A measure of consumer confidence has retreated for a second straight month on less upbeat expectations for business and labor conditions. The Conference Board reported its Consumer Confidence Index fell to 128.1 in December. The index has dropped 8.3 points from November and 9.8 points from October when the reading stood at its highest level […]
Colorado business leaders remain upbeat at the start of 2019, but far less so than in recent years, according to the latest results of a quarterly survey. “So they’re still optimistic, just not bullishly optimistic,” said Richard Wobbekind, executive director of the research division of the Leeds School of Business at the University of Colorado […]
A monthly index forecasting economic conditions in the United States continues to signal growth, but at a slowing pace. The Conference Board reported its Leading Economic Index (LEI) edged up two-tenths of a percent to 111.8 in November. Separate measures of current and past conditions increased. “Despite the recent volatility in stock prices, the strengths […]
United Airlines has announced plans to offer a weekly flight between Grand Junction and Chicago beginning in June. The flight is one of 11 new routes that will connect United Airlines hubs with summer vacation destinations in Colorado as well as California, Florida, Oregon, Michigan and Nova Scotia. “We are focused on giving our customers […]
Phil Castle, The Business Times The economic outlook for Mesa County remains upbeat with job and wage growth, increasing diversification, a robust real estate market and unique development opportunities. “The news is actually really good,” said Richard Wobbekind, executive director of the research division at the Leeds School of Business at the University of Colorado […]
Phil Castle, The Business Times The Colorado economy is expected to continue expanding in 2019, but at a moderating pace, according to the latest results of an annual forecast compiled by the University of Colorado at Boulder. “Growing, but slowing,” said Richard Wobbekind, executive director of the research division at the Leeds School of Business […]
Phil Castle, The Business Times Natural gas development likely will continue mostly unchanged in Western Colorado next year, according to executives with three companies operating in the region. “2019 is probably going to look a lot like 2018,” said Chris Clark, field manager for Laramie Energy. Michael Rynerson, vice president of operations for Caerus Energy, […]
Phil Castle, The Business Times Dusti Reimer believes it’s important to invest in her career in marketing and communications, but also wishes there was a way to reduce the travel and expense involved in attending conferences a long way from her work in Grand Junction. Reimer suspects others working in the Grand Valley feel the […]
Amy Gekas plans to work for Talon Wine Brands now that she’s completed her degree in enology from Western Colorado Community College in Grand Junction. “Colorado is home to an inspiring and evolving community of viticulturists and enologists,” Gekas said. “WCCC not only gave me the foundation needed to thrive in this industry, but helped […]
A monthly telemedicine clinic is now available for blood and marrow transplant patients in Grand Junction and surrounding areas. The Huntsman Cancer Institute at the University of Utah in Salt Lake City joined with Grand Valley Oncology to offer the clinic, which uses lights, cameras and computers to connect doctors and BMT patients. “The telemedicine […]