Phil Castle, The Business Times Grand Valley governments avoided an expected downturn in sales tax revenues as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic and related restrictions. Governments and residents alike found ways to support businesses. Collaborative and flexible efforts helped address issues as well. Even as the effects of the pandemic ease, other challenges remain. […]
Phil Castle, The Business Times Bryan Johnson wonders what the nuns who founded St. Mary’s Hospital in Grand Junction would think of what’s become 125 years later a regional medical center. Would they be satisfied their mission to care for the poor and vulnerable continues? “I really believe if the nuns were here today, they […]
Phil Castle, The Business Times The unemployment rate continues to retreat in Mesa County, but would move even lower if businesses weren’t struggling to fill job openings “There are a ton of job opportunities out there, but they’re having a difficult time filling them,” said Curtis Englehart, director of the Mesa County Workforce Center in […]
On a clear morning 40 years ago, I wedged along with two friends into a Triumph TR7, zipped through Fort Collins to Hughes Stadium and graduated from Colorado State University. It was at once the end of one journey and the beginning of another. A journey that ultimately led to the Grand Valley and Business […]
Phil Castle, The Business Times Braeden Kassaw was hiking with his family on the Colorado National Monument when his mother injured her ankle. They were unprepared at the time to deal with the emergency. But if Kassaw has his way, others won’t be. The sixth-grader at Redlands Middle School has developed survival kits to help […]
Phil Castle, The Business Times John Marshall expects to draw upon his varied experiences in his latest role as president of Colorado Mesa University. That will include his work in government and politics as well as his service as a vice president at CMU. That also will include his years as a student at the […]
Phil Castle, The Business Times Robert Bray keeps a close eye on statistics for the Mesa County real estate market. He just has trouble believing what he’s seeing. “I’ve never seen anything like it,” said Bray, chief executive officer of Bray Real Estate in Grand Junction. “These numbers are off the chart.” Annette Miller, administrative coordinator […]
Phil Castle, The Business Times John Fay believes the construction industry is overdue for the kind of technological advances that have transformed other industries. His company could lead the way. Fay founded and oversees Låda Cube and an operation that’s developed demountable wall systems that can be quickly assembled and, if needed, disassembled, moved and […]
Phil Castle, The Business Times So what’s next for Grand Valley businesses? While pandemic restrictions on capacity, social distancing and face coverings have eased, some businesses will continue to implement precautions. More employees who were working remotely will return to work, but employers face a changing landscape of laws and regulations. In the face of […]
Too often there’s a disconnection between the debate on a subject and the reality of the situation. While hopeful aspirations remain desirable, they’re ultimately worthless and even deceptive if they’re based on misconceptions. An example that illustrates what I’m talking about — as well as one of my pet peeves — is the outcry the […]