THE BUSINESS T IMES News AUGUST 8-21, 2024
THE DEFINITIVE SOURCE FOR GRAND JUNCTION BUSINESS NEWS SINCE 1994
VOLUME 31, ISSUE 15
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Operating Trends 2 business Contributors in style Opinion 4 Business Briefs 5 Business People Almanac
In this issue
n Still going strong
The Colorado economy still shows resilience half way through 2024, according to the results of a midyear review.
n Educational effort A ribbon-cutting ceremony celebrates the completion of construction on the new Grand Junction High School.
n Advancing growth The Grand Junction Economic Partnership is among the recipients of grants intended to grow semiconductor industries.
n More mussels
n Entrepreneurial dream comes true for owner of downtown boutique. See page 2
Sadye Saad is the new owner of Pollux Clothing in Grand Junction. The business serves as what Saad says is a one-stop shop selling styles for all generations.
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The Colorado River and Highline Canal are deemed “positive” for zebra mussels following additional sampling.
n July jump
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A year-over-year increase in real estates sales in July bodes well for the Mesa County market, an executive says.
n Lawful effects
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While some measures only apply to specific industries, other newly enacted laws affect every employer in Colorado.
n Departments Almanac Business Briefs Business People Contributors News Opinion Trends
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