A new form has been released to streamline the process for applying for forgiveness of loans of $50,000 or less issued through the Paycheck Protection Program. The U.S. Small Business Administration joined with the Treasury Department in announcing the action. SBA and Treasury also have eased burdens on lenders to enable them to process forgiveness […]
Tax collections continue to rise in the Grand Valley, one indicator of increasing retail sales activity. The City of Grand Junction reported a 1.4 percent increase in sales and use tax collections in September compared to the same month last year. Mesa County reported a 6.8 percent year-over-year gain. Meanwhile, though, city lodging tax collections, […]
Colorado has seen great economic growth and business diversity throughout the last few years across the state, including parts of Western Colorado. The reason businesses want to relocate, expand or start in Colorado is based on a variety of tools in our economic development toolbox that help businesses. Coloradans also enjoy a low income tax […]
A measure of optimism among small business owners continues to increase on more upbeat expectations for an improving economy and higher earnings. The overall outlook remains unclear, though, because of the coronavirus pandemic, said Bill Dunkelberg, chief economist of the National Federation of Independent Business. “As parts of the country continue to open, small businesses […]
Will Hays of Grand Junction was reappointed chairman of the Colorado Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Advisory Council. Hays, chief operating officer of Hilltop Community Resources, serves as a representative of profit and nonprofit organizations on the council. The council is charged under the federal Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act to advise the governor […]
Lisa Crabtree, a social studies teacher at Fruita Monument High School, is among seven finalists for Colorado Teacher of the Year. The program honors a classroom teacher who becomes the Colorado nominee for the national teacher of the year competition. The winner will be announced in late October. Crabtree has worked in Mesa County School […]
Dr. Emily Ambrose has joined Grand Valley ENT and Facial Plastic Surgeons at Community Hospital in Grand Junction. The hospital added ear, nose and throat services in 2016 and expands on those services with the addition of Ambrose. She specializes in treating airway diseases, throat cancer and voice disorders. She’s the only fellowship-trained laryngologist practicing […]
Jess Lyman has joined ProStar as vice president of sales for the Grand Junction-based company. In his new role, Lyman will oversee sales and increase market awareness of the PointMan mobile data collection software application. Lyman brings to the position more than 20 years of sales and management experience, including work with Eli Lilly and […]
Applications will be accepted through 4 p.m. Nov. 15 for scholarships awarded to college-bound high school seniors in Colorado, New Mexico, Utah and Wyoming. The Daniels Fund Scholarship Program offers comprehensive, four-year college scholarships that provide financial and personal support focused on helping recipients succeed in college and life. Scholarships can be used at any […]
Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers has brought back pumpkin pie concretes to its menu for a limited time. The pumpkin pie concrete features frozen vanilla custard blended with a slice of pumpkin pie and topped with whipped cream and cinnamon. The item will be available at participating restaurants through mid-November or while supplies last. “Our […]