A Grand Junction company has been named to an annual list honoring information technology firms that have adopted to changing marketplaces. Networks Unlimited is included in the 2017 Next-Gen 250 list compiled by CRN, a brand of The Channel Company that provides news to the IT industry. The list appears in the December issue of […]
An index forecasting economic conditions in the United States has rebounded, signaling growth through the holidays and into the new year. Separate measures of current and past performance also increased. The Conference Board reported its Leading Economic Index rose 1.2 percent to 130.4 in October. The gain followed a slight drop in September attributed to […]
A $25,000 grant will help fund a campaign to promote the Grand Valley as a destination not only for outdoor recreation, but also outdoor recreation businesses. Visit Grand Junction has joined with the Grand Junction Economic Partnership and Greater Grand Junction Sports Commission in the effort. The Colorado Tourism Office awarded a $25,000 grant to […]
A monthly measure of confidence among small business owners has increased on more upbeat expectations for sales, expansion and hiring. The National Federation of Independent Business reported its Small Business Optimism Index rose eight-tenths of a point to 103.8 in October. “Owners became much more positive about the economic environment last month, which suggests a […]
A Grand Junction restaurant serving soups, salads and sandwiches plans a celebration to mark five years in business. Zoup has scheduled the event for 10:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Nov. 15 at 644 North Ave. The event will include $5 bowls of soups with a hunk of bread as well as complimentary brownies, giveaways and […]
An event will offer information about careers in public safety. An open house and informational session is set for 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Nov. 15 at the Mesa County Workforce Center, 512 29 1/2 Road in Grand Junction. The session also will be available via Skype starting at 6:45 p.m. by visiting the website at […]
St. Mary’s Hospital and McAlister’s Deli will offer free cold turkey sandwiches to people who commit to stop using tobacco. The promotion is set for 5 to 7 p.m. Nov. 16 at the deli, 480 W. Park Drive in Grand Junction, as part of the Great American Smokeout That’s the annual American Cancer Society event […]
Debbie Kovalik believes the tourism industry doesn’t always receive the credit the sector deserves for its economic contributions. “It’s like the Rodney Dangerfield of the economy. It gets no respect.” There’s a growing appreciation in the Grand Valley, though, for the tourism industry and its role in strengthening and diversifying the economy, says Kovalik, the […]
Stacy Voigt has joined Delta County Economic Development as executive director. “I am excited to roll up my shirt sleeves and get to work with the community to help them achieve their greatest economic potential,” Voigt said. “I think this is an amazing time for me to join DCED, and I am looking forward to […]
Jon Nash, Cynthia Castaneda, Mary Kruse and Kat Rhein were honored as the top-performing agents for October at Weichert Realtors-Heiden Homes Realty in Grand Junction. Nash posted the highest sales dollar volume for the month. Nash tied with Castaneda and Kruse for the most closings. Nash, Castaneda, Kruse and Rhein tied for the most new […]