Two grants worth a total of $83,550 were awarded to support restoration projects in Mesa County. The Great Outdoors Colorado (GOCO) board awarded a $22,200 grant for restoration efforts in Riverbend Park in Palisade and a $61,350 grant for restoration on Pinyon Mesa south of Grand Junction. The Town of Palisade and Desert Rivers Collective […]
The City of Grand Junction City Council has approved a 2024 budget of $322.5 million that includes spending for operational costs, infrastructure and new projects. The 2024 budget includes $172.2 million in operations costs and $8.8 million in debt service. The majority of the operations costs are within the five largest departments of the city […]
Mesa County commissioners approved a $261.1 million budget for 2024 they say prioritizes financial sustainability while also investing in infrastructure and staff. “Mesa County’s 2024 budget is rooted in what we believe the taxpayers would prioritize,” said Janet Rowland, chairwoman of the board of county commissioners. “It’s a responsible approach that balances investment in better […]
A monthly measure of optimism among small business owners continues to retreat even as concerns mount over labor shortages and inflation. The National Federation of Independent Businesses reported its Small Business Confidence Index edged down a tenth of a point to 90.6 in November. The index has remained below its 50-year average of 98 for […]
Payrolls grew and the unemployment rate edged down in the United in November. Nonfarm payrolls increased 199,000 and the jobless rate decreased two-tenths of a point to 3.7 percent, according to the latest estimates from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. The initial estimate for job gains in September was revised downward 35,000 to 262,000. […]
Phil Castle, The Business Times Mesa County is poised to continue on what’s described as a controlled growth trajectory in 2024 as a more diversified economy ensures resilience and sustainability. More businesses and investments in commercial real estate buoy the outlook, as do further opportunities for development. Tourism and outdoor recreation continue to drive economic […]
Phil Castle, The Business Times Scott Moses contends a proposed acquisition that would combine Kroger and Albertsons constitutes a response to non-traditional grocers that have wrested market share away from more conventional supermarkets. “This is one way supermarket grocers can get strong and compete,” said Moses, a partner and head of the grocery, pharmacy and […]
While holiday spending is expected to reach record levels, one survey of consumers also reflects what was described as a somewhat cautious mood. The National Retail Federation forecast holiday spending in November and December to grow to between $957.3 billion and $966.6 billion. If realized, that range would constitute a 3 percent to 4 percent […]
Outdoor recreation contributed nearly $13.9 billion to the Colorado economy and employed almost 130,000 people in 2022, according to the latest results of an annual reported compiled by the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis. “We are grateful to the BEA for gathering this data showing clearly that the outdoor industry is a critical economic driver […]
A nationwide wireless service provider has enabled its smartphones and tablets with technology from a Grand Junction-based company to better manage streaming content. FreeMo announced it’s enabling it affordable connectivity program devices with content shaping solutions from Sky Peak Technologies that will enable subscribers to view up to 10 times more streaming video content from […]