Phil Castle, The Business Times Real estate activity continues to accelerate in Mesa County en route to what two industry observers expect could rank among the top years ever for the local market. “It will make its mark,” said Robert Bray, chief executive officer of Bray Real Estate in Grand Junction. Annette Miller, senior vice […]
A monthly measure of optimism among small business owners remains near historic levels on expectations for improving profits and sales. The National Federation of Independent Business reported its Small Business Optimism Index edged up a tenth of a point to 104.8 in April. The reading has been higher only 20 times in the 45-year history […]
The U.S. unemployment rate has slipped below 4 percent for the first time since 2000 even as payrolls continue to grow. The jobless rate retreated two-tenths of a point to 3.9 percent in April as nonfarm payrolls increased 164,000, according to the latest Labor Department estimates. The decline in the unemployment rate ended a six-month […]
Registration is underway for an event that will offer information about how employers can promote workplace wellness — and the benefits they can expect from doing so. “Organizations that invest in well-being reap many benefits,” said Rebecca Weitzel, president of Good Life Wellness Solutions. “Well-designed programs can improve retention, reduce absenteeism, increase engagement and power […]
Wienerschnitzel restaurants will offer free chili dog meals to mothers on Mother’s Day. The offer will be available on May 13 and include a chili dog, small fries and small soda. Participants can prove their “mom-bership” by bringing along their children, presenting a family photo or sharing a family memory or story. No additional purchases […]
Colorado Mesa University expects to confer degrees to its largest graduating class in history during ceremonies scheduled for May 12. CMU commencement is set to begin at 8:30 a.m. May 12 in Stocker Stadium at 12th Street and North Avenue in Grand Junction. The ceremony also will be shown online at https://portal.stretchinternet.com/cmumavericks/. A total of […]
An architect, author, and leader in a movement to design buildings and communities to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and energy use is scheduled to speak at a Western Colorado symposium. Edward Mazria, founder of Architecture 2030, will deliver the keynote address at the Buildings for a Sustainable Future symposium in Carbondale. The event is set […]
A former Olympic athlete will share his advice on how to achieve peak performance at an event planned for Grand Junction. Eli Bremer will appear at an event set for 4 to 6 p.m. May 19 at Grand Vista Hotel, 2790 Crossroads Blvd. Advance tickets sell for $10 at www.awakenyourinnerathlete.eventbrite.com or by calling 260-4839. Tickets […]
The Young Professionals Network of Mesa County has scheduled a free event offering networking and presentations at the Factory co-working space in Grand Junction. The event is set for 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. May 10 at the Factory, 750 Main St. The event will include food and beverages, presentations by representatives from the Factory and […]
The Mesa County Women’s Network has scheduled its next monthly luncheon meeting for May 8. The meeting is set for 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Bookcliff Country Club, 2730 G Road in Grand Junction. The event will include a presentation by Kathy Reed with Omniplan Consulting about how to get out of comfort […]