What’s in store for 2024? Business and economic forecast offers a look

What’s in store for 2024? Business and economic forecast offers a look

Phil Castle, The Business Times Mesa County is poised to continue on what’s described as a controlled growth trajectory in 2024 as a more diversified economy ensures resilience and sustainability. More businesses and investments in commercial real estate buoy the outlook, as do further opportunities  for development. Tourism and outdoor recreation continue to drive economic […]

Here comes the sun: Solar firm relocates to Grand Junction

Here comes the sun: Solar firm relocates to Grand Junction

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 […]

Evidence to the contrary: Forensics firm adds to storied history of JFK assassination

Evidence to the contrary: Forensics firm adds to storied history of JFK assassination

Phil Castle, The Business Times Nearly 60 years after that fateful Friday afternoon in Dallas, Stanley Stoll believes his company has produced new information about the assassination of President John F. Kennedy. “The case is ongoing, but evidence strongly suggests there is more to the story in this historic event,” says Stoll, chief executive officer […]

Business groups endorse affordable housing ballot question

Business groups endorse affordable housing ballot question

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 […]

It takes a village: Renovations and new tenants revitalize shopping center

It takes a village: Renovations and new tenants revitalize shopping center

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, […]

At the center of business: SBDC director applies experience to helping small firms

At the center of business: SBDC director applies experience to helping small firms

Phil Castle, The Business Times Tracy Baker grew accustomed to nearly single-handedly assisting entrepreneurs and small businesses across a far-flung region of southeast Montana. As a regional Small Business Development Center (SBDC) director, she made connections, counseled clients and conducted seminars. What’s more, she handled all the marketing. It was an effort Baker says helped […]

Setting the PACE: HopeWest provides care to elderly

Setting the PACE: HopeWest provides care to elderly

Phil Castle, The Business Times A fast-growing program adds to a continuum of care provided by a Grand Junction-based organization. Along with its end-of-life hospice and palliative care and support for those grieving loss, HopeWest provides an even wider range of medical and support services intended to enable the elderly to remain in their homes […]

Poised for Adventure: Child center to open soon

Poised for Adventure: Child center to open soon

Phil Castle, The Business Times Jennifer Knott and Tawny Espinoza lead an impromptu tour through the Adventure Academy. As they point out the features of the new Grand Junction facility, construction crews complete finishing touches and teachers set up classrooms. The only thing missing for now at the early childhood education center is the children. […]