Change occurs on a regular basis whether we want it to or not. The economy changes, business environments change, the weather changes, team dynamics change, relationships change and so on. Life is about change. And if we resist change, then we’re limiting the greatness of life in all that it has to offer us. Why, […]
Have you ever received a memorable gift? I hope you receive a gift like the one Mrs. Lynch received. Mrs. Lynch and the students in her second grade class in Iowa were talking about pets and Mrs. Lynch told a few stories about her family’s now-deceased dog, Chips. One student named Madison asked to see […]
“Get in the game” was the message to corporate CEOs and other members of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce in a recent speech by President Barack Obama. After a series of platitudes and remarks intended to mend relations and make the president sound more business-friendly, Obama’s leftist tendencies sadly came through. Needless to say, I’m […]
The latest results of an annual membership survey conducted by the National Federation of Independent Business in Colorado offer some insights into what small business owners want when it comes to five select issues. The NFIB uses the survey results to determine its lobbying positions on state and national issues. Here’s what members said they […]
Who knows better than business owners and managers what opportunities exist for growth — and what challenges persist to hobble that growth? Fortunately, business owners and managers are expected to play a big role in writing an economic development plan for Mesa County both in terms of responding to an online survey and sharing their […]
There are people out there who thought that once ObamaCare was signed into law last March, the debate was over. Thankfully, that’s not been the case. With big changes at the ballot box in November, debate and action regarding the new health care law has been rekindled. The U.S. House of Representatives voted to repeal […]
Two former print advertising consultants run a growing Grand Junction business offering advertising through a medium of a far different sort — a network of flat screen televisions that serve as indoor digital signs. Dave Vogt and Jim Montoya operate Local Focus Digital Media. After a year in business, Local Focus has expanded with flat […]
Artspace & Open Studios will present Inspirations, an art exhibit and sale, on Feb. 24 at Two Rivers Winery Chateau, 2087 S. Broadway in Grand Junction. Gallery hours will run from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. A reception is set for 5 to 7 p.m. The event is free. The exhibit and sale will feature the […]
The Center for Independence continues to participate in the Show Us Your Colors fund-raiser offered through Rib City Grill and Alpine Bank. Customers who spend $10 on food at Rib City Grill locations in Fruita, Grand Junction, Glenwood Springs, Montrose and Rifle receive a token. Customers can take their tokens to Center for Independence locations […]
Applications will be accepted through May 1 for four, $1,000 college scholarships offered to members of the Western Rockies Federal Credit Union. Incoming college freshmen as well as continuing and adult students are eligible for the scholarships. The winners will be selected on the basis of financial assistance, a minimum 2.0 grade point average, essay […]