Registration is under way for a free dine-and-learn event offering information about how to identify and address cybersecurity risks in business. The event is scheduled for 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Nov. 4 at the Factory coworking space at 750 Main St. in downtown Grand Junction. The event will offer networking, a light dinner and presentations […]
Colorado ranks 17th among the 50 states in the latest comparison of how tax systems affect businesses. Colorado fared well in the comparison for lower corporate, individual and property taxes, but less so for sales taxes and unemployment insurance. The Tax Foundation — a nonprofit, nonpartisan tax research organization based in Washington, D.C. — compiles […]
The City of Grand Junction has scheduled two public workshops as part of the process to update a comprehensive plan. A community values and vision workshop is set for 5:30 p.m. Oct. 29 at Two Rivers Convention Center, located at 159 Main St. A sub-area plans workshop is set for 5:30 p.m. Oct. 30 at […]
Seven new testing sites for insurance licensing have opened in rural areas of Colorado, including locations on the Western Slope. Colorado Gov. Jared Polis praised the opening of the new sites. “It is critical that our state expands access to ensure there are more resources available to better serve our rural communities,” Polis said. “As […]
Two grants will help fund efforts to market off-peak season tourism as well as arts and culture in Western Colorado. The Colorado Tourism Office awarded two grants worth a total of $35,000 to the Ridgway Area Chamber of Commerce and its partners. One grant for $10,000 will fund a Ouray County off-peak season marketing campaign […]
A monthly index forecasting economic conditions continues to decline, but also signal growth. The Conference Board reported its Leading Economic Indicator (LEI) slipped a tenth of a percent to 111.9 in September. A separate measure of current conditions held steady, while a measure of past conditions increased. “The LEI reflects uncertainty in the outlook and […]
The dark lining of the silver cloud of economic recovery in Mesa County has long been labor conditions. The frequent lament was Mesa County lagged behind other areas of Colorado with higher unemployment rates and slower job growth. Not anymore. According to the latest estimates from the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment, the seasonally […]
Applications will be accepted through Nov. 22 for an annual award recognizing Colorado educators for their efforts to teach students about the importance of agriculture. The Colorado Foundation for Agriculture awards the Outstanding Agriculture in the Classroom Teacher Award. The award is open to any Colorado educator teaching in the pre-kindergarten through 12th grade levels. […]
The 2019 Senior Law Day Conference is set for 7:30 a.m. to 3;30 p.m. Oct. 25 at Two Rivers Convention Center, located at 159 Main St. in Grand Junction. The conference will offer information to seniors as well as people caring for aging parents and those planning for retirement and beyond. The event will offer […]
The latest edition of the annual Colorado Hay Directory is now available, offering information to connect producers and buyers. The directory offers information about hay producers and brokers as well as companies that provide related products and services. The directory offers information by region for the type and amount of hay available and bale types […]