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 […]
A Grand Junction-based company is expected to proceed with a massive aquarium project following the approval of a $105 million loan from the Export-Import Bank of the United States to the Brazilian state of Ceará. International Concept Management will oversee the design and construction of the Acquario, a four-story complex located in Fortaleza that will […]
A team led by researchers from the University of Colorado will explore ways in which to maximize the benefits of natural gas development in the Rocky Mountain region while minimizing detrimental effects to the nearby environment and communities. The National Science Foundation has awarded a $12 million grant to fund work over the next five […]