A monthly measure of consumer confidence has dropped to its lowest level in nearly two years on less upbeat expectations for business and labor conditions. The Conference Board reported its Consumer Confidence Index retreated 9.8 points to 121.5 in June. That’s the lowest reading since the index stood at 120.6 in September 2017. Lynn Franco, […]
More concerned about national politics and international trade, Colorado business leaders are less optimistic about the economy and other aspects of their operations, according to the latest results of a quarterly survey. “Businesses just hate uncertainty. When you give them uncertainty, they become very cautious. They stop investing. They stop hiring. And they take a […]
Stephen Fullerton has joined Unite Private Networks as an account director responsible for the Grand Valley market. Fullerton brings to his duties more than 35 years of experience in communications and networking, including business, law enforcement and public safety. Headquartered in Missouri, Unite Private Networks provides fiber-based communications networks and related services in a total […]
Daren Cole has been promoted to president of Leitner-Poma of America, a cable transportation company based in Grand Junction. Cole brings to his new duties more than 25 years of experience, including positions with some of the largest ski resorts in North America. He succeeds Rick Spear, who retired after more than 40 years with […]
When the weather cooperates, there’s no business quite like snow business. Colorado ski resorts that belong to a trade group reported a 13 percent increase in total skier visits during a season with plentiful snowfall statewide. The timing worked well given the new lifts and other facilities resorts opened. “The 2018-2019 season was one for […]
The Colorado State University Western Colorado Research Center in Grand Junction is among 20 participants selected for a new state program that provides incentives to hire paid interns to work in the agricultural sector. “This program invests in the future of Colorado’s agriculture and will help create a pathway for the next generation of farmers, […]
Mesa County is among 28 Colorado counties that have been declared natural disaster areas in the aftermath of a drought spanning nearly two years. “While drought conditions are clearly improving, farmers across Colorado are still recovering from losses incurred since late 2017,” said Kate Greenberg, Colorado Commissioner of Agriculture. “We encourage our state’s ag producers […]
Although it wasn’t initially planned that way, the latest Business Times coverage constitutes what could be billed as the new CEO edition. By all means, read all about it. Along with a story about the new chief executive officer at Dalby, Wendland & Co. — which was planned — a story broke about the new […]
A Grand Junction-based greenhouse gas consulting and verification company has gone to new heights to draw attention to the effects of climate change. Ruby Canyon Engineering fielded a team to climb Pico Orizaba in Mexico, at 18,491 feet in elevation the third highest point in North America. “There are few ways to better capture public […]
The founders of the Glacier Ice Arena in Grand Junction hope to find a buyer for the building who will continue to operate the facility as an ice rink. “We feel that there are people out there that have the same passion as we do for a community ice rink and who know the value […]