U.S. payrolls grew nearly 100,000 more in July than June, but the unemployment rate edged up a tenth of a percent nonetheless. According to the latest Labor Department estimates, nonfarm payrolls increased 163,000 in July with hiring in a number of industry sectors. The July gain exceeded by almost 100,000 the June gain, which was […]
With year-over-year increases in property foreclosure filings and sales, Mesa County continues to experience the highest foreclosure rate among metropolitan counties in Colorado. According to the latest statistics from the Colorado Division of Housing, Mesa County reported 140 foreclosure filings and 67 foreclosure sales in June. Compared to the same month last year, filings jumped […]
A monthly index tracking business conditions in Colorado has slumped to its lowest reading in nearly three years as severe drought conditions begin to take a toll on the state economy. The Business Conditions Index dropped nine points to 49.6 in July, the first time the reading has slipped below growth-neutral 50 since 2009. “With […]
The Mesa County Workforce Center houses an employment training program known as the Workforce Investment Act Program. This program provides federal dollars to fund a variety of short-term, occupational training opportunities for Personal Care Providers, Certified Nurse Assistant, CDL-A and CDL-B for Truck Drivers, computer courses for administrative/office support, Medical Office Administration, Licensed Practical Nurse […]
A restaurant franchise that specializes in serving soups has announced plans to open a Grand Junction location. Zoup! Fresh Soup Co. is scheduled to open this fall in the Chinle Plaza at Seventh Street and North Avenue. Terry and Joya Piland, along with their daughter, Lacie Piland, own and operate the franchise. “We as a […]
A measure of consumer confidence has increased on more upbeat expectations for improving business and labor conditions, ending a four-month decline. The Conference Board reported that its Consumer Confidence Index (CCI) rose more than three points in July to 65.9. A component of the CCI tracking consumers’ short-term outlook advanced, while a component of the […]
Special to The Business Times from Mesa County Valley School District 51 The first day of the new school year is quickly approaching, and as always, our staff will open the doors and invite our students into a warm and inviting learning environment. Along with the 2012-13 opening, Mesa County Valley School District 51 […]
Special to The Business Times fromMesa County Valley School District 51 Edupoint™ Educational Systems, a leading student information system (SIS) solutions provider to the national K-12 market, has been selected by the Mesa County Valley School District 51 (District 51) to implement the Synergy™ Student Information System across all […]
Special to The Business Times from Mesa County Workforce Center The Mesa County Workforce Center houses an employment training program known as the Workforce Investment Act Program. This program provides federal dollars to fund a variety of short-term, occupational training opportunities for Personal Care Providers, Certified Nurse Assistant, CDL-A and […]
A man with experience in both the hospitality and outdoor sports industries has been hired as the new general manager of a luxury guest ranch near DeBeque. Bob Edwards will oversee operations at Kessler Canyon, including staffing, budgeting, project management and guest interaction. “Edwards’ extensive hospitality knowledge and experience in the outdoor sports and recreation […]