A monthly index tracking business conditions in Colorado has advanced in part on increased manufacturing activity to continue to forecast growth in the months ahead. The Business Conditions Index rose 1.6 points in February to 59.1. With gains in four out of the past five months, the index has climbed two points higher than this […]
Encana has announced the development of a new office building in Parachute. This new space solidifies Encana as a committed, strategic business partner in the Piceance Basin and specifically the Parachute, Rifle and Battlement Mesa communities,” stated Darrin Henke, Vice-President, South Rockies Business Unit. “Our lease will deliver significant cost savings […]
A monthly measure of consumer confidence has seesawed back up on more upbeat assessments of business and labor conditions. The Conference Board reported that its Consumer Confidence Index (CCI) advanced more than nine points to 70.8 in January. The CCI gained a total of almost 24 points in November and December before losing nearly four […]
The City of Grand Junction and Colorado Department of Revenue will present two free sales tax classes. The first class is set for 10 a.m. Feb. 29 at the City Hall Auditorium, 250 N. Fifth St. The class will cover tax licenses, sales tax rates, use tax requirements and available resources. The second class is […]
Registration remains open through Feb. 29 for a workshop that will offer Colorado farmers and ranchers information about agritourism opportunities for their operations. The workshop is set for March 3 at the El Paso County Household Hazardous Waste Facility in Colorado Springs. The event will include sessions on available resources, liability, marketing and price development […]
While it’s yet to be determined whether or not the Colorado National Monument should become a national park, it’s difficult to argue the monument doesn’t merit serious consideration of that possibility. Whether it’s a first or 50th trip over Rimrock Drive, the scenic excursion never fails to evoke a sense of wonderment at the deep […]
Artspace & Open Studios will present Milestones, a fine art show and sale set for Feb. 23 at Two Rivers Winery, 2087 Broadway in Grand Junction. The show will run from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. A reception is planned for 5 to 7 p.m. The event is free and open to the public. The […]
Kannah Creek Brewing Co. in Grand Junction has unveiled a new logo and a new look for locally brewed beers that soon will be sold elsewhere in Colorado. “With our plans to begin distributing Kannah Creek beer statewide, we thought it was a great time to redesign our logo to be more aesthetically pleasing,” said […]
Alida’s Fruits will offer samples and sell its jams and salsas as well as dried fruits dipped in chocolate in Sam’s Club locations as part of a trial to determine whether the retailer will carry the products on a permanent basis. Alida’s Fruits will participate in what’s called showcase events in Sam’s Club locations in […]
Glenn Smith, chef in residence at the Cooking School of Aspen, will demonstrate his skills at an upcoming benefit event in Palisade featuring fine foods, wines and spirits. Smith will serve as the celebrity chef at Edesia, set for March 18 at the Wine Country Inn. “Chef Glenn’s versatility and personality promise an informed good […]