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 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 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 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 […]
An annual forum will offer information about air pollution and related health concerns in the Grand Valley. Citizens for Clean Air and the League of Women Voters of Mesa County have scheduled the fifth annual air quality public forum for 7 to 8:30 p.m. Oct. 3 at the Unitarian Universalist Church, located at 536 Ouray […]
A coalition of organizations promoting economic development in the Grand Valley continues to earn recognition for its efforts. The Grand Junction Area Economic Development Partners received a bronze excellence in economic development award from the International Economic Development Council during its annual conference in Canada. This is the second straight year Economic Development Partners have […]
The search has begun for an executive director of the Grand Junction Economic Partnership to succeed Kristi Pollard. Pollard resigned after taking a position as president and chief executive officer of the Jefferson County Economic Development Corp. based in Golden. Pollard’s last day with GJEP will be Oct. 20. She expects to begin her new […]