The co-founder of an ice cream parlor that grew into an iconic ice cream empire is scheduled to deliver the keynote address at an annual event for and by entrepreneurs. Jerry Greenfield, half of the founding duo of Ben and Jerry’s, will deliver the luncheon address during Entrepreneurship Day April 20 at Mesa State College […]
A monthly measure of future economic performance in the United States continues to rise, suggesting the recovery is gaining traction. The Conference Board reported that its Leading Economic Index (LEI) jumped eight-tenths of a percent to 113.4 in February. The latest gain follows a combined increase of 1.1 percent over the previous two month. With […]
Property foreclosure activity continues to slow in Mesa County with year-over-year declines in both filings and sales during February. Nonetheless, Mesa County stills ranks second among 12 metropolitan counties in Colorado for the highest foreclosure rate. According to the latest statistics from the Colorado Division of Housing, 81 foreclosure filings and 69 foreclosure sales were […]
I recently joined two other state senators in sending a letter to Mark Udall and Michael Bennet. We urged the U.S. senators from Colorado to support a provision included in a U.S. House-passed funding resolution that would block the blatant obstructionism of oil shale research and development originating from the desk of Interior Secretary Ken […]
A monthly index tracking economic conditions for small businesses in Colorado continues to rise, in part because of improving national and state labor conditions. “Stronger employment gains reported for February, should they continue, will provide support for more impressive small business performance in Colorado and across the nation. A return of much stronger U.S. job […]
Distilleries, restaurants, wineries and other businesses plan to join in a tasteful new fund-raiser. Named for Edesia, the Roman goddess of fine food and wine, the event is scheduled for 2 to 6 p.m. March 20 at the Wine Country Inn, 777 Grande River Drive in Palisade. Tickets sell for $49 and can be purchased […]
Registration is under way for an annual Administrative Professionals Day event in Grand Junction. Bill Beausay, an author, professional speaker and trainer, will present a seminar and workshop titled “Conquering Obstacles With Passion and Purpose.” The Book Cliff Chapter of the International Association of Administrative Professionals has scheduled the Administrative Professionals day event for 11 […]
Applications are due March 18 for a free course that will offer an inside look at the Mesa County government. The five-week course is scheduled for 6 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays April 5 to May 5 with optional tours planned for lunch hours. Elected officials and department leaders will present information about various […]
Registration is under way for vendors who want to participate in the Palisade International Honeybee Festival scheduled for April 16. Vendors are needed to not only sell products, but also offer demonstrations, said Carol Zadrozny, a member of the committee organizing the festival. The event celebrates the agricultural heritage of Palisade, but also draws attention […]