Special to The Business Times The Coleman Foundation has awarded Colorado Mesa University a grant to fund three Faculty Entrepreneurship Fellowships. A faculty entrepreneurship fellow is someone who understands the importance of developing entrepreneurial skills in their students and developing lines of communication between business, sciences, arts, and career and technical education programs. The Fellows […]
“Growing a business presents a whole new group of challenges for entrepreneurs,” says Ed Hess, a professor of business administration at the Darden School of Business, University of Virginia. According to Hess, the following points should be heeded in order for entrepreneurs to prevent learning about business the hard way: Getting overwhelmed by growth. Growth […]
A monthly index forecasting economic performance in the United States continues to advance, but at a slowing pace that portends “sluggish” conditions. The Conference Board reported that its Leading Economic Index (LEI) rose two-tenths of a percent to 116.4 in September. While the LEI has gained 1.1 percent over the past three months, the pace of […]
A second Denny’s restaurant has opened in the Grand Valley. The new restaurant is located at 3205 Interstate Highway 70 Business Loop in the Peach Tree Plaza shopping center in Clifton. Horizon Dining owns the restauant and employs about 85 people. The restaurant is open around the clock and serves breakfast, lunch and dinner in […]
Kevin Borman has been installed as chairman of the Grand Junction Area Realtor Association (GJARA). Borman, managing broker of Keller Williams Colorado West Realty, has worked as a Realtor in the Grand Junction area for 30 years. He’s been a member of GJARA for 14 years. “Kevin will be the right leader at the right […]
A monthly measure of economic conditions for small businesses in Colorado continues to edge upward, although flagging consumer confidence hinders bigger gains. “The most significant challenge facing the Colorado economy today is that it is part of a struggling national economy,” said Jeff Thredgold, a corporate economist who calculates the Vectra Bank Colorado Small Business […]
Frame Depot will feature the work of pastel artist Hazel Monzingo through Nov. 2 at the Grand Junction store, located at 529 Bogart Lane. Monzingo’s paintings have been exhibited in more than 40 national juried art shows. She has won numerous awards, and her paintings are included in corporate and private collections throughout the country. Monzingo […]
Kelly Romatzke has joined Major Mortgage in Grand Junction as a senior mortgage loan originator. Romatzke brings to her new position 16 years of experience in the mortgage industry, including positions as a mortgage loan originator and assistant vice president and manager of a nationally recognized mortgage operations center. Major Mortgage operates offices at 2474 […]
Jay Rickstrew, president of the Alpine Bank in Rifle, has become board president of the Independent Bankers of Colorado. Rickstrew has served on the IBC board for six years, the last year as president-elect. The IBC promotes independent community banks, addresses legislative and regulatory concerns and offers a forum to foster relationships and the exchange […]
Grand Junction chiropractor Randy Roman has earned statewide recognition for his community service. The Colorado Chiropractic Association named Roman as its Chiropractor of the Year for Community Service. Roman operates Roman Family Chiropractic. The award is presented to a chiropractor who contributes time and talent outside of his practice to community service. Chiropractors nominate and […]