A monthly index tracking the rural economy in Colorado and nine other states remained in negative territory for an 11th straight month. The overall reading for the Rural Mainstreet Index fell ...

Mesa County collected more than $1.8 million in taxes on sales in other industries in June, a 2.9 percent decline over the same month a year ago. Decreased collections in the manufacturing, oil and ...

Modern internship programs offer valuable opportunities for both interns and employers, providing on-the-job training as well as a potential workforce pipeline. By designing and implementing ...

If you followed my columns the past few editions, you probably noticed my steadfast opposition to JJ Fletcher challenging Mesa County Commissioner Janet Rowland in the primary based on the principle ...

To date, GOCO has awarded more than $49 million in grants for projects in Mesa County and participated in projects to conserve 18,283 acres of land. GOCO funding supported the Colorado Riverfront ...

Anna Stout, a member of the Grand Junction City Council, has been re-elected to the Colorado Municipal League executive board.

An employer who hasn’t reviewed and updated its employee handbook in the past year could be be out of compliance with Colorado laws. Here are some other policies that could require review and revision ...

The City of Grand Junction has launched a pilot project intended to slow the speed of traffic along Fourth and Fifth streets. Between Ute Avenue and North Avenue, Fourth and Fifth streets will become ...

“While most economic data shows the U.S. remains in a growth cycle, business leaders’ responses signal tempered optimism and caution as we enter the second half of the year,” says Brian Lewandowski, ...

As new laws take effect, landlords should seek legal advice and other resources to navigate changes. Maintaining open lines of communication with tenants and addressing their concerns promptly builds ...

Real estate activity decreased on a year-over-year basis in Mesa County even as uncertainty over interest rates, inflation and an impending presidential election increased.

According to a 2018 report by the U.S. Small Business Administration, about 20 percent of businesses don’t make it through their first year of operations. By yet another estimate, only 50 percent of ...