A dermatologist now offers a new skin-tightening treatment to patients at his Grand Junction practice. Dr. Richard Stiefler offers the Pellevé wrinkle reduction system at Le MedSpa. The system uses radiofrequency technology to offer a noninvasive and nonsurgical option for reducing wrinkles. The system slowly delivers heat into the deeper layers of the skin, tightening […]
Grand Valley Books recently celebrated its second year in operation. Margie Wilson and Frank Cooley own the independent book store, located at 350 Main St. in downtown Grand Junction. The store is open daily to sell new and used books, including best-sellers, fiction, nonfiction and regional history. For more information, call 424-5437.
CDL College has opened a commercial driver’s training school in Grand Junction. The facility is located at 2107 H Road and managed by Richard Pollock. CDL College offers an online learning system in which students complete coursework from their own homes and at their own pace. Once those required modules are finished, students then begin […]
One of the oldest engineering and surveying firms in Western Colorado has a new name. Schmueser Gordon Meyer is now SGM. “SGM is making this name change to acknowledge how much we have evolved over time,” said Louis Meyer, president and chief executive officer. “Initially we provided traditional civil engineering and surveying services. We now […]
Employees from First National Bank of the Rockies made presentations to more than 600 elementary school students across Western Colorado as part of an annual Teach Children to Save Program. “We’re happy to provide financial education opportunities to the youth of our communities,” said Pete Waller, president and chief executive officer of FNBR. “Children learn […]
The craft beer industry in Colorado brews up not only popular beverages, but also a stout economic contribution to the state. According to the results of a study conducted by the University of Colorado Business Research Division, the craft brewing industry generates $446 million in annual economic benefits. That total includes nearly $102 million in […]
According to the latest Labor Department Estimates, nonfarm payrolls increased 115,000 in April. The jobless rate edged down a tenth to 8.1 percent — a three-year low, but a decline that reflected a decrease in the labor pool as discouraged job hunters gave up on their searches. The size of U.S. payroll gains have decreased […]
To the Editor: I commend the Business Times for its recent editorial in support of the improvements planned for the Horizon Drive Business Improvement District. I believe all businesses recognize the importance of well-designed, high-quality public spaces that complement private-sector investments. While it is natural to compare the proposed Horizon Drive project with recent improvements […]
A monthly index tracking business conditions in Colorado has lost some of the ground gained over the past two months, but continues to forecast growth. The Business Conditions Index retreated 2.5 points in April to 58.9. The loss followed two months of gains in which the index climbed nearly four points. Still, the outlook remains […]
By preplanning, you are relieving your family of having to make important financial decisions during a period of great stress and emotion,” says Abel Chavez, of Callahan-Edfast Mortuary, “At this time, many loved ones may not be thinking clearly, and many, quite frankly, just overspend.” Preneed services allow someone to meet with counselors in […]