A mental health and addiction treatment provider in Western Colorado uses a new community information exchange to connect clients with additional resources. Mind Springs Health uses the Community Resources Network (CRN) to help clients access assistance with food, housing and other services. “It’s important for us to be able to coordinate the social services needs […]
Allegiant plans to offer nonstop air service between Grand Junction and Southern California. The company announced twice-weekly flights between Grand Junction Regional Airport and John Wayne Airport in Orange County beginning Feb. 12. “Southern California is our largest market, and I am thrilled Allegiant included Grand Junction in the first set of routes it will […]
More hiring to fill jobs involving energy efficiency could help drive economic recovery in Colorado and other states, according to an analysis from two organizations advocating for those efforts. “Greatly expanding energy efficiency efforts benefits America’s business, labor and environmental interests alike,” said Pat Stanton, policy director for E4TheFuture. Sandra Purohit, the director of federal […]
Colorado ranks 21st among the 50 states in the latest comparison of how tax systems affect businesses. Colorado fared well in the comparison for lower corporate and individual income taxes, but less so for property and sales taxes and unemployment insurance. The Tax Foundation — a nonprofit, nonpartisan tax research organization based in Washington, D.C. […]
A company operating luxury train journeys has announced plans to offer a route between Denver and Moab, Utah. Rocky Mountaineer plans to offer what’s billed as the Rockies to the Red Rocks route starting in 2021. The two-day trip will include an overnight stay in Glenwood Springs. “Over the past 30 years, Rocky Mountaineer has […]
An advisory business has opened in Grand Junction to connect other companies with outsourced customer services. CX Partner Source (CXPS) has assembled a global network of vetted and registered contact center and technology providers that provide a range of services. CXPS helps clients identify the right providers to meet their needs. Tom Silzell founded CXPS […]
A measure of consumer confidence has declined on less upbeat expectations for business and labor conditions. The Conference Board reported its Consumer Confidence Index (CCI) fell 5.3 points to 96.1 in November. Components of the index tracking current conditions as well the short-term outlook retreated. Lynn Franco, senior director of economic indicators at the Conference […]
Levi Njord, Kelsey Glatt and Lindsay Powers As managers at Monument Health, we see the signs of COVID fatigue all around us. Nine long months of pandemic protocols and politicized responses have left people tired of compliance, low on compassion and deaf to new calls to action. The timing couldn’t be worse as the number […]
The staff at a Fruita business has formed what they’re calling a cash mob to support local businesses during the holidays. “You’ve probably heard of a dancing mob or singing mob. Well, that’s definitely not my thing. But a cash mob sounded like a really great idea for our town in Fruita, especially during these […]
The operator of a Grand Junction consulting firm plans to lead courses on business leadership, communication in the workplace and other topics. Tim Haggerty, operator of Timothy Haggerty LLC, will lead courses in person and online during the spring 2021 semester at Western Colorado Community College in Grand Junction. Most of the courses are scheduled […]