoy outside. The Outdoor Heritage Day Festival is set for 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. May 15 at Riverbend Park. “We’re excited to be back at Riverbend Park after having to cancel last year’s festivities due to the […]
A new airline has launched service between Grand Junction and Southern California. Avelo Airlines conducted the inaugural flight on May 9 of a route scheduled to offer four flights a week between Grand Junction Regional Airport and Hollywood Burbank Airport. “We are elated to welcome Avelo to Grand Junction Regional Airport,”said Angela Padalecki, director of […]
Sales tax collections, a measure of retail activity, continue to increase in Mesa County. Sales tax collections for April jumped 42.2 percent over the same month last year. Collections through the first four months of 2020 were up 17.2 percent. April collections reflect March sales. The county reported collecting a total of nearly $4.3 million […]
A construction business founded in Hawaii has relocated its operation to the Grand Valley. The firm — eCo Super Structures — also has been accepted to participate in the Rural Jump-Start tax credit program. “We are really excited to officially welcome eCo Super Structures to the Grand Valley,” said Steve Jozefczyk, deputy director of the […]
The co-owner of a peach and wine grape operation in Palisade has been elected president of a statewide growers association board of directors. Bruce Talbott succeeds Robert Sakata as Colorado Fruit and Vegetable Growers Association (CFVGA) board president. “We have a great foundation as an organization that is relatively young,” Talbott said. “I hope we […]
Job growth continues in the United States, although at a slower pace. Nonfarm payrolls increased 266,000 and the unemployment rate edged up a tenth of a point to 6.1 percent in April, according to the latest U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates. What was initially estimated as a gain of 916,000 jobs in March was […]
Ryan Brown has been appointed president of Conklin & Co., a Grand Junction-based real estate business. Todd Conklin, founder and former chief executive officer of the firm, will continue to serve in a leadership role as chairman. Conklin & Co. operates Coldwell Banker Distinctive Properties and Coldwell Banker Commercial Prime Properties. “Being part of this […]
Frontier Airlines plans to offer flights between Grand Junction and Denver as part of expanded services. “Making it easy and affordable for locals to travel within the state between Denver and Durango and Grand Junction is a big win for Coloradans,” said Barry Biffle, president and chief executive officer of Frontier Airlines. “At the same […]
Grand Junction Subaru donated $17,500 to Colorado Discover Ability, the latest proceeds from the Subaru Share the Love Event. For every new Subaru sold or leased at the dealership between Nov. 19 and Jan 4, Subaru donated $250. “I’m so proud of our team and our customers for making this another successful year for the […]