A monthly index tracking business conditions in Colorado has seesawed back up on reports of growth and increased hiring. The Business Conditions Index advanced more than three points in October to climb to 56.7, forecasting continued growth in coming months. The index has alternated between increases and decreases for the last six months in remaining […]
A monthly measure of consumer confidence has climbed to its highest level of the year on more upbeat assessments of current conditions as well as the near future. The Conference Board reported that its Consumer Confidence Index rose nearly four points in October to 72.2. With gains in each of the past two months, the […]
Phil Castle, The Business Times Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper considers economic development efforts in Mesa County a model for what can be accomplished statewide. Promoting innovation in the energy industry, marketing a stronger community brand and, above all, helping existing businesses grow constitute important steps in strengthening economic recovery, Hickenlooper said. State government can play […]
A Grand Junction attorney whose practice includes bankruptcy and real estate law has been appointed public trustee in Mesa County. Michael Moran was one of two appointments announced by Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper in filling the last public trustee posts in 10 counties. Hickenlooper asked all 10 trustees to resign after media reports detailed some […]
A new video and booklet offer information to farmers, ranchers and other rural landowners interested in harnessing wind power. The video and booklet — titled “Colorado Wind Energy Installation Guide for Agriculture and Rural Applications” — explains how to evaluate the wind energy potential for a site, select the right wind turbine and tower for […]
Palisade ranks among the top 10 destinations in the United States for wine enthusiasts in the results of an annual awards program announced on a popular website offering travel reviews and advice. Palisade ranks ninth in the list of the top 10 wine destinations in the U.S. as part of the 2012 Travelers’ Choice Awards […]
Colorado Mesa University will host a statewide competition expected to bring thousands of people to Grand Junction in June. CMU will host the Special Olympics state summer games June 1 and 2 in what will be the first time a Special Olympics event of that size will occur in Western Colorado since the organization started […]
A renowned Colorado photographer will lead a slide presentation as well as a photography class in two upcoming events that will raise money for the Mesa Land Trust. A slide presentation featuring John Fielder is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. Nov. 17 at the Colorado Mesa University Center near 12th and Elm streets in Grand Junction. […]
Phil Castle, The Business Times Mesa County and three other groups have have joined in what’s characterized as a majority of organizational support for plans to set aside a large swath of public land in the West for potential oil shale development The groups support the same preferred alternative included in a programmatic environmental impact […]
Phil Castle, The Business Times Lands End Amber represents not only a popular choice among customers at Kannah Creek Brewing Co., but also judges at some of the biggest beer competitions in the world. Lands End Amber won a silver medal at the 2012 Great American Beer Festival, an event conducted in October in Denver […]