A monthly measure of consumer confidence has rebounded on the most upbeat assessments of current business and labor conditions in nearly seven years. The Conference Board reported that its Consumer Confidence Index rose 1.6 points to 92.6 in December, offsetting part of the decline from the month before. A component of the index tracking current […]
The young lady athletes of Cheer and Spirit Express All Stars take their cheer and spirit of the Holidays and give back to those less fortunate in our community. When it comes to cheer and dance groups in Colorado and across the nation, few can compare to the success of the Express All Stars. Chances […]
Powderhorn Mountain Resort has announced plans to open for the ski season on Dec. 20. “We are looking forward to another great season and ready to get the chairlifts turning and people on the slopes,” said Dave Smith, marketing manager for Powderhorn. Opening day will come more than a week after what originally was scheduled […]
Colorado received $169 million in the latest distribution of revenue generated by energy production on federal lands. The U.S. Department of Interior disbursed a total of more than $13.4 billion in revenue generated by energy production on federal and American Indian lands and offshore areas for the 2014 fiscal year, with increases in state and […]
HopeWest has received a grant to help the Grand Junction-based organization care for those facing serious illness and grief. HopeWest announced that it has received a $100,000 grant from the Daniels Fund. “This is such an important award because the HopeWest Care program truly depends on generous funding through philanthropy and grants,” said Christy Whitney, […]
EmTech, a company that has completed a new distribution center in Grand Junction, tops a list of eight local businesses honored for expanding their operations and staffs. The businesses were recognized at a quarterly meeting of the Grand Junction Area Chamber of Commerce for cumulatively investing nearly $6 million and creating more than 200 jobs. […]
Kelly Sloan, The Business Times Natural Soda, a sodium bicarbonate producer based in Rifle, has announced plans to expand its Piceance Basin processing facility and double production. The U.S. Bureau of Land Management sent out a news release on Dec. 8 announcing the start of a 14-day comment period as the agency prepares an environmental […]
Phil Castle, The Business Times Michael Brickell operates a sort of one-stop shop offering a wide range of advertising and marketing services. Brickell handles traditional print, radio and television advertising. But he also handles what he considers an increasingly important component of marketing with Web site development and search engine optimization. By working with vendors […]
Phil Castle, The Business Times Early indicators point to a successful ski season in Colorado, among them strong pass sales and lodging reservations as well improving economic and labor conditions. But another important, and far less predictable, variable goes into determining whether or not ski resorts ultimately will enjoy another record-breaking season — snow. Case […]
Kelly Sloan, The Business Times The transfer of federal lands to states could offer better access and management, but also raises legal issues. Moreover, problems associated with public lands management won’t go away under state ownership. Both sides of the issues surrounding public land transfers were debated during a Grand Junction forum hosted by Club […]