A Grand Junction coffee shop has a new name and an expanded operation that sells gifts created by local artists. The venture continues to raise money to support the child and teen grief program offered by Hospice & Palliative Care of Western Colorado. What was called Cups Coffee House is now called the Artful Cup. […]
A member of another generation has gone to work at a family owned business that’s been making candy for more than 50 years. Jim Simons has moved back to Grand Junction to work at Enstrom Candies. Jim Simons is the youngest son of Doug and Jamee Simons, who own and oversee the operation. Jim Simons […]
A renowned Colorado photographer will lead a slide presentation as well as a photography class in two upcoming events that will raise money for the Mesa Land Trust. A slide presentation featuring John Fielder is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. Nov. 17 at the Colorado Mesa University Center near 12th and Elm streets in Grand Junction. […]
A number of monthly indicators offer encouragement the housing industry is rebounding in the United States. Housing starts and permitting activity have increased to their highest levels in more than four years and a measure of confidence among home builders has advanced to its strongest reading in more than six years. Median home prices have […]
An index forecasting economic performance in the United States has seesawed back up as it continues to signal slow growth ahead. The Conference Board reported that its Leading Economic Index (LEI) rose six-tenths of a percent to 95.9 in September. The index dipped four-tenths of a percent in August and rose four-tenths of a percent […]
After three years of cuts, the proposed budget for Mesa County for 2013 reflects more stable spending and service levels. “The county’s resources are still tight, but there are bright spots that give us cause for optimism,” said County Administrator Chantal Unfug. “We’re not out of the woods, but we are investing our resources in […]
Businesses that open or expand operations in Mesa County will be eligible for tax rebates under a new policy approved by the county commissioners. “We want to keep doing everything we can to make Mesa County more business friendly,” said County Commissioner Craig Meis. “Businesses that make a significant investment and bring new jobs to […]
A measure of hotel and motel stays in Grand Junction continues to reflect increased business compared to last year. According to the Grand Junction Visitor & Convention Bureau report for September, $141,389 in lodging taxes were collected. That’s an 8.4 percent increased over collections reported for the same month last year. For reports for January […]
A Web site that promotes the Grand Valley as a travel destination has been revamped to offer more resources to visitors considering trips to the area. In addition, an electronic book has been published to further promote what’s marketed as the Colorado Wine Country with its wineries and vineyards. The Grand Junction Visitor & Convention […]
Colorado residents paid $27 billion in insurance premiums during 2011, according to the latest findings in an annual report published by the Colorado Division of Insurance. “This report serves as a guide for consumers and insurance industry representatives to review the financial status and market share of companies selling insurance in Colorado,” said Jim Riesberg, […]