A going-out-of-business sales is underway at the Herberger’s store in the Mesa Mall in Grand Junction, one of 250 stores scheduled to soon close under a bankruptcy agreement involving parent company Bon Ton Stores. The liquidation sales are expected to run for 10 to 12 weeks at 212 stores. An additional 38 stores are already […]
Three downtown Grand Junction bookstores plan to join in a national celebration of Independent Bookstore Day on April 28. Crystal Books and Gifts at 439 Main St., Grand Valley Books at 350 Main St. and Out West Books at 533 Main St. will offer specials and discounts. The stores also will offer passports. Customers who […]
Representatives from two area businesses will join in an industry summit and awards presentation highlighting achievements in lifestyle industries in Colorado. Powderhorn Mountain Resort on the Grand Mesa east of Grand Junction and Hot Tomato Cafe & Pizzeria in Fruita are among 12 finalists in the latest Wright Awards program conducted by Something Independent. The […]
Coldwell Banker Distinctive Properties headquartered in Grand Junction ranks among the top residential real estate brokerage firms included in the latest the Real Trends 500 report. “This amazing honor is a direct result of the success each of our amazing brokers has had in delivering exceptional experience to their clients,” said Todd Conklin, chief executive […]
It’s always interesting — and instructive — to observe the potential links among stories published in the Business Times. It’s kind of like connecting the dots to see what kind of picture emerges. Consider three stories in this issue reporting the opening of a co-working space in Fruita and staffing firm in Grand Junction as […]
Networks Unlimited in Grand Junction and the Proximity Space based in Montrose are among the latest finalists for awards honoring fast-growing Colorado companies. Networks Unlimited and the Proximity Space are among 100 finalists for the Colorado Companies to Watch program. The finalists will be considered for awards scheduled for presentation in Denver in June. The […]
Employment is expected to continue to grow and wages move higher in Colorado, according to the latest analysis of business filings in the state. “I am pleased to see Colorado’s economy begin 2018 in such a strong and stable position,” said Wayne Williams, secretary of state. “We continue to see low unemployment, higher average wages […]
A measure of consumer confidence has rebounded on more upbeat assessments of business and labor conditions. The Conference Board reported that its Consumer Confidence Index rose 1.7 points to 128.7 in April, nearly offsetting a decline in March. Measures of current conditions and expectations both increased. “Overall, confidence levels remain strong and suggest that the […]
Coloradans worked eight fewer days this year to collectively earn enough money to pay their taxes, according to the latest results of an annual analysis of income and tax statistics. Nationwide, taxpayers worked four days less in 2018 than they did in 2017. Tax Freedom Day arrived April 16 in Colorado and April 19 nationwide. […]
What’s in a name? The potential for a significant marketing opportunity, according to a company that’s been hired to sell the naming rights to the amphitheater at Los Colonias Park in Grand Junction. “We believe that the amphitheater, strategically located in the heart of the Western Slope, with complete visibility to more than 3 million […]