Michael McBride frequently finds himself on the run — whether its keeping pace with a hectic schedule as a hospital administrator or training to compete in his next marathon. One thing has everything to do with the other. Outside of work, McBride runs to relieve stress and stay fit. But there’s also some perspective to […]
Even before Bonnie Petersen officially began her duties as the new executive director of Club 20, she was busy learning more about the issues with which the Western Colorado organization is likely to become involved. Petersen attended no less than 10 committee meetings over a span of two weeks to sit in on discussions about […]
Six candidates running for election to the Grand Junction City Council say the city government shouldn’t compete with the private sector when businesses can offer those services. But at the same time, some of the candidates draw distinctions between operating a grill at a public golf course and providing ambulance service. Six of seven candidates […]
Tom Sawyer envisions a time early next year when his Grand Junction-based marketing firm will enjoy a national presence. He sees account managers communicating with clients across the country and feels what it’s like to work at such an operation. But that’s not all. Sawyer also plans to write a second business book in part […]
Real estate activity in Mesa County increased in January compared to the same month last year, a gain those working in the industry consider a hopeful start to 2011. “It was a nice thing to see it go up,” said Annette Miller, senior vice president of Heritage Title Co. in Grand Junction. According to figures […]
Efforts are under way to draft an economic development plan for Mesa County based in large part on what business owners and managers see as opportunities and challenges. In addition to answering questions on an online survey, business people and others interested in business are encouraged to attend a two-hour planning session set for Feb. […]
An historic building in downtown Grand Junction will serve as a model for refitting old structures with new technologies to make them more energy efficient. A project to renovate the 92-year-old Wayne Aspinall Federal Building and Courthouse not only will preserve the historic features of the building, but also install geothermal and solar systems that […]
It’s hardly unusual for a patient to see a specialist to diagnose and treat certain disorders — a cardiologist or urologist, for example. But what happens when those patients are pets? Just as specialized practices have evolved to offer a wide range of health care services to humans, the same concept increasingly applies to veterinary […]
Mesa County commissioners say they’re increasingly upbeat about the prospects for both the local economy and government operations. While a number of indicators continue to reflect recessionary conditions, rising sales tax collections point to increased spending and economic activity. County spending on capital construction projects as well as an initiative to lower fees and streamline […]
Comments continue to come in on the cover story about government services that appears in the Jan. 27 to Feb. 9 issue of the Business Times. Here are some additional insights from Grand Junction Mayor Teresa Coons and City Manager Laurie Kadrich. “Where I differ from some of the other council members is that I […]