THE BUSINESS T IMES News MARCH 21-APRIL 3, 2024
THE DEFINITIVE SOURCE FOR GRAND JUNCTION BUSINESS NEWS SINCE 1994
VOLUME 31, ISSUE 6
THEBUSINESSTIMES.COM
Trends Service 2 Contributors takes Opinion flight 4 Business Briefs 6 Business People Almanac
In this issue n Fair offers
More than 100 employers — each hiring for positions — are expected to join in the Grand Valley Job Fair.
n Sharper image
An orthopedics practice offers upgraded MRI imaging to provide faster scans and more access to diagnostic services.
n Airport regains position as the busiest in the region. Page 2
n Taxing matters County sales tax collections, one measure of retail activity, continue to trend upward on a year-over-year basis.
n 60-year effort The Colorado National Monument Association plans a series of events celebrating it’s 60th year.
Angela Padalecki, executive director of the Grand Junction Regional Airport, oversees what she expects will be a busy operation in 2024 with what could be record-setting levels of passengers and construction activity.
8
n Jobless jump
19
The unemployment rate in Mesa County spiked in January, but is expected to retreat over the coming months.
n College to career
21
The transition from student to employee isn’t an easy one, but employers can offer help in making the change.
n Departments Almanac Business Briefs Business People Contributors News Opinion Trends
30 28 30 21-25 2-18 26-27 19-20
Business Times photo by Phil Castle
PRSRT STD U.S. POSTAGE PAID PERMIT NO. 67 The Business Times 609 North Ave., Suite 5 Grand Junction, CO 81501