An annual festival showcasing films featuring outdoor sports, stunning landscapes and remote cultures is scheduled to return to Grand Junction. A stop on the Banff Centre Mountain Film Festival World Tour is set for 7 p.m. Feb. 22 and 4 p.m. Feb. 23 at the Avalon Theatre at 645 Main St. Tickets sell for $25 […]
Habitat for Humanity of Mesa County and Lowe’s Home Improvement in Grand Junction plan to join in an international effort to draw attention to the need for safe and affordable housing. The International Women Build is set for March 7 with workshops as well as work at a construction site. “We invite women of all […]
An annual benefit event showcasing food, wine and spirits also will offer a celebration of Hollywood. Edesia is scheduled for April 5 at the Wine Country Inn, 777 Grande River Drive in Palisade. A VIP luncheon is set for 11 a.m., followed by the main event from 2 to 5 p.m. featuring food, libations and […]
A fter nearly a decade of growth in the Mesa County real estate activity, Robert Bray foresees a more moderate pace ahead. “I would suggest we’re moving to a normalcy in the market,” said Bray, the chief executive officer of Bray Real Estate in Grand Junction. Bray shared his outlook during an economic forecast forum […]
The pace of business openings in Colorado as measured by filings with the state government has slowed, although other indicators continue to signal economic growth. “The slowing growth in new entity filings is consistent with slower growth observed in both firms and employment in the state,” said Richard Wobbekind, executive director of the business research […]
A monthly measure of optimism among small business owners has climbed to one of its highest levels on more upbeat expectations for sales and earnings. “2020 is off to an explosive start for the small business economy, with owners expecting increased sales, earnings and higher wages for employees,” said William Dunkelberg, chief economist of the […]
A new year has begun with payroll gains across a range of industry sectors. Nonfarm payrolls increased 225,000, and the unemployment rate edged up a tenth of a point to 3.6 percent in January, according to the latest Labor Department estimates. The initial estimate for payroll gains in December was revised upward 2,000 to 147,000. […]
A home furnishing and decorating retailer will open a store in Mesa Mall in Grand Junction. Washington Prime Group, a real estate investment trust that owns Mesa Mall, announced HomeGoods will open in a space previously used by Sports Authority. Other store openings in the mall are expected in 2020, Washington Prime Group announced in […]
An agricultural lighting company has scheduled a grand opening celebration for its new headquarters in Grand Junction. Violet Gro will host the event from 4 to 6 p.m. Feb. 20 at its location at 2764 Compass Drive, Suite 101. Robin Brown, executive director of the Grand Junction Economic Partnership, welcomed the opening of the Violet […]
Community Hospital in Grand Junction received the highest rating in a national assessment of quality and safety standards. Community Hospital received a five-star quality rating for 2020 in the Hospital Compare assessment by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). “Our entire staff has worked tirelessly to achieve this prestigious distinction. By awarding us […]