Efforts are under way fight the bite in the Grand Valley. Crews with the Grand River Mosquito Control District are treating areas of standing water where the largest populations of mosquito larvae have been found. “Staying ahead of the potential problem is critical,” said Tim Moore, manager of the Grand River Mosquito Control District. “We […]
Registration remains open through May 27 for an upcoming event that will connect volunteers from local businesses with hands-on projects that benefit nonprofit organizations. United Way of Mesa County has scheduled what’s billed as a Day of Action for 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. June 4. A free breakfast will be served to registered volunteers […]
Phil Castle, The Business Times Year-over-year increases in sales and dollar volume signal what could be a more robust real estate market in Mesa County. “There’s a recovery in the works — possibly,” said Robert Bray, chief executive officer of Bray & Co. Real Estate based in Grand Junction. “There’s some action in the marketplace.” […]
An open house is scheduled at a Grand Junction wedding and event venue under new ownership. The event is set for 2 to 5 p.m. May 4 at Mountain View Farm, located at 3165 B 1/2 Road. The celebration will include complimentary food and desserts, a DJ, a bump and jump for children, a whimsical […]
A monthly measure of consumer confidence declined for a third straight month on less upbeat assessments of labor and business conditions. The Conference Board reported its Consumer Confidence Index retreated to 97 in April, down from a revised 103.1 in March. Measures of current conditions and short-term expectations both decreased. “Confidence retreated further in April, […]
Amazon plans to open a delivery station in Grand Junction later this year to speed local deliveries. A 38,000-square-foot building is under construction on Saccomanno Road near the Grand Junction Regional Airport. “This last-mile facility will allow us to better serve customers in Grand Junction and the surrounding area,” said Sam Bailey, manager of economic […]
Phil Castle, The Business Times Heather Nara has worked with businesses in a variety of roles over her career. Nara started out as a health inspector and then become a supervisor of inspection programs. She subsequently managed early childhood services programs. Whether working with restaurants or day care centers, she said her priority was to […]
Phil Castle, The Business Times A growing population and higher standards of living bode well for Mesa County. But rising housing prices pose challenges, according to a professor who tracks economic indicators in western Colorado. Nathan Perry, an associate professor of economics at Colorado Mesa University in Grand Junction, shared his latest information during a […]
Phil Castle, The Business Times An escalating war of cyber attacks threaten not only businesses, but also critical infrastructure, according to the executive of a cybersecurity firm. “This scenario is pretty bad,” said Kurtis Minder, co-founder and chief executive officer of GroupSense. Minder delivered the keynote presentation at the Western Colorado Economic Summit in Grand […]
A Grand Junction-based coalition has received a grant of up to $625,000 to improve cyber security for environmental and national security infrastructure, starting with the Colorado River. The Resilient & Adaptive Cyber Protection of Industrial Control Devices & Systems (RAPIDS) was among three recipients of Colorado technology hub development grants announced by the business funding […]