Course helps teens hone communication skills

A free six-week course designed to help teen-agers develop communication and leadership skills will be offered at the Mesa County Libraries central library in Grand Junction. The course is set for 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays from Oct. 10 to Nov. 14 at the library, 443 N. Sixth St. Volunteers from Toastmasters clubs in Grand […]

Grand Junction chamber honors expanding businesses

Three Grand Junction businesses have been honored for expanding operations that have added a total of eight jobs and resulted in a collective capital investment of more than $3.5 million. The Grand Junction Area Chamber of Commerce presented the businesses with expansion awards during its membership meeting for the third quarter. LaQuinta Inn & Suites […]

Eyecare center relocates and expands

ICON Eyecare has relocated and expanded its Grand Junction operation to offer a range of services, including LASIK, cataract surgery and glaucoma treatments. “We care deeply about Western Colorado and are proud members of the Grand Junction health care community,” said Ryan Heckman, president and chief executive officer of ICON Eyecare. Icon Eyecare operates six […]

Bray Commercial opens brokerage division

Bray Commercial based in Grand Junction has opened a business brokerage division to offer a range of services related to the purchase and sales of businesses as well as mergers and acquisitions. The division represents owners who want to sell their operations, potential buyers interested in purchasing businesses and larger companies engaged in merger and […]

A sign of improving times

Business owners and managers in the Grand Valley long have been on the lookout for signs of an improving economy, an indication that what has been a stubbornly slow recovery has finally accelerated. Increasing tax collections, real estate sales and home construction activity have offered encouragement. But the most encouraging sign of all could be […]

Tax reform should reflect big role of small business

Given their collectively big role in the economy, small businesses should benefit as much — if not more — than corporations from efforts to reform taxes. While debate has focused in part on corporate tax rates and the potential for lower rates to make U.S. firms more competitive in the global marketplace, there are other […]

Confidence index slips, but growth still expected

A monthly measure of consumer confidence has slipped, but continues to reflect expectations for improving business and labor conditions. The Conference Board reported its Consumer Confidence Index fell six-tenths of a point to 119.8 in September. Consumers were less upbeat in their assessments of current conditions, but more optimistic about the future. “Despite the slight […]

Paonia selected for Space to Create initiative

Paonia has been selected for a program to provide affordable housing and commercial space for artists and other entrepreneurs working in the creative arts sector and in turn bolster economic development. The Space to Create program will begin with a feasibility study and arts market survey. “Having felt the devastating effects of two mine closings […]

Mesa County Libraries recognized for efforts

Mesa County Libraries has been recognized for its efforts to maintain and expand services, including the development of a multimedia studio, an online high school diploma program and collaboration with a coworking space. The Special District Association of Colorado named Mesa County Libraries  its 2017 District of the Year. “Mesa County Libraries are honored to […]