A state official will offer an update on various trends affecting the Grand Valley economy. Elizabeth Garner, the state demographer, is scheduled to lead an informal presentation set for 3 to 5 p.m. April 28 at the Grand Junction City Hall Auditorium, 250 N. Fifth St. The presentation is free and open to the public. […]
An annual event celebrating outdoor activities is set for 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. April 30 at the Riverbend Park in Palisade. A total of more than 40 agencies, businesses and organizations will provide information, guidance and support to outdoor adventurers as part of Outdoor Heritage Day. A variety of exhibits and educational activities will […]
The employees of a bank headquartered in Western Colorado volunteered a total of 1,260 hours as part of an observance of National Volunteer Week. Alpine Bank reported that 354 employees volunteered a total of 1,260 hours between April 10 and 16, more than double the goal of 600 hours. In addition, 140 Alpine Bank employees […]
Colorado has the lowest unemployment rate for the sector of any state, according to the latest analysis by a trade group representing the sector. The Associated Builders and Contractors reported Colorado had the lowest unemployment rate for the sector at 3.9 percent for March. Moreover, Colorado has experienced the largest year-over-year drop in the jobless […]
Students will showcase more than 200 projects as part of an annual event at Colorado Mesa University. The CMU Student Showcase is scheduled for 1 to 4:30 p.m. April 29 on the Grand Junction campus. A presentation titled “Higher Education Today: A Town Hall Debate” will begin the showcase at 1 p.m. in the Meyer […]
A total of $1.3 million in contracts has been awarded as part of an improvement project at the Grand Junction Regional Airport. The airport authority is still waiting on approval from a federal agency to proceed with plans to relocate the main runway. The airport authority awarded a $1.2 million contract to Elam Construction to […]
Visitors to the Colorado National Monument near Grand Junction helped contribute $45 million to the local economy in 2015, according to the latest results of an annual analysis conducted by the National Park Service. The Colorado National Monument attracted 588,006 visitors who spent an estimated total of $36 million in communities near the park. That […]
The latest analysis of new business filings in Colorado portends continued employment growth, albeit at a slower pace. A total of 29,680 new businesses registered with the secretary of state’s office during the first quarter, a 27.3 percent jump over the fourth quarter. The increase corresponds with what’s projected as a modest expansion in employment […]
A monthly index forecasting economic conditions in the United States continues to signal growth, albeit slow, in coming months. The Conference Board reported that its Leading Economic Index (LEI) edged up two-tenths of a percent to 123.4 in March. The gain reverses what had been three straight months of declines. “With the March gain, the […]
Commercial passenger traffic at the Grand Junction airport increased more than 7 percent during the first quarter of the year compared to the same span last year. According to the latest statistics from the Grand Junction Regional Airport Authority, 49,267 enplanements — passengers boarding regularly scheduled commercial flights — were reported during the first quarter […]