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Show THE SAN JUAN RECORD Wednesday April 14, 1993 Utah - Page 12 business confidence robust Confidence among Utahs business executives recorded its highest mark in the first quarter of 1993 since the Utah State Tax Commission began the survey in 1989. The robust results indicate that Utah business executives feel that the Utah economy is still in an expansion mode, said Tax Commission Chief Economist Doug Macdonald, who Univeristy of Utahs Survey Research Bureau at the behest of the Utah State Tax Commission. The survey was based on telephone interviews in January with 218 Utah business execu- tives randomly sampled from among the 1,500 Utah businesses that collected 70 percent of the sales tax revenue. Executives were asked six noted survey results were incorporated into recent Executive Branch revenue forecasts. The Utah business execu- key questions regarding their views of business conditions for Utah. The first two questions ask executives about how they see Utah economys present and future condition. index confidence tive jumped seven points in TheMonticello Secondary water system will be turned on for outside watering beginning April 19. At this time there will be no restrictions on use, but residents are urged to not waste water and to remember that if we have another dry summer we could face restrictions again. The city wishes to thank everyone for their past cooperation in using water wisely and we look forward to another good year. Commissioners continued from page 1 These concepts had gone from helicopter skiing to telemark skiing and even a hut system for cross-countr- y skiing in the winter and hiking in the summers. A couple of those interested have affiliations with ski resorts in Colorado. None have tested the market or done a ground exploration, she said. But some have already identified one problem, the abun- dance of avalanche chutes on the north side. No one has come up with any killer problems, she said. And there is nothing in our (Forest) plan to prevent this use. In fact, it goes right along with the recently released Rural Action Plans recommen- dations. County. The March will kick off April 16th with Moabs fourth and fifth grade classes walking one of several designated trails at Arches. The students have been busy creating posters for the event and raising money. The public is invited to attend any of the three days and may register at the Arches National Park Visitor Center before their hike. Donations are encouraged and March for Parks will be available at the registration booth. T-Shi- rts Donations will be used to fund field trips in Arches National Park and other outdoor areas for children in four elementary grades next fall. Each child will participate in three, half day field trips and receive classroom instruction. This opportunity is unsurpassed in helping build support for parks in the future as well as teaching children the intricacies of natural systems. Many Moab children have never been to the national parks of the Moab area. March for Parks, now in its fourth year, is Americas only national event for national parks and open The National spaces. Parks and Conservation Association (NPCA) is the nation-wid- e sponsor and Griffith Production Services, Subway, Kaibab Mountain Bikes, Eddie McStiffs, Back of Beyond Books, the Needles Outpost, and Columbia Pictures are local sponsors. Deb Nester, Moab coordinator, has set a goal of raising $5,000 for outdoor education. More local sponsors are being sought and can or contact Deb at inforfor more mation about participating. NPCA graciously acknowledges the assistance of six sponsors: Master card, Foghorn Press, Naya, Polaroid, Nordstrom, and Nordstrom Rack. 259-716- 4 259-UTA- H 1993. six-mon- th ing also improved in the 1993 survey. The combined reading for large January prices can be expected both from large- - and moderatesized business in the next six months. In fact, the ployment, capital investments and prices. Those surveyed reported company profits improved slightly, January 1993 survey re- corded the highest overall reading to the price question at 64. Last October a score of 60 was recorded. This index has risen steadily since the third quarter of 1991. The answer to this question probably has a mixed up from a level of 61 in October 1992 to 64 in January. Higher readings of about 66 were recorded in the second and third quarter of 1992. More importantly, concerning the Utah economic blessing for Utah con- sumers and Utah taxpayFor consumers, it ers. means that some of their prices for consumer goods will rise. For business it can mean firmer demand for their products (or tight supplies). For state and lo- forecast, business executives expect to hire slightly more employees than they did a year ago. In January 1992 this index read about 52, whereas in October 1992 and in January 1993 it moved up to 58. By October 1992, the employment index cal governments, which relies on the sales tax, it can mean highter tax receipts. Four Corners Care Center THANKS everyone who participated in our 1993 EASTER EGG HUNT The following businesses contributed prizes and money to make the Easter Egg Hunt successful. Please thank them for this, and support them in their business. Petrolane Blue Mountain Trading Post C & R Associates Bear Trading Post Tiny Tots Day Care Cedar Pony San Juan Record CPA K & C Trading Post, Bluff Thin Phil Acton, Sunbonnet Cafe, Bluff Twin Rocks Trading Post, Bluff Four Corners Inn Dr. Rick Lyman Dental Clinic State Farm Insurance, Steve Burtenshaw Eagle Graphics Phil Lyman, CPA The Silversmith Monday - Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. First Western National Napa Auto Parts First Security Bank Cliff Palace Motel Bank KUTA San Juan Vision Clinic Mini Mart Palmers Parley Redd Foodtown Parley Redd True Value Keep your bite bright Stars San Juan Pharmacy the Flower Shop Mels Video Cedar Mesa Pottery Golden Circle Trailer Court Jacobs' Pumping Becky Joslin Guymon Silver and Turquoise The Eatery Crafts Corner and Clothing Four Corners Care Center Country Recreation Department C.E.U. San Juan Campus Elk Ridge Cafe 678-344- 0 678-214- 0 FREE 0 Materials RETIREMENT PLANNING SEMINAR Deal with the people who know the building industry SAN JUAN BUILDING SUPPLY Blanding outlook for capital investment spend- The Finally, business executives were asked whether they plan to raise or lower prices in the next six months. Those surveyed said somewhat higher October to 68 in January Blanding 678-281- January 1993. October 1992 to almost 56 in January. Executives responded with only a 49 in January of 1992 to this question, indicating no improvement. The highest reading for this question was a 57 in July 1992. large and moderate-size- d businesses see substantial improvement ahead, up from a 59 reading last 212 South 200 East 0'' in similar reading busiand moderate-size- d in 52 from nesses rose nomic conditions at almost 62, compared to a 58.7 reading last October. The second question, a key one for state forecasters, asks about executive feelings with respect to the Utah economy over the next six months. Here, both Family Dental Care - d a us a call Building 3 77 West businesses rated present Utah ecoModerate-size- Johansen, D.D.S. Emergency Quality sponded with a score of 70 that the Utah economy was moderately better than a year ago. This compares with a reading of about 60 or less for much of last year. Brent -- moved up to 58 and recorded re- The next four questions deal with specific economic factors such as profits, em- March for Parks at Arches Arches National Park will be the setting for a March for Parks on April 16, 17, and 18, 1993. The March will raise money for outdoor education for school children in Grand businesses Large 300 South Please call to reserve a seat STEVE BURTENSHAW 73 South Main, Blanding, Utah (801) 678-225- 8 JO Form Bureau L or FAXKL1 Light refreshments will be served F0MNCIAL PUWMNG Sf ftVCf S 9 |