Phil Castle, The Business Times Dr. William Merkel uses a variety of techniques in his plastic surgery practice to achieve what for many of his patients is a single goal — restoring a full and youthful appearance in their faces. But one technique could prove doubly useful, Merkel says, in not only transferring fat from […]
Phil Castle, The Business Times Community Hospital faces challenges in refinancing debt and installing a new medical records system, but Chris Thomas believes the Grand Junction hospital can take on those challenges as an independent operation. What’s more, that independence gives the organization agility and flexibility to react to a changing health care environment, said […]
Phil Castle, The Business Times Cheryl Ackley believes the Grand Valley constitutes a good market in which to open a moving services business. But Ackley is looking for the right person to purchase a Two Men and a Truck franchise. “We really want it to be a good fit,” said Ackley, a franchise development specialist […]
Phil Castle, The Business Times Candidates running for election to the Grand Junction City Council emphasize public safety, infrastructure and quality of life in promoting a business environment that creates jobs. The candidates also cite access to city government and fostering transparency and trust as priorities. The six candidates discussed their views and answered questions […]
Phil Castle, The Business Times Solar energy and energy storage technology can play a significant role in meeting a goal to generate all electricity in Colorado from renewable sources, according to the new leader of a trade association. Moreover, competitive markets will work better than mandates in achieving the goal, said Mike Kruger, president and […]
Phil Castle, The Business Times Colorado employers continue to test for drugs, but have relaxed some policies since the legalization of recreational marijuana sales in the state, according to the latest results of a survey. The results also reflect the effects of low unemployment rates and a tight labor market, said Curtis Graves, a lawyer […]
Stress constitutes something of an occupational hazard for journalists, an affliction that varies in severity depending on how much work must be completed and how quickly. During those precious carefree moments after one deadline has passed and the next deadline poses only a distant threat, stress barely registers one on a scale to 10. Just […]
Phil Castle, The Business Times The monthly unemployment rate in Mesa County spiked in January even higher than Curtis Englehart expected. But a growing labor force and fewer claims for unemployment benefits offer more encouraging signs. “I think we’re still in a pretty good spot,” said Englehart, director of the Mesa County Workforce Center in […]
Phil Castle, The Business Times Joni Karp knows from personal experience the toll dementia takes not only on people afflicted with the disease, but also the people who care for them. Karp has worked in facilities and provided in-home care. Moreover, she cared for her mother. Patients need services that accommodate their individual needs and […]
Phil Castle, The Business Times Given the challenges of recruiting qualified employees, Jessica Smith says she’s eager to join in efforts to help fill the workforce pipeline in Mesa County. Smith, vice president of human resources at Reynolds Polymer Technology, was among those participating in a news conference announcing a program enabling students to simultaneously […]