Two plastic surgeons have changed the name of their Grand Junction practice to better portray their services and objectives. Dr. Duane Hartshorn and Dr. Matthew Swelstad have renamed Colorado West Cosmetic and Reconstructive Plastic Surgery to ReGenesis Plastic Surgery and Skin Care Center. “By changing our name, we better portray our mission,” said Hartshorn, who […]
“Compromise is the lack of leadership.” Like me, you might have heard that quote in some form or another over the years without knowing exactly to whom to attribute it. On the reverse side is another quote I detest with almost all of my being, “Politics is the art of compromise.” And the putting of […]
Colorado sometimes draws national attention for its method of raising taxes. Under the Taxpayers Bill of Rights amendment to the state constitution approved in 1992, voters themselves are the only ones who can raise local or state taxes. Voters still have no direct say over federal income taxes. But many view TABOR as an amendment […]
State and federal government agencies have collaborated on two programs that finance energy efficiency and renewable energy projects. “These new loan programs answer a significant need expressed by Colorado businesses of all sizes – access to capital,” said Colorado Gov. Ritter. “We are helping Colorado companies sustain operations during the economic downturn, improve energy efficiency […]
The holiday season is a time for celebration, fellowship, cheer and the opportunity to reconnect with family and friends … right? Despite the songs we’ve grown up with admonishing us not to pout or cry, for many the holidays can be a time of sadness, loss and feelings of loneliness and disconnection. According to the […]
Here’s the first installment in a series of interviews that will be published in the Grand Valley Business Times in a question-and-answer format. The first interview features Carroll Multz, a retired trial attorney and former district attorney who serves as an adjunct professor at Mesa State College in Grand Junction. The first in a series […]
Chris Blackburn finds himself in a familiar territory of checkered tablecloths, terry cloth napkins and red glass candle holders. Framed black and white photographs cover the walls. And from somewhere in the background comes the unmistakable crooning of Frank Sinatra and Dean Martin. It’s no coincidence Blackburn has recreated the comfortable ambiance of a venerable […]
Nonprofit organizations in the Grand Valley face challenging times in the wake of the Great Recession. With unemployment above 9 percent in Mesa County, demand for services has increased. Meanwhile, businesses and families facing tighter budgets can be less likely to give as much as during better economic times. “It is down,” says Dan Wilson, […]
Nonprofit organizations reflect what’s happening in the local economy. United Way of Mesa County offers an example of how much has changed from the boom days of 2007. That was the year the agency raised more than $1.2 million for its annual campaign. For the campaign that ends in 2011, the agency hopes for a […]
It’s been called one of the key components of a Grand Valley health care system praised as a national model for delivering quality care at below-average prices. The Marillac Clinic treats low-income and uninsured patients through a combination of paid staff and the volunteer efforts of local physicians. Most patients don’t receive a handout, but […]