Phil Castle, The Business Times Kelly Maves says she’s aggravated by what she sees as a contradiction: Calls for more affordable housing at a time when increasing regulations and fees on new home construction drive up prices. “It’s beyond frustrating,” says Maves, who works as a real estate agent and whose husband, Michael, operates Maves […]
Phil Castle, The Business Times Anna Stout doubts what she considers a one-size fits all solution to promote more affordable housing across Colorado would fit with Grand Junction. Efforts should instead be tailored to address the unique needs of the community, says Stout, who’s served four years on the Grand Junction City Council — currently […]
Phil Castle, The Business Times Colorado business leaders are more upbeat heading into the second quarter, but remain concerned about higher interest rates and inflation. Most believe a recession will begin this year, an expectation that could be motivated in part by recent bank collapses. The Leeds Business Confidence Index rose 5.3 points for the […]
Phil Castle, Business Times The monthly unemployment rate has edged up in Mesa County, but remains below the level of a year ago. The jobless rate is expected to retreat with seasonal hiring in the spring, and the labor force continues to grow. “Overall, I think we’re looking not too bad,” said Celina Kirnberger, employer […]
A monthly index forecasting economic conditions in the United States declined for an 11th straight month, signaling the risk of recession. The Conference Board reported its Leading Economic Index fell three-tenths of a percent to 110 in February. Separate measures of current and past conditions increased. While the leading index declined at slower pace in […]
Phil Castle, The Business Times No bouquet of flowers or luxuriant plant leaves Country Elegance without the finishing touch that’s become something of a signature for the Grand Junction florist. A tiny ladybug perches somewhere on a steam or leaf. It’s not a real insect, of course, but rather an indication of the attention to […]
Phil Castle, The Business Times Since she became only the second executive of HopeWest, Cassie Mitchell has persisted through nearly a year of changes. Not only in where she works and lives, but also labor shortages and regulatory changes. What hasn’t changed, Mitchell says, is the mission. “We’re here to meet the needs of the […]
Vance Wagner, a Grand Junction banking executive who’s served on the boards of a variety of business and philanthropic organizations, has received further recognition for his efforts. Mathias Mulumba, the founder of an organization that helps orphans and widows in Uganda, also was honored. The Grand Junction Area Chamber of Commerce named Wagner its Citizen […]
A $600,000 grant will help fund a project to revamp Reed Park in Fruita, including the addition of a skate and wheel park. A second, $87,000 grant will fund the development of a comprehensive plan for land conservation efforts in Western Colorado. The Great Outdoors Colorado board awarded the grants to the City of Fruita […]
Alpine Bank is celebrating the 20th year of “green team” efforts to save resources, promote the use of renewable energy and support other organizations involved with environmental sustainability. The celebration of the 20th anniversary of the green team coincides with the 50th anniversary of the founding of the bank. “We place a high value on […]