Phil Castle, The Business Times Both tailwinds and headwinds are forecast for Mesa County in the year ahead, according to the latest verson of an annual economic outlook report. Mesa County has fared well in the midst of a pandemic in terms of rising wages, construction activity and bank deposits. The leisure and hospitality and […]
Phil Castle, The Business Times The results of a survey once again reflect the varied effects of the coronavirus pandemic on Grand Valley businesses. “It’s a real mixed bag,” said Diane Schwenke, president and chief executive officer of the Grand Junction Area Chamber of Commerce. A total of 24 percent of the business owners and […]
Phil Castle, The Business Times People remain no less resolved at the beginning of a new year to lose weight, get fit and make other changes in their lives. What will be different, Jim Ettenger and Nikki Wilke expect, is the ways people will keep their resolutions in the midst of a pandemic. “We’re here […]
An information technology company is recruiting in the Grand Valley to fill new positions. Pax8 has announced plans to create a remote work hub in Grand Junction as part of its efforts to increase employment opportunities in rural areas across Colorado. Job openings at Pax8 range from entry level sales positions to support and software […]
Mike Moran Kiwanis Club of Grand Junction The coronavirus pandemic has affected not only businesses, but also nonprofit organizations in the Grand Valley. Capt. Joe West, director of the Salvation Army in Grand Junction, said demand for services has increased even as the pandemic forced the closure of a thirft store that generated revenue. But […]
Members of a small business advocacy group in Colorado favor protection from unmerited lawsuits related to the pandemic, according to the latest results of an annual poll. Members — most of them small business owners — also supported a fee on electric vehicles if the money is used for highway maintenance and construction. But they […]
Online applications will be accepted through Jan. 8 under a new initiative providing pandemic relief funds for businesses, organizations and individuals involved in arts, culture and entertainment in Colorado. “Colorado’s arts, culture and entertainment industries play a critical role in our economy and are essential parts of our recovery and resiliency,” said Margaret Hunt, director […]
A nonprofit organization and video production company have combined efforts to produce a series of videos designed to inspire consumer confidence in small businesses during the coronavirus pandemic. Energize Colorado and Denver-based Telideo Productions produced the videos for the Can Do Colorado campaign. The productions are part of annual pro bono efforts for Telideo The […]
Phil Castle, The Business Times The monthly unemployment rate has increased in Mesa County as a pandemic and winter weather affect businesses and their staffing. “It’s definitely a combination of things,” said Celina Kirnberger, employment services supervisor at the Mesa County Workforce Center in Grand Junction. The trend could continue for several months, although vaccines […]
Tax collections, a measure of retail sales, continue to trend upward in the Grand Valley. The City of Grand Junction reported a 6.2 percent increase in combined sales and use tax collections in November compared to the same month last year. Mesa County reported a 7.6 percent gain. City lodging tax collections, a measure of […]