An upcoming event in Palisade will offer participants a chance to learn about hunting, fishing and a variety of other outdoor activities. The 16th annual Outdoor Heritage Day Festival is set for 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. April 27 at Riverbend Park. This event is free and open to the public. Colorado Parks and Wildlife, […]
Phil Castle, The Business Times Chris Burns counts the ways the fun park he opened in Grand Junction has affected his customers and the community over the past 20 years. There are the thousands of birthday parties that have been celebrated there. The thousands of high school and college students he’s hired, for many of […]
Phil Castle, The Business Times After starting the year with two months of increases, the unemployment rate has retreated in Mesa County with more seasonal hiring. While the latest rate remains higher than a year ago, job growth should continue, said Tabi Britt, employment services supervisor at the Mesa County Workforce Center in Grand Junction. […]
A monthly index forecasting economic conditions in the United States has retreated, signaling what could be slowing in the months ahead. The Conference Board reported its Leading Economic Index fell three-tenths of a percent to 102.4 in March. A separate measure of current conditions increased. A measure of past conditions held steady. Justyna Zabinska-La Monica, […]
Phil Castle, The Business Times The staff and board of directors of the Grand Junction Economic Partnership set some audacious goals for 2023 — among them to support a total of 10 business relocations or expansions by the end of the year. The economic development organization not only achieved that goal, but also set a […]
The executive of a cybersecurity firm is expected to share his insights into information technology protection as a keynote speaker at the Western Colorado Economic Summit. Kurtis Minder, chief executive officer and co-founder of GroupSense, will speak at the summit, set for April 16 at Colorado Mesa University in Grand Junction. Minder has negotiated some […]
A coalition formed nearly 10 years ago to promote the outdoor recreation industry has embarked on what the organization terms a new chapter. The Grand Valley Outdoor Coalition is establishing itself as a tax-exempt nonprofit organization with a newly appointed executive director. Sarah Shrader, founder of the coalition and president of its board, said she’s […]
A firm that produces three-dimensional architectural renderings has moved from Belgium to Fruita. Tandem Studio operates out of the Fruita Arts & Recreation Marketplace, a downtown building that houses an eclectic mix of entrepreneurs and artists as well as retail outlets. “Tandem Studio will be an excellent fit for Fruita as they contribute to the […]
Phil Castle, The Business Times Higher interest rates and lower residential inventories continue to hamper real estates sales in Mesa County. But Robert Bray finds encouragement in the latest numbers in an increase in new home construction. “New home construction is back. It’s really pretty strong” said Bray, chief executive officer of Bray & Co. […]
Colorado business leaders are more upbeat heading into the second quarter, according to the latest results of an index tracking their expectations. The Leeds Business Confidence Index rose 8.4 points to 53.7 for the second quarter of 2024, the first time the overall reading has moved into positive territory since 2022. Readings above 50 reflect […]