The latest indicators offer an opportunity to once again attempt to connect the dots and, hopefully, complete a picture of the Grand Valley economy. For the most part, that picture is more encouraging. Additional information is available elsewhere in this issue of the Business Times, but a quick review here is in order: One of […]
The pace of job growth has rebounded in the United States with an estimated addition of more than 200,000 positions to payrolls in April. The unemployment rate edged down a tenth of a point to 4.4 percent, the lowest level since May 2007. According to the latest statistical snapshot from the Department of Labor, nonfarm […]
An index tracking optimism among small business owners remains at an historically high level, but that could change depending on what happens in Washington, D.C. The National Federation of Independent Business reported its Index of Small Business Optimism slipped two-tenths of a point in April. But at 104.5, the index remained at an historically high […]
Mesa County Libraries offers adults an opportunity to earn high school diplomas while also receiving career training. “Earning a high school diploma is a life-changing achievement,” said James Price, head of literacy services for Mesa County Libraries. “By offering Career Online High School, we’re empowering Mesa County residents to seek new opportunities and transform their […]
More police officers will take to downtown Grand Junction streets this summer as part of changes in patrols in the business district. Volunteer ambassadors also will be on hand to assist visitors under a new program. Two Grand Junction police officers will be deployed downtown as part of a collaborative effort between the Grand Junction […]
An annual presentation will offer information about the Colorado River, including a discussion of why businesses should care about water on the West Slope. The Mesa County State of the River meeting is set for May 15 at the Avalon Theater, 645 Main St. in Grand Junction. The event is free and open to the […]
A company that manufactures towers to provide communications services in remote areas plans to open in Grand Junction, the latest participant in a program offering tax incentives to businesses that create new jobs. Adaptive Towers is expected to soon open a manufacturing facility in Grand Junction and hire up to 13 employees before the end […]
The Mesa County Women’s Network has scheduled its next luncheon meeting for 11:30 a.m. May 9 at Bookcliff Country Club, 2730 G Road in Grand Junction. The event will include networking. Participants should bring cash to purchase tickets for an opportunity basket that benefits Girls on the Run. Admission is $18 for members with advance […]
A Grand Junction real estate professional plans to bicycle in the Colorado National Monument enough to log more than 29,000 feet in elevation gain as part of a fund-raiser for Mesa County Partners. Mike Tofel plans to cycle from the west gate to the top of the monument 28 times, a combined gain equivalent to […]
A free presentation scheduled for May 3 in Grand Junction will feature one of the owners of an adventure course and zipline company. The entrepreneurs lunch and learn session is set for 11:30 a.m. at the Factory coworking space at 750 Main St. Participants should bring their own lunches. Sarah Shrader, chief administrative officer and […]