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 […]
An index tracking optimism among Colorado business leaders has slipped, but still reflects a cautiously upbeat outlook in the midst of uncertainty. The Leeds Business Confidence Index slipped two points from the third quarter to the fourth quarter, but at 51.6 continues to signal positive expectations overall. “The fourth-quarter index marks a full year of […]
Phil Castle, The Business Times: Three quarters of the way through the year, real estate activity in Mesa County remains on pace to exceed last year in both sales and dollar volume. Counting slight year-over-year increases reported in September, real estate transactions reported during the first three quarters of 2012 remain nearly 12 percent ahead […]
An index tracking business conditions in Colorado has slipped, but continues to forecast growth in coming months. The Business Conditions Index fell nearly six points in September, but at 53.3 remains above growth-neutral 50. So far this year, the index has ranged between a low of 49.6 in July and a high of 61.4 in […]
Phil Castle, The Business Times Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper is scheduled to deliver the keynote address at the upcoming annual meeting of the Grand Junction Economic Partnership. Hickenlooper is expected to discuss how Western Colorado fits into what’s been a grassroots effort to develop a statewide economic development initiative. “We’re very excited to have him speak,” […]
The Grand Junction Area Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors has endorsed four Republican candidates running for election to the Mesa County Commission, Colorado House of Representatives and Congress. In the race for the Mesa County Commission in District 1, the chamber board endorsed John Justman. Justman faces Jana Bingham Gerow and John Leane, who […]
Phil Castle, The Business Times A Grand Junction business that manufactures day planners, calendars and other accessories for academic and commerical makets was among the companies honored for their participation in summer jobs programs. Action Publishing was among the companies honored at a Grand Junction event that included representatives from the Mesa County Workforce Center, […]