Lodging tax collections have edged up in Grand Junction, but not yet enough to keep pace with last year. According to the Grand Junction Visitor & Convention Bureau report for November, $101,476 in lodging taxes were collected. That’s $808, or 0.8 percent, more than what was reported for the same month last year. Since lodging […]
Phil Castle, The Business Times Business owners and managers remain mostly subdued in their outlook for economic conditions in the Grand Valley, according to the latest results of a twice-yearly member survey conducted by the Grand Junction Area Chamber of Commerce. While more owners and managers expect sales and staffing to increase than decrease over […]
Early snowfalls have enabled Powderhorn Mountain Resort to announce an early start to the ski season. Powderhorn plans to open Dec. 7, nearly a week sooner the originally scheduled. “We are looking forward to a great start of the season. With more snow in the forecast, we are excited for a snowy ski season,” said […]
Never underestimate the awesome power of quality customer service. Consider as a case in point the Best Western Grande River Inn and Suites in Clifton. While the 49-room hotel is one of the smallest properties in the Best Western International chain, it also ranks among the very best in winning the M.K. Guertin Award and […]
The motivations for entering the green construction industry differ between startups and existing companies, according to a study conducted at the University of Colorado in Boulder. Cultural norms and trends motivate entrepreneurs to launch green building businesses. But economic conditions and government policies prompt existing firms to get into green building, the study found. “What’s […]
The holidays can not only be merry and bright, but also green for those who follow a few simple tips for reusing and recycling products as well as reducing waste. “We understand that it can be easy to forget being green during the busy holiday season. But with a little effort, you can bring sustainability […]
Western Colorado businesses have joined in a diverse coalition supporting efforts to substantially increase solar energy production in the state. As of Nov. 25, a total of nearly 300 businesses, civic and environmental groups, farms, government officials and ranches had endorsed a campaign to increase solar energy capacity in Colorado to 3 gigawatts by 2030 […]
Holiday shoppers have one less thing to worry about in Colorado: the accuracy of scanners that price their purchases at checkout counters. The Colorado Department of Agriculture has conducted its annual scanner sweep to ensure consumers receive accurate prices at the register. Inspectors with the department’s Division of Inspection and Consumer Service perform price verification […]
Phil Castle, The Business Times Kelly Murphy considers herself an advocate for the employees who work for Family Health West as well as the Fruita health care organization. But that’s not necessarily a difficult balancing act for the director of human resources for Family Health West. “It’s very, very easy with the company I work […]
A survey is under way to assess the demand for different types of housing in downtown Grand Junction. The survey is part of an effort to identify the best development strategies for market rate housing in the area, said Harry Weiss, executive director of the Downtown Development Authority. Encouraging additional housing downtown and in turn […]