Phil Castle, The Business Times The monthly unemployment rate in Mesa County has retreated with an increase in payrolls and decrease in the ranks of those unsuccessfully looking for work. But the overall labor force has declined as well along with a measure of labor demand. Celina Kirnberger, business services supervisor at the Mesa County […]
An increase in a monthly index forecasting economic performance in the United States signals moderate growth through the end of the year. The Conference Board reported that its Leading Economic Index rose four-tenths of a percent to 124.3 in July. Separate measures of current and past economic conditions also increased. “The U.S. LEI picked up […]
A new program is expected to improve the experience of people using the Riverfront Trail in the Grand Valley. The Art on the Riverfont Trail program will transform underpasses along the Riverfront Trail into artistic expressions. Murals will change annually, bringing new and designs to the trail. The program also will provide spaces for budding […]
A new event has been added to an already popular marathon considered one of the most scenic in Colorado. The U.S. Bank Rim Rock Marathon in November also will include a downhill half-marathon. “The half-marathon is a great addition to the day’s lineup,” said Jennifer Stoll, executive director of the Greater Grand Junction Sports Commission, […]
Applications will be accepted until Sept. 8 for the latest round of grants distributed by the Mesa County Federal Mineral Lease District. The district distributes federal mineral leasing funds to local public entities to support infrastructure, construction and public service projects. Grants are available under the traditional program to support large-scale public works and capital […]
A single-payer health care system proposed for Colorado would save money, but still struggle to collect enough revenue to fully cover costs, according to an analysis of the measure on the November ballot. The Colorado Health Institute said its analysis found the so-called ColoradoCare plan would nearly break even in its first year, but would […]
Mesa County receives nearly $3.4 million in the latest payment in lieu of taxes on more than 1.5 million acres of public land. The payment is the single largest to a Colorado county out of a total of almost $35.6 million in so-called PILT payments for the 2016 fiscal year in the state. Nationwide, a […]
A regional forum planned for Montrose will focus on the opportunities and challenges for economic development in Mesa County and other counties in Western Colorado The Economic Development Council of Colorado has scheduled the day-long event for Aug. 18 starting at 10 a.m. at the Bridges Golf Course, 2500 Bridges Drive. Admission is $35 for […]
Lodging tax collections climbed to record levels in Grand Junction in July, a reflection of more business for local hotels and motels. The Grand Junction Visitor & Convention Bureau reported collecting $179,067 in lodging taxes, a 7.1 percent increase over the same month last year and the highest amount for a July in the history […]
Phil Castle, The Business Times Analii Cunningham considers herself foremost a teacher whether she’s leading classes in yoga or movement or helping clients improve their physical and emotional wellbeing. And for some clients, even the smallest movements or changes in position can make big differences in decreasing pain and strain and increasing mobility, she said. […]