A state representative from Grand Junction seeking election to a second term is among 49 legislative candidates who’ve received endorsements from the National Federation of Independent Business. Ray Scott, a Republican running in House District 55, is among 21 incumbents in 38 House races to receive endorsements from the NFIB, a small business advocacy group […]
On September 19 the Chamber is hosting a workshop for businesses on the new health care law, courtesy of Chamber member Hoskin, Farina and Kampf. While there is a lot of trepidation on the part of businesses these days over what the future may hold, this is the one law that is generating the most […]
I had a conversation with a gentleman recently about selling his business. His feelings were hurt when I told him I did not think he “owned a business” that had any value worth selling. My point is that lots of folks think they own a business when, in fact, they have just created a job […]
Once again we are reaching the close of a tax year end with uncertainty as to the estate tax law that will be in place next year. While there is generally broad consensus between Republicans and Democrats alike that the exemption amount should be fixed at between $3.5 to $5 million dollars, this law like […]
Six professionals have joined the board of directors of the Western Slope Division of the March of Dimes: James Arrieta, business development manager for Bellco Credit Union. Arrieta also serves as volunteer development chairman for the board. Erika Jones, creator of Synergy Marketing Consultants. She […]
Dr. Glenn Madrid of Grand Junction is among the members of the Colorado Academy of Family Practitioners board of directors. Madrid serves as a member at large on the board. The Colorado Academy of Family Practitioners offers advocacy and educational services to 2,000 doctors and medical students. The CAFP is the largest primary care speciality […]
Michael Evors, a Primerica representative in Grand Junction, has been named a division leader for the financial services marketing company. “Michael’s success is a barometer of the number of people that Primerica has helped prepare for a more secure future,” said John Addison, co-chief executive officer of Primerica. Evors said he’s pleased with the honor, […]
Gary Andreoletti has been included for a fifth consecutive year in a listing of top Colorado dentists. TopDentist, a firm that identifies the top dentists and specialists in the United States, compiles the list based on voting by Colorado dentists recognized by the American Dental Association. “It’s a wonderful feeling to be honored for something […]
Daniel Vorse has joined Family Health West as respiratory therapist manager of the organization’s hospital in Fruita. John Silva also has joined Family Health West as hospital laboratory manager. And Lenay Goble has joined Family Health West as a speech and language pathologist. Vorse brings to his new position 30 years of experience in respiratory […]
Paul Smith has joined the Law Office of Brown & Brown in Grand Junction as an associate attorney. Smith brings to his new position experience with firms in Chicago, New Mexico and Grand Junction. His practice will focus on elder law, estate planing and administration, long-term care planning and special needs planning as well as […]