A monthly measure of consumer confidence continues to seesaw, this time swinging up on more upbeat expectations for business and labor conditions. The Conference Board reported that its Consumer Confidence Index (CCI), climbed more than six points to 68.1 in April. The CCI has had its ups and downs over the past four months with […]
Phil Castle, The Business Times A Grand Junction firm ranks among the top land brokerages in the United States in the latest listing compiled for a national magazine for land owners. United County-RealQuest Realty is included among the 2012 America’s Best Brokerages, the third annual listing of leading real estate firms specializing in land compiled […]
Phil Castle, The Business Times Business owners and managers remain cautiously optimistic in their outlook for the Grand Valley economy, according to the latest results of a twice-yearly member survey conducted by the Grand Junction Area Chamber of Commerce. Nearly a quarter of those who responded to the survey plan to hire more staff over […]
An upcoming seminar will offer information on digital records, disaster planning and recovery and other topics related to records management. The Western Colorado Chapter of ARMA International has scheduled its annual spring seminar for 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. May 3 at the Mesa County Courthouse, 544 Rood Ave. in Grand Junction. ARMA International — […]
Kelly Sloan, The Business Times A group of measures regulating energy development is making its way through the Colorado Legislature this session. At least six bills, most aimed at increasing regulation in a state that already imposes some of the strictest energy development regulations in the nation, are being considered at the State Capitol in […]
Kelly Sloan, The Business Times Proposed immigration reforms could pose significant effects on local business, including a measure requiring the use of an electronic employment verification system within five years. Diane Schwenke, president and chief executive officer of the Grand Junction Area Chamber of Commerce, said that overall she’s optimistic about federal immigration legislation, noting […]
Phil Castle, The Business Times Rock Cesario remembers well the predictions he’s heard over the years. Changing music technology would relegate vinyl albums to a dustbin of history already piled high with buggy whips. As it turned out, though, rumors of the death of records were always greatly exaggerated. Even in an age of iPhones […]
Lodging tax collections continue to lag in Grand Junction, a reflection of decreased business for hotels and motels. According to the Grand Junction Visitor & Convention Bureau report for March, $58,124 in lodging taxes were collected, 12.8 percent less than what was reported for the same month last year. For reports covering the first three […]
Phil Castle, The Business Times Sales tax collections, a key measure of retail activity, continue to decline, extending a downward trend that’s not only puzzled government officials, but also forced them to reconsider their budgets for this year. According to a March report prepared by the City of Grand Junction, sales and use tax collections […]
Phil Castle, The Business Times The monthly unemployment rate in Mesa County continues to retreat even as labor demand increases. But no dramatic drops in the jobless rate are expected any time soon. “I think it’s going to inch down a little bit at a time,” said Jessica Marler, an administrator at the Mesa County […]