Phil Castle, The Business Times Improved broadband communications, a more robust outdoor recreation industry and additional growth in rural areas rank among the top priorities for economic development in Colorado, according to the new executive overseeing those efforts. Achieving a renewed goal to promote a healthier population and communities in the state depends on nurturing […]
A monthly index forecasting economic performance in the United States continues to increase even as the outlook for the second half of 2015 improves. The Conference Board reported that its Leading Economic Index rose seven-tenths of a percent to 123.1 in May. Separate measures of current and past economic conditions also increased. The indexes suggest […]
Business at 21 ski resorts that belong to a Colorado trade association fell just short of a record-breaking season, but still topped the five-year average. Moreover, the above-average number for skier visits defied what was below-average snowfall. “Overall, Colorado Ski Country had a very strong season, which is great news for the Colorado ski industry. […]
A monthly measure of hotel and motel stays in Grand Junction has climbed to its highest level so far this year. According to the Grand Junction Visitor & Convention Bureau report for May, lodging tax collections totaled $101,206. That’s the highest monthly amount so far in 2015 and a 2.9 percent increase over the same […]
Phil Castle, The Business Times Sales and use tax collections continue to increase in the Grand Valley, although the pace has slowed in Grand Junction. While Mesa County reported a 1.5 percent increase in year-over-year sales and use tax collections in its latest report, the City of Grand Junction reported a gain of only three-tenths […]
Fiona Arnold, executive director of the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade, is scheduled to speak at an upcoming event hosted by the Grand Junction Area Chamber of Commerce. The quarterly membership meeting is scheduled for noon June 18 at the Mesa County Workforce Center, located at 512 29 1/2 Road. Admission is […]
An open house is planned to gather public comments on proposed route changes for Grand Valley Transit. The open house is set for 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. June 15 at the GVT west transfer facility at 612 24 1/2 Road in Grand Junction. Maps of the proposed route changes will be available, as will […]
A public hearing is planned for Grand Junction to gather public comments on a proposed increase in natural gas rates. The Colorado Public Utilities Commission has scheduled the hearing for 4 p.m. June 16 at the Department of Veterans Affairs National Guard maintenance shop at 2810 Riverside Parkway. Xcel Energy has proposed an increase in […]
A Western Colorado engineering, surveying and consulting firm is among the latest winners of an awards program that honors companies that demonstrate high performance in the marketplace through innovative products and processes. SGM is among 50 firms to receive 2015 awards under the Colorado Companies to Watch program. The winners were honored at a gala […]
Kelly Sloan, The Business Times A new program in the Grand Valley helps military veterans and others who’ve served their community receive discounts or credits when buying or selling their homes. Sandy Borman, principal of the Borman Group at Keller Williams Colorado West Realty in Grand Junction, has brought the Heroes Home Advantage program to […]