Phil Castle, The Business Times James and Amanda Ferguson have built their business on what they consider a large customer base — people who drink coffee, people who drink beer and people who drink both. In operating a unique Grand Junction venture that serves both coffee and beer, the Fergusons also showcase the products of […]
A one-stop shop of sorts for businesses and entrepreneurs played a role in the creation of 745 jobs and nearly $17.8 million in sales, according to annual report for 2023. “I am proud of our organization, our results and the work that my colleagues and I do to serve our community. The annual report shares […]
Phil Castle, The Business Times Two Grand Valley entrepreneurs operating different ventures will collaborate to offer a series of monthly workshops combining their skills Lynnea Tai, owner of DarcMoon, and Natalia Cavaliere, owner of Your Journey Yoga, will lead workshops in which participants will make mala bracelets and then join in a yoga and guided […]
New business filings increased in Colorado between the fourth quarter of 2023 and first quarter of 2024, but at a slower pace that lagged behind activity a year ago. Other indicators tracking economic growth and the labor market continued to reflect resiliency, however. “Today’s report shows Colorado remains a national leader for businesses and workers […]
A Grand Junction-based manufacturer whose products includes chairlifts and gondolas for ski resorts has joined in efforts to sustain the outdoors sports industry in the face of climate change. Leitner-Poma of America announced it’s sponsoring Protect Our Winters. The company also has launched its own initiatives, which will include the installation of charging stations for […]
Becky Hobart, Stephania Vasconez and Anne Wenzel will be honored at an upcoming event for their professional and personal contributions in Western Colorado. Girl Scouts of Colorado named the three Western Slope Women of Distinction for 2024 and will honor them at a benefit breakfast set for 7:30 to 9:30 a.m. Oct. 25 at Colorado […]
A total of four students at Colorado Mesa University and CMU Tech in Grand Junction received scholarships for the upcoming academic year through a program promoting the development of professionals in the hospitality and culinary industries. The Visit Denver Foundation awarded a total of $14,000 in scholarships to the four students. The recipients were: Gloria […]
Phil Castle, The Business Times Even as overall real estate sales continued to trend upward on a year-over-year basis in Mesa County, residential transactions dipped in May. A healthy economy sustains strong demand, but higher interest rates on mortgages and lower housing inventories continue to hamper activity, said Robert Bray, chief executive officer of Bray […]
A measure of consumer confidence rebounded after three straight months of declines on more upbeat assessments of business and labor conditions. The Conference Board reported its Consumer Confidence Index rose 4.5 points to 102 in May. Components of the index tracking assessments of current conditions and short-term expectations both increased. “Looking ahead, fewer consumers expected […]
Phil Castle, The Business Times Olivia Larson draws inspiration from a variety of sources. Memories of her childhood growing up in India. Imagining what it might be like to visit Monet’s garden in France or walk through a rain forest in Australia. Larson combines the many aromas of those experiences — the spices, flowers and […]