Phil Castle, The Business Times Karen Troester knows from experience how difficult it can be for business owners and managers to find time to learn more about the resources available to them, especially when it comes to hiring and managing staff. But Troester also recognizes an important opportunity when she sees one. That includes an […]
Phil Castle, The Business Times What’s described as a controlled growth trajectory is expected to continue in Mesa County in 2024, according to the latest results of an annual business and economic forecast. Job growth will persist in Colorado with projected gains in seven industry sectors more than offsetting losses in four other sectors. Nationwide, […]
Phil Castle, The Business Times Home sales are expected to rebound in the United States in 2024 even as interest rates on mortgages relent, according to a forecast presented by the National Association of Realtors. Lawrence Yun, chief economist of the NAR, detailed his outlook during what was billed as a real estate forecast summit. […]
Phil Castle, The Business Times The large sign outside Grand Mesa Wellness in downtown Grand Junction serves as both a greeting and promise: “Walk in strong. Walk out stronger.” Not just physically, although the varied equipment inside the studio promotes fitness and flexibility. But also mentally and even spiritually. It’s part of a holistic approach […]
Sales tax collections, a key measure of retail activity, continue to trend up in Mesa County.. The county reported collecting more than $4.1 million in sales taxes in November, a 1.7 percent increase over the same month a year ago. November collections reflect October sales. Through 11 months of 2023, the county collected more than […]
Two livestock associations expressed disappointment over a court decision to allow efforts to proceed to reintroduce gray wolves in Colorado. Regina Rodriguez, a judge with the U.S. District Court in Colorado, declined to issue a temporary restraining order that would have prohibited the reintroduction. While declining to comment on litigation, Colorado Parks and Wildlife announced […]
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 […]