Colorado technology companies have been invited to participate in an initiative to gather ideas for federal legislation to promote the sector. U.S. Sen. Cory Gardner, a Republican from Colorado, and Colorado Technology Association announced the One More Job/One More Innovation Initiative. Gardner and the association want to hear directly from tech firms about their ideas […]
Phil Castle, The Business Times The new year is off to a fast start for the Mesa County real estate market with big year-over-year gains in activity. While rising interest rates and lower housing inventories could exert some effects, industry observers still look for 2017 to be another good year. “It’s a pretty impressive start […]
Phil Castle, The Business Times A company that manages entertainment, events and sports facilities has been selected to run Two Rivers Convention Center and the Avalon Theater in Grand Junction. The Grand Junction City Council approved a contract with Pinnacle Venue Services to manage the city owned facilities. Grand Junction City Manager Greg Caton said […]
Employment continues to grow in the United States even as the unemployment rate ticks up as more people look for jobs. According to the latest Labor Department estimates, nonfarm payrolls increased 227,000 in January. That was the biggest monthly gain since September. The jobless rate edged up a tenth of a point to 4.8 percent […]
A company that refurbishes gondolas for ski resorts and adventure parks plans to move its operations to Grand Junction following the approval of an incentive package by the Grand Junction City Council. Sunshine Polishing Technology expects to relocate its United States operations and seven employees from Gypsum. The company also plans to hire four to […]
Mind Springs Health has received $2 million to help the organization expand mental health services in Western Colorado. The Colorado Heath Foundation announced what was described as a pacesetter investment in a project to expand a psychiatric hospital in Grand Junction. Mind Springs plans to double the number of patients it can accommodate at its […]
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 the latest analysis of the economic effects of the travel industry. Those are important numbers in a county that’s yet to fully rebound from the recession, said Debbie Kovalik, […]
A measure of consumer confidence has retreated from a 15-year high on less upbeat expectations for improving business and labor conditions as well as prospects for increased income. The Conference Board reported that its Consumer Confidence Index slipped to 111.8 in January. That’s down 1.5 points from a reading in Decenber that was the highest […]
A brewery and metal fabrication company are among the latest winners of annual awards presented by the Grand Junction Area Chamber of Commerce in recognition of their community service. Kannah Creek Brewing Co. was honored as business of the year. All Metals Welding and Fabrication Co. was named small business of the year. The chamber […]
Colorado will continue to fare well in 2017 as more people move to the state and find jobs. The national economy is expected to grow as well, although there’s potential for the kinds of excesses that lead to recession, an economist and investment officer predict. Patricia Silverstein, president and chief economist of Development Research Partners, […]