Phil Castle, The Business Times While the state economy has expanded at more than twice the pace of the national economy, an economist expects growth to slow to Colorado. The national outlook remains modest with slow growth, but continued gains in the labor and housing markets. Low oil prices and slowing growth in China have […]
The Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City has scheduled a forum in Grand Junction that will assess the outlooks for the state and national economies. The forum is set to begin at 5:30 p.m. Sept. 24 at Two Rivers Convention Center, 159 Main St. The event is the last of three planned for Colorado. The […]
Phil Castle, The Business Times Doug May was nearly spot on in his forecast for continued economic growth in the United States through the first half of this year. Heading into the second half of the year, though, May said he’s worried stock markets that have climbed over the past six years have reached their […]
ANB Bank has announced plans to remodel its facility in downtown Grand Junction. The $2 million project is scheduled for completion in January. The bank, located at 131 N. Sixth St., will remain open during construction. “We value the community of Grand Junction and are excited to invest in this major renovation of our flagship […]
A pop-up picnic promoting the purchase of food and other agricultural products grown and raised in Colorado has been scheduled as part of the Palisade Peach Festival. A separate contest that runs through Aug. 31 challenges participants to complete local challenges as they learn more about Colorado produce. The Palisade Peach Festival includes activities and […]
The Colorado Department of Agriculture offers a new tool for farmers, agricultural businesses and consumers to obtain market and pricing information. In cooperation with the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Agricultural Marketing Service and Colorado State University, the Colorado Department of Agriculture is posting market information for specialty crops, meats, poultry, eggs and dairy products marketed […]
The City of Grand Junction has received additional funding to pay for improvements along North Avenue. The Colorado Department of Local Affairs awarded the city a $600,000 energy and mineral impact assistant grant for the project. The city also received a $1.2 million grant through the Federal Transportation, Community and System Preservation Program. The program […]
A new report ranks Colorado among the top 20 percent of states for keeping burdens low for occupational licensing. The White House report details a national increase in occupational licensing and recommends a policy framework for labor market regulations. The Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA) has already implemented many of the practices recommended in […]
Phil Castle, The Business Times Sales and use tax collections continue to rise in the Grand Valley, a reflection of what one official said she considers stabilizing conditions bolstered in part by the summer tourism business. The City of Grand Junction reported a 5.6 percent increase in sales and use tax collections in July compared […]
Phil Castle, The Business Times A new Grand Junction company takes on a profound subject, perhaps the most profound subject of all, in organizing a conference on dying and what happens after death. While the conference won’t necessarily provide all the answers, the discussions will be free of dogma and designed to help those affected […]