The Grand Junction Regional Airport is among the recipients of $2 million in grants. The airport received a $300,000 grant for the rehabilitation design for the secondary runway. “Repairing our secondary runway has been a priority for GJT for years, as it’s a valuable asset to our general aviation community,” said Angela Padalecki, executive director […]
A mobile clinic offers COVID-19 vaccinations with stops in the Grand Valley and elsewhere in Western Colorado. Colorado Gov. Jared Polis announced the clinic as part of his vaccine for all efforts. “These mobile vaccination sites play a key part in our state’s fight to end this pandemic,” Polis said. “If you’re without a car […]
A measure of consumer confidence has rebounded to its highest level in more than a year on more upbeat assessments of business and labor conditions. The Conference Board reported its Consumer Confidence Index rose 12.7 points to 121.7 in April. That’s the highest reading since February 2020 and the onset of the coronavirus pandemic in […]
Ten businesses were recognized for expansions resulting in a total of more than $21 million in capital investments and 92 additional jobs. The Grand Junction Area Chamber of Commerce honored the businesses during its latest quarterly membership luncheon. Timberline Bank was recognized for constructing a $15 million building in Grand Junction and adding 12 people […]
Phil Castle, The Business Times Rocky Mountain Health Plans will contribute $30 million to fund a variety of efforts across Western Colorado and the remainder of the state. Patrick Gordon, chief executive officer of Rocky Mountain Health Plans, announced the donation at an event outside the offices of the Grand Junction-based insurer. The contribution includes […]
Phil Castle, The Business Times The unemployment rate continues to decrease in Mesa County along with the number of people counted among those unsuccessfully looking for work. Curtis Englehart, director of the Mesa County Workforce Center in Grand Junction, expects labor conditions to further improve as seasonal hiring picks up and coronavirus pandemic restrictions ease. […]
The owner of a staffing agency in Grand Junction has announced her candidacy for the Colorado House of Representatives. Nina Anderson said she’s launched a campaign in House District 55 for the upcoming election. Janice Rich, a Republican from Grand Junction, holds the seat, but has announced her intention to run for the Colorado Senate. […]
Members of the Grand Valley Power cooperative will pay more on their monthly bills over the next year to cover a nearly $2.4 million charge from a wholesale electrical supplier. Based in Grand Junction, Grand Valley Power serves more than 18,000 members in Western Colorado. Residential customers will see an average $7.81 increase in their […]
Grand Junction voters have lifted a moratorium on marijuana businesses as well as elected four men to the city council. A ballot question lifting on the moratorium on marijuana businesses within city limits as well as a related tax question were approved in the municipal election. According to the final unofficial statement of election returns […]
Phil Castle, The Business Times Oil and natural gas provide not only fuels for electricity and transportation, but also the ingredients for plastics used for a wide variety of products. That includes the syringes and other medical supplies used to combat the coronavirus pandemic as well as the equipment used for outdoor recreation. “Hydrocarbons make […]