To the editor: There has been some recent speculation that the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service intends to reintroduce wolves in the San Luis Valley to help manage elk and other species. It is important to set the record straight: The service, in fact, has no plans and no intent to reintroduce wolves in the […]
So, what happened to small business? In his State of the Union address, President Barack Obama offered no direct, substantive remarks about small business. That, of course, is a striking omission given the central role entrepreneurial firms play in terms of innovation, economic growth and job creation. However, the president did touch on some issues […]
Whenever the suggestion of higher taxes comes up in political debate, one important factor should be considered: the effects on businesses. The Tax Foundation — a nonprofit group based in Washington, D.C., that monitors government fiscal policy — puts numbers to this concept in its annual assessment of how taxes alter the business climates in […]
Yes, I had to weigh in on the controversy swirling around Laura Bradford. For the record, we’ve covered Bradford as both an entrepreneur and state representative over the years. We will continue to do so, no matter the party, or lack thereof, to which she chooses to belong. It’s just that the coverage she receives […]
Despite what news sources and government numbers might indicate, daily life says economic times remain tough. And with tough times come an increasing number of wage garnishments. Over the last year or so there have been dramatic increases in the numbers of garnishments that employers receive as well as circumstances leading employers to seek their […]
Twenty-five food service businesses in Mesa County have earned awards in an annual program recognizing superior sanitation practices. The Mesa County Board of Health presents Blue Ribbon Awards to food service businesses that receive no violations of a critical nature during inspections conducted during the calendar year. To qualify for the awards, businesses must provide […]
Old West Oil Field Services, a Grand Junction-based drilling services company, has been acquired by a North Dakota-based firm. Headquartered in Belfield, N.D., MBI Energy Services provides a range of services to the drilling industry, including waste fluid disposal, workover and wireline services. MBI also provides short-haul crude oil trucking. The company ranks among the […]
Phil Castle, The Business Times Bob Rubin said he’s been pleasantly surprised by the response he’s received so far to a marketing venture he’s helping to launch in the Grand Valley. “It’s been much better than I anticipated. Everybody is listening. Everybody is talking to me,” said Rubin, co-owner of Coupon Madness Magazine. Rubin has […]
Craig Hall, The Business Times George Rossman envisions Western Colorado as a hub for innovation, technological advancements and other opportunities for energy production. Even as the West Slope plays an important role in increasing energy independence with traditional energy sources, the region also is involved in the transition to alternative energy, Rossman said. That’s why […]
Phil Castle, The Business Times Public backlash from business owners and residents has convinced officials to scrap plans to relocate the Greyhound bus station. The Grand Valley Regional Transportation Committee, a four-member board that oversees Grand Valley Transit, voted unanimously this afternoon to approve a resolution to continue initial planning on a new GVT transfer station […]