The latest results of a quarterly survey of small business owners reflect both optimism and uncertainty. “While we are seeing measured signs of recovery and businesses in general continue to improve their balance sheets, small business owners are still uncertain about the future,” said Marc Bernstein, head of the small business division for Wells Fargo. […]
A monthly index tracking business conditions in Colorado has slipped, but continues to forecast growth in part on the resurgence of the construction industry. “The turnaround in the state’s construction industry has been an important and positive driver of the economy,” said Ernie Goss, director of the Goss Institute for Economic Research in Denver. Goss […]
Phil Castle, The Business Times An inventive entrepreneur who combined his passions for business and cooking to start a venture selling cheesecakes in jars expects to expand his operation with an East Coast location. By simultaneously tapping into larger markets and lowering shipping costs, Lee Mathis believes sales from a new facility in Virginia could […]
An annual benefit event pairing gourmet foods with wines and spirits raised $20,000 for a a clinic that provides health care services to uninsured residents of Mesa County. Joe Scanlon, general manager of the Wine Country Inn in Palisade and coordinator of Edesia, presented a check to the board of directors of the Marillac Clinic. […]
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 […]