Merchandise exports from Colorado totaled a record $4.2 billion during the first half of 2013 with large increases to several markets, the International Trade Administration reported. The latest data reflects a 6 percent increase in merchandise exports from the state during the first half of 2013 compared to the same span in 2012. The dollar […]
Robust rebounds in hiring and home prices, especially in the Denver area, reflect accelerating economic recovery in Colorado. The improvement has been more modest outside the Denver area as farmers and ranchers contend with drought conditions. But the tourism and energy sectors have picked up. “Colorado’s economy is growing solidly, and both employment and Denver […]
An inventive Grand Junction couple has launched an Internet campaign to raise funding for a venture offering a new system for organizing everything from cookware to tools. Dave and Jenny Hall expect their campaign on Kickstarter to run through Sept. 15. They hope to raise $30,000 to cover the cost of manufacturing setup for a […]
Mesa County Libraries has earned recognition for the energy efficiency and sustainability features incorporated into its newly renovated central branch in downtown Grand Junction. The project received a Three Green Globes rating under Green Globes assessment standards. Green Globes evaluates the efficiency and sustainability of building projects in the United States and Canada. In the […]
A new solar energy system is expected to generate enough electricity to meet power demands at the Town of Palisade water treatment plant. The 78-kilowatt photovoltaic system should generate 100 percent of the current kilowatt hour consumption at the plant. Sunsense Solar based in Carbondale provided technical design services for the system and also assisted […]
The pace of job growth in the United States has slowed even as the unemployment rate has edged down. According to Labor Department estimates, nonfarm payrolls grew 162,000 in July, the smallest gain in four months. Moreover, initial estimates for jobs gains in June and May were revised downward a total of 26,000. Counting the […]
Edward Jones, HopeWest and JG Management Systems rank among the best companies to work for in Colorado in the latest results of annual recognition program based on employee surveys. Edward Jones, a national financial services firm that operates offices in the Grand Valley, ranked first among large companies in the 2013 Best Companies to Work […]
A monthly index tracking business conditions in Colorado has slipped again, but continues to forecast growth during the second half of the year. The Business Conditions Index fell nearly four points in July, but at 54.8 remains well above growth-neutral 50. “Nondurable and durable goods producers, especially those linked to construction and vehicle manufacturing, are […]
Orchard Mesa Veterinary Hospital and Strive in Grand Junction will present an upcoming event featuring Temple Grandin, a professor, consultant, author, speaker and activist considered an expert on animal behavior and autism advocacy. The event is set for 7 p.m. Sept. 21 at the University Center ballroom on the campus of Colorado Mesa University. The […]
A portrait photographer has opened a studio in downtown Grand Junction. Monument Photography is located at 438 Main St. and offers engagement, family, newborn, senior and wedding photography. Marc Melnick brings to the venture 10 years of experience as a portrait photographer. He also holds a bachelor’s of fine arts in photography degree from the […]