A measure of optimism among small business owners has declined on less upbeat expectations for the economy and sales in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic. The National Federation of Independent Business reported its Small Business Optimism Index fell 1.8 points to 98.8 in July, just below the historic average for the nearly 50-year-old index. […]
Employment increased and the unemployment rate dropped in the United States in July as labor conditions continued to improve in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic, although at a slower pace. Nonfarm payrolls grew 1.8 million and the jobless rate fell nine-tenths of a point to 10.2 percent in July, the U.S. Bureau of Labor […]
A Grand Junction couple has assumed ownership of the United States-based operations of a portable heating solutions company. Dominic Jones, the new chief executive officer of Certek Heat Machine, and Felicia Jones, the chief financial officer, purchased the company from Felicia’s parents. A ribbon-cutting ceremony marking the change is scheduled for Aug. 6. Founded 15 […]
The deadline for business and home owners to join a cooperative installing solar systems in Mesa County has been extended to Sept. 1. The Mesa County Solar Co-op has more than 100 members. Membership is free and open to anyone interested in installing solar systems. Atlasta Solar Center in Grand Junction was selected through an […]
The 2020 Fruita Fall Festival has been canceled, the Fruita Area Chamber of Commerce announced. The City of Grand Junction announced the annual Porks and Hops barbecue and music festival also has been canceled. The Fruita chamber board of directors voted to cancel the Fruita Fall Festival after determining it wasn’t possible to comply with […]
Applications will be accepted through Aug. 14 for an annual awards programs recognizing nonprofit organizations that promote sustainable revenue. Eide Bailly, a regional accounting and business advisory firm with an office in Grand Junction, will present a $10,000 award in Colorado as well as Arizona, Minnesota and North Dakota. In addition to providing recognition, Eide […]
Atlasta Solar Center in Grand Junction once again ranks among the top solar system installers in the United States in a list compiled for Solar Power World magazine. Atlasta Solar ranks 284th among the more than 400 companies on the 2020 Top Solar Contractors list. Atlasta Solar has made the list eight years in a […]
A fast-growing home health care provider that operates out of the Business Incubator Center in Grand Junction has earned recognition for its efforts. The International Business Innovation Association presented MLS Senior Care with its Outstanding Client of the Year Award. The awards program showcases the efforts of clients of business incubator and entrepreneurship centers. “It’s […]
Mara Hardy, business development manager for the Grand Junction Economic Partnership, is among three winners of a new award recognizing their efforts to promote entrepreneurship. The Anchor Point Foundation awarded Hardy and the others with the Startup Champion Award as part of Techstars Startup Week West Slope presentations. The winners each received a $10,000 grant […]
Britni Schneider has joined Bray Real Estate in Grand Junction as a broker associate. Bobby Boe, also a broker associate with the firm, has earned designation as an Accredited Land Consultant. “My focus is helping buyers and sellers get where they need and want to be by educating them about the local market and being […]