Phil Castle, The Business Times Meg Marakis enjoys nothing so much as helping her customers feel better about their appearance and, in turn, more confident. “I just love making people feel good about themselves,” Marakis said. But Marakis said a new service she provides at her Grand Junction business takes the experience to a whole […]
Phil Castle, The Business Times Add another piece to the proverbial jigsaw puzzle under assembly at a popular outdoor recreation area in Grand Junction. With the purchase of a 16-acre parcel dubbed the Jurassic Flats, the Colorado West Land Trust has preserved more open space along a corridor that offers biking and hiking along with […]
So, what do you do? It’s the ubiquitous question most people ask when they meet someone — whether at a business conference, networking event or, especially this time of year, holiday gatherings. It’s really just a polite way to start a conversation while trying to side step potential land mines that would blow up a […]
There are a lot of reasons to give thanks for Thanksgiving. Despite the stereotypes of political disagreements escalating into hockey brawls, I look forward to spending time with family. And then, of course, there’s all that food. Turkey and stuffing. Pumpkin pie topped with whipped cream. I even savor the green bean casserole — so […]
Colorado Canyons Hospital & Medical Center in Fruita offers stroke, neurology and psychiatric services through a new telemedicine program. HealthONE, a health care system in the Denver area, will provide the services through its virtual network. “We are grateful for this partnership with HealthONE that will help bring additional clinical resources to our community and […]
Phil Castle, The Business Times Private property rights, enterprise and freedom of choice — all hallmarks of capitalism — can help to increase economic performance and decrease poverty, according to two economists who spoke at a conference for high school students in Western Colorado. John Brock and Donald Fell reviewed economic principles and discussed the […]
Phil Castle, The Business Times The new play area in the pediatric unit at St. Mary’s Medical Center in Grand Junction isn’t a place strictly for fun and games. The area also offers a place — along with the motivation — to promote recovery in the young patients there, according to Karin VanMeter, a nurse […]
Phil Castle, The Business Times Heat in the ground offers a widespread source of energy that could be used to generate electricity, according to a scientist involved in a research project in Utah. “There are challenges. But there are real opportunities here,” said John McLennan, an associate professor of chemical engineering at the Energy & […]
Phil Castle, The Business Times The Colemans have had to change the way they do business over the years in terms of the products and services they offer and locations they operate. That’s because their clientele has evolved, too. But one thing hasn’t changed a bit at Western Implement, and that’s a commitment to customer […]
Phil Castle, The Business Times Bobby Noyes said he found what he was looking for in relocating his bicycle rack manufacturing company. “Grand Junction is the last cool, affordable town in Colorado.” Noyes, founder and president of RockyMounts, was among those who spoke at a ceremony celebrating the start of construction on a facility for […]