The declining level of financing activity backed by the U.S. Small Business Administration in Mesa County reflects the ongoing uncertainty business owners face in running their ventures. Even with fee waivers and increased guarantee levels, the dollar volume of SBA-backed loans fell in Mesa County during the 2010 fiscal year, which ended Sept. 30. The […]
Upcoming training sessions in Grand Junction will help employers develop and implement worksite wellness programs. A session titled “Build a Foundation of Wellness” is set for 1:30 Nov. 9 at the Commons of Hilltop, 625 27 1/2 Road. Representatives from the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) will teach participating employers how to […]
A monthly measure of consumer confidence has increased, but continued concerns about the economy and jobs reflect no big changes in sentiment. The Conference Board reported that its Consumer Confidence Index (CCI) advanced 1.6 points to 50.2 in October on slightly more upbeat assessments of current conditions and the short-term outlook. “Consumer confidence, while slightly […]
A monthly measure of future economic activity in the United States continues to forecast growth, but at its slowest pace in more than a year. The Conference Board reported that its Leading Economic Indicator (LEI) rose three-tenths of percent in September. A separate measure of past performance also increased, while a measure of current activity […]
Home prices in Grand Junction have declined more than 14 percent over the past year, according to the latest results of a monthly analysis by a California-based firm. CoreLogic reported that its Home Price Index (HPI) for Grand Junction, including distressed sales, was down 14.41 percent in August compared to the same month last year. […]
Mesa County commissioners are expected to narrow their search for a new county administrator from five candidates to two or three finalists. The commissioners recently interviewed five candidates and are expected to soon select two or three finalists. The latest steps in the process follow a national search that began shortly after Jon Peacock resigned […]
Enstrom Candies in Grand Junction will celebrate 50 years of business with special prices on its almond toffee as well as coffee and ice cream. From Nov. 1 to 7, Enstrom Candies will sell a toffee square, a small cup of coffee or a single scoop of ice cream for 50 cents. Chet Enstrom and […]
A special event is set for Nov. 10 to celebrate the grand opening of a new senior day care facility in Grand Junction. Hilltop Community Resources will host the event from 3 to 6 p.m. at its new Senior Daybreak facility at 1620 Hermosa Ave. The free event will include tours of the facility and […]
Continental Airlines plans to offer service between Grand Junction and Houston starting next year. Flights between Grand Junction Regional Airport and Bush Intercontinental Airport are among the new routes announced today by United Continental Holdings, the holding company created following the merger of United Airlines and Continental Airlines. Rex Tippetts, director of aviation for the […]
Crossroads Fitness has scheduled a Zumba party in pink starting with registration at 11:30 a.m. Oct. 23 at its location at 2768 Compass Drive. Zumba classes will begin at noon, followed by prizes and refreshments at 1. Participants ar encouraged to wear something pink. Admission is $5. Proceeds from the event will be donated to […]