An annual benefit event showcasing Grand Valley foods and beverages raised $25,000 for a clinic providing health care services in Mesa County. Anne Tally, co-owner of the Wine Country inn, and Ben VanHoose, vice president of Alpine Bank, presented a check to Kay Ramachandran, executive director of the Marillac Clinic. St. Mary’s Hospital also joined […]
N-Hance Wood Renewal, a national franchise specializing in refinishing hardwood floors and kitchen cabinets, has opened a location in Grand Junction. As part of a national partnership with Home Depot, N-Hance Wood Renewal has a presence in the home improvement store located at 2436 F Road. N-Hance cleans, repairs and renews wood floors, cabinets, trim […]
What does the future hold for Mesa County? Will the population grow? What about the labor force? Which industries will provide jobs? Local business owners and managers would love definitive answers to those questions, if only they could see a bit more clearly into their crystal balls. As it turns out, there’s a state official […]
Small business owners remain cautious about the coming year even as they feel their concerns remain unaddressed in the midst of a presidential election, according to the latest results of a quarterly survey. The Wells Fargo/Gallup Small Business Index retreated three points to 64 for the second quarter, matching the level a year ago. “During […]
A monthly measure of optimism among small business owners has increased, but still reflects concerns over the economy and difficulty filling job openings. The National Federation of Independent Business reported that its Small Business Optimism Index rose a point to 93.6 in April. The index remains below its historical average of 98, though. “Despite a […]
Federal regulations impose an estimated $1.9 trillion in costs a year, according to the latest version of an annual report compiled by a public policy organization based in Washington, D.C. The costs constitute a hidden tax that amounts to nearly $15,000 a year for every household in the United States, said Clyde Wayne Crews Jr., […]
The belief online user ratings offer good indicators of product quality is largely an illusion, according to a new study conducted by researchers at the University of Colorado in Boulder. Still, most retailers provide user ratings on their Web sites and many consumers rely on the information when making purchase decisions, according to the results […]
A variety of information about small business operations is available on a state-by-state basis as part of annual profiles compiled by the Office of Advocacy, an independent office within the United States Small Business Administration. The profiles provide information on state and national economic growth, industries and jobs using data from government statistical agencies. The […]
Two grants worth a total of $21,300 will support efforts to improve peach and sweet cherry production in Western Colorado. “We are glad to support two projects that will make a difference for fruit growers in Colorado,” said Glenda Mostek, marketing specialist for the Colorado Department of Agriculture. “Increasing the availability of Colorado fruits and […]
A team of engineering and business students who’ve developed a way to refill dry erase markers is the latest winner of an annual elevator pitch competition at Colorado Mesa University. Hayden Murphy and Ashley Weber presented the pitch for Infinite Ink in the finals of the event held as part of Entrepreneurship Day at CMU. […]