A monthly index forecasting economic conditions in the United States continues to decline, signaling weakness and what could be recession. The Conference Board reported its Leading Economic Index decreased seven-tenths of a point to 104.6 in September. Separate measures of current and past conditions increased. Justyna Zabinska-La Monica, senior manager of business cycle indicators at […]
Phil Castle, The Business Times St. Mary’s Medical Center in Grand Junction has added to the technology it deploys in detecting breast cancer. Doctors and technicians at the breast cancer center in the Advanced Medical Pavilion joined in a celebration of sorts of a third mammography unit. “It’s an exciting day,” said Dr. Joyce Sekharan, […]
Construction is scheduled to begin in 2024 on a bank building in a riverfront business park in Grand Junction. OakStar Bank announced plans to build a 12,000-square-foot facility at the Riverfront at Las Colonias development. The facility will include the bank operation as well as a restaurant and retail and office space. The building is […]
Phil Castle, The Business Times Officials with local business groups called on Grand Junction voters to approve a measure they said would help in efforts to provide more affordable housing. The Grand Junction Area Chamber of Commerce, Grand Junction Economic Partnership and Downtown Grand Junction are among the organizations that have endorsed City of Grand […]
Phil Castle, The Business Times As Mike Park surveys the Monument Village Shopping Center, he sees what he considers substantial progress: landscaping, outdoor seating and paving. That’s not to mention the renovations under way inside a combined Family Dollar and Dollar Tree store he expects to soon open as anchor tenant. Park is still looking, […]
Phil Castle, The Business Times An upcoming conference is expected to showcase Mesa County to economic development decision makers from across Colorado. The Economic Development Council of Colorado (EDCC) has scheduled its 2023 Drive Lead Succeed Conference for Oct. 18 to 20 in Grand Junction. With tours, an exposition and other events, the event will […]
Sales tax collections declined on a year-over-year basis for Mesa County in September, although year-to-date collections in 2023 continue to outpace 2022. The county collected more than $4.2 million in sales taxes in September. That was a 5.1 percent decrease compared to the same month a year ago. September collections reflect August sales. Through the […]
Staff with the Colorado Parks and Wildlife are evaluating their next steps to eradicate zebra mussels from Highline Lake after discovering previous efforts weren’t successful. “This is heartbreaking,” said Robert Walters, invasive species program manager. “We knew this was a possibility, but held out hope lowering lake levels to expose shoreline and the application of […]
A campaign will continue through October in Mesa County to encourage conversations about mental health, self-care and a more supportive community. Monument Health joined with Hilltop Community Resources to launch the inaugural OK2StepAway Challenge. “In today’s fast-paced world, where the demands of work, personal life and societal pressures can often feel overwhelming, it’s crucial to […]
The City of Grand Junction has scheduled a Halloween-themed “Get to Know Your City” event. The free event is set for 4 to 6 p.m. Oct. 17 at Whitman Park. “We are hosting this Halloween version of Get to Know Your City to include aspects that are fun and informative, with a nod to the […]