It’s been called one of the key components of a Grand Valley health care system praised as a national model for delivering quality care at below-average prices. The Marillac Clinic treats low-income and uninsured patients through a combination of paid staff and the volunteer efforts of local physicians. Most patients don’t receive a handout, but […]
The earthquake that devastated Haiti in January drew contributions from across the globe and the American Red Cross was a major player in collecting donations of food, clothing and money. Red Cross also was responsible for distributing those contributions, and the efforts were felt in the Grand Valley. “It took tons of staff and volunteer […]
In the midst of a depressed local economy, compared to the boom days of 2005—2008–some non-profits are stepping up efforts to try to meet their budget projections. But that’s not the case at Hospice and Palliative Care of Western Colorado. “Actually, we have been more fortunate, said Christy Whitney, chief executive officer for Hospice. She […]
The City of Grand Junction continues to report upswings in sales and use tax collections even as it prepares to trim spending for a third consecutive year. For reports filed in October, representing consumer spending for the month of September, the city collected $4.17 million in sales and use taxes. That’s a 12.08 percent increase […]
November is one of those months in the television industry when prime time programs can be a little spicier and newscasts feature enticing special reports. It’s a Nielsen ratings month, when the national company surveys households to determine viewership for various programs. The results also determine what networks and local TV stations charge for commercial […]
For a second straight month, Mesa County has reported an increase in sales tax collections over last year. According to the October report, which reflects consumer spending the month before, the county collected $2.96 million in sales tax revenues. That’s a 3.15 percent increase over the report for October 2009. However, October 2010 revenues were down […]
Global energy consumption is sure to increase, especially with emerging markets in China and India. And a bevy of discoveries of natural gas deposits portends well for that particular segment of the energy business. However, with natural gas prices at lower levels than during the boom days of 2005 to 2007, companies face a bit […]
As women head into the second decade of the 21st century in the Grand Valley, they can celebrate the strides women have made in realizing the opportunities once considered the domain of the “good ol’ boy network.” Women can be found at all levels of management — from a bank president to a grocery store […]
Women in business often have to adapt. From changing jobs to going back to school to moving across the country for an opportunity, such women offer examples of the advantages of growing and changing with the times. Chris Reddin serves as one of those examples in the Grand Valley. The executive director of the Business […]
When it comes to juggling responsibilities, working women sometimes face a monumental task. Career, spouse, children, health and hobbies all compete for time. It’s one reason women strive to strike a balance in achieving success on the job and at home. Carol Skubic, market president for Vectra Bank Colorado in Grand Junction, juggles plenty of […]