WineAmerica, the National Organization of American Wineries, released its 2025 Economic Impact Study of the American Wine Industry, which estimates the economic contributions made by the wine industry in each state and to the United States as a whole. The 2025 study concluded the production, distribution, sales and consumption of wine in Colorado generates nearly […]
Alpine Bank announced Chief Financial Officer Eric Gardey will retire at the end of 2025, and San Juan and Mesa County Regional President Mike Burns has been named as Gardey’s replacement. Meanwhile, Tyler Dahl, current Mesa County market president, has been promoted to Burns’ regional president position. Gardey started at Alpine Bank in 1989 and […]
The National Federation of Independent Business released two new digital tools to help small-business owners, policymakers and the public in Colorado understand the significant economic impact of the 20% Small Business Tax Deduction and what’s at stake if Congress fails to make it permanent. The new tools include an interactive map that allows users to […]
Tim Harty, The Business Times Some first-quarter economic numbers for Mesa County were released recently by the Colorado Mesa University Davis School of Business, and the numbers led the professor who writes the report to mention the “R” word. CMU economics professor Nathan Perry compiles and analyzes the data for the Mesa County Economic Update […]
Tim Harty, The Business Times A new law aimed at reducing litigation exposure that Colorado building contractors face when building multi-family homes such as condominiums is being viewed primarily as a step in the right direction by Grand Valley stakeholders. But they don’t see it being an affordable-housing panacea. Colorado Gov. Jared Polis signed HB25-1272 […]
Brandon Leuallen, The Business Times During a packed and emotionally charged meeting last week, the Mesa County Valley School District 51 Board of Education heard more than an hour of public comment as it entered its first contract impasse with the Mesa Valley Education Association (MVEA) in more than 40 years. Union members accused the […]
The Board of Mesa County Commissioners voted to join the West Slope Colorado Oil and Gas Association (WSCOGA) as a co-plaintiff in a lawsuit challenging recent revisions to Colorado’s air-quality regulations. The lawsuit contests the Colorado Air Quality Control Commission’s Feb. 14 enactment of new greenhouse gas rules that could force the closure of local […]
Brandon Leuallen, The Business Times The Grand Junction City Council voted unanimously May 21 to censure Council member Jason Nguyen, following public outcry over a social media comment that appeared to advocate for a boycott of local businesses opposed to a downtown transportation project. Nguyen issued a formal apology during the council meeting and seconded […]
Brandon Leuallen, The Business Times Concerns about restroom conditions at Emerson Park Skatepark have prompted action and transparency from the City of Grand Junction. During a follow-up interview after The Business Times ran a story about skatepark bathroom complaints in its May 21 edition, Grand Junction Parks and Recreation Director Ken Sherbenou shared how the […]
The City of Grand Junction, in collaboration with Mesa County and key community leaders, released a Request for Proposals (RFP) for Comprehensive Community Solutions for Individuals Experiencing Homelessness. The request for proposals aims to identify and financially support organizations in delivering services aligned with the city’s strategic priorities on homelessness, the city said in a […]