Phil Castle, The Business Times Two events will offer a look at coworking spaces as well as discussions about how to attract remote workers to Western Colorado “The Western Slope is a perfect place for those working in the remote economy to land,” said Brian Watson, co-founder and co-owner of Alt Space. The company has […]
A measure of consumer confidence has declined for two months in a row on less upbeat expectations for business and labor conditions. The Conference Board reported its Consumer Confidence Index decreased six-tenths of a point to 110.5 in February. A component of the index tracking current conditions increased. But a component tracking the short-term outlook […]
An index forecasting economic conditions in the United States declined for the first time in nearly a year as concerns mount over the COVID-19 pandemic, higher prices and supply chain disruptions. The Conference Board reported its Leading Economic Index (LEI) retreated three-tenths of a percent to 119.6 in January. The decline was the first since […]
Staying up to date on which organizations or industry sectors must track employee COVID-19 vaccinations has become quite a challenge. Dean Harris, the Western Slope Area managing attorney for the Employers Council, explains the situation as it stands, including the U.S. Occupational, Safety and Health Administration emergency temporary standard for larger employer; the Centers for […]
The Kiwanis Club of Grand Junction awarded a total of $35,0000 to 13 Mesa County organizations serving children. Money for the awards was raised during the annual Kiwanis Pancake Day and Fun Fest. last summer. The upcoming pancake day and fun fest is scheduled for June 11 at the Grand Junction Convention Center. The latest […]
The Bow Wow Film Festival will offer participants an opportunity to go to the dogs in watching films exploring the bonds between people and their canine companions. Moreover, the event will serve as a fund-raiser for the Roice-Hurst Humane Society in Grand Junction. “We are excited to host the Bow Wow Film Festival once again […]
Three political leaders announced their support for efforts to keep an outdoor retailer trade show in Colorado. Colorado Gov. Jared Polis and U.S. Sens. Michael Bennett and John Hickenlooper released a joint statement following announcements by outdoor industry leaders to keep the show in Denver. “Colorado’s outdoor recreation industry is crucial to our economy and […]
Anglers, hunters and other outdoor recreation enthusiasts are invited to participate in a virtual meeting to discuss issues as well as elect a regional representative to a state group. The Northwest Region office of Colorado Parks and Wildlife scheduled the sportsperson’s caucus for 6 p.m. Feb. 23. “The Northwest Region’s caucus gives sportsmen and sportswomen […]
Tax collections, a measure of retail sales, continue to increase in Mesa County. Mesa County collected $4.3 million in sales taxes in January, a 19.7 percent increase over the same month last year. Use tax collections — most on automobiles purchased outside the county, but used in the county — rose 16.1 percent on a […]
Phil Castle, The Business Times Graig Medvesk most enjoys what’s also the most recognizable part of his job as an auctioneer — the chant. That’s the tongue-twisting, rapid-fire delivery that includes the current price, asking price and other words auctioneers rattle off with rhythmic ease to keep their audiences engaged. But that’s just a small […]