Phil Castle, The Business Times A branch operation of Home Loan State Bank is expected to open in August in Montrose. The branch, at 340 S. Townsend Ave., is set to open no later than Aug. 10, said Mark Harmon, who will serve as branch president. “We’re very excited,” Harmon said. A group of five […]
Phil Castle, The Business Times Robin Brown believes in a version of the old adage that two heads are better than one — in her case that two co-directors better serve the Downtown Grand Junction Business Improvement District than one. “We work more productively as two,” said Brown, who’s been hired as co-director of the […]
Phil Castle, The Business Times Stephanie Witwer crams what might otherwise constitute the ingredients of a really big garden salad down a large metal tube. In goes whole cucumbers and long stalks of celery along with kale, leeks and lettuce. Cilantro and even a few jalapeno peppers add to the mix. Witwer switches on the […]
Phil Castle, The Business Times The Mesa County labor market once again hit a seasonal speed bump with a spike in the jobless rate in June. But with year-over-year decreases in payrolls and overall work force as well as a key measure of labor demand, the latest statistics raise additional concerns about the market. “We’re […]
Phil Castle, The Business Times Sales and use tax collections continue to rise on a year-over-year basis in the Grand Valley, the latest numbers buoyed in part by increased sales related to the tourism and energy sectors. The City of Grand Junction reported a 6 percent increase in combined sales and use tax collections in […]
Phil Castle, The Business Times Jonathan Harris requires only a light touch on the controls to maneuver the flying machine buzzing over his head. A nudge on one lever directs the machine right and then left. A nudge on another lever sends the machine shooting straight up into the blue morning sky. Harris […]
Phil Castle, The Business Times Dr. Michael Pramenko believes a newly formed health care network in Mesa County will achieve its goals of providing better care at a lower cost. But Pramenko also foresees additional economic benefits when local businesses spend less money on health care and more money on hiring staff and expanding operations. […]
Phil Castle, The Business Times Mesa County offers attributes that could attract more businesses to the area, among them scenic surroundings, recreational opportunities and quality of life. But challenges remain in improving the process to recruit companies, according to two executives with economic development and marketing consulting firms: among them compiling and properly presenting information […]
Phil Castle, The Business Times Annette Miller used to describe her outlook for the Mesa County real estate market as skeptically optimistic. But after a strong first half with year-over-year gains in transactions and especially dollar volume, Miller has changed her assessment. “The skepticism has been removed. It’s a solid optimism,” said Miller, senior vice […]
Phil Castle, The Business Times Kathi Pewters has experienced the difficulties and frustrations of meeting single people in the Grand Valley. Dates set up by well-meaning friends haven’t worked out for the active woman in her 50s, and she’s reluctant to try to meet people in night clubs. She’s not impressed with online dating sites, […]