The National Federation of Independent Business released two new digital tools to help small-business owners, policymakers and the public in Colorado understand the significant economic impact of the 20% Small Business Tax Deduction and what’s at stake if Congress fails to make it permanent. The new tools include an interactive map that allows users to […]
Tim Harty, The Business Times Some first-quarter economic numbers for Mesa County were released recently by the Colorado Mesa University Davis School of Business, and the numbers led the professor who writes the report to mention the “R” word. CMU economics professor Nathan Perry compiles and analyzes the data for the Mesa County Economic Update […]
P.J. O’Rourke said it best: “The Democrats are the party that says government will make you smarter, taller, richer and remove the crabgrass on your lawn. The Republicans are the party that says government doesn’t work and then get elected and prove it.” Let that sink in. Because it best describes the Grand Junction City […]
Realty ONE Group Western Slope, 441 Colorado Ave. in Grand Junction, announced it hired Paul Aspelin, Alanna Spees and Summer Olsen. According to a news release from Realty ONE Group, Aspelin brings more than 23 years of real estate experience and a client-focused approach and innovative strategies. His professionalism and market insight have made him […]
The City of Grand Junction is accepting Letters of Request (LOR) for its Affordable Housing Incentive Program, which aims to provide a fiscal incentive for the development of affordable housing units within the community. Developers interested in being considered for the incentive must submit a formal LOR between June 1 and July 1 to be […]
The Fruita Area Chamber of Commerce announced the Fruita Farmers & Makers Market will return to downtown Fruita at Civic Center Park, 325 E Aspen Ave., on June 14 from 8:30 a.m. to noon. According to a news release from the Fruita Chamber, this year marks a milestone for the market with the largest opening […]
Tim Harty, The Business Times A new law aimed at reducing litigation exposure that Colorado building contractors face when building multi-family homes such as condominiums is being viewed primarily as a step in the right direction by Grand Valley stakeholders. But they don’t see it being an affordable-housing panacea. Colorado Gov. Jared Polis signed HB25-1272 […]
Brandon Leuallen, The Business Times During a packed and emotionally charged meeting last week, the Mesa County Valley School District 51 Board of Education heard more than an hour of public comment as it entered its first contract impasse with the Mesa Valley Education Association (MVEA) in more than 40 years. Union members accused the […]
The Board of Mesa County Commissioners voted to join the West Slope Colorado Oil and Gas Association (WSCOGA) as a co-plaintiff in a lawsuit challenging recent revisions to Colorado’s air-quality regulations. The lawsuit contests the Colorado Air Quality Control Commission’s Feb. 14 enactment of new greenhouse gas rules that could force the closure of local […]
Brandon Leuallen, The Business Times The Grand Junction City Council voted unanimously May 21 to censure Council member Jason Nguyen, following public outcry over a social media comment that appeared to advocate for a boycott of local businesses opposed to a downtown transportation project. Nguyen issued a formal apology during the council meeting and seconded […]