Phil Castle, The Business Times While commercial property values generally have increased in Mesa County, that doesn’t necessarily mean property tax bills will follow suit. “Just because your value goes up, it doesn’t mean your taxes go up,” said Mesa County Assessor Ken Brownlee. More goes into the calculation than just the valuation, Brownlee said. […]
Phil Castle, The Business Times Crystal Umberger believes desserts and other sweet treats should justify the indulgence. “If you’re going to eat the calories, it should be worth it.” That’s why Umberger goes to great lengths to bake cakes, cookies and other pastries that taste every bit as good as they look. […]
A monthly index forecasting economic conditions in the United States has increased sharply, but doesn’t yet signal significant growth. The Conference Board Leading Economic Index jumped seven-tenths of a percent to 122.3 in April. Separate measures of current and past economic conditions also increased. “April’s sharp increase in the LEI seems to have helped stabilize […]
A key measure of hotel and motel stays in Grand Junction continues to increase, a reflection of increasing business for the local hospitality sector. According to a Grand Junction Visitor & Convention Bureau report for April, lodging tax collections totaled $87,996. That’s a 2.3 percent increase over collections reported for the same month last year. […]
Phil Castle, The Business Times Sales and use tax collections continue to increase on a year-over-year basis in the Grand Valley, although at different rates in and out of the Grand Junction city limits. While the City of Grand Junction reported a 1 percent increase in sales and use tax collections in April, Mesa County […]
Phil Castle, The Business Times An annual program promoting the Colorado agricultural industry offers a fresh approach with a series of picnics featuring locally grown produce along with information about how to enjoy it. “We’re taking a slightly different approach this year,” said Wendy White, a marketing specialist with the Colorado Department of Agriculture. Eighteen […]
As of this writing, there are only seven properties in Mesa County available for sale from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, but that number changes often. Prospective home buyers interested in HUD properties can sign up to receive e-mail alerts from the Web site located at www.HUDHOMESTORE.com. Apps for iPhones and Android […]
Phil Castle, The Business Times Rita London leads an impromptu tour through her Grand Junction store, pointing out various merchandise for sale. There’s Coca-Cola and Pan Am memorabilia, dolls and a collection of spoons. There’s comic books, quilts and old spice containers. And there’s belt buckles, toys and a spinning wheel. London puts it this […]
Phil Castle, The Business Times Tourism activity has rebounded in Mesa County, according to a key indicator that’s climbed to its highest level since before the recession. And that’s good news for an industry sector that’s estimated to bring in nearly $270 million a year in direct spending, generate $8 million in local taxes and […]
Kelly Sloan, The Business Times The Colorado Oil and Gas Association has named Dan Haley as the new president and chief executive officer of the energy industry trade organization. Haley comes to COGA from EIS Solutions, a Grand Junction-based public affairs firm where he served as vice president of communications, development and strategy and as […]