The Grand Valley Surgical Center in Grand Junction has retained accreditation for meeting national health care standards set by the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care (AAAHC). “We believe our patients deserve the best,” said Willis Bultje, administrator of the Grand Valley Surgical Center. “When you see our certificate of accreditation, you will now that […]
It takes a lot of courage to start a small business. It takes even more courage to stick with it during tough times like these when the nation’s financial structure is wobbling, uncertainty fills the air and even the basic principles of free enterprise are questioned by anti-business politicians. Although the sinking economy has threatened […]
Why should small business owners and their employees care about the recall election in Wisconsin or local elections in California? The key reason: The failure to remove Gov. Scott Walker constitutes a significant failure for government labor unions. Those labor unions didn’t like the fact that Walker carried through on his campaign promises to limit […]
As I write this column and the Business Times goes to press on a Tuesday, I’m prompted to write about two things that will be decided before most of you even read this: The Obamacare Supreme Court decision and our local primary race for Mesa County commissioner between Rose Pugliese and Woody Walcher. Yes, those […]
The residential construction industry has long constituted an important component of the Mesa County economy. Consider that the construction of 100 single-family homes creates an average of more than 300 jobs. So it was significant when the home building industry surged in the boom days and suffered in the bust that followed. Now there are […]
The U.S. Small Business Administration works best when it encourages an open conversation with the small business community it serves. SBA staff is on the ground every working day speaking with and on behalf of small businesses and the associations and resource partners that represent them. At SBA, we create loan products in response to […]
A monthly index forecasting economic performance in the United States continues to signal moderate growth one economist described as a “muddle through.” The Conference Board reported that its Leading Economic Index (LEI) rose three-tenths of a percent in May to 95.8. The index has climbed 1.8 percent over the six-month period ending in May. Separate […]
A measure of consumer confidence has dropped for a fourth straight month as the outlook for business and labor conditions for the second half of the year turns less optimistic. The Conference Board reported that its Consumer Confidence Index (CCI) fell more than two points in June to 62, its lowest level in five months. […]
An upcoming seminar will offer information about how Colorado companies can tap into funding to help them develop agricultural exports. “I hope more Colorado companies will participate in this program,” said Colorado Agriculture Commissioner John Salazar. “Developing exports is critical to our state’s economy, and these funds can help companies develop or expand export markets.” […]
A new Web site offers information to Colorado farmers and food manufacturers to help them comply with regulations, ensure safety and quality and market their products. “Marketing and selling food products can be one of the most challenging aspects to a farm enterprise or food entrepreneur, especially when direct sales are involved,” said Wendy White, […]