Craig Hall, The Business Times: One of the most difficult issues to address in an economy such as we have now is in just how many fewer service people may use,” says Neil Waldron, Chief Marketing Officer and VP of Strategic Services for Rocky Mountain Health Plans (RMHP), “When coupled with the fact that people have […]
Craig Hall, The Business Times: Western Colorado is experiencing a mixed bag when it comes to insurance rates. Jamie Lummis, a partner at Moody Insurance Agency in Grand Junction says that property and casualty rates are competitive, workers’ compensation had its first rate increase in nearly ten years and health insurance rates are continuing to increase. […]
Dede de Percin, Executive Director of the Colorado Consumer Health Initiative (CCHI), released the following statement regarding the Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies’ (DORA) new consumer-friendly website for insurance rate information: “This announcement from the Division of Insurance (DOI) is a step forward for Coloradans. This website and the grant from HHS, made possible by […]
We all have them. Favorite places to dine, shop or frequent for entertainment. How did you find those places? Chances are you heard about them from a friend or family member. These people you know and trust took some extra time and effort to inform you about excellent service, an incredible dish, an incredible value […]
Because I’m not a boy and don’t like to think of myself as ol’, I’m not one the most likely candidate to set forth the value of a network of old boys. However, I am here to say that the “good ol’ boy network” is alive and well in the Grand Valley (although it is […]
If you have purchased or refinanced a home in the past 24 months, you know exactly what I am referring to. It seems in this day and age of mortgage lending you are being asked for more and more with each loan application. Banks are trying harder than ever to mitigate losses, and requiring a […]
Even in an era of social media and the imperative online presence for your business, integrating some traditional forms of media is an excellent use of time and funds. The cost of creating a direct mailing can be overwhelming to small businesses that have a small advertising budget. Direct mailings can be extremely effective whenexecuted […]
The quality and character of the individuals essential to the operations of a company directly affect the efficiency and effectiveness of the business, in addition to having a direct impact on the pleasure of those who own and operate it. Simply put, the higher the caliber of those you choose to hire, the more happiness […]
For the sixth time since 2005, Pinnacol Assurance, Colorado’s leading workers’ compensation insurer, has been recognized nationally as one of America’s “Best Employers for Workers Over 50.” Pinnacol placed 15th on the list of 50 companies nationwide and is the only Colorado company to be recognized. “Having workers over 50 is a tremendous benefit to […]
Phil Castle, The Business Times: The monthly unemployment rate in Mesa County has slipped back into single digits even as increasing labor demand offers encouragement conditions are improving. “We’re seeing some life in the economy. It might be little, but it’s in the right direction,” said Suzie Miller, an employment specialist with the Mesa County Workforce […]