A Grand Junction economic development organization has received a $200,000 grant to fund efforts to bring new businesses to Mesa County. The Grand Junction Economic Partnership received the grant from the ZOMA Foundation, which promotes community development and other efforts in Colorado and Chile. “GJEP is committed to making the Grand Junction area a place […]
Grand Valley Power has announced the winners of eight college scholarships as well as the selection of three students who’ll attend events this summer. A scholarship selection committee comprised of past educators appointed by the board of directors picks recipients based on academic performance, community and school involvement, essay composition, financial need and personal achievements. […]
A new tool enabling Coloradans to report fraudulent business filings has begun recording and flagging the first examples of fraudulent filings. “Protecting hard-working Colorado business owners from the increasing threat of business identity theft is vital,” said Secretary of State Jena Griswold. “Colorado is a great place to own and operate a business, and my […]
A Colorado Mesa University student who launched a coffee business to raise money for a nonprofit organization helping people in Uganda was pitch perfect at an annual competition at the Entrepreneurship Day event at CMU. Mathias Mulumba placed first for his pitch for Father to the Fatherless Coffee. Mulumba grew up in Uganda, but immigrated […]
Two Grand Junction organizations received a total of nearly $72,000 in grants to fund their efforts to strengthen the local economy. The Business Incubator Center received a $40,000 grant to increase the capacity of a commercial kitchen to keep pace with demand from businesses in the food services industry. The Grand Junction Economic Partnership received […]
A Colorado-based company that operates a manufacturing facility in Grand Junction has earned recognition for its management. CoorsTek was selected as a 2023 U.S. Best Managed Company. Sponsored by Deloitte Private and the Wall Street Journal, the program recognizes private U.S. firms with revenues of at least $250 million. CoorsTek received the recognition for a […]
A grand opening event is scheduled for May 13 to celebrating the opening of a health care clinic in Palisade. Community Hospital and the Town of Palisade have scheduled the grand opening for 10 a.m. to noon at the facility, located at 731 Iowa Ave. just west of the Palisade fire station. “We broke ground […]
Phil Castle, The Business Times A group of students discovered for themselves just how challenging it can be to start and operate businesses. Whether that’s planning, marketing or paying taxes. Or, for that matter, persevering. “You can’t give up. Even when it starts to get a little difficult,” said Kaylee McLaughlin, founder and chief executive […]
Phil Castle, The Business Times A record number of new business filings in Colorado bodes well for what’s expected will remain a growing economy, although other indicators signal what could be a slowing pace. The secretary of state’s office recorded 55,787 new entity filings during the first quarter — a 27.6 percent increase over the […]
Phil Castle, The Business Times Mesa County has evolved from a place that once lagged behind other areas of Colorado into one of the top locations in the state and nation for growth and economic development. The collaboration of local stakeholders has played a key role in the transformation. But so has the assistance of […]