Kelly Sloan, The Business Times Scott Tipton and Michael Bennet both emphasize their efforts to push for federal legislation that benefits business, whether its regulatory and tax reforms, trade promotion or transportation funding. The two members of the Colorado congressional delegation disagreed, though, over an agreement with Iran to lift sanctions in exchange for constraints […]
Phil Castle, The Business Times Eric Mello leads an impromptu tour through the new rehabilitation unit at St. Mary’s Medical Center, pointing out various features as he walks and talks. Small stations spaced along the hallways — one station for every two rooms — allow nurses and other staff to work closely to the […]
An administrator who’s worked as city manager of both Fruita and Montrose has been hired as director of the Downtown Development Authority in Grand Junction. John Schneiger is expected to begin his new duties the week of Oct. 5. In addition to ongoing efforts to promote economic development downtown, he will work on a number […]
Phil Castle, The Business Times The monthly unemployment rate in Mesa County has retreated to its lowest level so far this year. But recent layoffs could affect the downward trend, said Suzie Miller, business services manager at the Mesa County Workforce Center in Grand Junction. People who’ve recently lost their jobs should start looking now […]
Registration is under way for two Western Colorado workshops offering information about controlling electricity costs by installing solar energy systems. The workshops are set for 10:30 a.m. Sept. 24 in the community room at Alpine Bank, 225 N. Fifth St. in Grand Junction, and Sept. 25 at Colorado Mountain College, 3695 Airport Road in Rifle. […]
Enrollment has increased over the past year at Colorado Mesa University, according to the latest results of a one-day student census. The results also reflected increases in the number of students from other states and countries as well as those seeking bachelor’s degrees rather than associate degrees or certificates. The proportion of students who identified […]
A monthly measure of local hotel and motel stays continues to rise, a reflection of increased business for the hospitality sector. According to the Grand Junction Visitor & Convention Bureau report for August, $152,477 in lodging taxes were collected. That’s an increase of 12.5 percent over reported collections for the same month last year. August […]
Phil Castle, The Business Times Tax collections continue to rise in the Grand Valley, a gain one official attributed in part to automotive sales. The City of Grand Junction reported a 5.8 percent increase in sales tax collections in August, the largest monthly proportional gain in year-over-year collections in a year. Mesa County reported a […]
Phil Castle, The Business Times A statewide energy policy would offer more certainty to an industry that plays an important role in the Colorado economy, according to State Treasurer Walker Stapleton. “We absolutely need a consistent policy,” Stapleton said during a presentation hosted by the Grand Junction Area Chamber of Commerce. While Stapleton discussed several […]
Prospective homebuyers who’ve located and are interested in bidding on properties offered for sale by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) should keep several key points in mind. During the first 15 days of the bid period, only owner occupants are allowed to bid. In addition, homebuyers must have a real estate […]