Phil Castle, The Business Times Tony Gagliardi expects a productive session at the Colorado Legislature in lobbying for measures that will benefit small businesses. But the state director of the National Federation of Independent Business also plans to play plenty of defense in coming months to oppose various measures. Many of the issues likely will […]
Phil Castle, The Business Times Annual real estate sales in Mesa County have topped the billion dollar mark for the first time in eight years. While rising interest rates could have an effect, the outlook for continued growth in the Grand Valley market in 2017 remains upbeat. “I think it could be another good year,” […]
Phil Castle, The Business Times Jeffrey Hurd expects to draw upon a lot of his experiences during his upcoming term as chairman of the Grand Junction Area Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors, including his work as a lawyer. But Hurd brings another perspective to the role: He worked for the chamber […]
Phil Castle, The Business Times Two months after opening a real estate firm in a building with her name on the sign out front, Amy Rogers sometimes struggles to realize her entrepreneurial dream has come true. “It’s almost like I have to pinch myself.” At the same time, though, Roger said she’s not about to […]
Phil Castle, The Business Times A change in sales tax collections in Mesa County has one official more hopeful what’s been a downward trend for the key economic indicator has reversed course. “I do believe we’re moving in the right direction,” said Jodi Romero, financial operations director for the City of Grand Junction. The city reported […]
Phil Castle, The Business Times The monthly unemployment rate in Mesa County has retreated to its lowest level in more than two years, raising hopes for even better labor conditions in 2017. “I think we’re definitely on the right track,” said Curtis Englehart, director of the Mesa County Workforce Center in Grand Junction. According to […]
Phil Castle, The Business Times While the Mesa County economy hasn’t yet returned to pre-recession levels, indicators reflect improving conditions, according to an economist long involved with compiling a statewide forecast. “Overall, you’re getting back to some growth and normality,” said Richard Wobbekind, executive director of the business research division of the Leeds School of […]
Phil Castle, The Business Times Peggy Page expects she’ll most miss her customers and time spent not only helping them select jewelry for special occasions and celebrating with them the best of times, but also commiserating with and even praying for them during the worst of times. “We just really care about them,” says Page, […]
Phil Castle, The Business Times A better mousetrap? Fahgettaboudit. What this country really needs is a good lazy Susan. Nearly every kitchen includes a corner cabinet inside which can be found rotating circular shelves typically filled with seldom-used containers of spices. But few people actually like lazy Susans or ever put all that space to […]
Phil Castle, The Business Times A former Grand Junction entrepreneur who developed software to make it easier to shoot and edit videos has expanded his operation to help real estate professionals market their listings. Bill Baird, founder and chief executive officer of Loopster, now offers what’s branded as Loopster 4 Real Estate. “We have high […]