A total of nearly $133,000 in grants have been awarded to fund four conservation projects in Mesa County. The Great Outdoors Colorado board of directors approved the grants as part of a partnership with the Colorado Youth Corps Association (CYCA). The program funds the employment of conservation corps for natural resource and outdoor recreation projects. […]
A measure of optimism among small business owners has edged up, but also reflects record-low expectations for improving conditions. “As the end of the year nears, the outlook for business conditions is not encouraging to small business owners as lawmakers propose additional mandates and tax increases,” said Bill Dunkelberg, chief economist of the National Federation […]
Four Grand Junction-based companies rank among the top 200 private firms in Colorado, according to the latest results of an annual magazine listing. Compiled for Colorado Biz magazine, the 2021 rankings are based on self-reported gross revenues for 2020. Companies must be headquartered in Colorado to make the list. Dalby, Wendland & Co., a public […]
West Star Aviation has announced plans to expand its facilities in Grand Junction to keep pace with its growing aircraft maintenance, repair and overhaul business. The plans include a new 40,000-square-foot hangar with an additional 35,000 square feet of shop and office space. West Star also plans to expand its facilities in Illinois and Tennessee. […]
Phil Castle, The Business Times While a pandemic sidetracked business and economic growth in Mesa County, the area is recovering. The prognosis for 2022 is mostly upbeat. “The overall health isn’t bad,” says Rich Wobbekind, senior economist at the Leeds School of Business at the University of Colorado at Boulder. Higher commodity and natural gas […]
Phil Castle, The Business Times Employment is expected to return to pre-pandemic levels in Colorado in 2022, according to the latest results of an annual business and economic forecast. But some industry sectors will continue to lag, says Rich Wobbekind, senior economist at the Leeds School of Business at the University of Colorado at Boulder. […]
Phil Castle, The Business Times After a banking career that’s extended more than 20 years, Karen Troester cites the same two things as the most enjoyable aspects of her job. “Helping people and watching them be successful.” Troester expects that to continue in her latest role as president and chief executive officer of Grand Junction […]
Phil Castle, The Business Times Lynnea Tai considers 2021 her best year in business by any measure — not only sales and revenue, but also the number of events in which she’s participated and the extent of her community outreach. “It’s been a lot of work. But it’s amazing to me,” Tai said. “ I’ve […]
Applications will be accepted through Dec. 31 as part of a nationwide search under way to find the next leader of the Quality Health Network based in Grand Junction. A seven-person search committee was formed with two QHN board members and five Western Colorado leaders representing health care, health insurance and community services industries in […]
Mesa County commissioners have approved two contracts to purchase property in De Beque for a community hall. The commissioners approved the contracts with Jones-De Beque Properties to buy about 2.5 acres near Fourth Street. It’s expected the properties will be purchased in January and used as the location for a new community hall that will […]