It’s been written here before and undoubtedly will be again. Nonetheless, the statement deserves repeating. The best part about publishing a business journal is telling stories about hard-working entrepreneurs and the remarkable things they do not only with their businesses, but also for the communities in which they live. Every issue of the Business Times […]
When you think of networking, the first thought that comes to mind might be hunting for a job and using your connections to find positions to which to apply While the benefits of networking are obvious for job seekers, they’re sometimes underestimated when it comes to business and human resource management. Networking is an important […]
The Mesa County Workforce Center has scheduled its Jump Start Job Fair for March 21. The annual event is set for 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the center, 512 29 1/2 Road in Grand Junction. The first 30 minutes of the fair will be open only to military veterans. A total of more than […]
An index forecasting economic performance in the United States has climbed to its highest level in more than a decade. The Conference Board reported that its Leading Economic Index rose six-tenths of a percent to 126.2 in February. With gains in each of the last six months, the index has advanced 2.3 percent over that […]
A series of free monthly presentations at Crystal Books and Gifts is set to continue March 19 with a lecture titled “Unveiled Mysteries.” The event is set for 1 p.m. at the store, 439 Main St. in downtown Grand Junction. Linda Nelson, a classical homeopathic practitioner, will led a discussion about wisdom previously held and […]
Western Colorado Community College has scheduled an open house to offer information about the programs offered there. The open house is set for 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. March 16 in Building B, 2508 Blichmann Ave. in Grand Junction. Featured programs will include applied business, construction, emergency medical services, information and technology, nurse aid, medical office […]
An index tracking optimism among small business owners has slipped, but remains near its highest level. The National Federation of Indendent Business reported that its Small Business Optimism Index fell six-tenths of a point in February. But at 105.3, the index remains above 105 for a third straight month. “Although optimism remains high, growth is […]
Job growth accelerated in the United States in February with an estimated gain of 235,000 jobs spread out among a variety of industry sectors. The unemployment rate slipped a tenth to 4.7 percent, while hourly earnings continued to increase. According to the latest Labor Department report, nonfarm payrolls increased 235,000 in February. Initial estimates for […]
A Grand Junction contract engineering and precision machine shop has been acquired by an international supply chain management and manufacturing provider. Lewis Engineering has become Jabil Lewis Engineering under the transaction and adds to the products and services Jabil offers to the defense and aerospace sector. “Combining Lewis Engineering with Jabil gives our defense and […]
Koger Propst has been promoted from president to chief executive officer of ANB Bank and a group of 30 banking centers that includes operations in the Grand Valley and Western Colorado. Propst also serves as CEO of the Sturm Financial Group, the Denver-based parent company of ANB Bank. Donald Sturm, chairman of ANB Bank and […]