Phil Castle, The Business Times Ben Skogen brings to his business a background in technology both as a former Air Force technician who worked on aircraft electronics and, subsequently, a software developer. Skogen believes it’s a fitting combination in running a business that uses an unmanned aerial vehicle and computer software to provide a range […]
Phil Castle, The Business Times Mike Nevins has worked on the cutting edge of technology before — he began his career at the beginning of the revolution in personal computing, in fact. Nonetheless, Nevins admits he has no idea where the growing use of unmanned aerial vehicles will lead or what the future holds for […]
Phil Castle, The Business Times Jimmy Stelljes believes business success depends on offering not only quality products, but also quality customer service. It’s a priority the general sales manager at Grand Junction Volkswagen said has helped distinguish the dealership and in turn bolster sales. “Customer service is paramount.” The effort also has earned the attention […]
Phil Castle, The Business Times Real estate activity continues to increase in Mesa County, picking up at the beginning of this year where it left off at the end of last year and extending a trend industry observers expect could lead to record activity in 2018. “It’s a continuing trend line from last year. It’s […]
Phil Castle, The Business Times The staff at the Mesa County Workforce Center in Grand Junction set some goals for its mission to match people looking for jobs with businesses looking for applicants. One goal was to help 2,500 people land jobs during 2017. By the end of the year, the number totaled 2,891. “We […]
Phil Castle, The Business Times Companies in Grand Junction and Utah have bundled user-friendly software with rugged computers to offer equipment that maps pipes, cables and other underground utilities. The collaboration between ProStar Geocorp and Juniper Systems could lead to not only increased sales, but also additional uses for the equipment and new markets, said […]
Phil Castle, The Business Times Dan Nordberg has observed over the course of his career the relationships among businesses and government agencies on local, state and national levels. Nordberg said he’s come to several conclusions. Government doesn’t always know best, and excessive regulations can unduly burden businesses. At the same time, though, government can play […]
Phil Castle, The Business Times As the daughter of an Army officer and later an officer herself, Robin Brown never lived for long in any one location. “I’m not from anywhere,” she says. But after retiring from military service and moving with her husband to the Grand Valley, Brown realized she’d developed a different perspective: […]
Phil Castle, The Business Times The unemployment rate continues to trend upward in Mesa County, although 2017 ended better than it began. The jobless rate is expected to once again spike in January, but perhaps less than in years past. “I still think we’re seeing some positive results in our local economy,” said Curtis Englehart, […]
Phil Castle, The Business Times Tax collections have rebounded in the Grand Valley to their highest levels since before the recession. Although the proportional gains could be smaller, official expect the trend to continue. “I think we’re seeing a much improved economy,” said Eleanor Thomas, budget manager for Mesa County. Jodi Romero, financial operations director […]