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Labor gains ahead? While pace will be slow, observers foresee job growth »

As business services manager at the Mesa County Workforce Center in Grand Junction, Suzie Miller is uniquely positioned to track local labor trends. Miller foresees slow, but steady, job growth in the year ahead. (Business Times photo by Phil Castle)

Phil Castle, The Business Times Suzie Miller cites a number of statistical trends she believes reflect improving labor conditions in Mesa County. But one sure sign of better times, she says, is the return of an annual job fair, an event that will feature 40…

Jan 24 2012 / Leave A Comment / Read More »

Energetic role: Communication, education priorities for trade group leader »

Doug Dennison, right, the newly elected president of the West Slope Colorado Oil and Gas Association, meets with David Ludlam, executive director of the Grand Junction-based energy industry trade group. (Business Times photo by Phil Castle)

Phil Castle, The Business Times Doug Dennison has spent a large portion of his career working with local government entities and the public on issues involving energy exploration and production. It’s a role Dennison expects to continue as the newly elected president of the West…

Jan 11 2012 / Leave A Comment / Read More »

New role, same goal: Retired executive still stresses customer service as chamber chairwoman »

Phyllis Norris knows full well the importance of customer service. Norris worked for City Market for 40 years, the last 10 as president overseeing the operations of 38 grocery stores. Although she’s now retired, Norris continues to stress customer service in a leadership role of…

Dec 21 2011 / Leave A Comment / Read More »

Downtown developments: Authority director out to build on assets »

Phil Castle, The Business Times  Harry Weiss recalls two immediate impressions of downtown Grand Junction. The first was the design and construction of recently completed renovations. The second was the long-term presence of many of the businesses operating there. “Those two things were really quite impressive,”…

Dec 6 2011 / Leave A Comment / Read More »
Trends

Revamped leading index forecasts growth

A revamped index forecasting economic performance in the United States continues to signal domestic growth even as the global outlook remains uncertain. The Conference Board reported that its…

Jan 27 2012 / Read More »
Business Briefs

Bus service offers rides to Powderhorn

Weekly bus service is now available to transport skiers and snowboarders between Grand Junction and Powderhorn Mountain Resort. The Home Loan bus offers 45 seats and leaves from…

Jan 24 2012 / Read More »
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