The midterm elections offered an historic statement on where public policy and the economy had gone in the previous two-plus years: that is, in the wrong direction. The faulty economics of increased taxes, more regulation, so-called government-led “stimulus,” unprecedented explosions in government spending and debt and a massive government intrusion into the health care marketplace […]
Every new business has to start somewhere. For some entrepreneurs, it begins as a hobby. For others, a new business grows out of a particular passion that’s been brewing for years. For still others, a new venture represents an outgrowth of recognizing an opportunity and then taking the steps to deliver a needed product or […]
A monthly indicator of future economic performance in the United States continues upward — suggesting the slow pace of growth could accelerate this spring. The Conference Board reported that its Leading Economic Index (LEI) climbed to 111.3 in October, up a half a percentage point. Based on revised information, the index has advanced 1.6 percent […]
A monthly index tracking conditions for small businesses in Colorado continues to rise, although slow national economic growth isn’t likely to bolster the state recovery. “Colorado’s expected return to modest economic growth in coming months won’t get much help from a soft U.S. economy,” said Jeff Thredgold, a corporate economist who calculates the Vectra Bank […]
A Colorado-based energy services company plans to expand its operations by opening a branch office in Grand Junction. The Grand Junction Economic Partnership announced that Maverick Companies will open a facility at 787 Valley Court. Based in Englewood, Maverick Companies has grown into one of the largest privately held oil and gas service companies in […]
Williams has announced a deal to acquire more than 85,000 acres in one of the biggest onshore oil plays in the country in a move to more than triple oil production for a company better known in Western Colorado for developing natural gas. Williams announced an agreement to acquire from private owners a total of […]
Foreclosure activity continued to increase in Mesa County during the third quarter, with foreclosure filings and sales both up from last year. With the latest increases, Mesa County ranked third among the most populous counties in Colorado for the highest foreclosure rate. According to statistics reported by the Colorado Division of Housing, 451 foreclosure filings […]
A monthly index tracking conditions for small businesses in Colorado continues to rise, although slow national economic growth isn’t likely to bolster the state recovery. “Colorado’s expected return to modest economic growth in coming months won’t get much help from a soft U.S. economy,” said Jeff Thredgold, a corporate economist who calculates the Vectra Bank […]
Kileigh Sperber, Eileen Gavin and Latasha Harris were honored by American National Bank for their performance during the third quarter on the job and in volunteer efforts. Sperber, a cash management officer in Grand Junction, received the Employee of the Quarter Award. Gavin, human resources manager for American National Bank in Western Colorado, was runnerup […]
Michele Lueck has been selected as the new president and chief executive officer of the Colorado Health Institute, a nonprofit organization that provides health care policy analysis. Lueck succeeds Pam Hanes, the first president of CHI. “It is a privilege to join CHI and it’s impressive team of health services researchers and leaders,” Lueck said. […]