Analysis: Tech sector growing in Colorado

Employment in Colorado’s technology industry increased an estimated 6,530 in 2017 while the economic contribution from the sector swelled to more than $43 billion, according to the latest results of an annual analysis conducted by a technology industry association. Tech employment in Colorado grew 2.3 percent, the 10th fastest pace in the United States, according […]

Club 20 awards honor service to group and region

Club 20 presented nine awards recognizing recipients for their service to the organization and Western Colorado. Club 20 presented the awards as part of an annual banquet held in conjunction with its spring conference in Grand Junction. “These award recipients are as diverse as the Club 20 general membership. Their areas of service are reflective […]

Grand Junction, Mesa County to study 29 Road interchange

The City of Grand Junction and Mesa County have agreed to conduct a preliminary environmental study of a proposed 29 Road interchange with Interstate Highway 70. The Grand Junction City Council and Mesa County Commission approved a memorandum of understanding establishing lines of communication and responsibilities for work needed to complete the study. The planning […]

Venue management partnership praised

More than a year into a contract to manage events and entertainment facilities in Grand Junction, Pinnacle Venue Services has increased revenues, decreased costs and improved guest experiences, the city announced. “This is nothing but good news for the community and for the users of these facilities,” Grand Junction City Manager Greg Caton stated in […]

U.S. job growth slows, jobless rate holds steady

Job growth in the United States retreated to its slowest pace in six months while the unemployment rate remained unchanged for a sixth straight month. According to the latest Labor Department estimates, nonfarm payrolls increased 103,000 in March. That’s the smallest gain since September, but the 90th consecutive month for increases.The jobless rate held steady […]

Mesa County real estate activity accelerates

Phil Castle, The Business Times Real estate activity continues to accelerate in Mesa County, surging by one measure to its biggest proportional gain in 24 years. “It’s very healthy out there,” said Robert Bray, chief executive officer of Bray Real Estate in Grand Junction. Annette Miller, senior vice president of Heritage Title Co. in Grand […]

Cold War Patriots plans Grand Junction meetings

An upcoming event in Grand Junction will offer information about benefits available to uranium and nuclear weapons workers. Cold War Patriots has scheduled the free town hall meetings for 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. April 11 at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel, 743 Horizon Drive. The morning session will offer information to people who’ve already […]

Index: Colorado business leaders more upbeat

Colorado business leaders are increasingly confident with improving expectations for most measures tracked by a quarterly survey. The Leeds Business Confidence Index rose 1.8 points to 61.3 for the second quarter. The index has increased the last two quarters but remains 2.1 points below the reading for the second quarter of 2017. Readings above 50 […]