By Craig Hall There’s an old commercial that had the tagline, “At BASF, we don’t make a lot of the products you buy. We make a lot of the products you buy better.” With one visit to All Metals Welding and Fabricating Company in Grand Junction, one can see that vision being played […]
A monthly index tracking business conditions in Colorado has slipped to its lowest level in seven months, but continues to forecast growth. The Business Conditions Index fell more than three points to 55.7 in May. With losses in each of the past two months, the index has dropped to its lowest level since it stood […]
Job growth continues to slow in the United States, according to government estimates that reflect shrinking monthly gains in payrolls. The Labor Department reported that nonfarm payrolls rose just 69,000 in May. Initial estimates for payroll gains in April and March were revised downward a total of 49,000. Meanwhile, the U.S. unemployment rate edged up […]
I was driving by a local Savings and Loan about 7:30am on a Thursday morning. There was a line of people from inside the building heading out of the building, and about a block long. Everyone was there to get a chance at applying for a low interest rate loan. It was a special issue […]
You don’t need equipment, music, or computer related devices to be healthy. Exercise even in its simplest form is good for you. However, technology continues to change the way we do things, the way we work, and the way we play. This technology has also spread into the field of […]
Have you ever been the customer of a company that always seemed to be one or two steps ahead of you? As a business owner yourself, do you remember how wonderful this experience was? Do you recall how it instilled within you a sense of confidence, peace of mind and a strong desire to do […]
Many business owners ask me, “Is marketing affordable?” My answer is the always the same: First off, it’s mandatory for a successful business, and when done right, it is very affordable. The problem for most business owners is that there are so many ways to market and so many people that are trying to sell […]
As the digital age spreads like a virus, locally owned “bricks and mortar” businesses are threatened with extinction. Major companies like Circuit City, Borders, and Tower Records have already succumbed to this competitive threat. The proliferation of disruptive internet-based solutions has forced many traditional businesses to re-think their value propositions in order to keep their […]
What does the rest of the year look like in commercial real estate? Coldwell Banker Commercial Affiliates President & COO Fred Schmidt answered five questions and gave his thoughts on the current business environment, commercial market, CBC happenings and more. Provide us with your perspective on CRE activity for the first quarter. I’m noticing a […]
Bradley Feldhaus, a financial services professional with New York Life in Grand Junction, has achieved membership in the Million Dollar Round Table (MDRT). Feldhaus is a five-year member of the group of insurance and financial services professionals. In addition to sales performance, MDRT members must demonstrate professional knowledge, offer quality client service and adhere to […]