A monthly index forecasting economic conditions in the United States continues to rise, although at a slower pace that signals weaker growth. The Conference Board Leading Economic Index rose two-tenths of a point to 121.4 in March. Separate measures of current and past economic conditions also advanced. “Although the leading economic index still points to […]
Kelly Sloan, The Business Times A group of Western Colorado business and trade associations support a master plan for a proposed natural gas drilling project in the North Fork Valley of Delta County. Representatives from the Delta Chamber of Commerce, Piceance Energy Action Council and West Slope Colorado Oil and Gas Association conducted a joint […]
Grand Junction voters rejected a plan to finance construction of a beltway, but authorized the city to explore options for broadband communication services. Rick Taggart and Chris Kennedy were elected to at-large seats on the Grand Junction City Council. They’ll join Bennett Boeschenstein, Duncan McArthur and Barbara Traylor Smith, who all were unopposed in their […]
Kelly Sloan, The Business Times Coal has again become a topic of discussion at the Colorado Capitol as legislative efforts begin in advance of federal regulations restricting carbon emissions from power plants. Regulations from the Environmental Protection Agency will set carbon reduction targets for each state while allowing states to come up with their own […]
Phil Castle, The Business Times Travis Fox now knows from personal experience the things he’s learned at Colorado Mesa University will serve him well in a career in human resource management. Fox, a senior at CMU, served as captain of a team of five business students that tied for third in a regional case study […]
Kelly Sloan, The Business Times A measure designed to promote development in Mesa County and other parts of Colorado deemed economically distressed is expected to soon be introduced in the State Legislature. The so-called Tax-Free Colorado initiative, which already has been touted by several Mesa County officials and business leaders, would be based on a […]
Phil Castle, The Business Times Mike Stahl recites a lengthy list of the intangible benefits of efforts to promote the health and wellness of the nearly 650 employees who work at Hilltop Community Resources based in Grand Junction. To name a few, there’s improved teamwork, increased productivity and a more pronounced willingness […]
Phil Castle, The Business Times Harry Weiss, an administrator who for more than three years has overseen development efforts in downtown Grand Junction, expects to soon leave for a new job in Louisiana. An improvement district that promotes downtown businesses was renewed and a project to renovate and expand the historic Avalon Theater was completed […]
Phil Castle, The Business Times Registration remains open for an annual employment law conference that offers not only practical advice to savvy human resource professionals, but also information to help small business owners and managers avoid potential legal pitfalls. “This is a good chance in a day-long period to get a whole bunch of good […]
A monthly measure of hotel and motel stays in Grand Junction continues to reflect increased business for the hospitality sector. According to the Grand Junction Visitor & Convention Bureau report for March, $67,390 in lodging taxes were collected. That’s an 8 percent increase over the $62,400 in collections reported for the same month in 2014. […]