An analysis is under way to assess the effects of the coronavirus pandemic on the Grand Valley economy. The Grand Junction Economic Partnership has joined with Colorado Mesa University to conduct the analysis, the first phase of which involves a survey of about 500 businesses across industry sectors in Mesa County. Nathan Perry, an economics […]
The JC Penney at Mesa Mall in Grand Junction is not among the 154 stores the national apparel and home retailer plans to close in the first phase of a reorganization. The JC Penney at the River Landing Shopping Center in Montrose is on the list of store closures, however. So are locations in the […]
Mesa County Libraries have reopened to public visits, but on a limited basis. The central library in Grand Junction and branch locations in Clifton, Fruita, Orchard Mesa and Palisade as well as in De Beque and Gateway will operate under modified hours. Library locations with multiple doorways have designated entrances and exits. Shelving and furniture […]
The Grand Junction Kiwanis Club canceled its Pancake Day for the first time since the annual fund-raiser started in 1967. But thanks to corporate sponsors, nearly $14,000 still was raised. Toni Heiden-Moran, chairwoman of the Kiwanis Pancake Day and Fun Fest, said 38 businesses that agreed to sponsor the event declined refunds even though the […]
A monthly measure of optimism among small business owners has rebounded on more upbeat expectations for improving sales and staffing. The National Federation of Independent Business reported its Small Business Optimism Index rose 4.5 points to 94.4 in May. The index dropped a total of 13.6 points in April and March in the aftermath of […]
In the middle of a pandemic, rarely is anything identified as a teaching moment. After this virus crisis is positioned in the rearview mirror, however, there will be an acknowledgment of lessons learned. Coronavirus has affected every segment of society in the United States and around the world. Schools were as ill-equipped to cope with […]
by Marilyn M. Barnewall Colorado Gov. Jared Polis has publicly admitted — to his credit — the statistics he was given by health authorities are wrong. About 33 percent fewer Coloradans have been stricken with COVID-19 than reported. Given the statistics for the West Slope, it’s evident why a lot of people think closing down […]
The Grand Junction Area Chamber of Commerce has scheduled its next quarterly membership meeting for June 15, an event that will be offered online on the Zoom platform. The meeting is scheduled for noon. Admission is $5 for chamber members and $10 for others. To register or obtain more information, call 242-3214 or visit the […]
The Fruita Farmers Market is scheduled to soon resume with a new location and new pandemic guidelines. The market is set for 8:30 a.m. to noon Saturdays June 20 to Sept. 19. To promote social distancing and accommodate growth, the market has been moved to Reed Park at 250 S. Elm St. The market will […]
A Grand Junction company operating an on-demand internet marketing platform has launched service plans to help businesses survive the coronavirus pandemic. MySalesButler.com offers plans to help businesses quickly ramp up their online presence with the assistance of a curated team of experts and freelancers. The team can help businesses drive sales with one-page websites as […]