Coldwell Banker Distinctive Properties headquartered in Grand Junction has been named to the Coldwell Banker Chairman’s Circle. The designation is awarded to Coldwell Banker companies that attain gross commission income of $9.5 million or more during the calendar year. Only 56 Coldwell Banker companies throughout the world earned the award — the top 7 percent […]
The maddening thing about economics is there’s always more than one way to look at the numbers. On the one hand, the latest unemployment rate in Mesa County rose another three-tenths of a point in July. On the other hand, rising sales tax collections in the county and City of Grand Junction, reflect increasing retail […]
An index forecasting economic conditions in the United States continues to signal growth through the end of the year. The Conference Board reported its Leading Economic Index (LEI) rose six-tenths of a percent to 110.7 in July. While a separate measure of current economic performance rose, a measure of past performance declined. “The U.S. LEI […]
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 […]