Wayne Smith promises a feast “fit for the gods” at an annual benefit showcasing food, wine and spirits. Smith will lead a team of culinary instructors who will prepare a VIP luncheon at Edesia, set for April 2 at the Wine Country Inn, located at 777 Grande River Drive in Palisade. The VIP luncheon is […]
Grand Junction will serve as one of five cities in Colorado hosting an annual business startup competition. In Grand Junction, the Go Code Colorado event is set for April 7 to 9 at the Factory, a new co-working space located at 750 Main St. The Factory, Launch West CO and Business Incubator Center will host […]
The Mesa County Workforce Center has scheduled its Jump Start Job Fair for March 21. The annual event is set for 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the center, 512 29 1/2 Road in Grand Junction. The first 30 minutes of the fair will be open only to military veterans. A total of more than […]
An index forecasting economic performance in the United States has climbed to its highest level in more than a decade. The Conference Board reported that its Leading Economic Index rose six-tenths of a percent to 126.2 in February. With gains in each of the last six months, the index has advanced 2.3 percent over that […]
An index tracking optimism among small business owners has slipped, but remains near its highest level. The National Federation of Indendent Business reported that its Small Business Optimism Index fell six-tenths of a point in February. But at 105.3, the index remains above 105 for a third straight month. “Although optimism remains high, growth is […]
Phil Castle, The Business Times While the Mesa County unemployment rate spiked again in January, increased hiring activity since then buoys the outlook for the coming year. “I’m still a little bit optimistic looking at our job orders,” said Curtis Englehart, director of the Mesa County Workforce Center in Grand Junction. According to the latest […]
Job growth accelerated in the United States in February with an estimated gain of 235,000 jobs spread out among a variety of industry sectors. The unemployment rate slipped a tenth to 4.7 percent, while hourly earnings continued to increase. According to the latest Labor Department report, nonfarm payrolls increased 235,000 in February. Initial estimates for […]
Phil Castle, The Business Times Mark Beckner wanted to find out whether or not he could develop a viable business out of a small farm. The answer, it appears, is yes. Taking advantage of both the growing demand for locally sourced foods and growing popularity of food delivery services, Beckner and his wife, Sara, have […]
Phil Castle, The Business Times Mesa County is home to the first Work Ready Community in Colorado, earning certification under a program streamlining the process of connecting businesses looking for employees and applicants looking for jobs. “It’s a really big deal,” said Curtis Englehart, director of the Mesa County Workforce Center in Grand Junction. The […]
Phil Castle, The Business Times Natural gas production in Western Colorado fuels domestic manufacturing and also could play an important role in exporting, according to representatives from three companies who joined in a panel discussion in Grand Junction. G2X Energy and Nucor Corp. rely on natural gas reserves in the Piceance Basin to provide a […]