THE BUSINESS T IMES News NOVEMBER 24-DECEMBER 7, 2022
THE DEFINITIVE SOURCE FOR GRAND JUNCTION BUSINESS NEWS SINCE 1994
In this issue
n No water, no farm
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A Grand Valley woman makes no distinction between water and her agricultural operation. Without water, there’s no farm.
n Mixed results
Happy Trends Contributors holidays?
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A quarterly report offers mixed results with gains in new business filings in Colorado, but also pessimistic expectations.
n Rec center plan
Planning proceeds on a new community recreation center in Grand Junction funded in part by a proposed sales tax hike.
n Great expectations bode well for a profitable 2022 season. See page 2
n Jobless rate up
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The unemployment rate seesawed back up in Mesa County as payrolls and the overall workforce both declined.
n Taxing matters
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Sales tax collections, a measure of retail activity, continue to increase in Grand Junction and Mesa County.
n Hire a vet
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There are many reasons Mesa County employers should hire veterans and bring their skills to the workforce.
n Departments Almanac Business Briefs Business People Contributors News Opinion Trends
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The holidays bring a myriad of attractions to downtown Grand Junction, including the Christmas tree near the Chrome on the Range bison sculpture.
Business Times photo by Phil Castle
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