THE BUSINESS T IMES News DECEMBER 8-21, 2022
VOLUME 29, ISSUE 23
THE DEFINITIVE SOURCE FOR GRAND JUNCTION BUSINESS NEWS SINCE 1994
In this issue n Labor forecast
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Trends the dots Connecting n Outlook for 2023: Mesa County well positioned for growth. Coverage starts on page 2
Contributors Opinion 4 Business Briefs 8 Business People Almanac
Employment is expected to continue to increase in Colorado in 2023, but at less than half the pace of 2022.
n Road work ahead Construction has begun on a project to realign and make improvements to U.S. Highway 6 in Clifton.
n Survey says
The City of Grand Junction plans to conduct a survey as part of efforts to address issues related to homelessness.
n Workforce effort
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A new grant program is designed to help Colorado communities expand their workforce development efforts.
n Slowing sales
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Real estate sales continue to slow in Mesa County as higher interest rates and home prices affect affordability.
n Healthy effort
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A public health emergency declaration has expanded, in turn adding to coverage to employees working in Colorado.
n Departments Almanac Business Briefs Business People Contributors News Opinion Trends
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Mesa County is positioned for growth in 2023, according to the latest forecast compiled by the business research division of the Leeds School of Business at the University of Colorado at Boulder.
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