I recently enjoyed the opportunity to attend the Society for Human Resource Management conference in Atlanta. As an international organization, SHRM now includes chapters in India, China and other countries around the globe. More than 15,000 human resource professionals attended the conference. While the weather outside was muggy, the atmosphere inside was crisp and invigorating. […]
A monthly index tracking optimism among small business owners has increased on a more upbeat outlook for the economy as well as plans to increase hiring and capital outlays. The National Federation of Independent Business reported that its Small Business Optimism Index jumped 1.7 points in August to 92.9. The index is based on the […]
Phil Castle, The Business Times Repeatedly punching the delete key won’t permanently erase data from a computer. Shredding the hard drive into so much metal confetti, on the other hand, assures certain destruction of electronic files, including confidential financial and medical records. Given the growing threat of theft of sensitive data and increasingly stringent laws […]
Family Health West has opened a pediatric rehabilitation center as part of its growing health care operation in Fruita. “The goal of Family Health West’s pediatric rehabilitation is to help children better participate in life so they can play, learn and grow,” said Mark Francis, president and chief executive officer of Family Health West. The […]
Phil Castle, The Business Times Dean DiDario expects to put $50,000 from the City of Grand Junction to quick use in helping to finance businesses and, in turn, create jobs. DiDario has other aspirations for the growing support for the 26-year-old loan program he oversees at the Business Incubator Center. “We hope it’s the beginning […]
A public open house has been scheduled to offer a public review of a proposed zoning overlay district for the North Avenue corridor in Grand Junction. The open house is scheduled for 4 to 6:30 p.m. Sept. 18 at A Taste of Heaven Catering, located at 2817 North Ave. The proposed zoning overlay district for […]
Student enrollment at Colorado Mesa University has topped 9,000 for the first time. The official census day count for the fall semester came it a 9,046 students. The number constitutes a 2.3 percent increase over the census day count for the fall semester last year. “The census data is a snapshot in time, and I […]
One of the largest farm and ranch supply retailers in the United States has announced plans to soon open an outlet in Grand Junction. Tractor Supply Company expects to open the store the first week in November and employ 12 to 17 people in full- and part-time positions. The Mesa County Workforce Center in Grand […]
A Grand Junction-based bank expects to expand its operation with the acquisition of a branch operation in Utah. Grand Valley Bank, doing business as Heber Valley Bank, has announced plans to acquire the Park City branch of Frontier Bank. Subject to approval by bank regulators, the change will occur near the end of this year. […]
Phil Castle, The Business Times Candidates running for election to the Mesa County Commission and Colorado Legislature tout their business experience as well as their positions on issues affecting businesses. They differ, though, on some of the specifics, including the role of government in promoting job growth. The Grand Junction Area Chamber of Commerce hosted […]