Applicants sought for Washington, D.C., conference

Registration remains open for an upcoming conference offering participants a better understanding of the federal legislative process. Applications will be accepted through March 16 for the 2012 Colorado Capital Conference. The conference is scheduled for June 5 to 7 in Washington, D.C. The event will accommodate 100 Colorado residents who will interact with members of […]

Bus system extends hours, adds to service

The Grand Valley bus system has extended its hours and increased service along one of its busiest routes. The changes are scheduled to go into effect March 12. Free bus service will be offered from March 12 to 17 to encourage the public to try out the new hours and services. Operational hours will run […]

Donation makes new home a reality for Vietnam veteran

Phil Castle, The Business Times A military veteran living on a limited income has a new home to call his own thanks to the efforts of Habitat for Humanity of Mesa County and Golden Villa Homes. “It’s just a cool thing,” said Amy Rogers, the executive director of Habitat for Humanity. Habitat for Humanity provided […]

What a gas: Expert hails energetic role for resource

What a gas: Expert hails energetic role for resource

Phil Castle, The Business Times: Bryan Willson can recite a top 10 list of reasons natural gas will play a prominent role in the future of energy, the economy and environment in the United States. Among other things, natural gas is abundant, inexpensive and already used in homes and offices, says Willson, director of the […]

The attack of the QR Codes

Many of us have seen them, but if you haven’t, keep looking as they are showing up everywhere!             I am talking about QR Codes or Quick Response Codes. Despite being created in 1994, QR Codes have not been popular in America, mainly because our cell phones lacked the capability to read them. It wasn’t […]

Overtime pay: who gets it and who doesn’t?

As a payroll services provider, one question we get asked time and time again is “When is overtime due?” That’s a bigger question than many employers realize.     Nonexempt employees must be paid at least the minimum wage for all hours worked. In Colorado, an overtime premium for hours worked over 40 hours in a […]

Five Steps to Financial Fitness

Are your personal finances in tip top shape, or could they use some care and attention? Maybe you want to retire early, move into a bigger home, take that dream vacation, build an emergency fund, or reduce your debt. There are numerous aspects to financial health. Ignore the health of your finances and risk exposure […]

Facebook: business Timeline part one

Your Facebook business page is about to get an overhaul. It’s a good thing, if you’re ready for it. If you take the time to think of this changeover as an opportunity, much like a good spring cleaning is a fresh start in your home, Facebook’s Timeline can be the fresh social media start your […]

Target marketing efforts to make connections

There is a fundamental difference between selling a product or service and marketing a product or service. Of cou rse, a business is going to make a 110 percent effort to sell to any and all customers, as many as possible. Each customer is precious. The patronage of every customer is valuable no matter who […]

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