Phil Castle, The Business Times Despite some slowing in June, real estate activity in Mesa County during the first half of 2012 outpaced last year with increased sales and dollar volume. With a few caveats, continued improvement is expected for the remainder of the year. “We’re seeing definite […]
An index tracking optimism among Colorado business leaders reflects a less upbeat outlook for the third quarter, but positive expectations nonetheless. The Leeds Business Confidence Index fell nearly nine points from the second quarter. But at 53.6, the index remains higher than the 10-year average and still signals positive expectations overall. “While third-quarter data show […]
A monthly index tracking business conditions in Colorado has rebounded from a seven-month low on improving job growth and increased spending in the energy sector. The Business Conditions Index rose in June to 58.6, nearly three points above the reading for May, the lowest level since October. “Colorado’s job additions for 2012 are 10,000 greater […]
Phil Castle, The Business Times Barb Bowman takes into account a number of factors in her upbeat assessment for travel and tourism business in the Grand Valley. The year is off to a comparatively good start, gasoline prices have dropped, pent-up demand for travel likely will be unleashed and a variety of upcoming events will […]
An upcoming seminar will offer information about how Colorado companies can tap into funding to help them develop agricultural exports. “I hope more Colorado companies will participate in this program,” said Colorado Agriculture Commissioner John Salazar. “Developing exports is critical to our state’s economy, and these funds can help companies develop or expand export markets.” […]
A new Web site offers information to Colorado farmers and food manufacturers to help them comply with regulations, ensure safety and quality and market their products. “Marketing and selling food products can be one of the most challenging aspects to a farm enterprise or food entrepreneur, especially when direct sales are involved,” said Wendy White, […]
Companies paying celebrities big money to endorse their products might not realize negative perceptions about a celebrity are more likely to transfer to an endorsed brand than positive ones, according to a new University of Colorado study. While celebrity endorsements are widely used to increase brand visibility and connect brands with celebrities’ personality traits, such […]
A former congressman and state representative has been hired as the new executive director of the Associated Governments of Northwest Colorado (AGNC). Scott McInnis will oversee the association of cities and counties in Garfield, Mesa, Moffat, Rio Blanco and Routt counties. “Scott’s extensive background in government, energy, public lands, natural resources, water issues and tourism […]
A grant for nearly $3 million is expected to help close a gap in the Colorado Riverfront Trail between Grand Junction and Fruita. Funding from Great Outdoors Colorado (GOCO) for the new construction also constitutes another step toward ultimately extending the trail through the length of the Grand Valley. “Mesa County has made completion of […]
A government administrator who’s worked in a variety of roles, for the last six months as interim city manager in Grand Junction, has been hired for that post on a permanent basis. The Grand Junction City Council voted unanimously to approve a resolution appointing Rich Englehart city manager. Englehart had served as interim manager since […]