Tax collections continue to rise in the Grand Valley, an indication of increased retail sales. The City of Grand Junction reported a 5.1 percent increase in sales and use tax collections in February. Mesa County reported a proportionally larger increase of 13.5 percent. February collections reflect January sales. Lodging tax collections, a measure of hotel […]
Renee Wheelock has been appointed executive director of the Greater Grand Junction Sports Commission. Wheelock succeeds Jennifer Stoll as director of the nonprofit organization, a collaborative effort of Colorado Mesa University, Mesa County, the cities of Grand Junction and Fruita and town of Palisade to promote sports events that contribute to the Grand Valley economy. […]
Toly Chinn, an eighth grade student among the latest class of participants in the Young Entrepreneurs Academy in Grand Junction, was selected to compete in a national event for young entrepreneurs. Chinn won a local pitch competition judged by an investor panel to advance to the YEA Saunders Scholars National Competition set for May 3 […]
A Palisade art gallery plans an open house and special showing to kick off the Palisade International Honeybee Festival. The event is set for 5 to 8 p.m. April 12 at the Blue Pig Gallery, 101 W 3rd St. The 11th version of the annual festival is scheduled for April 13 along a couple of […]
A monthly measure of optimism among small business owners has edged up on slightly more upbeat expectations for increased hiring and expanding operations. “Owners are growing their businesses and expect that they can sell more if they can produce more with additional employees,” said Bill Dunkelberg, chief economist of the National Federation of Independent Business. […]
This edition of the Business Times could be described as the awards issue. That wasn’t the plan at the start of the production cycle. But as deadline neared, more and more information kept coming in about Grand Valley businesses, business people and students winning recognition for their efforts. You can read all about it in […]
A senior care company in Grand Junction is the first winner of an award recognizing businesses that give back to the community. Must Love Seniors Senior Care received the Commitment to Community Award presented during the Colorado Small Business Development Center Leading Edge graduation ceremony in Denver. “This award is brand new this year, where […]
A skilled nursing facility in Grand Junction has received a perfect score on an annual state assessment. The Center at Foresight had no deficiencies during the latest assessment mandated by the Colorado Health Department. The assessment includes staffing, quality metrics and compliance with state and federal regulations. Skilled nursing facilities in Colorado average seven deficiencies. […]
A Grand Junction-based construction company is among the winners of national awards presented to members of the Associated Builders and Contractors trade group. FCI Constructors was among the National Excellence in Construction Pyramid Award winners announced during the ABC convention in California. FCI won the award for its efforts as general contractor of a renovation […]
Alpine Bank has offered to match up to $6,000 in donations to an effort by Mesa County Partners to update its kids area. Children participating in the Partners program have designed and implemented the project, in turn learning about design and fund-raising. Plans include an arts and crafts area, reading cubby and yoga and relaxation […]