A city department plans to involve residents in new efforts to market Grand Junction as a destination. “A successful destination brand will embody how people feel when they think of a specific destination. And if the brand is effective, once they visit, the expectation they imagined is the experience they received,” said Elizabeth Fogarty, director […]
The Grand Junction Chamber of Commerce has honored nine businesses for expansions involving a total of nearly $50 million in investments and almost 400 jobs. The businesses were honored during the chamber’s latest quarterly membership meeting. EcoGen Laboratories was recognized for an expansion involving $25 million and 185 jobs. The Grand Junction-based company manufactures and […]
Sales tax collections continue to rise in Mesa County, an indication in part of increasing retail activity. Mesa County reported a 12.2 percent increase in sales tax collections for November compared to the same month last year. The City of Grand Junction reported a 2.9 percent increase in year-over-year collections. November collections reflect October sales. […]
A monthly measure of optimism among small business owners has posted its largest gain in more than a year on more upbeat expectations for the economy as well as earnings and hiring. “Owners are aggressively moving forward with their business plans, proving that when they’re given relief from the government, they put their money where […]
Over recent years, rising health care costs have become a primary concern among small business owners as they have for much of the public. We have watched with reluctant disappointment as politicians have eagerly pitched government-provided solutions — and with even greater disappointment as they cleverly eschew questions about the true costs of such plans […]
U.S. payrolls swelled in November and the unemployment rate edged down to its lowest level in 50 years. Nonfarm payrolls increased 266,000 and the jobless rate slipped a tenth of a point to 3.5 percent, according to the latest Labor Department estimates. The initial estimate for payroll gains in October was revised upward 28,000 to […]
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A Grand Junction-based defense contractor has agreed to pay more than $1 million to resolve allegations it defrauded the Army in supplying grenade launchers that didn’t meet contract specifications, a United States attorney announced. Capco agreed to pay $1,025,429. While entering into the settlement, the company didn’t admit to any liability or wrongdoing. “We entrust […]
The Friends of St. Mary’s Medical Center will offer photos with Santa as part of a holiday fund-raising event scheduled for Dec. 7. The event is set for 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the main lobby of the medical center at 2635 N. Seventh St. in Grand Junction. Santa will take a break between […]
Nearly 40 philanthropic organizations are expected to participate in a fund-raising event at the Mesa Mall in Grand Junction. The event is scheduled for 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Dec. 10 near the food court in the mall, located at 2424 U.S. Highway 6 & 50. Representatives from participating organizations will be on hand at […]