Mesa County jobless rate edges upward

Phil Castle, The Business Times The latest unemployment rate edged up in Mesa County, but is expected to soon retreat as more people enter the workforce and find jobs. “There is nothing in current data to raise alarm for the remainder of the year,” said Tabi Britt, employment services supervisor at the Mesa County Workforce […]

Job fair to promote employment connections

Phil Castle, The Business Times More than 100 employers — each of them hiring for open positions — are expected to participate in an upcoming job fair. That affords a good opportunity for job hunters to find what they’ve been searching for, said Tabi Britt, employment services supervisor at the Mesa County Workforce Center in […]

Orthopedics clinic offers upgraded MRI imaging

Phil Castle, The Business Times An orthopedics practice provides upgraded magnetic resonance imaging at its Grand Junction clinic to offer patients not only faster scans, but also increased access to diagnostic services. That includes injured patients who seek same-day services at Intermountain Health Rocky Mountain Orthopedics. “This is a great benefit for our patients who […]

Workforce housing scheduled to open in October

A workforce housing development under construction in Fruita is scheduled to open in October. The Fruita Mews will include a total of 50 one-, two- and three-bedroom townhomes for rent to those earning between 30 percent and 50 percent of the median income for the area. IndiBuild is working with the Fruita Housing Authority on […]

Mesa County sales tax collections trend upward

Sales tax collections, one measure of retail activity, continue to increase on a year-over-year basis in Mesa County. The county collected nearly $3.6 million in sales taxes in February, an increase of almost $166,000 and 4.9 percent over the same month a year ago. February tax collections reflect January sales. Mesa County collected almost $2.1 […]

Group celebrates 60 years of monumental efforts

The Colorado National Monument Association has scheduled a series of events and programs as well as a fund-raising effort in celebration of 60 years as an organization. Since its establishment in 1964, the association has worked as the official nonprofit partner of the Colorado National Monument to support a range of initiatives. Over the past […]

Colorado AG joins in defense of methane rule

Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser joined in a multi-state effort to defend federal regulations on methane emissions from oil and natural gas development. “Colorado worked hard, creatively and collaboratively to reduce methane emissions from oil and gas development,” Weiser said. “The common sense solutions forged in Colorado were supported by industry, government and conservation groups […]

Colorado ranks second in analysis of best states for women small business owners

Colorado ranks second in an analysis of the best states for women small business owners. Lendio, an online loan marketplace in the United States targeting small business owners, analyzed seven metrics to determine the rankings, including the share of employer businesses owned by women, the proportional change of women-owned businesses between 2012 and 2020, the […]

Air service takes flight

Air service takes flight

Phil Castle, The Business Times Angela Padalecki enjoys an expansive view from her third-floor office in the terminal building at Grand Junction Regional Airport. Jet bridges extend from the gates below, and an assortment of airplanes of various types and sizes sit on the apron. In the distance, a jetliner soars into the sky, the […]

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