An association representing ranchers and others working in the beef industry has completed a tour across Colorado to connect with members and others. “It was interesting to hear similarities and differences in obstacles facing ranchers and rural communities as we traveled throughout the state,” said Janie VanWinkle, a Fruita rancher who serves as president of […]
Employment in the clean energy industry continued to increase in Colorado in 2019, but dropped in 2020 as a result of the coronavirus pandemic. The long-term outlook remains bright, however, with the expectation state policies will promote renewable energy, clean vehicles and energy efficiency. “Clean energy’s economic potential to Colorado remains incredibly high as the […]
Setbacks separating oil and natural gas operations from buildings and waterways have minimal effects on oil and gas availability at 1,500 feet. But the effects escalate as distances increase to 2,500 feet or more, according to a new study from the University of Colorado at Boulder and Colorado School of Mines. “The steep increase in […]
A monthly index forecasting economic conditions in the United States has increased for a fourth consecutive month, but still signals slowing growth. The Conference Board reported its Leading Economic Index (LEI) rose 1.2 percent to 106.5 in August. The latest gain follows a 2 percent increase in July, 3 percent increase in June and 3.1 […]
Evan Curtis, a stop-motion animator and filmmaker, will serve through November as the latest artist in residence at the Mesa County Libraries 970West Studio in Grand Junction. Curtis plans a series of workshops during his 14-week residency and also is available for weekly meet-and-greet sessions set for 4 to 6 p.m. Thursdays at the studio, […]
Dave DeRose, a Grand Junction man who turned a one-man operation into a regional business, has released a book to help other small business owners succeed. The book — titled “The Principles of Business: Understanding What Makes a Business Successful and Valuable to Society” — is available through Barnes & Noble, Amazon and iUniverse. DeRose […]
Hannah Pick has joined Grand Junction Gastroenterology as a physician assistant. “I’m excited to be home and practicing in Western Colorado,” Pick said. “To be able to return to my roots and live in this beautiful area and work in the field I love is a dream come true.” After graduating from Grand Junction High […]
Lisa Hall has been promoted to global program manager at the West Star Aviation facility in Grand Junction. Luke Williams joined West Star Aviation as corporate controller. Hall brings to her duties more than 30 years of aviation experience, including management positions with West Star and Bombardier. “I appreciate the opportunity to advance within West […]
Job losses in Mesa County in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic are forecast to total 3 percent by the close of 2021, according to the results of survey conducted to assess the effects of the pandemic on local businesses. “Our findings indicate that Mesa County has experienced a relatively low impact from the COVID-19 […]
Local business owners and managers have a variety of concerns about applying for additional funding if the effects of the coronavirus pandemic continue. Responding to the latest survey conducted by the Grand Junction Area Chamber of Commerce, some owners and managers said they’d apply for funding only if the loans were forgivable or they were […]