The reasons are varied, but there’s no question student enrollment at Mesa State College is on the rise. The population grew to 7,185 students in the spring semester this year and the college is bracing for another 10 percent to 15 percent increase by the time the final head count is in for the fall […]
Nearly a third of registered nurses in Colorado are 55 years or older, almost twice the proportion of the overall work force in the state, according to findings from a survey of RNs. The Colorado Health Institute (CHI) found that 32 percent of RNs are at least age 55 compared to 17 percent of all […]
Much has been reported about the shortage of primary care physicians in Mesa County. Even as the county and nation wring their collective hands over the bubble of aging baby boomers, the medical community worries about the prospects of meeting demand for primary care providers for seniors. Such concerns have led to a cooperative effort […]
In their ongoing efforts to mesh curricula with the requirements of the business world, schools face a moving target: Even as schools try to improve, the world’s needs evolve, keeping educators on their toes. Steve Schultz, superintendent of Mesa County School District 51, takes a different approach. “I believe the school needs to adapt to […]
A monthly measure of optimism among small business owners retreated further in July even as concerns about business and labor conditions mounted. The National Federation of Independent Business reported that its Index of Small Business Optimism dropped nearly a point to 88.1. The latest decline comes on the heels of a 3.2-point drop in June. […]
U.S. payrolls fell for a second straight month as more temporary census workers lost their jobs. According to Labor Department Estimates for July, nonfarm payrolls fell 131,000 as government layoffs more than offset hiring in other sectors. The U.S. unemployment rate remained unchanged at 9.5 percent. Employment to conduct the 2010 census has influenced overall […]
Savvy business owners and managers recognize connections. They know best the crucial links between the products and services they provide and the customers who purchase them. But business owners and managers also see the relationships between economic and demographic trends. Stories in this very issue highlight the important association between the economy and education in […]
What would you think if I asked if your head was in the clouds? You could be offended. But in this case, having your head in the “cloud” is a good thing, taking advantage of a cost-effective and almost limitless way of conducting business. The ability to respond to opportunity is critical to success, but […]
Business owners and managers are beginning to realize that economic conditions, for the time being, constitute a new normal. Gone are the days of high margins and deep pockets. In this new reality, businesses face the ongoing challenge of doing more with less. In the past, that’s meant giving more work to the best employees […]
Marillac Clinic will participate in a program offering dental insurance for children from low- and middle-income families in Mesa County. Offered in collaboration with the Delta Dental of Colorado Foundation Smile-a-bration program, the insurance will cover up to $1,000 worth of dental care with no copayment. Enrollment is required. Kristy Schmidt, director of community and […]