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, […]
An index forecasting economic performance in the United States has increased on more upbeat expectations for improving conditions, a sign growth likely will continue. The Conference Board Leading Economic Index rose a half a percent to 124.6 in December even as separate measures of current and past conditions also increased. The indexes suggest growth will […]
A health insurance company has joined in efforts to offer youth apprenticeships in Mesa County. UnitedHealthcare has announced plans to fund a program manager position for the next two years in Mesa County to promote and manage apprenticeships offered through CareerWise Colorado. “Grand Junction is an innovative and motivated community that sees the power of […]
Recruiting quality candidates, selecting the right person and training new hires is such a time consuming and costly process. It’s a part of running a business that owners and managers have to go through, although hopefully not too often. Fortunately, the Mesa County Workforce Center in Grand Junction offers services to help businesses save time […]
Phil Castle, The Business Times Robert and Stephen Madsen live the dream of avid game developers in creating their own products and bringing them to market. But the father-and-son team also take a practical approach to their Grand Junction studio and have remained in business by providing services to clients to help them create games as […]
Phil Castle, The Business Times With continued declines in December, sales tax collections lagged in the Grand Valley during 2016. There were some anomalies in the latest monthly figures, though, and local officials say they’re hopeful collections will increase in 2017. “We feel like we’ve found the bottom,” said Jodi Romero, financial operations director for […]
Phil Castle, The Business Times Proposed redevelopment projects are expected to bring more housing and commercial space to downtown Grand Junction. Projects planned for the former White Hall and R-5 High School sites constitute a good fit for what’s needed downtown, said Brandon Stam, director of the Downtown Development Authority. The DDA, which owns the […]
Phil Castle, The Business Times Mark Vitner jokes the growing gains and pains in Colorado could be compared to the popular restaurant described in the contradictory quote attributed to baseball great Yogi Berra. “Nobody goes there anymore. It’s too crowded.” Even as economic growth accelerates in Colorado in 2017, tightening labor and housing markets and thickening […]