Phil Castle, The Business Times The monthly unemployment rate edged up in Mesa County in December, ending a year in which there was only small changes in the labor market. “2023 has not shown us much deviation and has remained pretty stable as far as the numbers are concerned,” said Lindsay Bullock, manager of the […]
Phil Castle, The Business Times What began as a conversation in his basement a decade ago has culminated in what Chris Thomas believes will become one of the best cancer treatment facilities in the country. Grand Valley Oncology will soon relocate into the James Pulsipher Regional Cancer Center, a four-story, 130,000-square-foot addition to the Community […]
Phil Castle, The Business Times Registration remains open for an event organizers expect to not only address some of the most pressing issues businesses face, but also offer provide information about resources available to help them. The Mesa County Workforce Summit is set for 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. Jan. 25 at the Colorado Mesa […]
The start of a new year provokes the urge to peer ahead and wonder what the next 12 months hold in store. It’s a natural curiosity for people. It’s a matter of business for owners and managers trying to align sales projections with decisions about everything from inventories and staffing to capital outlays on equipment […]
Phil Castle, The Business Times The monthly unemployment rate remained unchanged in Mesa County for a third straight month, an indicator of stability in the labor market that’s been a hallmark of the past year. “It kind of seems like we’ve settled in,” said Lindsay Bullock, manager of the Mesa County Workforce Center in Grand […]
It’s a tradition to invoke Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol” in imbuing the season with what should be the real meaning of the holidays. Who doesn’t enjoy Dickens’ timeless tale about the transformation of the miserly and miserable Ebenezer Scrooge into a kinder, gentler and — in the end — happier man? Wow. Talk about […]
Phil Castle, The Business Times Kelly Johnston makes it her business to help businesses, whether that’s mom and pop shops or the hospitals and other health care providers to which her firm provides accounting and consulting services. Johnston plans to pursue the same objective in another, new role for her as chairwoman of the Grand […]
Phil Castle, The Business Times Karen Troester knows from experience how difficult it can be for business owners and managers to find time to learn more about the resources available to them, especially when it comes to hiring and managing staff. But Troester also recognizes an important opportunity when she sees one. That includes an […]
Phil Castle, The Business Times What’s described as a controlled growth trajectory is expected to continue in Mesa County in 2024, according to the latest results of an annual business and economic forecast. Job growth will persist in Colorado with projected gains in seven industry sectors more than offsetting losses in four other sectors. Nationwide, […]
Phil Castle, The Business Times Home sales are expected to rebound in the United States in 2024 even as interest rates on mortgages relent, according to a forecast presented by the National Association of Realtors. Lawrence Yun, chief economist of the NAR, detailed his outlook during what was billed as a real estate forecast summit. […]