A Grand Junction medical practice has earned accreditation for the quality of its computed tomogaphy (CT) procedures. Colorado West Otolaryngologists received accreditation from the Intersocietal Commission for the Accreditation of Computed Tomography Laboratories. The Grand Junction practice is among the first of 500 CT laboratories in the United States, Puerto Rico and Canada to earn […]
First National Bank of the Rockies offers tips to help customers avoid overdrafts and their associated fees. “It’s important for our customers to know there are numerous ways to avoid paying overdraft fees. They can steer clear of most overdraft fees with a few account management tips,” said Pete Waller, president and chief executive officer […]
A restaurateur who operates a successful Taco Bell franchise and supports a variety of charities has been recognized for his business and community efforts. John Moss received the Spirit of Western Colorado Award from Dalby, Wendland & Co. Each year the Grand Junction-based accounting firm presents the award to clients who not only excel in […]
Installation soon should be complete on a solar energy system at the Wine Country Inn. The photovoltaic system is being installed on the main guest house of the hotel complex in Palisade and is expected to reduce electricity costs as well as greenhouse gas emissions. “The owners decided that it made good economic as well […]
Major Mortgage USA has opened a branch office at Heiden Homes Realty and Associates in downtown Grand Junction. Mortgage bankers Kyle Barnard and Dave Shepherd, along with loan coordinator Casey Brown, will spend time at the new location at 735 Rood Ave. as well as at the main Major Mortgage office at 2474 Patterson Road. […]
Not your typical subject matter for a year-end column, I must say. Then again, the earth is going to end in a year from the day I’m typing this, according to my Mayan readers and the medallion I wear on the chain around my neck, so I might as well swing for the fences 24 […]
The calendar changes with the new year. But what about the fortunes of Grand Valley businesses? Will they change, too? The extent to which the new year actually will be happy depends on the answer to that question. Fortunately, the outlook is improving. At least that’s the assessment of three economists who closely monitor business and […]
For many small business owners, the holiday season is the most important time of the year. In the business-to-consumer retail segments, fully 40 percent or more of a company’s revenues could be produced between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day. Even in a robust economy, which was the case for most of the last decade, any […]
A free guidebook offers small business owners and managers help with using technology to achieve success. The U.S. Small Business Administration and Microsoft have teamed up to develop the guide, titled “Business Technology Simplified.” “Our goal as an agency is to get information, tools and services into the hands of small business owners more quickly […]
Grand Junction voters will decide in April whether or not to allow medical marijuana businesses within city limits. The Grand Junction City Council voted to put the issue on the ballot for the municipal election in April. The election will be conducted by mail-in ballots. That action follows the submission of a petition to the […]