A monthly measure of consumer confidence has rebounded to its highest level in 17 months on more upbeat assessments of business and labor conditions. Concerns remain, however, about the prospect of recession. The Conference Board reported its Consumer Confidence Index rose 5.2 points to 109.7 in June. That’s the highest level since January 2022. Dana […]
A monthly index forecasting economic conditions in the United States continues to retreat, signaling slowing ahead. The Conference Board reported its Leading Economic Index fell seven-tenths of a percent to 106.7 in May. Separate measures of current and past conditions increased. The leading index dropped 4.3 percent over the last six months and has declined […]
Phil Castle, The Business Times While the commercial real estate market in the Grand Valley faces challenges from higher interest rates and inflation, Brian Bray remains optimistic. Demand persists, especially for investment properties. Businesses are growing and moving into bigger quarters. And more inventory is becoming available, said Bray, managing broker of Bray Commercial based […]
Phil Castle, The Business Times While national and state policies affect businesses, so do local policies. “Local communities have a lot of say in their ability to stay competitive,” said Chris Brown, vice president of policy and research with the Common Sense Institute. Speaking at a Grand Junction Area Chamber of Commerce quarterly membership meeting, […]
Two Grand Valley companies are among the latest winners of a statewide awards program honoring fast-growing firms for their innovative products, unique processes and marketplace performance. Låda Cube in Grand Junction and Sauvage Spectrum Estate Winery & Vineyard in Palisade were winners of the 2023 Colorado Companies to Watch program. JFS and Lyttle’s Fleet Maintenance […]
A Grand Junction executive advocated for independent hospitals in testifying at a congressional hearing on consolidation in the health care industry. “I am a firm believer in the value of independent, community owned hospitals,” said Chris Thomas, president and chief executive officer of Community Hospital. “Our ability to singularly focus on the well-being of our […]
The principal broker for a Grand Junction firm that assists with the sales of pet care businesses has been honored for her efforts. Teija Heikkila of PET|VET M&A, Sales & Advisory received a 2022 Platinum Club award from M&A Source. The trade association for lower middle market transaction advisors presented awards for individual and firm […]
A regional summit is planned to assist nonprofit organizations in Western Colorado. The summit is scheduled for 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. July 19 at the Colorado Mountain College campus in Rifle. “We will provide the tools and resources that nonprofit staff can use in real time,” said Jeff Corn, chairman of the Western Slope […]
The City of Grand Junction plans to use a $2.3 million grant to fund improvements along North Avenue. The Colorado Department of Transportation awarded the grant under its Transportation Alternatives Program. Combined with other previously awarded Transit and Multimodal Options Fund grants, the total scope of the project nears $5 million. “One of the transportation […]
The City of Grand Junction provides some of the best tasting water anywhere, the results of a competition confirm. The city placed second in the Best of the Best Water Taste Test conducted as part of the annual American Water Works Association (AWWA) international conference in Toronto. “We were thrilled to be chosen best tasting […]