Colorado comes in 13th in an online ranking of the best states in which to start a business. Colorado fared well in the analysis for its labor market and access to capital, but less well in other criteria evaluated by FitSmallBusiness.com, a website that provides advice, information and other resources to small businesses. Using public […]
Janette Heung, a senior management consultant who’s also pursued her passion for mountain climbing, has been named deputy director of the Colorado Outdoor Recreation Industry Office. “Janette is joining us at an exciting time with record growth for our outdoor recreation industry. And she’s just the person to help take us to the next level,” […]
A small business advocacy group has asked the Colorado Supreme Court to review a lower court ruling on whether or not business filing fees charged in the state are actually a tax subject to state constitutional limits. A writ filed by the National Federation of Independent Business asks the high court to review a decision […]
A monthly measure of consumer confidence has increased on more upbeat assessments of current business and labor conditions as well as more optimistic expectations for the near future. The Conference Board reported that its Consumer Confidence Index rose 3.8 points to 121.1 in July. A component of the index tracking current conditions increased nearly four […]
Employment is expected to continue to grow in Colorado through 2017 based on the latest analysis of business filings in the state. “New entity filing continued an upward trajectory, which is good news for our state,” said Wayne Williams, secretary of state. The Leeds School of Business at the University of Colorado at Boulder prepares […]
A monthly index forecasting economic conditions in the United States has increased, signaling growth in the months ahead. The Conference Board reported that its Leading Economic Index (LEI) advanced six-tenths of a percent to 127.8 in June. Separate measures of current and past economic performance both rose two-tenths of a percent. “The U.S. LEI rose […]
A measure of hotel and motel stays in continues to reflect increasing business for the hospitality sector in Grand Junction. Lodging tax collections totaled $169,758 in June. That’s an increase of $10,085 and 6.3 percent over what was collected for the same month last year. June collections reflect hotel and motel stays in May. Lodging […]
Alpine Bank will present a unique event in which participants will climb the stairs in its downtown Grand Junction building to raise money for the American Lung Association. The Stairs for Air event is scheduled for 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. July 29 at the Alpine Bank building at 225 N. Fifth St. “We are […]
Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers, a quick-service franchise with two locations in Grand Junction, has added seasonal items to its menu for summer. Hatch green chilies are available to top steakburgers and beef hot dogs or to serve as a garnish for any menu item. Funnel cake sundaes feature a fried funnel cake served with […]
Colorado Land Advisor has relocated to new quarters in downtown Grand Junction that offer more room to the urban planning and civil engineering firm. Colorado Land Advisor now operates at 300 Main St., Suite 308. “Downtown Grand Junction is the hub of activity on the Western Slope and will give Colorado Land Advisor access to […]