A meeting has been scheduled to review proposed changes to a thoroughfare through one of the busiest business areas in Grand Junction. The meeting will offer business owners and the public an opportunity to look over and comment on design concepts for a revamped Horizon Drive corridor between G and H roads as well as […]
Phil Castle, The Business Times Sales tax collections in Grand Junction continue to outpace last year, a promising trend not only for city coffers, but also retail activity. “It’s definitely encouraging. I hope it holds,” said Jodi Romero, financial operations director for the city. The city collected a total of almost $3.6 million in sales […]
A monthly measure of hotel and motel stays in Grand Junction continues to reflect increased business for the hospitality sector compared to last year. Several other indicators of tourism activity also have increased on a year-over-year basis. According to the Grand Junction Visitor & Convention Bureau report for March, lodging tax revenues totalled $65,883, a […]
A monthly index tracking conditions for small businesses in Colorado has edged up on stronger job gains as well as the prospect interest rates will remain at record-low levels. “Of all the issues that Colorado small businesses can worry about, extremely low interest rates aren’t one of them,” said Jeff Thredgold, a corporate economist who […]
Phil Castle, The Business Times Grand Junction ranks among the top places in the United States to live for outdoor enthusiasts who enjoy hunting and fishing, according to the latest results of an annual listing compiled by a national magazine. The ranking and associated publicity should bolster efforts to attract new businesses to the area, […]
An upcoming seminar will offer information about records and information management, including the use of electronic records to obtain evidence for legal proceedings as well as computer software to share content. The Western Colorado Chapter of ARMA International has scheduled its spring seminar for 8:30 a.m. May 4 at the Mesa County Courthouse, 544 Rood […]
A Western Colorado bank has retained its certification for meeting international standards for environmental management. Alpine Bank has been recertified for another three years to maintain its International Standards Organization (IS0) 14001 designation. Alpine Bank first earned the designation in 2006 and has been recertified twice since then. The bank remains the only financial services […]
Phil Castle, The Business Times For an entrepreneur who’s scaled the heights of success, Kenneth “Hap” Klopp offers down-to-earth advice to others who aspire to climb as far. Develop and communicate a vision. Imbrue operations with passion. Take risks and learn from failures. But above all, act with a sense or urgency. Quoting the German […]
Phil Castle, The Business Times A Grand Junction business that manufactures reusable plastic canning lids is among the latest finalists in an annual awards program showcasing fast-growing Colorado companies. S&S Innovations is among the nearly 100 finalists in the Colorado Companies to Watch program. Brad Stieg, president of S&S Innovations, said he hasn’t yet learned […]
An upcoming open house will kick off what’s expected to be a community effort to plan changes to the U.S. Highway 6 corridor in Palisade. The open house is set for 5 to 7 p.m. April 16 in the Palisade Civic Center located at 711 Iowa Ave. The Palisade Planning Commission has scheduled the open […]