Six candidates running for election to the Grand Junction City Council say the city government shouldn’t compete with the private sector when businesses can offer those services. But at the same time, some of the candidates draw distinctions between operating a grill at a public golf course and providing ambulance service. Six of seven candidates […]
Few dispute the contention reconstruction of Main Street in downtown Grand Junction is needed to help prevent such problems as the flooding that occurred in October. The replacement of water lines and storm drains will help ensure downtown can handle everything from routine rain showers to heavy downpours. Such additional amenities as wider sidewalks, brick […]
A monthly indicator of future economic performance in the United States continues to rise, signaling expansion in coming months. The Conference Board reported that its Leading Economic Index (LEI) edged up a tenth of a percent to 112.3 in January. The latest gain follows a combined increase of 1.9 percent in the previous two months. […]
The Borders store in Grand Junction is expected to soon close as part of a bankruptcy reorganization for the struggling book retailer. Borders Group, which owns the Borders and Waldenbooks chains, announced it will close nearly 200 “underperforming” stores — about 30 percent of its national network — as it reorganizes under Chapter 11 of […]
Consumer spending increased in Mesa County during December compared to a year ago, the first such increase for the holiday shopping month since 2007. According to the January tax report, which reflects spending in December, Mesa County collected $3.41 million in sales taxes. That’s a 0.51 percent increase over the same month last year. January […]
The average apartment vacancy rate in Grand Junction declined during the fourth quarter of 2010, as did the average monthly rent. According to the latest results of a quarterly survey reported by the Colorado Division of Housing, the average apartment vacancy rate in Grand Junction fell to 7.5 percent for the fourth quarter. The average […]
Commercial rafting firms in Colorado reported an increase in business in 2010 that pushed the estimated stream of revenue from the industry to more than $150 million. With an anticipated increase in consumer spending as well as deep snowpacks that serve as the source of Colorado river flows, the outlook for the 2011 rafting season […]
While property foreclosure activity slowed in Mesa County in December, proportional increases in year-end totals for foreclosure listings and sales were far greater than in any of 11 other metropolitan counties in Colorado. According to the latest statistics from the Colorado Division of Housing, 128 foreclosure filings and 69 foreclosure sales were reported in Mesa […]
Tom Sawyer envisions a time early next year when his Grand Junction-based marketing firm will enjoy a national presence. He sees account managers communicating with clients across the country and feels what it’s like to work at such an operation. But that’s not all. Sawyer also plans to write a second business book in part […]
A monthly measure of economic conditions for small businesses in Colorado has climbed to its highest level in more than five years, forecasting a more robust recovery that includes job growth. “Colorado’s swing from net job losses during the most recent 12-month period to net job gains should continue in coming months. Colorado’s economic recovery […]