Phil Castle, The Business Times Real estate activity increased in Mesa County through the first half of the year. And the prospect for the second half is more of the same, industry observers predict. “We’re continuing on that uphill climb. It’s just growing into a healthy market,” said Annette Miller, senior vice president at Heritage […]
Colorado ranks third among the top states for business, according to the latest results of an annual study that takes into account more than 60 measures of competitiveness. Colorado scored 1,555 out of a possible 2,500 points to move from fourth to third in the 10th annual list of America’s Top States for Business compiled […]
A record number of passengers boarded commercial flights at the Grand Junction Regional Airport during June, according to the latest statistics from the airport authority. A total of 22,561 enplanements — passengers boarding regularly scheduled commercial flights — were reported for the month. That’s a 10.7 percent increase over June 2015. American Airlines reported a […]
A monthly measure of confidence among small business owners continues to increase, but not at a pace that signals substantial growth in the sector. The National Federation of Independent Business reported that its Index of Small Business Optimism rose seven-tenths of a point in June for a third straight month of gains. But at 94.5, […]
What a difference a month makes. After adding only 11,000 jobs in May, United States employers increased payrolls 287,000 in June, according to the latest government estimates. The unemployment rate rose two-tenths of a point to 4.9 percent in June in part because more people were looking for jobs. The latest numbers from the Labor […]
Phil Castle, The Business Times Shane and Robin Allerheiligen enjoy a sweeping view from their upstairs office of the mix of merchandise offered for sale in their downtown Grand Junction store. The couple can take in at a single glance the artwork, decor, furniture, tools and toys that cover the walls and floor, […]
Phil Castle, The Business Times The Western Colorado Latino Chamber of Commerce will host a presentation in Grand Junction by representatives from the U.S. Small Business Administration, including Ed Cadena, director of the Colorado District Office. The presentation is set for 11:30 a.m. July 27 at Spoons Bistro, 3090 N. 12th St. The event is […]
A video showing the diversity of outdoor activities that can be enjoyed in the Grand Valley — in one busy day, no less — is now available online. “Our goal is to go viral. There’s a lot of buzz around Colorado right now. But not a lot of people realize that there’s a vast outdoor […]
The Mesa County Workforce Center in Grand Junction has streamlined its processes to offer faster services to people looking for jobs. People are now directed to a resource room where staff is available to provide information and assist them in registering with the system and searching for jobs. The new process also allows for subsequent […]
The mass exodus of baby boomers has begun. What will you do when your most impactful leaders turn in their retirement notices, one right after the other? Do you have qualified employees within the ranks who can jump in and take the reins? Across Colorado, we’ve seen turnover increase as employees change jobs and key […]