THE BUSINESS T IMES News SEPTEMBER 29-OCTOBER 12, 2022
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VOLUME 29, ISSUE 18
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Trends Music to her ears 2 Contributors Opinion 2 Business Briefs 4 Business People Almanac
In this issue n Rec effects
A new study estimates the economic effects of outdoor recreation businesses and tourism in Mesa County.
n New chamber exec eager to bring out top performances in helping local business. Page 2
n Efforts awarded
Visit Grand Junction received statewide recognition for its marketing efforts for a series of TV episodes and commercials.
n Down to business
Candace Carnahan has been hired as president and chief executive officer of the Grand Junction Area Chamber of Commerce. It’s a role she compares to an orchestra conductor who positions people to bring out the best performances.
Candidates vying in local, state and national races addressed business-related issues at a Grand Valley event.
n Recession ahead The U.S. economy likely will slip into a recession, but a short and shallow one, according to a new forecast.
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n Rate retreats
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The unemployment rate retreated in Mesa County as payrolls grew and the ranks of the unemployed shrank.
n Quiet quitting
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Two young professionals share their perspectives about quiet quitting and boundaries in the workplace.
n Departments Almanac Business Briefs Business People Contributors News Opinion Trends
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