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Building activity? While large projects planned, construction still slow overall »

Construction proceeds on the new Mesa County Workforce Center on 29 1/2 Road in Grand Junction. The building, scheduled for completion in April, is among a number of large projects under way or set to soon begin in the Grand Valley. Despite some encouraging exceptions, commercial construction activity overall remains slow. (Business Times photo by Phil Castle)

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 »

Tim Fry discusses the various bicycle components manufactured at his company in Grand Junction. Mountain Racing Products recently was selected as one of the winners of Colorado Companies to Watch, an annual awards program honoring growing firms in the state. (Business Times photos by Phil Castle)

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 »
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Rising index signals U.S. growth

A monthly index forecasting economic performance in the United States has advanced on growing strength in the housing and labor markets, signalling continued growth in the months ahead.…

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