Phil Castle, The Business Times A former Grand Junction man who helped turn Telluride from a mining town into a destination resort will share his experiences during an event celebrating entrepreneurship. Ron Allred is scheduled to deliver the keynote address at Entrepreneurship Day luncheons in Montrose and Grand Junction. The Montrose event is set for […]
Phil Castle, The Business Times Sales and use tax collections have declined again in the Grand Valley, although part of the latest downturn reflects large year-over-year drops in collections from the telecommunications industry. The City of Grand Junction reported a 2.1 percent decline in combined sales and use tax collections in February compared to the […]
Phil Castle, The Business Times The new state director of economic development says she’s impressed by efforts in the Grand Valley and Western Colorado to bring businesses and jobs to the region. But the state can help in improving access to financing, offering tax incentives and making it easier to participate in programs, said Stephanie […]
Phil Castle, The Business Times Six candidates for the Grand Junction City Council agreed more than they disagreed in answering questions about a range of issues posed during a chamber of commerce forum. The candidates voiced support to varying degrees for continued financial support for Colorado Mesa University, revitalization along North Avenue and a preference […]
Phil Castle, The Business Times United Healthcare will bring expertise and analytical resources to a health care network in Mesa County that will help in efforts to provide better services at lower costs, according to the president of St. Mary’s Medical Center in Grand Junction. “We’re pretty excited about it,” said Dr. Brian Davidson. In […]
Proposed health care legislation to replace so-called Obamacare reforms would cut funding for Medicaid and the number of people receiving benefits in Colorado, according to analysis tracking the effects of federal policy in the state. The American Health Care Act (AHCA) under consideration in Congress would cut funding for Colorado by $14 billion during the […]
Community Hospital in Grand Junction has joined with University of Utah Health Plans to offer a new health insurance plan for employers in the Grand Valley. Community Hospital was the first health care organization in the Grand Valley to launch a preferred network product for employer groups. Community Hospital launched the Community Health Partnership (CHP) […]
West Star Aviation, an aviation maintenance and repair company with operations in Grand Junction, has acquired a parts and equipment supplier to add to its services. West Star announced the deal with Avant Aerospace, a supplier of Dassault Falcon jet parts and equipment based in Grapevine, Texas. “There is a synergy between our two companies, […]
A fast-food franchise known for its frozen custards, steakburgers and shoestring fries has opened the first of two locations in Grand Junction. Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers has opened in a newly constructed building at 739 Horizon Drive. A second location under construction at 2489 U.S. Highway 6 & 50 is expected to open in […]
Colorado ski resorts reported increased business during January and February, according to the latest numbers from a trade association. Colorado Ski Country USA reported that skier visits to its 22 member resorts edged up 1 percent for January and February compared to the same two-month span last year. One skier visit represents a person participating […]