Giving to Colorado Mesa University based in Grand Junction reached a three-year high of $7.4 million during the 2017 and 2018 fiscal year, officials announced. “The financial resources given by the community are significant investments in our students. The money not only improves the lives of students, but is critical when it comes to planning […]
A physical therapy practice and fitness facility in Grand Junction offer services under one roof to not only treat injuries, but also prevent them. Direct Access Physical Therapy and FIT Grand Junction are located at 2482 Patterson Road. Meredith Bremner operates Direct Access Physical Therapy and also serves as a consultant to FIT Grand Junction. […]
Sales tax collections continue to rise in the Grand Valley, a reflection of increased retail activity. The City of Grand Junction reported a 9.4 percent increase in sales and use tax collections for July compared to the same month last year. Mesa County reported an 8.7 percent year-over-year increase. Meanwhile, city lodging tax collections rose […]
While economic growth has accelerated in Colorado, Mesa County lags behind other metro areas in the state in some measures of performance, according to a midyear update prepared at the University of Colorado at Boulder. Statewide, the economy has grown more quickly than initially expected. Nonfarm payrolls should grow more than 62,000 by the end […]
A Grand Junction-based information technology firm ranks among the fastest-growing companies in the United States, according to the latest results of an annual list compiled by a national magazine. Networks Unlimited ranks 475th in the 2018 Inc. magazine list of the 5,000 fastest-growing privately held companies. Inc. compiles the list based on proportional revenue growth […]
Colorado workers both earn and take more vacation days than workers in any other state, according to the results of a national survey. Colorado workers earn an average of 27.9 vacation days and take an average of 20.3 vacation days a year, according to a report from Project: Time Off and AAA. “There are undeniable […]
Colorado earned an average grade in the latest results of an annual survey of how small business owners rate their states for how easy or difficult easy they make it to start and grow ventures. Colorado received an overall grade of C+ and ranked 30th among the 50 states in the 2018 Small Business Friendliness […]
A monthly measure of optimism among small business owners has climbed to near record levels on more upbeat expectations for staffing, sales, and economic conditions. The National Federation of Independent Business reported its Small Business Optimism Index rose seven-tenths of a point to 107.9 in July. That’s the second-highest reading in the 45-year history of […]
Registration is underway for an upcoming event offering information about a range of legal issues affecting seniors and their families and caregivers. The Senior Law Day Conference is set for Aug. 17 at Two Rivers Convention Center, 159 Main St. in Grand Junction. Doors will open at 7:30 a.m. Sessions will start an hour later. […]
A series of informal coffee and conversation meetings with Grand Junction city officials will continue with a session set for 9:30 a.m. Aug. 17 at Octopus Coffee at 759 Horizon Drive. City Manager Greg Caton will meet with participants to talk about city programs and services and answer questions. He’ll be joined by Mayor Barbara […]