Two businesses and three individuals received awards presented by the Grand Junction Area Chamber of Commerce in recognition of community service. Knowles Enterprises was honored as the large business of the year, while the Trophy Case was named small business of the year. Susan Alvillar was honored as the citizen of the year, while Christy […]
The director of a regional energy industry group will remain chairman of the Mesa County Federal Mineral Lease District board. The Mesa County Commissioners appointed David Ludlam to serve a second term as chairman of the district. Ludlam also serves as executive director of the West Slope Colorado Oil & Gas Association. The district oversees […]
Kelly Sloan, The Business Times Community leaders, elected officials and elementary school students testified in support of a proposed measure to control invasive plants that consume water. The testimony was delivered at Colorado Mesa University in Grand Junction on the inaugural day remote testimony was allowed before the Colorado Legislature. State Rep. Don Coram, a […]
Colorado is expected to continue to enjoy economic growth. But increasingly expensive housing and a tightening labor market in some areas of the state could make it more difficult for businesses to attract quality job applicants. Changing demographics in the work force also pose challenges. “There’s really a good news-bad news story to the economy. […]
Kelly Sloan, The Business Times Establishing a Foreign Trade Zone in Grand Junction could help existing businesses that import goods and materials as well attract new manufacturers and jobs. There are costs involved, though, in setting up such a zone. Officials with the City of Grand Junction are considering the benefits and costs as part of […]
Phil Castle, The Business Times As Colorado Mesa University continues to grow, so do the effects of CMU on the Western Colorado economy. The latest results of an economic impact study estimate the total direct and indirect effects of the university tops $417 million. That total for the 2013-2014 fiscal year is nearly […]
Phil Castle, The Business Times Andy Daly expects a new chairlift at Powderhorn Mountain Resort to wisk skiers and snowboarders up the slopes twice as fast next season. But the co-owner of the resort is equally excited about how a $5 million project will accelerate summer business, too, in attracting bikers, hikers and other outdoor enthusiasts. […]
Phil Castle, The Business Times While the new year is off to a slightly slower start for real estate activity in Mesa County, the outlook for continued improvement in the local market remains upbeat. “It was a slow start, but I don’t think that’s going to detour our progress,” said Annette Miller, senior vice president of […]
Phil Castle, The Business Times Economic growth should continue through 2015 in the United States with rising consumer spending and corporate profits and falling unemployment rates. But a strong dollar and slumping oil prices likely will bring both gains and pains in the coming year, said Doug May, regional manager for Avant-Garde Advisors in Grand Junction. […]
Kelly Sloan, The Business Times Increased setbacks for oil and natural gas wells could cost jobs and led to economic losses in Colorado, a study concludes. The Business Research Division of the Leeds School of Business at the University of Colorado at Boulder conducted the study on behalf of the Common Sense Policy Roundtable, an economic […]