A Grand Junction solar power sales and installation company has completed the installation of a new solar system at its office and warehouse complex. Simplicity Solar completed the 15.58 kilowatt photovoltaic solar system at its facility at 747 W. White Ave. The system is expected to generate 23,555 kilowatts of electricity a year. Alan Deslongchamp, […]
A professional with a varied background has been selected as the new executive director of a Western Colorado advocacy group. Bonnie Petersen is scheduled to take over on Feb. 23 as the new leader of Club 20. “We welcome Bonnie to Club 20. Her enthusiasm and passion for Club 20’s mission combined with her skill […]
It’s hardly unusual for a patient to see a specialist to diagnose and treat certain disorders — a cardiologist or urologist, for example. But what happens when those patients are pets? Just as specialized practices have evolved to offer a wide range of health care services to humans, the same concept increasingly applies to veterinary […]
Mesa County commissioners say they’re increasingly upbeat about the prospects for both the local economy and government operations. While a number of indicators continue to reflect recessionary conditions, rising sales tax collections point to increased spending and economic activity. County spending on capital construction projects as well as an initiative to lower fees and streamline […]
A monthly economic index tracking business conditions in Colorado has declined, but continues to forecast growth in coming months in part because of rising global demand for energy. The Business Conditions Index fell 3.2 points in January, but at 54.9 signals expansion over the next three to six months. “Manufacturing, both durable and nondurable, linked […]
Comments continue to come in on the cover story about government services that appears in the Jan. 27 to Feb. 9 issue of the Business Times. Here are some additional insights from Grand Junction Mayor Teresa Coons and City Manager Laurie Kadrich. “Where I differ from some of the other council members is that I […]
The end of 2010 found the Mesa County labor market in the same place as when the year began: with the monthly unemployment rate in double digits. According to the latest estimates from the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment (CDLE), the unadjusted jobless rate rose four-tenths to 10.2 percent in December. That matches the […]
Mesa State College will host a conference designed to give participants a better understanding of federal legislative processes. Mesa State will join with U.S. Sen. Mark Udall, D-Colo., in hosting the 2011 Colorado Capitol Conference. “We’re very proud to partner with Colorado’s senior senator to continue this tradition,” said Mesa State President Tim Foster. “Giving […]
Colorado continues to fare well in an evaluation of state technology and science sectors and how well they attract companies and create jobs. Colorado ranked third behind Massachusetts and Maryland in the 2010 Milken Institute State Technology and Science Index. California ranked fourth in the index, followed by Utah, Washington, New Hampshire, Virginia, Connecticut and […]
Three seats on the Grand Junction City Council will be up for grabs in the upcoming election, but only one race will be contested. As of press time, John Ballagh, Jim Doody and Aarron Norris had submitted at least the 50 signatures of registered city voters required on a petition to run for council. All […]