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Sales tax collections continue to decline
Jun 18 2013Lodging tax revenues continue to slide
Jun 13 2013Colorado ag exports drop in first quarter
Jun 13 2013Applicants sought for Young Entrepreneur Academy
Jun 13 2013Canadian uranium firms announce acquisition
Jun 12 2013Taxing arithmetic refigured
Jun 12 2013U.S. payrolls and jobless rate up
Jun 7 2013Building activity? While large projects planned, construction still slow overall »
Phil Castle, The Business Times Ed Forsman lists the projects his construction company has completed, the projects the Grand Junction-based firm has under way and the proposed projects on which he hopes to soon work. FCI Constructors recently completed a combination brewery and restaurant. The…
Jun 12 2013 / Leave A Comment / Read More »Growing bicycle parts manufacturer among companies to watch »
Phil Castle, The Business Times In the midst of manufacturing a variety of bicycle components under multiple brands, Tim Fry said the objective of his company remains constant: to take the comparison out of comparison shopping. “Our goal is to always make a product our…
May 28 2013 / Leave A Comment / Read More »Unique boutique: Crafty vendors realize entrepreneurial dreams »
Phil Castle, The Business Times Connie Ferguson jokes that what started out as a craft show exploded into a department store. In looking for a location for an extended holiday arts and crafts show, Ferguson founded instead an enterprise that’s evolved far beyond her initial…
May 21 2013 / Leave A Comment / Read More »Answering the call: StarTek turns new hires into “brand warriors” »
Phil Castle, The Business Times Norma Roberts leads an impromptu tour through the StarTek center in Grand Junction, pointing out various features of the facility as she walks and talks: the training and conference rooms, the cafeteria and, of course, the massive space in which…
May 8 2013 / Leave A Comment / Read More »Cheesecake venture expands with East Coast location »
Phil Castle, The Business Times An inventive entrepreneur who combined his passions for business and cooking to start a venture selling cheesecakes in jars expects to expand his operation with an East Coast location. By simultaneously tapping into larger markets and lowering shipping costs, Lee…
Apr 30 2013 / 1 Comment / Read More »
From The Staff
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- story Building activity? While large projects planned, construction still slow overall
- story Public participation sought in Orchard Mesa planning
- story Trends continue to point to improving real estate conditions
- story British diplomat sees opportunities for Grand Valley businesses
- story New name reflects growing mission for hospice organization
- story Entrepreneurism all in the family: Mother and daughter expanding businesses
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- column I serve at the pleasure of … the local newspaper?
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