It’s no secret Colorado businesses pay a hefty price for Coloradans’ health – with health insurance premiums representing the most obvious and visible cost. Health insurance premiums will increase by an average of 9.4 percent for Colorado businesses in 2012, projects the Lockton Benefit Group. That’s on top of the more than $7 billion Colorado […]
Apparently, President Barack Obama didn’t like how the arguments over his massive health care measure went before the Supreme Court. Obama not only came out swinging against the court, but also questioned the court’s role in our system of checks and balances. It was an unprecedented attack from a president of the United States. For […]
Tantalizing prospects of improving economic conditions continue to offer hope to weary business owners and managers, like visions of a cool oasis in the middle of a burning desert. Nonetheless, there’s seldom a shortage of discouraging news, such as the disappointing jobs report or dip in optimism among small business owners. All of a sudden, […]
An upcoming seminar will offer information about records and information management, including the use of electronic records to obtain evidence for legal proceedings as well as computer software to share content. The Western Colorado Chapter of ARMA International has scheduled its spring seminar for 8:30 a.m. May 4 at the Mesa County Courthouse, 544 Rood […]
A Western Colorado bank has retained its certification for meeting international standards for environmental management. Alpine Bank has been recertified for another three years to maintain its International Standards Organization (IS0) 14001 designation. Alpine Bank first earned the designation in 2006 and has been recertified twice since then. The bank remains the only financial services […]
Phil Castle, The Business Times For an entrepreneur who’s scaled the heights of success, Kenneth “Hap” Klopp offers down-to-earth advice to others who aspire to climb as far. Develop and communicate a vision. Imbrue operations with passion. Take risks and learn from failures. But above all, act with a sense or urgency. Quoting the German […]
Phil Castle, The Business Times A Grand Junction business that manufactures reusable plastic canning lids is among the latest finalists in an annual awards program showcasing fast-growing Colorado companies. S&S Innovations is among the nearly 100 finalists in the Colorado Companies to Watch program. Brad Stieg, president of S&S Innovations, said he hasn’t yet learned […]
An upcoming open house will kick off what’s expected to be a community effort to plan changes to the U.S. Highway 6 corridor in Palisade. The open house is set for 5 to 7 p.m. April 16 in the Palisade Civic Center located at 711 Iowa Ave. The Palisade Planning Commission has scheduled the open […]
Phil Castle, The Business Times Despite recent declines in activity, natural gas and oil production remains a crucial source of revenue for many Western Colorado counties and school districts. It’s a connection that’s sometimes forgotten in the public debate over energy policy when it should remain an important consideration, said Craig Meis, a Mesa County […]
The Mesa County Libraries will host free presentations about credit, budgeting and banking as part of a Money Smart Week program. A benefit book sale also is planned to raise money to support library programs. Ryan Cahill, regional program manager for Wells Fargo, will lead a presentation titled “All About Credit” starting at 6:30 p.m. […]