The application deadline has been extended to July 31 for middle and high school students interested in participating in the Young Entrepreneur Academy in Grand Junction. “We realize that summer is a difficult time to set and meet deadlines. And we want to make sure that every budding student entrepreneur in the valley is aware […]
A company that specializes in low-cost travel between smaller communities and leisure destinations has joined in efforts to host a benefit dodgeball tournament in Grand Junction as part of a marketing campaign to urge travelers to dodge high fares. Allegiant Travel Co., the National Dodgeball League and Grand Junction Regional Airport will host a science […]
Undaunted optimism in the face of business uncertainty constitutes ones of the most important attributes of the remarkable entrepreneurs who start and operate ventures. Were they to succumb to the temptation to respond like the dismally gloomy Eeyore or panic-stricken Chicken Little, entrepreneurs wouldn’t dare risk what’s often their life savings to pursue their passions […]
A monthly index tracking optimism among small business owners nationwide has retreated on less upbeat expectations for sales and earnings. The National Federation of Independent Business reported that its Small Business Optimism Index fell nearly a point to 93.5 in June. “After two months of incremental, but solid, gains, the index gave up in June,” […]
U.S. job growth has accelerated with payroll gains of nearly 200,000 in each of the last three months. The monthly unemployment rate remains unchanged, however, as more people without jobs look for work. According to Labor Department estimates, nonfarm payrolls grew 195,000 in June with hiring spread across a range of industry sectors. Estimates for […]
Food, bottled water and other donations to victims of the Black Forest Fire in Colorado will be accepted through July 10 at Alpine Bank locations in Western Colorado. Boxed meals, canned goods, cereals, peanut butter and snacks as well as bottled water and sports drinks will be collected and delivered to the Salvation Army and […]
A quarterly index tracking optimism among Colorado business leaders continues to surge on improving expectations for everything from the economy and jobs to sales and profits. “The index is very strong, universally strong — a significant uptick in confidence,” said Richard Wobbekind, executive director of the business research division of the Leeds School of Business […]
A monthly index tracking business conditions in Colorado has retreated from a two-year high, but continues to forecast growth in the months ahead. The Business Conditions Index slipped to 58.7 in June, down more than four points from a reading in May that at 62.8 was the highest since May 2011. The latest results reflect […]
Dr. Paula Lopez and Dr. Paul Simmons have joined Primary Care Partners in Grand Junction. Lopez will join Western Colorado Pediatric Associates, while Simmons will join the Western Colorado Physicians Group. Primary Care Partners offers a range of medical services at its facility at 3150 N. 12th St. For more information, call 245-1220 or visit […]
Janie Van Winkle of Fruita joined the Colorado Cattlemen’s Association board even as a new president was inducted during the annual convention of the trade organization in Breckenridge. Van Winkle is one of eight regional representatives — and one of two representatives from the southwest quarter of Colorado — to serve on the board. Gene […]