A Grand-Junction based supplier to the energy industry has been acquired as a part of an effort to expand operations. Stuart Steel Protection announced it acquired Northwestern Cathodic. With locations in Grand Junction and Greenville, S.C., Northwestern Cathodic provides anodes and other corrosion protection materials and services for oilfield production equipment and utilities. Stuart Steel […]
The U.S. Small Business Administration backed nearly $35 billion in loans during the 2023 fiscal year, the federal agency announced. The SBA provided another $670 million in disaster assistance for small businesses as well as $670 million in export-related trade financing. “Starting and running a business takes tremendous grit and determination, but it also takes […]
Sales tax collections, a key measure of retail activity, declined year over year in Mesa County in October. But collections so far in 2023 still outpace those in 2022. Mesa County collected more than $4.2 million in sales taxes in October, a 1.4 percent drop compared to the same month last year. October collections reflect […]
Community Hospital in Grand Junction celebrated the implementation of a program to provide more employment opportunities for young adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. “We are steadfast in our commitment to support our community, and that includes fostering young talent,” said Chris Thomas, president and chief executive officer of Community Hospital. “It’s an honor to […]
The City of Grand Junction plans to install three new entry signs. Signs will be installed along Interstate Highway 70 east of Horizon Drive, I-70 west of the 22 Road interchange and at U.S. Highway 50 and 30 Road. The new signs were designed to capture the spirit of the community, from local art to […]
A Grand Valley scout troop will operate a Christmas tree lot to raise money for activities throughout the year. Boy Scouts of America and Girls Troop 353 will operate the lot at the Meadowlark Garden Center located at 2259 S. Broadway in Grand Junction. “This fund-raiser is critical to supporting the activities we can do […]
Three webinars are set for Nov. 28 to offer information about a program offering grants to support the use of geothermal energy to provide electricity, heating and cooling. The webinars will be available on the geothermal energy grant program website located at https://energyoffice.colorado.gov/geothermal-energy-grant. The webinars will offer information about grants for single-structure, network and electricity […]
Phil Castle, The Business Times Daniel Delano envisions a transition from fossil fuels to electricity to power transportation. And he expects his company to not only contribute to that transition, but also counter climate change in the process. “It’s important to try and do this,” says Delano, co-founder, president and chief executive officer of Skyhook […]
A monthly index forecasting economic conditions in the United States continues to decline, signaling slowing and what could be recession. The Conference Board reported its Leading Economic Indicator fell eight-tenths of a percent to 103.9 in October. A separate measure of current conditions remained unchanged, while a measure of past conditions edged up. Justyna Zabinska-La […]
Phil Castle, The Business Times The monthly unemployment rate remained unchanged in Mesa County in October with slight declines in payrolls, but also the number of people looking for work. Although small changes could occur over the next two months, Lindsay Bullock expects local labor conditions to hold steady through the end of the year. […]