Grand Junction voters will once again decide whether or not the city council may allow marijuana businesses to operate in the city. City voters rejected medical marijuana businesses back in 2011. But the issue has returned to the April 6 municipal election ballot. Provided voters repeal the 2011 measure as well as approve a marijuana […]
Most people are familiar with one-on-one fitness training sessions. These sessions are available at most health clubs and independent studios. But what’s changed might surprise you. Crossroads Fitness Centers in Grand Junction is an industry leader in small group personal training. Although the concept seems to have only recently hit the market, we’ve been […]
There are several ways to structure a buy-sell agreement for a business. Two of the most common ways are the cross-purchase agreement and entity purchase (or stock) redemption agreement. This column will focus on the features and benefits of the cross-purchase agreement. In a cross-purchase agreement, the owners of a business, ranch or farm agree […]
Do you want to reduce costly turnover? Would you like your business to operate with fewer errors and interruptions to the flow of operations? Are you interested in greater efficiency and productivity? If you want your experience as a business owner to be more enjoyable and rewarding — and your company increasingly successful — you […]
Along with the rise in unemployment insurance claims associated with the coronavirus pandemic, there’s been an increase in fraudulent claims as well as other instances of fraud and identity theft. Brian Krebs, a security news researcher, reported criminal organizations recruited unemployed people to receive direct deposits from fraudulent transactions and then forward the bulk of illicit […]
A monthly index forecasting economic conditions in the United States continues to increase, signaling gradual growth in the year ahead. The Conference Board reported its Leading Economic Index rose a half percent to 110.3 in January. A separate measure of current conditions also increased, while a measure of past performance decreased. Ataman Ozyildirim, the senior […]
A measure of consumer confidence has increased on more upbeat assessments of business and labor conditions. The Conference Board reported its Consumer Confidence Index rose 2.4 points to 91.3 in January. A component of the index tracking current conditions increased after three straight months of decreases. “This course reversal suggests economic growth has not slowed […]
Business filings increased in Colorado at the end of 2020, offering encouragement for improving economic conditions in the face of declining employment. “Despite the sagging economy at the end of the fourth quarter, there are many reasons for optimism,” said Richard Wobbekind, senior economist in the business research division of the Leeds School of Business […]
Community Hospital in Grand Junction has switched to a new electronic medical records system. The Meditech Expanse system enables hospital staff to provide safe, quality care while also improving communication and coordination between teams, said Bart Butzine, the chief information officer at Community Hospital. In addition, the system offers patients an improved online portal with features […]
A measure of sales activity in Grand Junction during the holiday shopping season increased. The city reported collecting more than $5.3 million in sales taxes in January. That’s an increase of nearly $100,000 and 1.9 percent over what was collected during the same month last year. January collections reflect December sales and a portion of […]