5 Reasons to Move to Grand Junction When You Work Remote
If you’re one of the millions of Americans searching for a new place to work remote, consider a relocation to Grand Junction in Colorado’s Grand Valley. Here are five reasons why
Economy/Politics
Being kind to those who show up
Suddenly, the labor market, at least on the low end, has shifted from business-centric to worker-centric, and this dynamic is very likely to play out like that for some time to come. The market has spoken: Business is going to have to be kinder to those who show up.
New law raises the roof on solar
SB21-261 removes the former limit on total capacity of roof-top solar. The limit, now gone, was 120% of the power consumed by occupants of that building. More important, the bill authorized a new concept called virtual net-metering to customers of Xcel Energy and Black Hills Energy. This will allow a company to do business in one location and own solar panels elsewhere.
Growing pains from supply chains
Considering these challenges, how can businesses keep growing as demand increases and supply chain issues persist? Business will need to get creative. It’s time to reassess supply-chain design and ordering practices.
5 lessons in rural economic development
At the bottom of the recession, the community grappled with 11% unemployment, which resulted in high crime and poverty rates and significant loss of workforce-aged population. A decade later, Grand Junction is thriving despite a global pandemic. Here are 5 takeaways from Grand Junction’s turnaround that can be replicated in any community
What to expect in the franchise sector
With employment on the rise, many franchise systems will hire employees to meet the pent-up demand from consumers who are ready to venture out to their favorite restaurants and retail venues again despite stricter mandates. Here are two predictions of trends in the franchise industry that will continue through 2021 and beyond.
Diversity in Higher Education
Diversity on college campuses enriches a student’s educational experience as they learn from people whose culture and beliefs are different from their own, but recruiting students of color and making sure their college experience is a fulfilling one takes some effort.
Denver City Council approves rental license
The Denver City Council on May 3 passed the “Healthy Residential Rentals for All” legislation requiring all rental properties to obtain a license and inspection to ensure rental units are complying with Denver’s minimum housing standards.
District Court denies plaintiff of Colorado's Equal Pay Law
The EPEWA, which went into effect beginning this year, aims to close the gender wage gap in Colorado by prohibiting employers from paying an employee of one sex less than the other sex for substantially similar work and by requiring employers to follow strict job posting and pay transparency rules.
Inflation—friend or foe?
We tend to think of inflation as a bad thing, but it can be a good thing depending on what role you occupy in the economy and whether you’re buying or selling assets.
SPACs-ever heard of them?
SPACs are special purpose acquisition companies that raise capital through public offerings and then use that cash to merge with startups looking to go public through an acquisition.
Economic lessons learned at halftime of this pandemic
From the collaboration between governments, the private sector and scientists and the development of vaccines, to small business woes and projected recovery time, this column delves into what we've learned over the last year. The most important lesson learned was about true leadership.
The "American Rescue Plan" will bring a return of inflation
Invest in growing dividend companies and keep your cash reserves higher. If the U.S. experiences the predictions of rising inflation, financially this could be a better option than buying or holding bonds.
Ranchers, environmentalists debate merits of wolf re-introduction
Some ranchers argues that urban Colorado has too much sway over the rural corners of the state. But, can wolf reintroduction boost tourism?
The stock market is not Vegas
Trading GameStop every 20 minutes might be a lot of fun, but it is certainly incredibly risky and not what investing was meant to be about. Here's advice for smarter investing.
Pandemic prompts small-business tweaks that may endure
From curbside pickup and senior shopping hours to dining in yurts and viewing menus via smart phones, small businesses and restaurants were forced to institute a wide range of customer safety and service steps in 2020. Business owners now are examining which of those experiments were so successful that they will stay around post-pandemic.
What role does remote work play in the future of work?
With vaccines in production and a certain sense of stability slowly returning to life, the question that remains is how remote work will factor into the hotly debated concept of the “new normal.”
2021 economic forecast
In 2021, we expect to see robust economic growth and consumer spending, lower volatility in the financial markets along with lower-than-average returns and no new Federal Reserve activity.
What does the Georgia Senate race mean for real estate?
As Georgia flipped Democratic, treasury rates jumped to their highest since March. Why? What does this mean for interest rates and in turn real estate in both the short term and long term?
Steel deal showcases Pueblo’s solar prowess
The mill will produce the 200-meter ribbons of rail preferred by railroads. That decision wasn’t a given. Other states, especially those with abundant low-priced hydroelectricity, made a hard run. How Pueblo won says much about the evolving nature of the economy of Pueblo and that of Colorado. Prominent is the solar farm, the largest east of the Rocky Mountains when the deal was announced. It will provide about 90% of the electricity for the mill.
Is millet the next quinoa?
Millet thrives on the Eastern Plains. Farmers grew it on 320,000 acres in Colorado – or about 1% of the state's farmland – in 2019, with a harvest of more than 11 million bushels, or $61 million.
It’s time for the Colorado legislature to amend its corporations law
The Colorado General Assembly can remedy this problem by amending Colorado corporations law to allow for administrative dissolution of corporations, rather than continuing to require the attorney general to file a lawsuit for judicial dissolution if an entity obtains its articles of incorporation through fraud.
Colorado stimulus plan to provide relief for small businesses
The passage of the state’s economic stimulus package during this week’s special legislative session includes direct financial assistance for eligible small businesses.
Why unity begins with “Made in USA”
History shows that our strategic resilience and the large segment of Americans who prefer to buy what’s made in the USA. mean that we’ll regain our momentum.
