Phil Castle, The Business Times An orthopedics practice provides upgraded magnetic resonance imaging at its Grand Junction clinic to offer patients not only faster scans, but also increased access to diagnostic services. That includes injured patients who seek same-day services at Intermountain Health Rocky Mountain Orthopedics. “This is a great benefit for our patients who […]
A workforce housing development under construction in Fruita is scheduled to open in October. The Fruita Mews will include a total of 50 one-, two- and three-bedroom townhomes for rent to those earning between 30 percent and 50 percent of the median income for the area. IndiBuild is working with the Fruita Housing Authority on […]
Sales tax collections, one measure of retail activity, continue to increase on a year-over-year basis in Mesa County. The county collected nearly $3.6 million in sales taxes in February, an increase of almost $166,000 and 4.9 percent over the same month a year ago. February tax collections reflect January sales. Mesa County collected almost $2.1 […]
The Colorado National Monument Association has scheduled a series of events and programs as well as a fund-raising effort in celebration of 60 years as an organization. Since its establishment in 1964, the association has worked as the official nonprofit partner of the Colorado National Monument to support a range of initiatives. Over the past […]
An annual event will once again showcase wine, spirits and food while raising money to provide health care in Mesa County. Two events are planned for Edesia April 6 and 7 at the Wine Country Inn located at 777 Grande River Drive in Palisade. Sponsored by FCI Constructors and Alpine Bank, Edesia raises funds for […]
Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser joined in a multi-state effort to defend federal regulations on methane emissions from oil and natural gas development. “Colorado worked hard, creatively and collaboratively to reduce methane emissions from oil and gas development,” Weiser said. “The common sense solutions forged in Colorado were supported by industry, government and conservation groups […]
Colorado ranks second in an analysis of the best states for women small business owners. Lendio, an online loan marketplace in the United States targeting small business owners, analyzed seven metrics to determine the rankings, including the share of employer businesses owned by women, the proportional change of women-owned businesses between 2012 and 2020, the […]
Phil Castle, The Business Times Angela Padalecki enjoys an expansive view from her third-floor office in the terminal building at Grand Junction Regional Airport. Jet bridges extend from the gates below, and an assortment of airplanes of various types and sizes sit on the apron. In the distance, a jetliner soars into the sky, the […]
A monthly measure of optimism among small business owners declined again in February as concerns about inflation and interest rates persisted. The National Federation of Independent Business reported its Small Business Optimism Index slipped a half point to 89.4. The index has remained below its 50-year average of 98 for 26 straight months. “While inflation […]
Phil Castle, The Business Times The monthly unemployment rate spiked again in January in Mesa County. But what’s typically a seasonal increase to the highest level of the year is expected to precede the downward trend that usually follows. Lindsay Bullock, manager of the Mesa County Workforce Center in Grand Junction, said labor demand remains […]