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 […]
Free bus rides will be available on Saturdays through Dec. 21 as part of a holiday promotion in the Grand Valley. Grand Valley Transit will offer Free Ride Saturdays on its fixed routes on Dec. 7, 14 and 21. The service will accommodate people attending the Parade of Lights in downtown Grand Junction and Olde […]
Applications will be accepted through Feb. 15 for the latest round of college scholarships awarded by the Pinnacol Foundation. The scholarships assist the children of parents who’ve been injured or killed in work-related accidents. The funds may be used at accredited colleges, universities and vocational schools throughout the United States. The Pinnacol Foundation is a […]