by Jeff Nichols, CEO of Mesa Developmental Services When you think of things that assist people with disabilities to be more independent, you probably think of traditional devices such as wheelchairs, service animals, flashing alarm clocks and smoke detectors for people with hearing impairments, curb cuts and ramps for people […]
Special to The Business Times from WCCC Understanding technology and how it works in today’s workforce is more important than ever. Western Colorado Community College is dedicated to preparing students for the modern business world, and uses state-of-the-art technology to give students practical experience using equipment and software they will […]
Special to The Business Times from St. Mary’s Hyperbaric chambers are not just the stuff of deep-sea diving. At St. Mary’s pressurized hyperbaric oxygen chambers deliver 100 percent oxygen to patients to help difficult wounds heal. The hospital provides outpatient, nonemergency hyperbaric oxygen therapy primarily to patients with wounds that have not responded to […]
A monthly index tracking business conditions in Colorado has slipped to its lowest level in seven months, but continues to forecast growth. The Business Conditions Index fell more than three points to 55.7 in May. With losses in each of the past two months, the index has dropped to its lowest level since it stood […]
Job growth continues to slow in the United States, according to government estimates that reflect shrinking monthly gains in payrolls. The Labor Department reported that nonfarm payrolls rose just 69,000 in May. Initial estimates for payroll gains in April and March were revised downward a total of 49,000. Meanwhile, the U.S. unemployment rate edged up […]
Bradley Feldhaus, a financial services professional with New York Life in Grand Junction, has achieved membership in the Million Dollar Round Table (MDRT). Feldhaus is a five-year member of the group of insurance and financial services professionals. In addition to sales performance, MDRT members must demonstrate professional knowledge, offer quality client service and adhere to […]
Tom Eatwell and Christopher Dibsie have joined U.S. Bank in Grand Junction. As vice president and commercial relationship manager, Eatwell works with commercial and small business customers. Eatwell has worked in the financial services industry for seven years. Dibsie works as a commercial credit analyst, bringing to his duties six years of experience in the […]
Jalyn VanConett, a broker associate with RE/MAX 4000 in Grand Junction, has earned designation as a Certified Commercial Investment Member. VanConett was among 141 real estate professionals awarded the designation during the spring meeting of the CCIM Institute. The designation is awarded to professionals who complete coursework, present a portfolio of their work and pass […]
Molly Feddersen and Morgan Tawzer have joined the business banking team at Wells Fargo as business relationship managers. “Both Molly and Morgan are experienced bankers who know how to help clients use credit wisely and take advantage of the wide range of other financial products and services local businesses need to grow and thrive,” said […]
Applications will be accepted through July 31 for the next class of participants in a leadership program for the Colorado agricultural industry. The 18-month program is open to farmers, ranchers and individuals working in related businesses and organizations. The program includes monthly seminars in addition to 10 days of national travel seminars and a 10-day […]