Nearly 11 percent of the proposed 2019 budget for the City of Grand Junction will be devoted to projects, organizations and efforts promoting economic development. Recommended spending will pay for improvements to Two Rivers Convention Center and work on the Las Colonias business park; support for the Grand Junction Economic Partnership, Business Incubator Center and […]
Mesa County Libraries now offer two options for Mesa County residents to complete their high school education: a GED preparation program and Career Online High School. Enrollment is under way for a new preparation program for students who want to earn their General Education Diploma. Assessments are set for Dec. 10 and 11 for enrollment […]
A $400,000 grant will help construct a trail connecting downtown Grand Junction to a popular mountain biking and hiking area. The City of Grand Junction and Colorado West Land Trust announced the award from the Colorado Department of Parks and Wildlife. Construction of a paved 1.5-mile trail is scheduled for late 2019 to connect the […]
Although sweet and juicy summer produce might be a distant memory, Colorado also offers a variety of products perfect for holiday gifts and meals. Many Colorado farmers extend their growing seasons, and farmers’ markets move indoors for the winter. The Colorado Department of Agriculture Winter Farmers’ Market List provides information about markets statewide. Additional online […]
Phil Castle, The Business Times While there’s almost a month left, 2018 will go down as another year of increasing real estate sales in Mesa County. Industry observers expect the trend to continue in 2019, although a combination of factors could slow the pace of growth. Annette Miller, senior vice president of Heritage Title, said […]
Tax collections continue to increase in the Grand Valley, an indication of growing sales activity. The City of Grand Junction reported a 2.9 percent increase in sales tax collections in October compared to the same month last year. Mesa County reported a 5.3 percent year-over-year gain. Lodging tax collections, a key indicator of local hotel […]
An 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 a tenth of a percent to 112.1 in October. Separate measures of current conditions and past conditions also increased. “The index still points to robust economic […]
A monthly measure of consumer confidence has retreated on less upbeat expectations for business and labor conditions. While the Consumer Confidence Index remains at historically strong levels, lower readings could signal slowing growth. The Conference Board reported its Consumer Confidence Index fell 2.2 points to 135.7 in November. While a component of the index tracking […]
A Kampgrounds of America location in Montrose has once again received national recognition for its operations. The Montrose Black Canyon National Park KOA Journey earned the 2019 KOA President’s Award. The award honors operations that receive high scores in customer service from campers as well as annual quality reviews. “Our KOA owners have a well-deserved […]
The Mesa County Workforce Center and Grand Junction Area Chamber of Commerce have been honored for their collaborative efforts to promote work force development. The center and chamber were among the organizations recognized at an event in Denver sponsored by members of the Business Experiential Learning Commission. The Mesa County Workforce Center and Grand Junction […]