Human potential is an expandable resource. However, it becomes static when it doesn’t receive the stimulation it needs to grow and expand — thus the terms “I’m in a rut” and “I’m stuck.” Reflect on a time when you got out of a rut or got yourself unstuck, and you will see that this happened […]
The staff at the Grand Junction Area Chamber of Commerce recently attended a conference of chamber professionals to recharge our batteries and get ideas on how to serve businesses even better in 2012. While at the conference, I visited some old friends with which the chamber has partnered for years and rediscovered why the Grand […]
Retirement plans — including 401(k) and profit sharing plans — affect millions of savers nationwide. A new regulatory change improves disclosure regarding how costly the plans are to the employers that sponsor them and the employees who participate in them. When March 31 participant statements are received, business owners should be prepared for the questions […]
If you say it with a little drawl, it kind of works, doesn’t it? Now I don’t know how the folks at the top of the Department of the Interior will feel about a biblical reference, but if there are tablets with rules on them in D.C., I can assure you this is one of […]
While it’s yet to be determined whether or not the Colorado National Monument should become a national park, it’s difficult to argue the monument doesn’t merit serious consideration of that possibility. Whether it’s a first or 50th trip over Rimrock Drive, the scenic excursion never fails to evoke a sense of wonderment at the deep […]
Where is federal government spending headed? It seems like everyone wants to know, though for different reasons. Some mistakenly believe that big government is somehow good for the economy — or at least good for their efforts to get re-elected. Others, with a better understanding of how the economy actually works, remain concerned federal spending […]
Long hours and hard work comes with owning a small business. Few entrepreneurs would have it any other way. It’s the price they pay to live their American dreams. But not everyone welcomes overtime and extra effort to get the job done. The IRS, National Taxpayer Advocate Nina Olson reported to Congress recently, is suffering […]
Artspace & Open Studios will present Milestones, a fine art show and sale set for Feb. 23 at Two Rivers Winery, 2087 Broadway in Grand Junction. The show will run from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. A reception is planned for 5 to 7 p.m. The event is free and open to the public. The […]
Kannah Creek Brewing Co. in Grand Junction has unveiled a new logo and a new look for locally brewed beers that soon will be sold elsewhere in Colorado. “With our plans to begin distributing Kannah Creek beer statewide, we thought it was a great time to redesign our logo to be more aesthetically pleasing,” said […]
Alida’s Fruits will offer samples and sell its jams and salsas as well as dried fruits dipped in chocolate in Sam’s Club locations as part of a trial to determine whether the retailer will carry the products on a permanent basis. Alida’s Fruits will participate in what’s called showcase events in Sam’s Club locations in […]