The City of Grand Junction has extended its agreement with a company managing two venues to also book entertainment at an amphitheater set to open in July. Pinnacol Venue Services will not only oversee Two Rivers Convention Center and the Avalon Theater, but also book live, ticketed events for Las Colonias Amphitheater under the three-year […]
A bicycle components manufacturer in Grand Junction is among the latest recipients of grants awarded through a program designed to promote advanced industries in Colorado. Mountain Racing Products was awarded $250,000 through the Advanced Industries Accelerator Program, one of 18 companies to receive a total of $2.9 million in grants that were approved by the […]
A commission created to promote economic development in Colorado will continue to operate under legislation signed into law in Grand Junction. Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper signed Senate Bill 17-280 during an event at the Grand Junction Economic Partnership. The bill extends the operation of the Colorado Economic Development Commission by changing the repeal date of […]
Phil Castle, The Business Times John Hickenlooper believes efforts to promote economic development in Colorado have paid off in many ways, among them historically low unemployment rates. Although Mesa County hasn’t yet recovered from the recession to the same extent as the Front Range, the Colorado governor sees improvement as well as the potential for […]
Phil Castle, The Business Times Water plays an essential role in the Grand Valley economy whether its used for irrigation, recreation or, in the case of recruiting businesses to the area, attraction. “Water is the lifeblood of our state and our community,” says Kristi Pollard, executive director of the Grand Junction Economic Partnership economic development […]
Phil Castle, The Business Times The monthly unemployment rate in Mesa County has dropped to its lowest level in nine years as hiring increases across a broader range of industry sectors. While the labor force remains well below the peak levels of the boom that preceded the bust, other indicators reflect market improvement, said Curtis […]
Phil Castle, The Business Times Year-over-year increases in tax collections have local government officials more optimistic about a key economic indicator and source of revenue. “I think some things are working to our favor,” said Jodi Romero, financial operations director for the City of Grand Junction. Eleanor Thomas, Mesa County budget manager, agreed. “I hope […]
Phil Castle, The Business Times If Tony Gagliardi were a teacher assigning a grade, he’d give the Colorado Legislature a B- for its latest session. The state director of the National Federation of Independent Business said he was pleased with passage of measures increasing the exemption for personal property tax paid by businesses and creating […]
When Americans take a hike or engage in other increasingly popular outdoor recreational pursuits, one result is ringing cash registers, according to an analysis by a trade association for the outdoor industry. Outdoor recreation accounts for $887 billion in annual consumer spending and supports 7.6 million jobs in the United States, according to report from […]
Visitors to the Colorado National Monument near Grand Junction spent more than $24.5 million in 2016, in turn contributing to a total economic affect that topped $30 million, according to the latest results of an annual analysis conducted by the National Park Service. The economic effects of visits to national parks, monuments and other National […]