Colorado residents paid $27 billion in insurance premiums during 2011, according to the latest findings in an annual report published by the Colorado Division of Insurance. “This report serves as a guide for consumers and insurance industry representatives to review the financial status and market share of companies selling insurance in Colorado,” said Jim Riesberg, […]
Lending activity reached record and near-record levels nationally during the 2012 fiscal year under two programs backed by the U.S. Small Business Administration. The SBA reported that nearly 54,000 loans worth a total of more than $30.2 billion were approved during FY 2012, which ended Sept. 30. Nearly half the dollar amount was approved under […]
Colorado ranks 18th among the 50 states in the latest results of an annual analysis of how taxes affect business. Colorado slipped two spots in the State Business Climate Index for 2013, but continues to fare comparatively well in terms of lower corporate, income and property taxes. The Tax Foundation — a nonprofit group based […]
Business executives are less upbeat in their assessments of current conditions as well as their expectations for the near future, according to the latest results of a quarterly survey. The Conference Board reported that its Measure of CEO Confidence fell five points to 47 for the third quarter. A reading below 50 indicates more negative […]
An upcoming event in Grand Junction is expected to bring together national experts on brain and psychological health injuries. The Western Colorado Area Health Education Center has scheduled a western states summit on the topic for Oct. 13. The summit is set for 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at St. Mary’s Hospital. Admission to the […]
Work is expected to proceed on updating a master plan for the Mesa County Fairgrounds that could include such proposed improvements as an event facility and exposition hall. The Mesa County Commission has voted to move forward with a community based planning process that will include focus groups and open houses. The commissioners expect to […]
Survey results reflect support for transportation improvements in Grand Junction — as well as a tax limit override to more quickly pay for the work. The Grand Junction Area Chamber of Commerce recently presented the results of a member survey to the Grand Junction City Council to offer input on potential capital construction projects. More […]
Phil Castle, The Business Times Small business financing activity under two programs backed by a federal agency has rebounded in Mesa County, although not yet to levels seen before the recession. While loan demand has picked up a bit as economic conditions have improved, lenders say many business owners […]
Phil Castle, The Business Times A Grand Junction-based company that developed a line of electric cars for commercial as well as personal and recreational uses has been sold to a manufacturer best known for making forklifts. The deal isn’t expected to significantly change daily operations at Evergreen Electric Vehicles at its offices in Grand Junction or […]
The monthly unemployment rate in the United States has dipped below 8 percent for the first time since the start of 2009 on what was reported as a surge in the number of people taking part-time positions. The results of a separate survey pegged the increase in nonfarm payrolls at 114,000. According to the latest […]