Despite a decline in foreclosure filings in July, Mesa County continues to experience the highest foreclosure rate among 12 metropolitan counties in Colorado. According to the latest statistics from the Colorado Division of Housing, 76 foreclosure filings and 57 foreclosure sales were reported in Mesa County during July. Compared to the same month last year, […]
Phil Castle, The Business Times Businesses can play an important role in helping employees recognize and treat depression, in turn reducing a suicide rate that’s far higher in Mesa County than other areas of Colorado and the United States. That’s why Karen Levad hopes business leaders will join in a collaboration to help prevent suicide. […]
A monthly measure of optimism among small business owners continues to reflect expectations for only sluggish growth in the months ahead. The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) reported that its Small Business Optimism Index slipped two-tenths of a point to 91.2 in July The latest reading continues a string of recession-level readings that have […]
A quarterly index tracking how small business owners assess their financial situations has declined even as concerns about revenues and cash flow mount. Wells Fargo and Gallup announced that their Small Business Index fell six points to 17 for the third quarter, erasing gains from earlier this year. A reading above 0 still indicates business […]
Do differences in socio-economic status have an effect on employee success in the workplace? Does organizational culture affect those who were raised in poverty or wealth? What’s the effect of this aspect of diversity on businesses overall? The answers to these questions might surprise you — as well as inspire you to pay attention to […]
Employees are our most important asset. They fuel our businesses, serve our customers and give us advantages over competitors. Nonetheless, managing and strengthening this asset is often overlooked. Having a method to regularly monitor, evaluate and communicate employee performance is a crucial step for improving productivity. Here are five ways employers can improve business as […]
Four Alpine Bank employees have graduated from the University of Colorado Graduate School of Banking. Justin Menge, Tom Oliver, Laura Shelton and Laura Soucie each completed the three-year program. Menge has worked for Alpine Bank for six years and currently serves as assistant vice president and manager of the Delta location. He holds a finance […]
John Bolders has joined Olsson Associates to oversee the operations of the firm’s offices in Grand Junction and Golden in Colorado as well as Bismarck, N.D. Bolders brings to his new duties more than 30 years of operations management experience, including work in the environmental services industry. Olsson Associates provides a wide range of engineering […]
Alesha Adams has joined Family Health West in Fruita as an occupational therapist working in the hospital inpatient unit and pediatric outpatient clinic. Adams brings to her latest position more than 15 years of experience as a personal assistance for college students with disabilities, manager of a group home and special education teacher. Her most […]
Guild Mortgage Co. in Grand Junction has recognized Sherri Brown as the top producer for the second quarter. Brown led the way in both the number of loans and loan volume. Brown brings to her duties 24 years of experience in the mortgage industry, including operations, underwriting and origination. Guild Mortgage operates offices at 501 […]