A monthly measure of consumer confidence has climbed to its highest level of the year on more upbeat assessments of current conditions as well as the near future. The Conference Board reported that its Consumer Confidence Index rose nearly four points in October to 72.2. With gains in each of the past two months, the […]
Phil Castle, The Business Times Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper considers economic development efforts in Mesa County a model for what can be accomplished statewide. Promoting innovation in the energy industry, marketing a stronger community brand and, above all, helping existing businesses grow constitute important steps in strengthening economic recovery, Hickenlooper said. State government can play […]
A Grand Junction attorney whose practice includes bankruptcy and real estate law has been appointed public trustee in Mesa County. Michael Moran was one of two appointments announced by Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper in filling the last public trustee posts in 10 counties. Hickenlooper asked all 10 trustees to resign after media reports detailed some […]
The Western Colorado Chapter of the National Association of Women in Construction will host a presentation on Internet-based accounting services as part of its upcoming meeting. The meeting is set for 6:15 p.m. Nov. 5 at Golden West Accounting, 397 Ridges Blvd. in Grand Junction. Lisa Tonsfeldt from Morris & Tonsfeldt CPAs will discuss Internet-based […]
Susie’s always late for meetings. You don’t like it, and you’ve signaled your displeasure with frowns and even blurting out “Late again?” But nothing is working. To change bad behavior in their employees, business owners and managers must confront them and ask for good behavior. Have you heard this catch phrase? If you don’t confront, […]
A new video and booklet offer information to farmers, ranchers and other rural landowners interested in harnessing wind power. The video and booklet — titled “Colorado Wind Energy Installation Guide for Agriculture and Rural Applications” — explains how to evaluate the wind energy potential for a site, select the right wind turbine and tower for […]
Phil Castle, The Business Times Doug Kiesewetter expects his company to deliver three solar energy systems by the end of this year, the beginning of what he envisions as rapid growth for the Western Colorado venture. In the process, Kiesewetter said BrightLeaf Power also will deliver on the promise of more efficient systems that produce […]
Family Health West in Fruita has opened a medical facility to care for patients with wounds that won’t heal properly. The new wound care center is located at 551 Kokopelli Blvd., Suite G. The center offer a variety of treatments for various types of wounds, including burns, diabetic ulcers, post-surgical wounds and traumatic wounds. Those […]
St. Mary’s Hospital & Regional Medical Center has received certification for treating patients who’ve suffered strokes. The Joint Commission awarded St. Mary’s advanced certification for primary stroke centers, recognizing the hospital meets its criteria for caring for stroke patients. “In achieving Joint Commission advanced certification, St. Mary’s has demonstrated is commitment to the highest level […]
Palisade ranks among the top 10 destinations in the United States for wine enthusiasts in the results of an annual awards program announced on a popular website offering travel reviews and advice. Palisade ranks ninth in the list of the top 10 wine destinations in the U.S. as part of the 2012 Travelers’ Choice Awards […]