Home Loan Insurance distributed a total of nearly $600,000 to almost 600 local employers, the latest workers’ compensation dividends from Pinnacol Assurance. The board of directors of Pinnacol Assurance declared a general dividend of $50 million, which was shared by more than 53,000 employers throughout Colorado — about 94 percent of workers compensation insurance policyholders […]
Congratulations to Jack Hays, the latest winner of the Excellence in Entrepreneurship Award bestowed as part of Entrepreneurship Day at Colorado Mesa University. Hays personifies the successful entrepreneur in his remarkable work in turning Western Pump & Dredge from a one-man startup into an enterprise with a staff of 500 and annual revenues of $100 […]
With the exception of those who’ve filed for extensions, most of those reading this have completed their federal and state income tax returns for 2016. That’s the good news — at least in terms of seeing that onerous task finished for another year. Here’s the bad news. You’re going to have to work a bit […]
Registration is under way for an annual benefit golf tournament organized by the Future Business Leaders of America-Phi Beta Lambda at Colorado Mesa University. The annual PBL Golf Tournament is set for April 29 at Adobe Creek Golf Course in Fruita. The tournament is open to the public. Team registration is under way through April […]
An index tracking optimism among small business owners has slipped, but remains at an historically high level. The National Federation of Independent Business reported that its Small Business Optimism Index declined six-tenths of a point in March. But at 104.7, the index remains near its highest level in more than a decade. “By historical standards, […]
Registration is under way for an economic summit in Western Colorado that will address a range of issues and also offer participants a chance to set for goals for economic development. The Grand Junction Economic Partnership has scheduled the summit for June 6 at Colorado Mesa University. The day-long event will include breakfast and luncheon […]
Coloradans’ views on the economy, energy development and other subjects depends in part on where they live, according to the results of a statewide survey conducted at Colorado Mesa University. People from the Denver metropolitan region were more upbeat than those on the Western Slope in their assessments of economic, labor and business conditions. West […]
Job growth has decelerated in the United States with the smallest monthly payroll gain in nearly a year. At the same time, though, the national unemployment rate has dropped to its lowest level in nearly a decade. The Department of Labor reported mixed news in its latest statistical snapshot, estimating an increase of 98,000 in […]
Jason Kisselburgh, a direct service professional with Ariel Clinical Services in Grand Junction, has been awarded nonprofit employee of the year. Kisselburgh works at the Sprite House, a specialized group home for children. He was nominated for the award for his work, dedication and commitment to the children placed there. Ariel Clinical Services operates the […]
Kevin Price of Insight Financial Solutions in Grand Junction has been named one of the top retirement plan advisors under age 40 in a list compiled by the National Association of Plan Advisors. The list is drawn from nominations submitted by NAPA firm partners, reviewed by a committee of senior advisor industry experts and then […]