As women head into the second decade of the 21st century in the Grand Valley, they can celebrate the strides women have made in realizing the opportunities once considered the domain of the “good ol’ boy network.” Women can be found at all levels of management — from a bank president to a grocery store […]
Women in business often have to adapt. From changing jobs to going back to school to moving across the country for an opportunity, such women offer examples of the advantages of growing and changing with the times. Chris Reddin serves as one of those examples in the Grand Valley. The executive director of the Business […]
When it comes to juggling responsibilities, working women sometimes face a monumental task. Career, spouse, children, health and hobbies all compete for time. It’s one reason women strive to strike a balance in achieving success on the job and at home. Carol Skubic, market president for Vectra Bank Colorado in Grand Junction, juggles plenty of […]
Women’s organizations remain prevalent across the country and in the Grand Valley. Yet, in light of the strides women have made in the workplace over the past 50 years, are such organizations still relevant or even necessary in 2010? “I have never found women networking groups to meet my personal needs,” said Diane Schwenke, president […]
Women’s organizations are still prevalent across the country and in the Grand Valley. Yet, in light of the strides women have made in the workplace over the past 50 years, are such organizations relevant or even necessary in 2010? “I have never found women networking groups to meet my personal needs,” said Diane Schwenke, executive […]
As women head into the second decade of the 21st century in the Grand Valley, they can celebrate the strides women have made in realizing the opportunities once considered the domain of the “good old boy network.” As they survey the local business and management landscape, women can be found at all levels of management—from bank […]
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 […]