A canopy of photovoltaic panels atop the Wayne Aspinall Federal Building and Courthouse in downtown Grand Junction turn sunlight into electricity. The system is one of several features of a Phil Castle, The Business Times Inside the Wayne Aspinall Federal Building and Courthouse, everything old is new again. The original wooden floors have been […]
Trends in the U.S. labor market continue in the new year much the same way they did last year with slowly accelerating job growth, but not yet enough to pull down jobless rates. According to the latest estimates from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, nonfarm payrolls grew 157,000 in January even as the national unemployment […]
Phil Castle, The Business Times Real estate activity continues to increase in Mesa County, offering what industry observers consider a reassuring start to what they expect will be a year of improving market conditions. “It’s a very comforting start to the new year for us,” said Annette Miller, senior vice president of Heritage Title Co. […]
A monthly index tracking business conditions in Colorado has edged up as gains in the manufacturing and construction sectors more than offset declines in the energy sector. The Business Conditions Index advanced six-tenths of a point to 54.4 in January and continues to signal growth in the months ahead. “Both durable and nondurable goods expanded […]
George Rossman Phil Castle, The Business Times George Rossman is never sure what will be the more educational venue at the annual event she organizes focusing on energy in Western Colorado — the forum or expo. While participants attend a series of presentations by experts at the forum, a lot of questions also are asked […]
Phil Castle, The Business Times An organization that for nearly 50 years has provided a wide range of services to people facing physical and intellectual challenges has a new name leaders say better reflects a renewed sense of mission. “The name simply symbolizes the body of what we do,” said Jeff Nichols, chief executive officer […]
Consumers begin the new year less confident in business and labor conditions, according to the latest results of a monthly index tracking their outlook. The Conference Board reported that its Consumer Confidence Index (CCI) slumped more than eight points to fall to 58.6 in January. Declines in each of the last two months erased all […]
An automotive museum, accounting firm, attorney and public relations officer are the latest winners of annual awards presented by the Grand Junction Area Chamber of Commerce. Allen Unique Autos was honored as Small Business of the Year. Dalby, Wendland & Co. was named Business of the Year. Betty Bechtel, a lawyer who’s worked with a […]
The leader of Mesa County organization is among the winners in a new awards program honoring young economic development professionals. Kelly Flenniken, executive director of the Grand Junction Economic Partnership, received one of the 40 Under 40 awards from Development Counsellors International (DCI). DCI, a New York-based firm specializing in economic development and tourism marketing, […]
Phil Castle, The Business Times Greg Lopez knows he can’t personally solve every problem facing small businesses in Colorado. What the director of the Colorado District Office of the U.S. Small Business Administration can do, though, is talk to those who could help. And the requests, complaints and suggestions he passes along are taken seriously, […]