A former entrepreneur who’s served in Congress and held positions with several federal agencies has been appointed regional administrator of the U.S. Small Business Administration. Betsy Markey will oversee SBA programs and services in Region VIII, which includes Colorado as well as Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota and Wyoming. Markey succeeds Matt Varilek and works […]
The ski season is off to a comparatively good start in Colorado thanks to early season snowstorms and strong holiday bookings, a trade association reports. Combined skier visits to resorts that belong to Colorado Ski Country USA were up 10 percent for the period between Oct. 29 and Dec. 31 compared to the same period […]
Applications will be accepted through March 25 for an annual conference offering Colorado residents an opportunity to learn more about the federal legislative process. Colorado Mesa University, the University of Colorado and U.S. Sens. Michael Bennet and Cory Gardner plan to host the 2016 Colorado Capital Conference on June 8 to 10 in Washington, D.C. […]
A series of meetings have been scheduled as part of plans to promote better access to high-speed Internet services in Grand Junction. The meetings are set for Feb. 3 and 4 in the auditorium at Grand Junction City Hall, 250 N. Fifth St. Different meetings are planned to gather comments from different sectors of the […]
The Western Colorado Latino Chamber of Commerce will mark its third anniversary with an upcoming event in Grand Junction. The event will feature Roberto Garcia, an award-winning entrepreneur who worked in multicultural brand marketing before founding Listo, a company that’s developed a smartphone application that provides a simultaneous translation of movie soundtracks. The event is […]
A celebration of life is scheduled for Feb. 20 for Chris Motz, a Western Colorado business executive remembered not only for his involvement in constructing a variety of facilities, but also the relationships he built in the process. Motz — chief financial officer, secretary and treasurer of Sun King Management Corp. in Grand Junction — […]
An index forecasting economic performance in the United States has retreated, but continues to signal moderate growth in the months ahead. The Conference Board reported that its Leading Economic Index (LEI) slipped two-tenths of a percent to 123.7 in December. Separate measures of current and past economic performance both increased. “The index continues to suggest […]
Economic growth is expected to slow in Colorado as low commodity prices hamper the energy and agriculture industries. But gains in other sectors coupled with an increasing population mean the state should continue to fare well overall in the coming year. “Colorado retains all the necessary ingredients of a high-performing economy, including strong population growth, […]
Grand Valley Foot and Ankle Center in Grand Junction has scheduled a free clinic. The clinic is set for 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Jan. 27 at the center, 2478 Patterson Road, Suite 1. To schedule an appointment or receive more information, call 245-3338. Dr. Anna Moore, a podiatric surgeon who recently joined the center, […]
Metro Brokers Grand Junction has launched a mentorship program for real estate brokers who want the resources of a large company but the freedom of eventually owning their own firms. The program matches the brokers and owners of Metro Brokers Grand Junction with broker associates with less than two years of experience. When the year-long […]