A monthly measure of optimism among small business owners has increased on more upbeat expectations for earnings, expansions and economic conditions. The National Federation of Independent Business reported that its Small Business Optimism Index rose 1.4 points to 98.3 in May. The latest reading is the highest since the index stood at 100.4 in December […]
Fiona Arnold, executive director of the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade, is scheduled to speak at an upcoming event hosted by the Grand Junction Area Chamber of Commerce. The quarterly membership meeting is scheduled for noon June 18 at the Mesa County Workforce Center, located at 512 29 1/2 Road. Admission is […]
An open house is planned to gather public comments on proposed route changes for Grand Valley Transit. The open house is set for 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. June 15 at the GVT west transfer facility at 612 24 1/2 Road in Grand Junction. Maps of the proposed route changes will be available, as will […]
A public hearing is planned for Grand Junction to gather public comments on a proposed increase in natural gas rates. The Colorado Public Utilities Commission has scheduled the hearing for 4 p.m. June 16 at the Department of Veterans Affairs National Guard maintenance shop at 2810 Riverside Parkway. Xcel Energy has proposed an increase in […]
A Western Colorado engineering, surveying and consulting firm is among the latest winners of an awards program that honors companies that demonstrate high performance in the marketplace through innovative products and processes. SGM is among 50 firms to receive 2015 awards under the Colorado Companies to Watch program. The winners were honored at a gala […]
People around the world can now enjoy some of the most popular trails in the Grand Valley without ever having to lace up their hiking boots or peddle their bicycles. Through the Trekker Loan Program, the Grand Junction Visitor & Convention Bureau has made the trails accessible online on Street View in Google Maps. “We […]
We’re No. 1. Whether it was actually the case or not, at least it seemed as though those of us blessed to live in the United States used to point with national pride at the top ranking of our country in any number of categories. While the U.S. remains atop many rankings — some good, […]
A total of nine middle and high school students have graduated from the Grand Junction Area Chamber of Commerce Young Entrepreneur Academy. Students in the program learn over the course of the academic year how to start and run their own businesses. They learn how to develop ideas, write business plans, pitch to potential investors […]
Keith Everitt, managing director of the Coldwell Banker Distinctive Properties office in Grand Junction, has earned the Coldwell Banker Office Talent Attraction Award. The award recognizes individuals and offices in the Coldwell Banker network that increased their net number of sales associates and representatives by at least 15 percent during 2014, with a minimum of […]
Dan Garcia, a deputy district attorney with the 21st Judicial District in Grand Junction, has been named the Colorado Welfare Fraud Council Prosecutor of the Year. The council is comprised of local, state and federal employees who work with public assistance programs and are dedicated to detecting and preventing fraud against those programs. Matt Murphy, […]