Phil Castle, The Business Times Even as economic indicators reflect continued growth, Colorado business leaders remain wary heading into the third quarter, according to the latest results of an index tracking their expectations. “While most economic data shows the U.S. remains in a growth cycle, business leaders’ responses signal tempered optimism and caution as we […]
Phil Castle, The Business Times Kim Cordova fears what an acquisition that would combine Kroger and Albertsons might mean for the employees of the grocery store chains. But Cordova said she’s also worried about the implications of further grocery store consolidations for consumers and communities in Colorado. “It’s bad for the consumer. It’s bad for […]
Two Grand Junction-based firms are among the latest winners of an annual awards program recognizing fast-growing Colorado companies. JFS and SG Aerospace & Gas were named 2024 Colorado Companies to Watch winners. Two more Grand Junction-based firms — In8Sync and Skyhook Solar — were finalists. The Colorado Companies to Watch program honors so-called second-stage companies […]
Grand Junction is included among 100 United States cities dubbed “hidden gems” for business startups. Grand Junction ranked 12th based on the results of a survey conducted by MarketBeat.com, on online platform with real-time financial data, market analysis and news. Loveland ranked 39th. MarketBeat.com conducted an online survey among 3,000 business executives to identify cities […]
A total of more than $151,000 in grants were awarded to support natural resources stewardship and land conservation in Mesa County as well as construct a dark sky facility at Highline State Park. Great Outdoors Colorado (GOCO) announced the grants, the latest proceeds from the Colorado Lottery to fund parks, recreation, conservation and open space […]
The City of Grand Junction has launched a pilot project intended to slow the speed of traffic along Fourth and Fifth streets. Between Ute Avenue and North Avenue, Fourth and Fifth streets will become one-lane, one-direction streets. The first phase of the project includes curb work, chip seal and restriping. During the pilot project, vehicle […]
A Carbondale rancher has stepped into his new role as president of the Colorado Cattlemen’s Association (CCA). Tom Harrington began his one-year term at the CCA annual convention in Colorado Springs. Harrington has served on the CCA board of directors since 2015 and also has been involved in local, state and national cattlemen’s associations. Harrington […]
Food Bank of the Rockies has purchased a refrigerated trailer to distribute food thanks to a grant from the Vera and Joseph Dresner Foundation. “This new trailer allows us to increase our capacity and provide more fresh produce to our neighbors across the Western Slope,” said Sue Ellen Rodwick, director of the Food Bank of […]
Phil Castle, The Business Times After two months of declines, the unemployment rate seesawed back up in Mesa County as payrolls decreased and the number of people unsuccessfully looking for work increased. The market reflects in part a gap between the skills employers want in new hires and those applicants offer, said Tabi Britt, employment […]
Phil Castle, The Business Times Real estate activity decreased on a year-over-year basis in Mesa County even as uncertainty over interest rates, inflation and an impending presidential election increased. “There’s all this uncertainty in everything,” said Darah Galvin, director of operations for Bray & Co. Real Estate based in Grand Junction. The accumulative effects of […]