If there’s a common denominator to recent business stories, its the growing realization it’s could take a more concerted effort to yank Western Colorado out of its economic doldrums. Years after the official end to the Great Recession, the region continues to lag behind other areas of the state and country in recovering. It’s not […]
The Mesa County Public Works Department has received a $15,000 grant to partially fund the purchase of monitors and sensors that will help identify potential energy saving options in county buildings. The county contributed $30,000 to the year-long pilot program. The monitors and sensors will gather information that will be analyzed to identify energy savings […]
In terms of collecting hazardous waste, 2013 could go down as a big year for a facility at the Mesa County landfill. Through the third quarter, more than 6,600 people had left a total of nearly 300,000 pounds of waste at the hazardous waste collection site at the landfill, located at 3071 U.S. Highway 50. […]
The Colorado Department of Agriculture has adopted rules governing the growth of hemp, a variety of marijuana cultivated for its course fiber. Producers can begin to register with the department’s industrial hemp program on March 1. They must do so by May 1 to grow hemp during the 2014 season. “These rules are the first […]
A retired lawyer and judge in Grand Junction has once again drawn on the experiences of his more than 40-year legal career in writing three new books. Carroll Multz has simultaneously added three new titles to the growing list of books he’s written — “The Chameleon,” “The Devil’s Scribe” and “Shades of Innocence.” Each of […]
Not counting foreclosures, short sales and other so-called distressed sales, home prices in Grand Junction have increased more than 5 percent over the past year, according to the latest results of a monthly analysis by a California-based firm. CoreLogic reported that its Home Price Index for Grand Junction increased 5.1 percent in November compared to […]
Administrators of a Grand Valley center that for more than a decade has helped educate youth about math and science concepts have announced plans to build a new, free-standing facility in Fruita. The John McConnell Math & Science Center will be located adjacent to the Museum of Western Colorado’s Dinosaur Journey. Locating the museum and […]
An index tracking confidence among Colorado business leaders reflects upbeat expectations heading into the new year, stretching to record length the string of optimistic responses to quarterly surveys. “Strong signals from the market are keeping confidence up, including the acceleration of GDP growth, employment gains and a federal budget compromise,” said Richard Wobbekind, executive director […]
A monthly measure of consumer confidence has rebounded on more upbeat assessments of current business and labor conditions as well as a more optimistic expectations. The Conference Board reported that its Consumer Confidence Index jumped more than six points to 78.1 in December. The latest reading moves closer to the 80.2 reported in September, before […]
Two free events at the Mesa County Library in Grand Junction will offer assistance in starting and running a small business. A presentation on business startups is set for 9 to 11:30 a.m. Jan. 7 at the central library, 530 Grand Ave. The presentation will cover such topics as business planning, financing options, legal structures […]