The natural gas industry constitutes a major player in the Mesa County economy. Unemployment figures and sales tax collections aside, what’s happening in the Piceance Basin provides a significant indicator in determining the economic outlook. While the number of people earning paychecks directly from Encana Oil and Gas, Williams Production and other companies might comprise […]
While manufacturing in the United States might not be the strong economic base it once was, the mining business could be another story over the next 20 years. And if the push for clean burning fuels persists, the uranium business in particular could be on the verge of another boom. And should a proposed uranium […]
A trade group representing oil and natural gas drillers in Colorado has announced it’s dropping a lawsuit over newly enacted state drilling regulations. The Colorado Oil and Gas Association (COGA) filed suit against the state of Colorado in May 2009 after then-Gov. Bill Ritter signed House Bill 1292 into law. The law directed the Colorado […]
It might be occasionally swept under the rug in the midst of discussions about natural gas and alternative forms of energy, but coal still constitutes the major source of fuel for electrical generation in the United States. And the worldwide appetite for coal will likely ensure that mines in Colorado continue to operate during the […]
The energy industry is a heavy hitter when it comes to economic impact in Western Colorado, but industry representatives aren’t always easily accessible to the general public. That scenario changes during the annual Energy Forum and Expo, set for Feb. 25 at Two Rivers Convention Center in Grand Junction. The event, which mixes seminars conducted […]
The controversy over operation of a grill at a city owned golf course in Grand Junction has renewed the debate among business and community leaders over what services government should — and shouldn’t — provide. While local government has grown in scope and helped several organizations survive into the second decade of the 21st century, […]
When the horse was replaced by the horseless carriage, there undoubtedly was hand wringing over whether or not the world would ever be the same. Would people no longer walk, ride bicycles or even ride horses? The world certainly changed. But in 2011, people still walk, ride bikes — and, yes, they even ride horses. […]
Television didn’t eliminate demand for radio any more than FM radio replaced the AM band or video rentals wiped out movie theaters. And so far, social media hasn’t yet eliminated organizations that bring people together face to face for a meal or a cup of coffee. Personal networking remains alive and well and an important […]
Local chapters of international service organizations offer opportunities to both long-time members of the Grand Valley and newcomers to the area. Whether the motivation is a desire for business contacts, community service or friendship, membership can produce fruit in all three areas over time. “The main purpose should be to give back to the community,” […]
Don’t expect much to change in the form of events and services at the Grand Junction Area Chamber of Commerce. It’s not that the organization is stagnant. Rather, the group has added so much in recent years it plans on sitting tight to see how everything pans out in 2011. From energy briefings to social […]
