It’s taken years, but now I hear it. I hear the phrase so clearly. I can pick it out of conversations. It usually begins with “I have to … .” My own daughter now reminds me that I choose do something. It’s really true. We have choices. As a matter of fact, everything we do […]
Why should women choose a career in commercial real estate or a related field? This is a traditionally male-dominated industry where the existence of women can too easily be seen as unique. However, commission careers for professional women are growing quickly where few or none were expected before. And there are indications the commercial real […]
In the spirit of the Thanksgiving holiday and in recognition of the importance of an attitude of gratitude, here are some things for which Grand Valley business owners and managers can be thankful this year: The onset of the holiday shopping season. While no retailer longs for the long hours and hard work that comes […]
I guess I could do the totally abridged version and say the government spends too much, there isn’t enough to confiscate to sate its appetite and we’re going over the cliff no matter what. But where’s the fun in that? Actually, there’s no fun in any of this. Just ask Europe. How many times did […]
OK, enough already. The battle is over, and, yes, the good guys lost. Since then, everyone with a word processor or access to a microphone has joined in the autopsy. On the right, many are looking for a smoking gun, the one thing that spelled final defeat for Mitt Romney — it was changing demographics, […]
When thinking about the goods or services Colorado exports to other countries, agricultural products might not be the first thing that crosses your mind. Think again. Agricultural exports have become increasingly important to our state’s economy, with high-quality, locally grown products sold from our farmers and ranchers to worldwide markets that are rich with opportunity. […]
A solar system installation company has opened in the Mesa Mall in Grand Junction what’s billed as the first residential solar retail store in the country. Following the approach of such companies as Apple, AT&T and Disney, Syndicated Solar expects to engage more directly with a broader potential customer base in offering information about solar […]
A group of Palisade wineries operating under one brand won 21 medals, the second most of any entrant, at the Denver International Wine Competition. Talon Wine Brands won 10 gold medals, five silver medals and six bronze medals at the competition, which featured a total of 800 wines from 13 countries. Talon Wine Brands includes […]
The Aspen Institute for Regenerative Medicine has opened a location in Grand Junction to offer a variety of anti-aging programs. The Grand Junction operation is located at 321 Rood Ave. in the same building as the Family and Sports Medicine Clinic. The Aspen Institute for Regenerative Medicine offers hormone and testosterone therapies, age management programs […]
An annual event designed to help Colorado winegrape growers and winemakers improve their operation is scheduled for Jan. 15 to 17 in Grand Junction. The three-day VinCO conference will feature speakers addressing such issues as viticulture, enology, business and marketing. Several horticultural seminars also are planned. In addition, the regional trade event offers a networking […]