Expecting the economy to rebound from the coronavirus pandemic, Colorado business leaders are more upbeat heading into the third quarter, according to the latest survey results. Business leaders remain pessimistic overall, though, especially when it comes to spending and hiring. “Business leaders are telling us they are optimistic the COVID-19 economic bounce back will occur […]
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William Perry Pendley will be nominated to serve as director of the U.S. Bureau of Land Management. Pendley, deputy director for policy and programs at the BLM, has served nearly a year as acting head of the agency. He was involved in a reorganization that moved the headquarters from Washington, D.C. to Grand Junction. A […]
A Grand Junction-based company has received a four-year extension under a state program offering tax incentives for creating jobs. ProStar is the first company in the state to complete a four-year term and receive an extension under the Colorado Rural Jump-Start Program. “Receiving the extension is of great significance as Jump-Start has been a major […]
A measure of consumer confidence has rebounded on more upbeat assessments of business and labor conditions, but doesn’t yet signal a return to spending levels before the coronavirus pandemic. The Conference Board reported its Consumer Confidence Index rose 12.2 points to 98.1 in June. Components of the index based on current conditions and short-term expectations […]
Mesa County will receive more than $3.7 million in the latest payment in lieu of taxes on federal lands in the county. The payment is the single largest to a Colorado county out of more than $41.7 million in so-called PILT payments for the 2020 fiscal year. Nationwide, the Department of Interior will distribute a […]
While people generally understand the considerable collection of laws that govern us as a society, the ever larger web of regulations intended to enforce these laws remain a mystery. But since regulations are essentially the muscle behind America’s laws, they’re central to supporting and protecting our economy, environment and overall welfare. In light of the […]
Two bicycle companies have relocated to Grand Junction. “The area goes well with my companies. There’s a great outdoor economy, and there are lots of biker here,” said Braden Kappius. Kappius operates Kappius Components and Broken Carbon. Kappius Components designs, manufactures and sells bicycle hubs, rims, wheels and accessories. Broken Carbon repairs carbon fiber bicycles. […]
Liz Henrikson, a science teacher at Fruita Middle School, was named the 2019-20 Air Force Teacher of the Year for Colorado. Henrikson received the award in recognition of her consistent promotion of Air Force space programs as well as her support for science, technology, engineering and math education.
Anthony Lee has joined the Mesa County Workforce Center in Grand Junction as the veteran services officer. Lee assists with disability claims and appeals, survivor and dependency benefits, pensions and more. Under the Vetworks program, he helps qualified veterans with specific needs with job training and certifications. Lee served in the Army and worked for […]