Phil Castle, The Business Times Chris Thomas readily admits his excitement about the doctors and other health care providers who’ve joined Community Hospital and new medical services they offer. That’s to mention the impending opening of a brand new hospital in Grand Junction that soon will replace a facility that’s been in […]
Phil Castle, The Business Times The unemployment rate continues to increase in Mesa County along with layoffs in the energy sector. If history repeats itself, the jobless rate could climb even higher with additional layoffs after the holidays before warmer weather and the seasonal hiring that goes with it returns. “I would expect it to follow […]
An index forecasting economic performance in the United States has retreated, but continues to signal moderate growth in the months ahead. The Conference Board reported that its Leading Economic Index (LEI) slipped two-tenths of a percent to 123.7 in December. Separate measures of current and past economic performance both increased. “The index continues to suggest […]
Economic growth is expected to slow in Colorado as low commodity prices hamper the energy and agriculture industries. But gains in other sectors coupled with an increasing population mean the state should continue to fare well overall in the coming year. “Colorado retains all the necessary ingredients of a high-performing economy, including strong population growth, […]
Three companies have started the process to receive tax incentives under a new program now available in Mesa County. The Colorado Office of Economic Development & International Trade approved an application making Mesa County the first county in Colorado to participate in the Rural Jump-Start Zone. Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper mentioned the program and Mesa […]
Drs. Angie Gao and Jill Rimmey of Fruita Family Medicine will join Community Hospital effective Feb 1. “There are so many great things happening at Community Hospital, and we are excited to be a part of their future and the team of physicians they’ve assembled,” Gao said. Rimmey agreed. “By joining Community Hospital and Grand […]
Phil Castle, The Business Times People resolved to get fit — and there are a lot of them at the beginning of a new year — can get help at Gold’s Gym. That includes small group classes designed to enable them to reach the next level in their personal performance regardless of where they start. […]
Clearer rules for classifying independent contractors and regulatory reform tops the list of lobbying priorities in Colorado for a small business advocacy group. The National Federation of Independent Business also expects to oppose efforts to move hospital provider fees from the state general fund to an enterprise fund as a means to avoid constitutional tax […]
The Grand Junction Lions Club has awarded a total of $110,000 in grants to 16 recipients in the latest distribution of money raised in an annual carnival and raffle. Mesa County School District 51 provided a total of nearly $14,000 to match six grants. At $50,000, the largest single grant goes to the development of […]
An upcoming forum in Colorado will focus on the next generation of agricultural producers and the range of challenges they face. The Governor’s Forum on Colorado Agriculture is set for Feb. 18 at the Renaissance Denver Hotel. The event is open to the public. To register or obtain more information, visit the Web site at […]