Businesses and organizations were recognized for their roles in a campaign that raised more than $900,000 for United Way of Mesa County. As of Feb. 15, the latest campaign had raised $913,646. That’s more than 91 percent of the $1 million goal announced at the beginning of the effort and 5 percent more than what […]
The new leader of a federal agency that helps small businesses expects to draw on her own entrepreneurial experiences, including her work as executive of both a wrestling entertainment company and venture promoting leadership opportunities for women. The U.S. Senate confirmed President Donald Trump’s nomination of Linda McMahon as 25th administrator of the U.S. Small […]
A panel discussion about energy development is planned for Colorado Mesa University in Grand Junction. The discussion is set for 9 to 11 a.m. Feb. 24 in room 213 of the Colorado Mesa University Center. The event is free and open to the public. For reservations, send an e-mail to energy@coloradomesa.edu. The Unconventional Energy Center […]
A measure of hotel and motel stays in Grand Junction has decreased for a third straight month. The Grand Junction Visitor & Convention Bureau reported that $66,884 in lodging taxes were collected in January. That’s $685 or 1 percent less than was collected during the same month last year. January collections reflect hotel and motel […]
A monthly measure of optimism among small business owners continues to increase, suggesting a post-election surge could have staying power. The National Federation of Independent Business reported that its Small Business Optimism Index edged up a tenth of a point to 105.9 in January. That adds to a gain of 7.4 in December, the largest […]
Phil Castle, The Business Times Christopher Guith cites three factors that bode well for the energy industry — increasing global demand, rising commodity prices and especially a more receptive political environment. And what bodes well for the energy industry bodes well for Western Colorado and the Grand Valley, said Guith, senior vice president of policy […]
Colorado continues to fare comparatively well in an annual analysis of how tax systems affect small businesses and entrepreneurs. Colorado came in 13th in the 2017 Small Business Policy Index compiled by the Small Business & Entrepreneurship Council. Colorado assesses comparatively low income taxes and fuel taxes, while ranking near the middle for sales and […]
Phil Castle, The Business Times More than 5,500 jobs and nearly $140 million in annual wages can be attributed to tourism in Mesa County, according to t he latest analysis of the economic effects of the travel industry. Those are important numbers in an area that’s yet to fully rebound from the recession, […]
Phil Castle, The Business Times Sarah Shrader draws on personal experiences in discussing the connections among the manufacturing, outdoor recreation and tech sectors in the Grand Valley. The zipline and adventure course company Shrader helps manage could be located anywhere, but operates in Grand Junction in large part because of the local fabrication firms that […]
Applications will be accepted through March 27 for an annual conference offering Colorado residents an opportunity to learn more about the federal legislative process. Colorado Mesa University, the University of Colorado and U.S. Sens. Michael Bennet and Cory Gardner plan to host the 2017 Colorado Capital Conference on June 21 to 23 in Washington, D.C. […]