An event is planned to celebrate the grand opening of the Factory, a coworking space in downtown Grand Junction. The event is scheduled for 4 to 7 p.m. Feb. 24 at the Factory, 750 Main St., and will include tours, food, drinks and music. For more information, visit the website located at www.launchwestco.com. The Factory […]
An organization of city and county governments in Northwest Colorado has launched a campaign against any proposed increases in severance taxes the group warms could harm a recovery in the energy sector in the region. “For the first time in years, we are seeing a return of energy related activities on the West Slope. This […]
The board of directors that oversees a downtown Grand Junction organization has voted to support a plan to construct an events center downtown and renovate the nearby convention center. The Grand Junction Downtown Development Authority board of directors voted unanimously to support the City of Grand Junction in its efforts to build the center, including […]
UnitedHealthCare has received state approval to acquire Rocky Mountain Health Plans, converting what was a nonprofit operation into a for-profit insurance business. Attorney General Cynthia Coffman and Insurance Commissioner Marguerite Salazar both approved the transaction. “This deal will allow Rocky to continue to serve Coloradans, particularly on the Western Slope,” Salazar said. Based in Grand […]
The results of a national survey quantifying growing concerns among small business owners over government regulation could help in enacting legislative relief in Colorado, an official says. Tony Gagliardi, state director of the National Federation of Independent Business in Colorado, said the results of the survey conducted by the small business advocacy group could aid […]
Federal health care legislation expanded insurance coverage in Colorado, but didn’t stem rising health care costs or premiums, according to the first in a series of reports tracking the effects of federal policies in the state. Western Colorado counties had the highest proportions of residents who received subsidies under the Affordable Care Act to buy […]
An index forecasting economic performance in the United States has increased, signaling what could be accelerating growth in the months ahead. The Conference Board reported that its Leading Economic Index rose six-tenths of a percent to 125.5 in January. Separate measures of current and past economic conditions also increased. “The U.S. Leading Economic Index increased […]
Businesses and organizations were recognized for their roles in a campaign that raised more than $900,000 for United Way of Mesa County. As of Feb. 15, the latest campaign had raised $913,646. That’s more than 91 percent of the $1 million goal announced at the beginning of the effort and 5 percent more than what […]
The new leader of a federal agency that helps small businesses expects to draw on her own entrepreneurial experiences, including her work as executive of both a wrestling entertainment company and venture promoting leadership opportunities for women. The U.S. Senate confirmed President Donald Trump’s nomination of Linda McMahon as 25th administrator of the U.S. Small […]
A panel discussion about energy development is planned for Colorado Mesa University in Grand Junction. The discussion is set for 9 to 11 a.m. Feb. 24 in room 213 of the Colorado Mesa University Center. The event is free and open to the public. For reservations, send an e-mail to energy@coloradomesa.edu. The Unconventional Energy Center […]