Phil Castle, The Business Times A facility planned for Grand Junction is expected to offer a variety of resources to regional manufacturers — among them high-tech connections with other manufacturers as well as customers across Colorado. “I think there’s tremendous potential,” said Tim Heaton, president of the Colorado Advanced Manufacturing Alliance, a trade association that […]
Phil Castle, The Business Times Brayden Kelley remembers he was pedaling to a fishing spot and the frustration he felt trying to tote a pole and tackle box all the while steering his bike. “I just couldn’t carry everything.” Kelley figured there had to be a better way to pack along his fishing gear. It […]
Phil Castle, The Business Times The unemployment rate in Mesa County has begun to retreat as seasonal hiring increases along with spring temperatures. But the outlook is tempered by a downturn in energy development that also affects support services. Curtis Englehart, manager of the Mesa County Workforce Center in Grand Junction, offered a mix of […]
Students attending any of 13 community colleges in Colorado now have the option of enrolling in a new program and completing a four-year degree at Colorado Mesa University in Grand Junction. “We really value our partnership with the Colorado Community Colleges System, and we think this agreement will go a long way towards helping students […]
A monthly index forecasting economic conditions has edged up as short-term prospects remain mostly upbeat. The Conference Board reported that its Leading Economic Index rose a tenth of a percent to 123.2 in February. Separate measures of current and past economic performance also increased. “Although the LEI’s six-month growth rate has moderated considerably in recent […]
An upcoming workshop will offer information about leading businesses and organizations during difficult times. The workshop, part of the Hilltop Community Resources Leadership Series, is scheduled for 1 to 5 p.m. March 24 at the DoubleTree by Hilton, 743 Horizon Court in Grand Junction. Admission is $30. Call 242-4400 to register. The workshop is designed […]
A monthly index forecasting economic conditions has edged up as short-term prospects remain mostly upbeat. The Conference Board reported that its Leading Economic Index rose a tenth of a percent to 123.2 in February. Separate measures of current and past economic performance also increased. “Although the LEI’s six-month growth rate has moderated considerably in recent […]
Phil Castle, The Business Times A training and certification program under consideration in Mesa County could help bridge a skills gap in the manufacturing sector and in turn help employers fill openings and employees land jobs. “This is a pretty important initiative,” said John Flanagan, director of the Mesa County Workforce Center in Grand Junction. […]
Phil Castle, The Business Times Chris Thomas leads a tour through lobbies, down hallways and into rooms, pointing out various features along the way. With the occasional exception of a few construction workers completing finishing touches and Thomas’ ongoing narrative, the spaces remain vacant and quiet. It’s the last calm before a storm of activity. […]
Phil Castle, The Business Times City Market grocery store long planned for a site near 12th Street and Patterson Road in Grand Junction has opened. The new location is the first for City Market since the grocery store chain opened a store on 24 Road in Grand Junction late in 2010, said Kelli McGannon, a […]