Phil Castle, The Business Times Even as economic indicators reflect continued growth, Colorado business leaders remain wary heading into the third quarter, according to the latest results of an index tracking their expectations. “While most economic data shows the U.S. remains in a growth cycle, business leaders’ responses signal tempered optimism and caution as we […]
Phil Castle, The Business Times United Country Real Colorado Properties handles a variety of listings — everything from farms and ranches to luxury homes and hunting acreages. But in many cases, the Grand Junction-based firm is involved in something else, says broker and owner Omar Richardson. “We sell lifestyle,” Richardson says. “We live the lifestyle […]
Phil Castle, The Business Times James and Amanda Ferguson have built their business on what they consider a large customer base — people who drink coffee, people who drink beer and people who drink both. In operating a unique Grand Junction venture that serves both coffee and beer, the Fergusons also showcase the products of […]
Phil Castle, The Business Times Olivia Larson draws inspiration from a variety of sources. Memories of her childhood growing up in India. Imagining what it might be like to visit Monet’s garden in France or walk through a rain forest in Australia. Larson combines the many aromas of those experiences — the spices, flowers and […]
Phil Castle, The Business Times Local governments support businesses and a business-friendly environment in a variety of ways, officials say. But challenges persist that affect businesses, including access to behavioral health services, rising housing costs and issues related to the homeless. Representatives from Mesa County, the cities of Grand Junction and Fruita and the Town […]
Phil Castle, The Business Times Jim Over remembers pulling out a map of the United States to search for possible locations for the steel fabrication business he hoped to open. While he considered several sites, he decided on Grand Junction and subsequently launched Western Slope Iron & Supply. Fast forward 50 years, and the company […]
Phil Castle, The Business Times An average snowpack and what are forecast as average runoffs are expected to equate to sufficient water in Mesa County this summer despite dry conditions overall. That also means no mandatory restrictions are planned, although water conservation measures are encouraged. “We’re having an average year,” said Randi Kim, utilities director […]
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 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 […]
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 […]