Employment continued to increase in the United States in December, ending 2023 with what was estimated as a gain of 2.7 million jobs for the year. Nonfarm payrolls grew 216,000 in December and the unemployment rate remained unchanged at 3.7 percent, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Initial estimates for payroll gains the […]
Colorado business leaders are more optimistic heading into a new year, according to the latest results of an index tracking their expectations. Leaders believe some of the biggest gains in the state and national economies will come later in the year, although there was less consensus about the specific reasons for their outlook. “Many people […]
Phil Castle, The Business Times The monthly unemployment rate remained unchanged in Mesa County for a third straight month, an indicator of stability in the labor market that’s been a hallmark of the past year. “It kind of seems like we’ve settled in,” said Lindsay Bullock, manager of the Mesa County Workforce Center in Grand […]
Phil Castle, The Business Times Kelly Johnston makes it her business to help businesses, whether that’s mom and pop shops or the hospitals and other health care providers to which her firm provides accounting and consulting services. Johnston plans to pursue the same objective in another, new role for her as chairwoman of the Grand […]
Phil Castle, The Business Times Karen Troester knows from experience how difficult it can be for business owners and managers to find time to learn more about the resources available to them, especially when it comes to hiring and managing staff. But Troester also recognizes an important opportunity when she sees one. That includes an […]
Phil Castle, The Business Times What’s described as a controlled growth trajectory is expected to continue in Mesa County in 2024, according to the latest results of an annual business and economic forecast. Job growth will persist in Colorado with projected gains in seven industry sectors more than offsetting losses in four other sectors. Nationwide, […]
Phil Castle, The Business Times Home sales are expected to rebound in the United States in 2024 even as interest rates on mortgages relent, according to a forecast presented by the National Association of Realtors. Lawrence Yun, chief economist of the NAR, detailed his outlook during what was billed as a real estate forecast summit. […]
Phil Castle, The Business Times The large sign outside Grand Mesa Wellness in downtown Grand Junction serves as both a greeting and promise: “Walk in strong. Walk out stronger.” Not just physically, although the varied equipment inside the studio promotes fitness and flexibility. But also mentally and even spiritually. It’s part of a holistic approach […]
Sales tax collections, a key measure of retail activity, continue to trend up in Mesa County.. The county reported collecting more than $4.1 million in sales taxes in November, a 1.7 percent increase over the same month a year ago. November collections reflect October sales. Through 11 months of 2023, the county collected more than […]
Two livestock associations expressed disappointment over a court decision to allow efforts to proceed to reintroduce gray wolves in Colorado. Regina Rodriguez, a judge with the U.S. District Court in Colorado, declined to issue a temporary restraining order that would have prohibited the reintroduction. While declining to comment on litigation, Colorado Parks and Wildlife announced […]