Phil Castle The Business Times While two months don’t constitute a trend, increasing sales tax collections in the Grand Valley early in 2015 bode well for improving economic conditions this year. “It’s hard to say it’s a trend, but it certainly looks encouraging,” said Eleanor Thomas, Mesa County budget manager. Jodi Romero, financial operations for […]
A monthly index tracking confidence among small business owners has edged up on reports of more unfilled job openings and plans to increase inventories. The National Federation of Independent Business reported its Small Business Optimism Index rose a tenth of a point to 98 in February. The reading is the third highest since 2007, slightly […]
The latest jobless rate edged downward, in part because some people stopped looking for jobs and were no longer counted among the unemployed. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, nonfarm payrolls increased 295,000 in February with gains spread across industry sectors. The unemployment rate slipped two-tenths of a point to 5.5 percent. The initial […]
Grand Junction ranks among the best places to retire nationally and in the state in separate evaluations that took into account the cost of living and available amenities. Grand Junction was among 10 cities highlighted in the results of an analysis of affordable retirement locations conducted for Kiplinger magazine. Grand Junction also ranked 10th in […]
A health care organization has changed the name of its Fruita nursing home to reflect changes in the operation, but also a continued commitment to services. Family Health West has changed the name of the facility to Courtyard Care Center. Mark Francis, chief executive officer of Family Health West, said the operations of the organization […]
A new Grand Junction visitor guide not only features a fresh look, but also incorporates technology offering links to interactive digital materials that will help users plan trips to the area. “We not only wanted to redesign the 2015 Grand Junction Visitor Guide, we wanted to bring it to life with seamlessly integrated technology within […]
Applications will be accepted through March 12 for an annual conference offering 100 Colorado residents an opportunity to learn more about the people and processes that go into federal policy making. The 2015 Colorado Capital Conference is scheduled for June 3 to 5 in Washington, D.C., and will include meetings with members of Congress and […]
A second arena has opened at the Mesa County Fairgounds in Grand Junction. Meanwhile, another county facility in downtown Grand Junction has been sold. The new arena offers nearly 36,000 square feet of covered space as well as a show office, restrooms and 22 parking spaces for recreational vehicles. The arena was constructed at a […]
Phil Castle, The Business Times After a slow start to the new year, the pace of real estate activity in Mesa County has picked up. That bodes well for the coming year, said Annette Miller, senior vice president at Heritage Title Co. in Grand Junction and a long-time observer of the local real estate market. […]
Phil Castle, The Business Times Barb Bowman can’t think of a better group of visitors to which to promote the Grand Valley. They’re active and enjoy outdoor pursuits. They also drink wine and beer. Plus, they’ve got discretionary income to spend on their interests. “The demographics of this group is just so phenomenal” said Bowman, […]