How many times have studies been conducted and plans been drafted only to have the results of all that time and hard work sit on a shelf, so much paper gathering dust? How often is what initially seemed an essential undertaking never realized? Fortunately, an economic development plan drafted for Mesa County has proved a […]
Housing prices have increased between 7 percent and nearly 10 percent in Grand Junction over the past year, according to the latest results of monthly analysis by a California-based firm. CoreLogic reported that home prices increased 7 percent between November 2012 and November 2011. Including such so-called distressed sales as foreclosure auctions and short sales […]
An annual presentation offering a forecast for the Colorado, U.S. and global economies will be broadcast online. Vectra Bank Colorado has scheduled its 20th annual economic forecast breakfast for 7:30 to 9 a.m. Jan. 30. The event will be broadcast live online at no charge, and participants will have an opportunity to pose questions through […]
KAFM has scheduled a benefit auction to raise money for the community radio station in Grand Junction. The KAFM Art & Other Treasures Live Auction will feature more than 100 lots of fine art and collectibles, jewelry, vintage textiles, furniture, entertainment packages, travel and outdoor gear. Presented by U.S. Bank, the auction is scheduled for […]
Registration is open through Feb. 4 for an upcoming forum that will focus on the role of innovation in the Colorado agriculture industry. The 2013 Governor’s Forum on Colorado Agriculture is set for 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Feb. 14 at the Denver Renaissance Hotel. Admission is $100, and includes a continental breakfast and lunch. […]
A business and two individuals have received awards recognizing their contributions to arts and culture in Grand Junction. Doyle Trading Consultants received the business award. Harold Moss and his late wife, Ruth, received individual awards in the Champion of the Arts awards program conducted by the Grand Junction Commission on Arts and Culture. Steve and […]
A trade association of wine grape growers and wineries has honored four people for their roles in promoting the Colorado wine industry. Barb Bowman, Debbie Kovalik, Sylvia Sharpe and Dave Tewksbury all were named Friends of Colorado Wine by the Colorado Association for Viticulture and Enology (CAVE). The awards were presented at the conclusion of […]
The turnout at Colorado ski resorts for the early part of the season was down. But industry officials expect improving snow conditions to bring more business. “We’re optimistic that some of the best skiing of the season is still ahead of us,” said Melanie Mills, president and chief executive officer of Colorado Ski Country USA, […]
Lodging tax collections have dipped on a year-over-year basis for the first time in 16 months, but continue to reflect increased business overall for hotels and motels in Grand Junction. According to the Grand Junction Visitor & Convention Bureau report for December, $64,431 in lodging taxes were collected, 6.7 percent less than the report for […]
With all of the talk about the so-called “fiscal cliff,” many people have forgotten about the Medicare surtaxes that have gone into effect. These taxes are part of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (as amended by the Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010) and affect income tax returns for individuals, trusts […]