U.S. leading economic index forecasts “more of the same”

A monthly measure of future economic activity in the United States continues to rise, but at a slowing pace that forecasts weak performance. The Conference Board reported that its Leading Economic Index (LEI) rose three-tenths of a percent to 110.2 in August. The Coincident Economic Index (CEI), a measure of current activity, remained unchanged. The […]

Chamber board endorses three Republican candidates

The board of directors of a Grand Junction business group has endorsed three Republican candidates in the upcoming election. The Grand Junction Area Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors has endorsed Steve Acquafresca in his bid for a second term on the Mesa County Commission. The board also endorsed Steve King, a state representative running […]

Solar-powered billboard a first for Colorado

A Grand Junction solar energy company and outdoor advertising firm have erected the first — and so far, only — solar-powered billboard in Colorado. Syndicated Solar and Colorado West Outdoor Advertising erected a tri-vision billboard that towers 40 feet over U.S. Highway 6 & 50 near the Rimrock Shopping Center. A 2.17-kilovolt photovoltaic solar array […]

Discovery founder keynote speaker at GJEP meeting

John Hendricks, the founder of the Discovery Channel as well as a growing resort in Mesa County, is scheduled to deliver the keynote address at the annual meeting of the Grand Junction Economic Partnership. The meeting is set for noon Oct. 13 at Two Rivers Convention Center, 159 Main St.  in downtown Grand Junction. Admission […]

Real estate appraiser honored for volunteer service

A Grand Junction real estate appraiser has been honored for his volunteer contributions to his industry and community. Robert Stevens, president of Stevens Real Estate Services, was selected as the Appraisal Institute volunteer of distinction for September for a region that includes nine states and parts of Canada. Stevens is a member of the Colorado […]

Sanitation firm ranks among fastest-growing U.S. companies

A Grand Junction waste removal company continues to rank among the fastest-growing firms in the United States. Rocky Mountain Sanitation ranks 4,873rd in the 2010 Inc. magazine listing of the 5,000 fastest-growing privately held companies in the country. Rocky Mountain Sanitation has made the list four consecutive years. Rocky Mountain Sanitation ranked 71st among firms in […]