Could there be a more perfect conversion of symbolism about what is wrong with the American economy than what will take place on Sept. 5 in Detroit? There, a president of the United States whose regulatory excesses have stifled meaningful job creation will make a Labor Day speech to union workers now only a faint […]
Even a casual reading of the stories in this issue of the Business Times reveals a theme: Government regulations hinder business and, in turn, economic recovery. A story on page 3 details the results of a study conducted for the Western Energy Alliance, a Denver-based trade association of more than 400 companies involved in energy […]
Experienced commercial real estate investors seem to sense market trends and take advantage of those trends when other methods of commercial investment begin to fade. From 2005 to 2008, industrial land development and the construction of industrial offices and shop buildings on security fenced acreage seemed to constitute a no-lose proposition in the Grand Valley. […]
For many small businesses, the process of trying to obtain a government contract is fraught with fears of red tape and endless reporting requirements. Yes, the process can be challenging. But working for the government doesn’t have to be difficult. You have to get through multiple steps with a certain amount of commitment, but eventually […]
A monthly measure of consumer confidence has tumbled to its lowest level in more than two years as pessimism over business and labor conditions mounts. The Conference Board reported that its Consumer Confidence Index fell nearly 15 points to 44.5 in August. That’s the lowest reading since the CCI retreated to 40.8 in April 2009. […]
A story that appeared in the Aug. 18 to 31 issue of the Business Times and online at www.thebusinesstimes.com. failed to mention a financial services firm that operates offices in the Grand Valley ranks among the best companies to work for in Colorado. Edward Jones ranked No. 1 for a second consecutive year among large […]
To the editor:Comedian Woody Allen once quipped: “What’s with all the awards? All they do is give out awards here. Best Fascist Dictator: Adolph Hitler.” Allen was speaking about the Hollywood crew and its tendency to stage a multitude of award programs, ensuring that almost anyone would receive an award. And people in the news […]
A Fruita bookstore will host a pet food drive through Oct. 1. Turn the Page will collect pet food for the Western Slope Food Bank of the Rockies, which in turn will distribute the pet food to families and individuals with pets. The goal of the drive is to help people keep their pets during […]
A Grand Junction restaurant has scheduled an event to raise money for a program that takes World War II veterans to Washington, D.C., to visit memorials erected in their honor. Outback Steakhouse, located at 2432 U.S. Highway 6 & 50, will host the fund-raiser from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sept. 13. Participants will enjoy […]
KRMJ, the Public Broadcasting Service television station in Grand Junction, will move its studio and developmental team offices to new locations. KRMJ will relocate its studio from Western Colorado Community College to the Colorado Mesa University campus. Greg Mikolai, a Rocky Mountain PBS producer, has joined CMU to teach courses and work with students on […]