An upcoming conference is expected to bring together people involved in the wine and fruit industries to learn new techniques, exchange ideas and network. “There is a tremendous crossover in these industries. More producers are growing grapes and peaches or other fruit, so it’s a perfect fit,” said Sandie Cooper, administrator of the Colorado Association […]
Not too many years ago, the staff here at the Business Times came to a very difficult decision. It was difficult because we were worried it would be seen as a step backward for the paper, particularly as others in print media were doing the same thing at the time. Regardless, we made the decision […]
What’s billed as the largest car wash tunnel in Colorado is scheduled to soon open in Grand Junction. Splish Splash Car Wash is set to open Dec. 27 at 2475 U.S. Highway 6 & 50. Besides the ribbon cutting ceremony with the Grand Junction Area Chamber of Commerce set for 11 a..m. that day, the […]
A measure of confidence among small business owners has advanced for a third straight month on growing expectations for improving conditions and sales. The latest reading remains below the level reported in February, though, as well as average readings before the recession. “We should be encouraged, but cautiously so,” said Bill Dunkelberg, chief economist of […]
Mesa County will continue to cut spending for operations in 2012 to accommodate an expected decline in property tax revenues. Spending for capital projects will increase, however, along with an anticipated gain in sales tax revenues. The Mesa County commissioners approved general fund and capital budgets that total nearly $90.5 million for the coming year. […]
Four people have joined a new management team assembled to operate Powderhorn Mountain Resort in its first season under new ownership. Sam Williams has been hired as mountain operations manager, while Dave Smith has been hired as slope operations manager. Tricia Tittle is the new sales and communications manager and Steve Gould the new food […]
A monthly measure of economic conditions for small businesses in Colorado has slipped, although job growth has accelerated and financing costs remain low. The Vectra Bank Colorado Small Business Index (SBI) fell to 114.2 in November, down four-tenths from a revised 114.6 in October. With losses in six out of the last eight months, the […]
A “Harvard education,” no matter how small, is benefitting Habitat for Humanity of Mesa County in meeting its mission of changing lives. When Amy Rogers went in front of Habitat for Humanity of Mesa County’s (Habitat) executive committee for her annual review in early 2011, she knew better than to ask for […]
Local service clubs continue tradition of caring the year around Few communities in Colorado are better served by their Rotary, Kiwanis and Lions’ clubs than Grand Junction. And even with the difficult economy this past year was no exception. Their donations, of which nearly all of the monies donated stays local […]
The first in a series of public meetings officially kicks off the process of developing an updated city plan for the greater downtown area of Grand Junction. The Grand Junction Public Works and Planning Department has scheduled an initial open house for 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Dec. 8 in the Whitman Building at 248 S. […]