Energy consumption is sure to increase, especially with the emerging markets of China and India. And an infusion of natural gas discoveries portends well for that particular segment of the energy business. However, with prices for the gas at lower levels than during the boom days of 2005—2007, companies are in a bit of a […]
A Colorado-based energy services company plans to expand its operations by opening a branch office in Grand Junction. The Grand Junction Economic Partnership announced that Maverick Companies will open a facility at 787 Valley Court. Based in Englewood, Maverick Companies has grown into one of the largest privately held oil and gas service companies in […]
The answers to five questions posed to members of a small business advocacy organization in Colorado will determine how the group lobbies during the upcoming legislative session. The questions deal with a range of issues, among them health care, immigration and taxes. Tony Gagliardi, state director of the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) in […]
Williams has announced a deal to acquire more than 85,000 acres in one of the biggest onshore oil plays in the country in a move to more than triple oil production for a company better known in Western Colorado for developing natural gas. Williams announced an agreement to acquire from private owners a total of […]
Foreclosure activity continued to increase in Mesa County during the third quarter, with foreclosure filings and sales both up from last year. With the latest increases, Mesa County ranked third among the most populous counties in Colorado for the highest foreclosure rate. According to statistics reported by the Colorado Division of Housing, 451 foreclosure filings […]
It’s easy to connect with a pronounced network of good ol’ boys and girls in the Grand Valley: volunteer for community service. But business owners and managers who do so had better be more interested in doing good than doing well and in making friends rather than sales. “Do it for the right reason,” said […]
A monthly index tracking conditions for small businesses in Colorado continues to rise, although slow national economic growth isn’t likely to bolster the state recovery. “Colorado’s expected return to modest economic growth in coming months won’t get much help from a soft U.S. economy,” said Jeff Thredgold, a corporate economist who calculates the Vectra Bank […]
The art of delegation often escapes business owners and managers. This, in turn, leads to the unpleasant feelings of “stress” and “overwhelm,” which takes most — if not all — of the fun out of business. The lack of effective delegation also inhibits the growth and development of team members and therefore, of the business […]
Kileigh Sperber, Eileen Gavin and Latasha Harris were honored by American National Bank for their performance during the third quarter on the job and in volunteer efforts. Sperber, a cash management officer in Grand Junction, received the Employee of the Quarter Award. Gavin, human resources manager for American National Bank in Western Colorado, was runnerup […]
Michele Lueck has been selected as the new president and chief executive officer of the Colorado Health Institute, a nonprofit organization that provides health care policy analysis. Lueck succeeds Pam Hanes, the first president of CHI. “It is a privilege to join CHI and it’s impressive team of health services researchers and leaders,” Lueck said. […]