Phil Castle, The Business Times Trevor Rittenhouse literally jumps at the chance to demonstrate the avocation he’s turned into a vocation. Sprinting to a platform, Rittenhouse springs up and forward to adeptly land atop another platform. And that’s just one of the parkour moves he’s perfected. He can easily flip over the increasingly popular sport, […]
Phil Castle, The Business Times Eric Goertz stresses the importance of making connections among manufacturers. But Goertz also knows manufacturers face a challenge in finding qualified workers. That’s why the second version of an event that brings manufacturers together for educational presentations and networking also will focus on workforce development. “It’s the […]
A monthly measure of hotel and motel stays in Grand Junction continues to reflect increasing business for the local hospitality sector. According to the Grand Junction Visitor & Convention Bureau report for February, $60,367 in lodging taxes were collected. That’s a 2.2 percent increase over the $59,053 in collections reported for the same month in […]
Phil Castle The Business Times While two months don’t constitute a trend, increasing sales tax collections in the Grand Valley early in 2015 bode well for improving economic conditions this year. “It’s hard to say it’s a trend, but it certainly looks encouraging,” said Eleanor Thomas, Mesa County budget manager. Jodi Romero, financial operations for […]
A monthly index tracking confidence among small business owners has edged up on reports of more unfilled job openings and plans to increase inventories. The National Federation of Independent Business reported its Small Business Optimism Index rose a tenth of a point to 98 in February. The reading is the third highest since 2007, slightly […]
The latest jobless rate edged downward, in part because some people stopped looking for jobs and were no longer counted among the unemployed. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, nonfarm payrolls increased 295,000 in February with gains spread across industry sectors. The unemployment rate slipped two-tenths of a point to 5.5 percent. The initial […]
Grand Junction ranks among the best places to retire nationally and in the state in separate evaluations that took into account the cost of living and available amenities. Grand Junction was among 10 cities highlighted in the results of an analysis of affordable retirement locations conducted for Kiplinger magazine. Grand Junction also ranked 10th in […]
A health care organization has changed the name of its Fruita nursing home to reflect changes in the operation, but also a continued commitment to services. Family Health West has changed the name of the facility to Courtyard Care Center. Mark Francis, chief executive officer of Family Health West, said the operations of the organization […]
A new Grand Junction visitor guide not only features a fresh look, but also incorporates technology offering links to interactive digital materials that will help users plan trips to the area. “We not only wanted to redesign the 2015 Grand Junction Visitor Guide, we wanted to bring it to life with seamlessly integrated technology within […]
Applications will be accepted through March 12 for an annual conference offering 100 Colorado residents an opportunity to learn more about the people and processes that go into federal policy making. The 2015 Colorado Capital Conference is scheduled for June 3 to 5 in Washington, D.C., and will include meetings with members of Congress and […]