We keep hearing about the mobile revolution. But what does that mean? More importantly, what does it mean to your business? The mobile revolution is simply that: a revolution in the way we interact, shop, search, live and grow. This isn’t something that might or might not happen. It’s already happening — and fast. We’re […]
The Smiths are in their 50s and remain employed. They’ve always worked hard, consistently earning a good living while shepherding their three children through the “growing up” minefields. The couple has accumulated savings in liquid investment accounts as well as two well-managed individual retirement accounts. The IRAs aren’t as large as the savings investments because […]
We lead at home, at work and in our community. We lead by example through the act of living our lives. Our team members watch. Our kids watch. Our significant others, friends, extended family and people we don’t even know watch us for guidance on how to navigate successfully through work and life. Effective leadership […]
Many small businesses face a struggle to rebuild after recent flooding in Colorado. In terms of economic losses, the September storms will be remembered as one of the largest natural disasters in Colorado history. Many businesses, particularly those in the hardest-hit areas of the Front Range and Eastern Plains, were caught off guard by the […]
A new family entertainment center is scheduled to open in Grand Junction in October, offering roller skating, laser tag, bowling and other attractions. Spin City is set to open at 10 a.m. Oct. 11 at 637 24 1/2 Road in a 48,000 square-foot building previously occupied by GJ Scores. The newly renovated facility includes a […]
An upcoming event in Montrose will offer information about a variety of topics in helping businesses succeed in the hospitality industry. The Western Business Alliance and Montrose Office of Business and Tourism have scheduled the Western Colorado Hospitality Summit for Oct. 24 and 25 at the Montrose Pavilion Events Center, 1800 Pavilion Drive. Nationally recognized […]
Phil Castle,The Business Times Even as the state and national economies recover at a modest pace, Mesa County lags behind with higher jobless rates, slower home construction activity and lower housing prices, according to two economists and executives with the Federal Reserve. “It probably doesn’t feel like a recovery has taken hold yet,” said […]
Kelly Sloan, The Business Times Hydraulic fracturing hasn’t caused a single documented case of groundwater contamination, but has resulted in a dramatic increase in domestic energy production. It’s important to consider the facts about “fracking” in an increasingly contentious debate because opponents have resorted to misinformation to provoke public antagonism and influence public policy, said […]
Phil Castle, The Business Times A fast-growing solar development company founded in Grand Junction has been sold to what’s considered a pioneering firm in the solar industry. While the name will change from Syndicated Solar to RGS Energy, the Grand Junction office and its staff of 12 will remain in operation, said Harold Warth, regional […]
Phil Castle,The Business Times Christy Whitney vividly recalls a staff meeting in which she asked each participant to come up with an idea to improve communications at HopeWest. Whitney wrote down the responses on sheets of paper and soon had wallpapered the room with suggestions. The process didn’t end there, but rather served as the […]