THE BUSINESS T IMES News AUGUST 22-SEPTEMBER 11, 2024
THE DEFINITIVE SOURCE FOR GRAND JUNCTION BUSINESS NEWS SINCE 1994
VOLUME 31, ISSUE 16
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In this issue
Trends 2 Contributors Opinion 4 Business Briefs 5 Business People Almanac
n Labored efforts
A range of events and other activities are scheduled in Mesa County as part of workforce development month.
n County promotion Todd Hollenbeck will continue his lengthy career with Mesa County as county administrator, the commissioners announced.
n Pet projects
A Grand Junction-based brokerage for the pet care industry continues to build on a year of robust sales.
n Taxing matters
At the center of business development
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Sales tax collections, one measure of retail activity, held steady in July in Mesa County compared to a year ago.
n Jobless rate rises
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The unemployment rate rose again in Mesa County in July, advancing to its highest level since February.
n Access resources
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n New SBDC director on a mission to help entrepreneurs get the instruction and counseling they need to succeed. See page 2
HR professionals in Mesa County have access to a range of resources to support local workforces.
n Departments Almanac Business Briefs Business People Contributors News Opinion Trends
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Mandy DeCino serves as the new director of the Small Business Development Center in Grand Junction. She brings to her latest role experience in starting and operating businesses as well as navigating government regulations in working for a local organization.
Business Times photo by Phil Castle
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