Crossroads Health & Fitness in Grand Junction has scheduled a unique event to raise money for the American Heart Association. A Zumba party is set for noon to 2 p.m. May 7 at the Crossroads location at 2768 Compass Drive. Registration will start at 11:30 a.m. Admission is $5, with all proceeds going to the […]
During the recession and subsequent recovery, the general move on taxes in the states has been in a distinctly negative direction. That is, faced with budget deficits, states have reacted by raising taxes. This past July, for example, the National Conference of State Legislatures reported: “The impact of the severe economic recession that began in […]
The owners of a Grand Junction hotel have reopened a restaurant operation, but with a self-serve buffet format. Good Pastures Buffet in the Quality Inn at 733 Horizon Drive now offers both breakfast and dinner buffets. “You might say this is by popular demand because we’ve had a pretty constant barrage of inquiries ever since […]
The General Assembly’s redistricting committee recently released proposed maps outlining Colorado’s new congressional boundaries. The maps offered by the Democrats and Republican members of the committee are as different as night and day. The Republican maps start from the fact Colorado has the same number of congressional districts in 2011 as we did in 2001. […]
Economic development is in one sense an evolutionary process. The business of attracting new businesses and jobs constantly changes, in large part because of changing markets and economic circumstances. The situation has been no different for the Grand Junction Economic Partnership and its predecessor organization. Formed in 1980s in the aftermath of the oil shale […]
Technological advances free us up, expand our world … and create all kinds of unintended problems. Cell phones offer a perfect example. It’s hard to imagine doing business — or just getting through the day — without a cell phone. Yet, problems still arise. The other day, my wife and I left our office and […]
I recently heard a business person complain they belong to several networking groups, but the number of referrals they receive remains far too low. A referral network is not an overnight endeavor. It takes a long time to establish. One of the biggest misconceptions people have about referral networking is the belief they’ve established a […]
Many business owners and employees try at some point in their careers to design a newsletter, flyer or other sales materials — and then wonder why their versions aren’t as graphically appealing as others. There are a few simple tricks when you’re designing your own material that will make all the difference in the appeal […]
The primary ingredient in building relationships and delivering an exceptional customer service experience is caring. The more you and your team care, the more satisfied your customers will be. They will look to your company more often for the products, services and solutions they need and want. These same customers will also refer more business […]
As the economy improves and businesses begin to see an increase in sales, employers are now struggling to boost employee morale in a work force experiencing burnout. According to Labor Department estimates, the U.S. economy generated the same output in the fourth quarter of 2010 with 7 million fewer workers compared to three years ago. […]