A monthly index forecasting economic conditions has edged up, but the latest results don’t reflect what could be the substantial effects of a coronavirus pandemic. “Declines in stock prices, consumers’ outlook on economic conditions, manufacturing new orders, average workweek in manufacturing and rising unemployment claims will begin to negatively impact the economy. As a result, […]
Lois Dunn, broker of Invest in Colorado West in Grand Junction, has received the William Reid “Bill” Good Memorial Award from the Colorado Association of Realtors. The award honors Colorado real estate professionals for advocating for private property and water rights through political and legislative involvement. Dunn serves as chairwoman of the Grand Junction Area […]
Micah Adams has joined the Grand Junction Economic Partnership as real estate development manager, helping business prospects and developers. Adams brings to the new role with the economic development organization his experience with FCI Constructors based in Grand Junction. He worked with a project management team overseeing the construction of large, commercial buildings. He holds […]
Community Hospital in Grand Junction has once again been recognized as a Health Links Certified Healthy Workplace Leader, a designation that reflects efforts to foster a culture of health and safety. “We are extremely proud to have earned this certification for the fourth year in a row,” said Lana Birch, wellness coordinator at Community Hospital. […]
The former chief executive officer of one the largest kidney dialysis services in the country will share his experiences at an annual event celebrating entrepreneurship. Kent Thiry, the executive chairman of the DaVita board of directors, is scheduled to deliver the keynote presentation at Colorado Mesa University Entrepreneurship Day events set for April 14 in […]
A $200,000 grant could offer additional funding for a facility under construction in the Grand Valley to offer treatment for women recovering from drug and alcohol abuse. The Daniels Fund awarded the grant to Mind Springs Health for a women’s recovery center located near the intersection of E and 32 roads. The new center is […]
A monthly measure of optimism among small business owners has edged up on more upbeat expectations for the economy and staffing. But the threat of the coronavirus outbreak could cause uncertainty. The National Federation of Independent Business reported its Small Business Optimism Index rose two-tenths of a point to 104.5 in February. That level ranks […]
A monthly index forecasting economic conditions has rebounded, signaling what likely will be continued growth through early 2020. The Conference Board reported its Leading Economic Indicator (LEI) rose eight-tenths of a percent to 112.1 in January. The gain is more than double a three-tenths of a percent loss in December . A measure of current […]
A monthly measure of consumer confidence has edged up on more optimistic expectations for business and labor conditions. “Consumers’ short-term expectations improved, and when coupled with solid employment growth, should be enough to continue to support spending and economic growth in the near term,” said Lynn Franco, senior director of economic indicators for the Conference […]
Tax season can be … taxing. Considerable effort and expense goes into compiling paperwork, complying with tax codes, computing the amount owed and finally paying federal and state taxes. Taxation funds government. But what should citizens fund? The Declaration of Independence defined one role of government: “We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all […]