Nearly 564,000 small businesses in Colorado collectively employ more than 991,000 people, according to the latest version of an annual analysis that offers a statistical snapshot of small firms in all 50 states. The latest report also reflects improving economic conditions for small businesses in Colorado and the United States. The Office of Advocacy, an […]
A monthly measure of hotel and motel stays in Grand Junction continues to reflect increasing business for the local hospitality sector. According to the Grand Junction Visitor & Convention Bureau report for February, $60,367 in lodging taxes were collected. That’s a 2.2 percent increase over the $59,053 in collections reported for the same month in […]
A monthly index tracking confidence among small business owners has edged up on reports of more unfilled job openings and plans to increase inventories. The National Federation of Independent Business reported its Small Business Optimism Index rose a tenth of a point to 98 in February. The reading is the third highest since 2007, slightly […]
The latest jobless rate edged downward, in part because some people stopped looking for jobs and were no longer counted among the unemployed. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, nonfarm payrolls increased 295,000 in February with gains spread across industry sectors. The unemployment rate slipped two-tenths of a point to 5.5 percent. The initial […]
Catie Ballenger has joined the Lewis Agency in Grand Junction as digital media coordinator and marketing assistant. “Catie is a wonderful addition to our organization. In an ever growing world of technology and social media, it’s important to have someone with Catie’s breadth of knowledge and experience staying ahead of the trends,” said Ryan Lewis, […]
Michael Brooks, an accountant with Dalby, Wendland & Co. in Grand Junction, has passed the uniform certified public accountant examination. As a staff accountant, Brooks analyzes financial information, prepares financial reports and schedules and also prepares tax returns for businesses, individuals and organizations. Brooks worked at the firm as an intern and then joined the […]
Four women were honored as the top-performing agents in January at Heiden Homes Realty and Associates in Grand Junction. Cynthia Castaneda posted the most closed transactions for the month. Castaneda tied for the most new listings with Shandie Case, Carol Cross and Mary Kruse. Heiden Homes operates offices at 735 Rood Ave. For more information, […]
Megan McKee and Acer Rodgers, both students studying agriculture and business management, were selected to represent Colorado Mesa University and Western Colorado Community College at a national conference on cooperatives. McKee and Rodgers were among six students from Colorado attending the three-day College Conference on Cooperatives in Minneapolis. Sponsored by the National Farmers Union, the […]
Jeff Murray has joined Avant-Garde Advisors as an independent wealth advisor in Grand Junction. Doug May, manager for the mountain west region for Avant-Garde, said he’s excited about the addition. “Having Jeff’s expertise with qualified plans opens up an entirely new way for us to serve business owners and professionals,” May said. “Helping business owners […]
A series of free events featuring authors continues in March at Barnes & Noble in Grand Junction. A discussion and book signing set for 7 p.m. March 18 will feature Shannon Baker, author of “Tattered Legacy.” The third in a series of mysteries involving Nora Abbott, “Tattered Legacy” is set in Moab, Utah. The book […]