A measure of hotel and motel stays in Grand Junction continues to reflect increased business compared to last year. According to the Grand Junction Visitor & Convention Bureau report for September, $141,389 in lodging taxes were collected. That’s an 8.4 percent increased over collections reported for the same month last year. For reports for January […]
A Web site that promotes the Grand Valley as a travel destination has been revamped to offer more resources to visitors considering trips to the area. In addition, an electronic book has been published to further promote what’s marketed as the Colorado Wine Country with its wineries and vineyards. The Grand Junction Visitor & Convention […]
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 […]