Phil Castle, The Business Times Andrea Phillips is enrolled in something of a crash course on the operations of the City of Grand Junction and the various partners with which the city works. Since she started working as interim city manager on April 8, Phillips said she’s met with city staff, community leaders and residents. […]
Phil Castle, The Business Times Krystyn Hartman isn’t yet willing to give up on her idea of establishing an online marketplace to sell fine arts and crafts. But the former Grand Junction magazine publisher said she’s frustrated by state legislation she said thwarted her efforts — and by state officials she accused of spreading disinformation […]
Phil Castle, The Business Times Local governments support businesses and a business-friendly environment in a variety of ways, officials say. But challenges persist that affect businesses, including access to behavioral health services, rising housing costs and issues related to the homeless. Representatives from Mesa County, the cities of Grand Junction and Fruita and the Town […]
A newly enacted law clears the way to reintroduce wolverines to Colorado. Gov. Jared Polis signed the measure into law during a May 20 event atop Loveland Pass. The law gives Colorado Parks and Wildlife authority to reintroduce North American wolverines. “I am thrilled to welcome wolverines back to Colorado,” Polis said. “A diverse and […]
The Governor’s Summer Job Hunt, an annual effort to connect high school and college-age students with Colorado employers, is under way. “We’re looking forward to another successful season for the Governor’s Summer Job Hunt. This long-standing initiative is a critical early step in building an engaged and resilient workforce for Colorado,” said Joe Barela, executive […]
Phil Castle, The Business Times The monthly unemployment rate dropped for a second straight month in Mesa County as seasonal hiring heated up along with spring weather. “A seasonal increase in hiring and lower unemployment rate is typical for this time of year,” said Tabi Britt, employment services supervisor at the Mesa County Workforce Center […]
Bray & Co. Real Estate has scheduled an event showcasing a variety of homes in the Grand Valley. What’s billed as the B Home open house weekend extravaganza is scheduled for May 18 and 19. “We are thrilled to invite prospective homeowners and investors to join us for a remarkable journey through some of the residences […]
A measure of optimism among small business owners increased, but continued to reflect pessimism produced in part by inflation. The National Federation of Independent Business reported its Small Business Optimism Index rose 1.2 points between March and April. But at 89.7, the latest reading remains below the 50-year average of 98 for the index. “Cost […]
Four Grand Junction companies are among the latest finalists for annual awards recognizing fast-growing Colorado firms. In8Sync, JFS, SG Aerospace & Gas and Skyhook Solar are among 75 finalists in the 2024 Colorado Companies to Watch program. The winners will be announced at a gala awards dinner scheduled for June 21. The Grand Junction Economic […]
Phil Castle, The Business Times Jim Over remembers pulling out a map of the United States to search for possible locations for the steel fabrication business he hoped to open. While he considered several sites, he decided on Grand Junction and subsequently launched Western Slope Iron & Supply. Fast forward 50 years, and the company […]