To most people, a cell phone is now a virtual appendage of their bodies, whether it’s their own personal phone or one provided by their employer. And many employees who are provided with cell phones, computers and other electronic devices by their employers can start to believe their use of these devices is private and […]
A monthly measure of optimism among small business owners rose in October, although the latest reading continues to reflect recessionary conditions. The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) reported that its Index of Small Business Optimism gained 2.7 points to climb to 91.7. The index, based on the results of monthly surveys of small business […]
A two-year pilot project is under way in Grand Junction to evaluate the use of more energy efficient streetlights. The City of Grand Junction and Grand Valley Power are participating in the project, funded by a federal grant. Grand Valley Power has installed 30 streetlights to test two types of lighting as well as various […]
Colorado ranks sixth among the 50 states for jobs related to solar energy, according to the results of a national census of employment in the industry. Colorado has an estimated 254 solar firms employing a total of about 5,300 people. Moreover, solar energy employers expect to increase staffing by 23 percent by August 2011. The […]
A Grand Junction waste removal business is ranked among the top 250 private companies in Colorado in the latest listing compiled by a business magazine. Rocky Mountain Sanitation is included among the top 250 private companies in a ranking compiled by ColoradoBiz magazine based on self-reported revenues for 2009. Rocky Mountain Sanitation also made the […]
A massive addition to St. Mary’s Hospital in Grand Junction has earned certification for energy efficient construction, a first for a Western Colorado hospital. The Century Project at St. Mary’s Hospital earned silver certification through the U.S. Green Building Council Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) program. The third-party certification program offers a nationally […]
Office Depot celebrated the opening of its new location in Grand Junction with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and donations to three nonprofit organizations. The new location at 2455 U.S. Highway 6 & 50, which formerly housed a Circuit City outlet, was remodeled to offer a new layout and other upgrades. The front end of the store […]
Williams continues to transfer ownership of natural gas gathering and processing facilities in Western Colorado to a subsidiary partnership that’s become a leading provider of those services. Williams plans to sell four gas treatment facilities and about 150 miles of pipeline to Williams Partners, a master limited partnership of which Williams owns about 77 percent. […]
Doug Simons has changed sales and marketing approaches over the years, but one thing remains constant at Enstrom Candies. The fourth quarter is always the busiest, and therefore most lucrative, time of the year. “Eighty percent of our business is in the final quarter,” said Simons, president and co-owner of Enstrom Candies, which is celebrating […]
Neil Waldron is no stranger to the health insurance industry. He’s worked in both the profit and nonprofit sectors over the past decade. As chief marketing officer for Rocky Mountain Health Plans based in Grand Junction, he currently works for a nonprofit organization that’s been praised for its role in what could serve as a […]