Whether in business or life, poor communication presents the biggest obstacle to any successful relationship. And it all begins with listening. Ineffective communication and not truly listening to others results in anger, frustration and resentment. That’s not to mention disgruntled team members and dissatisfied clients. Consider your professional and personal relationships to understand the importance […]
Employers frequently use background reports compiled by third parties as part of the screening process for prospective employees. While the practice is common, there are legal issues of which employers must remain aware. Requirements apply to background checks compiled by third-party screening agencies as opposed to in-house reference checks or records, including criminal histories obtained […]
Mesa County commissioners have approved two contracts to purchase property in De Beque for a community hall. The commissioners approved the contracts with Jones-De Beque Properties to buy about 2.5 acres near Fourth Street. It’s expected the properties will be purchased in January and used as the location for a new community hall that will […]
Grande River Vineyards in Palisade has started bottling and labeling five new wines for release. The winery also has launched a new wine club and scheduled an event for members. Richard and Jean Tally, owners of the Wine Country Inn in Palisade, purchased Grande River Vineyards earlier this year from Stephen Smith. Smith, an industry […]
A Grand Junction-based organization that works with health care providers and insurance companies to improve outcomes and lower costs has announced it’s reached a milestone in its efforts. Western Colorado residents will be able to purchase health insurance in 2022 with comparable — and in some cases, lower — premiums than those offered on the […]
Hiring continues in the United States, but at a slower pace in November that was less than half the average monthly gain this year. Nonfarm payrolls increased 210,000 and the unemployment rate decreased four-tenths of a point to 4.2 percent, according to the latest estimates from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. The employment gain […]
Phil Castle, The Business Times The number of real estate transactions in Mesa County continues to trend down compared to what was a busier time last year. But higher prices and large commercial deals have propelled the year-to-date dollar volume past the $2 billion milestone. There are signs the market could return to more normal […]
A measure of consumer confidence has slipped as concerns about inflation and COVID-19 mount. The Conference Board reported its Consumer Confidence Index fell 2.1 points to 109.5 in November. “Expectations about short-term growth prospects ticked up, but job and income prospects ticked down. Concerns about rising prices and, to a lesser degree, the Delta variant […]
The Birth Place at Community Hospital in Grand Junction has joined a statewide network providing birthing services. “We are extremely proud to be a new member of the Colorado Baby-Friendly Hospital Collaborative,” said Marsha Bagby, director of the Birth Place at Community Hospital. “Our staff has worked very closely with this organization, and it underscores […]
The Bray Cares Foundation in Grand Junction awarded six more grants worth a total of $35,000 to help nonprofit organizations address housing needs in Mesa County. Grants were awarded to Amos Supportive Housing Association, Foster Alumni Mentors, Grand Valley Catholic Outreach, Habitat for Humanity of Mesa County, HomewardBound of the Grand Valley and Karis. The […]