New businesses continue to open in Colorado, but at a slower pace, according to the latest analysis of business filings. For the fourth quarter of 2018, 28,473 new entity filings were recorded with the secretary of state’s office, and 134,220 existing entities renewed registrations. “Despite some uncertainty at the national level, the data shows Coloradans […]
A monthly measure of consumer confidence has dropped for a third straight month in part as a response to a temporary government shutdown. The Conference Board reported its Consumer Confidence Index fell 6.4 points to 120.2 in January. The index has dropped more than 16 points from October, when the reading stood at its highest […]
Registration remains open through Feb. 6 for the next luncheon meeting of the Mesa County Women’s Network. The group will meet at 11:30 a.m. Feb. 12 at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel, 743 Horizon Drive in Grand Junction. The meeting will include a presentation on how testimonials and word-of-mouth advertising benefit businesses. An opportunity basket […]
No Coast Sushi in Grand Junction will donate a portion of sales on Jan. 30 to the Colorado West Land Trust. The restaurant will donate 20 percent of the proceeds from the sale of food and drinks as well as gift certificates and No Coast gear. The donation will go to fund improvements, including shade […]
A building materials supplier, the president of an energy company and executive director of an animal shelter have received awards presented by the Grand Junction Area Chamber of Commerce honoring their community service. Whitewater Building Materials was selected Business of the Year. Quint Shear, president of Shear Inc., was named Citizen of the Year. Anna […]
A monthly index forecasting economic conditions in the United States has edged down, signaling what could be slowing growth in the months ahead. The Conference Board reported its Leading Economic Index (LEI) slipped a tenth of a percent to 111.7 in December. Separate measures of current and past conditions increased. The latest indexes incorporate forecasts […]
Colorado Parks and Wildlife has scheduled a public meeting in Grand Junction to hear comments on a five-year plan setting big game hunting seasons in the state. Kirk Oldham, area wildlife manager for CPW, said Mesa County constitutes a hub for outdoor recreation, including hunting, and the community has a vested interest in setting seasons. […]
The City of Grand Junction is looking for people interested in serving on an advisory committee that will help update a comprehensive plan for how and where the city will grow over the next 20 years. The comprehensive plan advisory committee will discuss overall planning directions, consider ideas, review progress and promote community involvement. The […]
The Grand Valley might not rival Silicon Valley in terms of the overall economic output of innovative technology companies. But there’s ample anecdotal evidence of a growing tech sector locally involved in work unrivaled anywhere in California — or elsewhere, for that matter. By evidence, consider if nothing else the increasing number of stories published […]
A wood-fired pizza franchise continues to expand with two stores expected to open in 2019 in Grand Junction. Bob and Cecily Marolf plan to open two Smokin’ Oak Wood-Fired Pizza locations as franchise owners. “We believe Smokin’ Oak Wood-Fired Pizza is perfect for the Grand Junction community,” Bob Marolf said. “Our local community wants natural, […]