A Grand Junction-based business brokerage focused on the pet care industry has moved into new offices to accommodate its growing operation. National Kennel Sales & Appraisals bought the historic house at 951 Main St. The company will share the space with Wag Resort, which operates two dog boarding, grooming and training facilities in Grand Junction. […]
A Grand Junction-based company has manufactured and installed a nearly 50-foot-tall aquarium in a Hong Kong hotel. Reynolds Polymer Technology supplied the cylindrical aquarium that serves as the central design element in the lobby of the Hong Kong Ocean Park Marriott Hotel. “It’s been a true pleasure to see our highly engineered acrylic come to […]
For several years, Christmas has come early for businesses in Mesa County. And we’re not just talking about holiday shopping and retailers. Rather, an annual report once again forecasts continued growth in the year ahead. The latest report characterizes the business and economic outlook for Mesa County in 2020 as not only positive, but “exceptionally […]
Representatives from 15 business groups have sent a letter to Colorado Gov. Jared Polis asking for his help in maintaining a 76-year-old compromise between labor and management. Tony Gagliardi, state director of the National Federation of Independent Business in Colorado and one of the signers of the letter, said there are concerns there could be […]
Continued efforts are needed in Colorado to better match job openings and the skills of job applicants, according to the latest results of an annual report. “There are lots of good job openings in Colorado, but many of them require certain skills and qualifications. We need to make sure that people who want better jobs […]
The Colorado National Monument near Grand Junction will increase entrance fees $5 starting Jan. 1. Entrance fees will increase to $15 for individuals, $20 for motorcycles and $25 for private vehicles. The annual pass will increase to $45, although an annual pass purchased prior to Dec. 31 will cost $40 and remain valid through 2020. […]
An increased Mesa County budget for 2020 will prioritize core government services, officials say. “The 2020 adopted budget is a reflection of the priorities we have heard from our community and our staff, which also aligns with Mesa County’s strategic plan and our board’s priorities,” said Mesa County Commissioner Rose Pugliese. The commissioners approved a […]
An increased budget for the City of Grand Junction will accommodate higher wages, infrastructure projects and new fire and police department positions and facilities. The Grand Junction City Council adopted a 2020 budget that’s $5.4 million — or 3.5 percent — higher than the 2019 adopted budget. The approval culminates a lengthy process involving the […]
Health information organizations based in Grand Junction and Denver have expanded their exchange of patient records to better coordinate care across Colorado. Quality Health Network in Grand Junction and the Colorado Regional Health Information Organization in Denver announced the effort. “Securely sharing health data across systems and regions is an important step in providing high-quality, […]
A Western Colorado businesswoman has announced her candidacy for Congress. Lauren Boebert, a Republican from Rifle, said she’s running for election in the 3rd Congressional District. That sets up a potential primary challenge next year against U.S. Rep. Scott Tipton, a Republican from Cortez. Tipton was first elected in 2010 and since has been re-elected […]