An upcoming meeting in Grand Junction will offer information about a program offering funding to promote advanced industries in Colorado. The Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade will host the two-hour meeting starting at 4:30 p.m. Aug. 8 in the Mesa County community room at 544 Rood Ave. The meeting is part of […]
Phil Castle, The Business Times Sarah Winnefeld leads an impromptu tour through the large, two-story building under construction near where Horizon Drive slants into Seventh Street in Grand Junction. As workers around her hang drywall and paint, Winnefeld walks and talks, pointing out sights along the way. There’s the large reception area at the entrance […]
Colorado consumers believe agriculture is important not only for supplying food, but also maintaining the quality of life in the state, according to the results of a survey exploring public perceptions about the industry. While 77 percent of consumers responding to the survey said agriculture supplies food at a reasonable price, 90 percent said agriculture […]
Colorado comes in 13th in an online ranking of the best states in which to start a business. Colorado fared well in the analysis for its labor market and access to capital, but less well in other criteria evaluated by FitSmallBusiness.com, a website that provides advice, information and other resources to small businesses. Using public […]
Janette Heung, a senior management consultant who’s also pursued her passion for mountain climbing, has been named deputy director of the Colorado Outdoor Recreation Industry Office. “Janette is joining us at an exciting time with record growth for our outdoor recreation industry. And she’s just the person to help take us to the next level,” […]
A small business advocacy group has asked the Colorado Supreme Court to review a lower court ruling on whether or not business filing fees charged in the state are actually a tax subject to state constitutional limits. A writ filed by the National Federation of Independent Business asks the high court to review a decision […]
Phil Castle, The Business Times Tony Gagliardi believes it’s crucial to meet with the small business owners who belong to his organization. That’s because a lot of what small business owners tell him about the problems they face, Gagliardi in turn tells state legislators as he lobbies for measures to address those problems. It’s a process […]
Phil Castle, The Business Times Jon Maraschin jokes that he can’t remember what the first half of the year was like for business activity in the Grand Valley — he was too busy. Although the comment might sound like a Yogi Berra contradiction, there’s also a serious and telling side to the observation. Maraschin, executive director […]
A monthly measure of consumer confidence has increased on more upbeat assessments of current business and labor conditions as well as more optimistic expectations for the near future. The Conference Board reported that its Consumer Confidence Index rose 3.8 points to 121.1 in July. A component of the index tracking current conditions increased nearly four […]
Phil Castle, The Business Times The unemployment rate spiked again in Mesa County in June, but the increase was less pronounced this year than in past years. It’s a reflection of a tightening labor market that has made it more difficult for employers to fill openings, but also created more opportunities for people looking for […]