Phil Castle, The Business Times A decline in new business filings and gains in labor are among the mixed indicators for the Colorado economy, according to the latest results of a quarterly report. Jena Griswold, Colorado secretary of state, said she remains optimistic.“We’re still moving in the right direction.” Griswold joined officials with the Business […]
Phil Castle, The Business Times The monthly unemployment rate held steady in Mesa County in July with slight increases in both payrolls and the number of people counted among those unsuccessfully looking for. As more jobs are filled and a tight labor market eases, the jobless rate should trend downward, said Celina Kirnberger, employment services […]
An organization that offers free camp programs in Western Colorado to children with serious illnesses has enlisted the assistance of individuals to reach a capital campaign goal of $27 million. Ruth Johnson, founding president and chief executive officer of Roundup River Ranch, said donations are needed to help the organization meet increasing demand for medically […]
An upcoming concert will feature big band music, local wines and food as the final event in an annual fund-raiser supporting health care in Mesa County. The Live in the Grapevines concert is set for Aug. 20 at Grande River Vineyards, 787 Grande River Drive in Palisade. Gates will open at 5 p.m. The concert […]
A state official and former business owner has been promoted to oversee a division supporting small businesses in Colorado. Nikki Maloney was named director of the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT) Business Support Division. Maloney joined OEDIT in 2019 to advance development of the Employee Ownership Commission and Office. In 2021, […]
Public meetings will offer participants an opportunity to learn more about proposed changes to U.S. Bureau Land Management plans to protect big game corridors and other habitat in Colorado. Meetings are scheduled for 5 to 7 p.m. Aug. 11 in Merlot Room 1 of the Courtyard by Marriott Hotel at 765 Horizon Drive in Grand […]
A state administrator has accepted a federal position to oversee the U.S. Bureau of Land Management in Colorado. Doug Vilsack is scheduled to begin his new duties as state director of the BLM on Aug. 14. He previously served as assistant director for parks, wildlife and lands for the Colorado Department of Natural Resources. Vilsack […]
A state agency has enlisted the assistance of the public to look out for an invasive insect that could damage peaches, grapes and other Colorado crops. The Colorado Department of Agriculture launched an informational website at https://ag.colorado.gov/spotted-lanternfly to teach people how to identify and eradicate the spotted lanternfly. The website offers details about the insect […]
Tax collections, a key measure of retail sales and lodging activity, continue to increase in Grand Junction. The City of Grand Junction reported an 8.2 percent increase in its combined sales and use tax collections for June compared to the same month a year ago. Lodging tax collections rose 28.5 percent on a year-over-year basis. […]
A Grand Junction-based company that provides data security services around the world has completed financing that brings total funding for the firm to $10 million. Cloudrise secured additional funding from Three Kings Capital with add-on capital from existing investors Stormbreaker Ventures and the Greater Colorado Venture Fund. “Our latest funding venture is a major milestone, […]