A coalition formed nearly 10 years ago to promote the outdoor recreation industry has embarked on what the organization terms a new chapter. The Grand Valley Outdoor Coalition is establishing itself as a tax-exempt nonprofit organization with a newly appointed executive director. Sarah Shrader, founder of the coalition and president of its board, said she’s […]
A firm that produces three-dimensional architectural renderings has moved from Belgium to Fruita. Tandem Studio operates out of the Fruita Arts & Recreation Marketplace, a downtown building that houses an eclectic mix of entrepreneurs and artists as well as retail outlets. “Tandem Studio will be an excellent fit for Fruita as they contribute to the […]
Phil Castle, The Business Times Higher interest rates and lower residential inventories continue to hamper real estates sales in Mesa County. But Robert Bray finds encouragement in the latest numbers in an increase in new home construction. “New home construction is back. It’s really pretty strong” said Bray, chief executive officer of Bray & Co. […]
Colorado business leaders are more upbeat heading into the second quarter, according to the latest results of an index tracking their expectations. The Leeds Business Confidence Index rose 8.4 points to 53.7 for the second quarter of 2024, the first time the overall reading has moved into positive territory since 2022. Readings above 50 reflect […]
Mesa County Libraries is among the finalists for a national award recognizing the contributions of museums and libraries to their communities. Mesa County Libraries is among 30 finalists — the only one from Colorado — for the 2024 National Medal for Museum and Library Service. The Institute of Museum and Library Services bestows the medal, […]
Two public meetings are scheduled to discuss interim housing in Grand Junction, including regulations, potential locations, site designs and management. The City of Grand Junction has scheduled a virtual meeting for 6 p.m. April 10. An in-person open house style meeting is set for 5 p.m. April 18 at the Lincoln Park Barn located at […]
The Colorado National Monument Association has received a $5,000 award to support its work to connect elementary school students with local parks, public lands and waters. The association is among the 2024 grantees of the Every Kid Outdoors small grants program. The National Park Trust developed the program in partnership with the U.S. Forest Service. […]
The City of Grand Junction, Mesa County and Colorado State University Tri-River Area Extension will collaborate on continued efforts to eradicate Japanese beetles. Homeowners are encouraged to apply GrubEx to eradicate beetles in the grub stage through May. Anyone using licensed landscapers should request they spray Acelepryn in mid-May. GrubEx is a human and pet-safe […]
Phil Castle, The Business Times The latest unemployment rate edged up in Mesa County, but is expected to soon retreat as more people enter the workforce and find jobs. “There is nothing in current data to raise alarm for the remainder of the year,” said Tabi Britt, employment services supervisor at the Mesa County Workforce […]
Phil Castle, The Business Times More than 100 employers — each of them hiring for open positions — are expected to participate in an upcoming job fair. That affords a good opportunity for job hunters to find what they’ve been searching for, said Tabi Britt, employment services supervisor at the Mesa County Workforce Center in […]