Phil Castle, The Business Times A Grand Junction call center has both expanded and diversified its operation in providing services to a health insurer. The effort was bolstered by $240,000 worth of incentives offered through a coalition of organizations promoting economic development in Mesa County. Startek announced it will provide services at its Grand Junction […]
Phil Castle, The Business Times Just like the entrepreneurs starting ventures at the Business Incubator Center, Jon Maraschin constantly evaluates whether or not he’s meeting the needs of his customers. As executive director of the center, Maraschin’s customers happen to be the business owners leasing space, taking classes, borrowing money from a revolving loan fund […]
Phil Castle, The Business Times Real estate activity continues to increase in Mesa County with double-digit proportional gains in transactions and dollar volume. Prices continue to increase as well, along with new home construction. “The good times continue. They really do,” said Robert Bray, chief executive officer of Bray Real Estate in Grand Junction. While […]
Phil Castle, The Business Times Cameron London encourages people to make a deal. He’s no game show host, though. And there are no surprises hidden behind doors, regardless of the number. Rather, London owns a new Grand Junction business where customers are welcome to dicker on the prices of the vintage wares, sell him merchandise […]
Phil Castle, The Business Times Candidates for the Mesa County School District 51 Board of Education were put to the test in answering questions posed during a forum hosted by the Grand Junction Area Chamber of Commerce. Some of their answers addressed testing, while others touched on funding and proposed mill levy and bond […]
Phil Castle, The Business Times Matt Johnson loves nothing more than a green day. That’s what he calls a day in which no safety related incidents are reported at Reynolds Polymer Technology. It’s no accident nearly all days are green days at the Grand Junction-based company. Rather, it’s the direct result of what Johnson describes […]
Phil Castle, The Business Times The monthly unemployment rate in Mesa County has retreated to its lowest level in nearly 10 years as payrolls swell and the ranks of those unsuccessfully looking for work shrink. “It’s another good month for our economic climate here in Mesa County,” said Curtis Englehart, director of the Mesa County […]
Phil Castle, The Business Times Mike Daniels believes acts of kindness, courtesy and respect should be encouraged — and in doing so, acknowledged. It’s important not only for school-age children to develop those values, Daniels says, but also essential for business owners and managers in delivering the kind of customer service that distinguishes their operations […]
Phil Castle, The Business Times A health insurer has collaborated with Community Hospital to offer plans to employers in Mesa County. Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield announced it has created the Mountain Enhanced Network HMO in collaboration with Community Hospital and its network of physicians. Plans will be available starting Jan. 1. Tawny Espinoza, […]
Phil Castle, The Business Times Tax collections continue to increase in the Grand Valley, gains bolstered in part by more sales in the automotive, construction and industry sectors. The City of Grand Junction reported a 10.6 percent increase in sales and use tax collections in August compared to the same month last year. Mesa County […]