THE BUSINESS T IMES News DECEMBER 22, 2022-JANUARY 11, 2023
THE DEFINITIVE SOURCE FOR GRAND JUNCTION BUSINESS NEWS SINCE 1994
VOLUME 29, ISSUE 24
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In this issue
Trends 2 Contributors Opinion 2 Business Briefs 4 Business People Almanac
n SBA lending
A federal agency backed more than $24 million in small business loans in Mesa County in the 2022 fiscal year.
n 2023 outlook
Economic indicators point to improving conditions in Mesa County, according to a CU forecast for 2023.
n High-flying effort An aviation consulting firm headquartered in Grand Junction has been acquired by a transportation company.
n GOCO grants
Nearly $400,000 worth of Great Outdoors Colorado grants will fund conservation efforts in Mesa County.
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n Retreating rate
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The unemployment rate retreated in Mesa County in November as more people filled job openings.
n All in the FAMLI
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Colorado employers must begin deducting premiums from employee paychecks for a new paid leave program.
n Departments Almanac Business Briefs Business People Contributors News Opinion Trends
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Pivotal moment n New chairman eager to assess chamber mission. See page 2
Andrew Golike manages the CoorsTek technical ceramics manufacturing facility in Grand Junction. He’ll also serve as the new chairman of the Grand Junction Area Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors starting in January.
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