Count among the many concerns associated with what’s feared could be an economic downturn the self-fulfilling prophecy. That’s the phenomenon in which something comes true simply because people expect it will. Could the threat of a recession lead to a recession? If companies and households significantly change spending to prepare for a downturn, there’s a […]
Two Grand Valley companies rank among the fastest-growing private firms in the United States, according to the latest version of an annual list compiled for a national magazine. FHE in Fruita and Coldwell Banker Distinctive Properties in Grand Junction are included in the Inc. magazine 5000 for 2019. Inc, compiles a list of the 500 […]
A Grand Junction-based company engineered, manufactured and installed 13 acrylic panels for renovations to an historic museum at the Toledo Zoo. Reynolds Polymer Technology provided the panels for exhibits at the ProMedica Museum of Natural History at the zoo. “Our highly engineered acrylic panels allowed Toledo Zoo to transform this space from the traditional zoo […]
A hospital executive who’s worked in a succession of positions has a new role as president of St. Mary’s Medical Center in Grand Junction. Bryan Johnson accepted the position after serving as interim president since June 15, according to a news release from SCL Health, which operates St. Mary’s. Johnson succeeds Dr. Brian Davidson, who […]
A monthly measure of optimism among small business owners has rebounded on more upbeat expectations, but also reflects difficulty in finding qualified employees. “Contrary to the narrative about impending economic doom, the small business sector remains exceptional,” said William Dunkelberg, chief economist of the National Federation of Independent Business. Juanita Duggan, president and chief executive […]
The pace of new businesses opening in Colorado continues to slow, but still should bolster job growth, according to the latest analysis of filings in the state. Corporations, nonprofits and other entities filed a total of 31,762 initial documents with the secretary of state’s office during the second quarter. That’s an increase of just six-tenths […]
As a defender of Colorado’s working families, I recognize that Colorado Gov. Jared Polis’ mandate to adopt California’s low-emission vehicle and zero emission vehicle (ZEV) standards affects this population the most. Here’s a little history on these extreme environmental emission standards. Gov. Polis has aggressively pressed ZEV efforts since taking power in January, adding even […]
Vicki Goetter has joined Dalby, Wendland & Co. as chief operating officer of the Grand Junction-based accounting and business consulting firm. Four other members of the staff have been promoted to new positions. Goetter brings to her new duties 20 years of experience in the public accounting and consulting industry in the New York and […]
Dr. Sherman Straw has joined HopeWest in Grand Junction as a hospice and palliative medicine physician. Straw brings to his duties more than 30 years of experience as a family medicine specialist as well as an instructor with the St. Mary’s Hospital Family Practice Residency in Grand Junction. “I’m excited to welcome Dr. Straw to […]
Brittany Welch has joined Networks Unlimited as business development manager of the Grand Junction-based information technology company. Welch works with the sales team at Networks Unlimited to develop and manage business accounts. She brings to her duties experience in technology and client relations. “We’re pleased to have Brittany join our team and come alongside us […]