The Book Cliff Chapter of the International Association of Administrative Professionals will host a presentation on conflict management and team building as part of its upcoming monthly meeting. The meeting is scheduled or 5:30 p.m. Oct. 19 at the DoubleTree Hotel, located at 743 Horizon Drive in Grand Junction. Marlin George, director of education at […]
A marketing company has scheduled a free seminar to help business owners understand how traditional and social media strategies work together. Synergy Marketing Consultants has scheduled the two-hour seminar for 10 a.m. Oct. 19 at the Courtyard by Marriott Hotel, 765 Horizon Drive in Grand Junction. To register for or obtain more information about the […]
A small business advocacy group has extended a program offering workers’ compensation insurance to members to Colorado and seven other states. With the latest expansion, the National Federation of Independent Business now offers workers’ compensation coverage in 27 states through Employers Holdings. A nonprofit and nonpartisan organization, NFIB represents small businesses in Washington, D.C., and […]
Spurred in part by a first-quarter surge in activity, financing under loan programs backed by the U.S. Small Business Administration rose to a record level for the 2011 fiscal year. The federal agency reported backing 61,689 loans worth a combined $30.5 billion through its two largest programs during FY 2011, which ended Sept. 30. The […]
Work on an economic development plan for Mesa County proceeds with another brainstorming session, this time to come up with ideas for developing a community image. The two-hour session is set for 7:30 a.m. Oct. 27 at Two Rivers Convention Center, 159 Main St. in downtown Grand Junction. Developing and promoting a community image is […]
A leading small business lending organization in Colorado has announced plans to expand the funding level and geographic scope of a financing program. “The expansion of Colorado Main Street Loans is a much-needed opportunity for small businesses in Colorado to thrive and help our economy recover,” said Mike O’Donnell, executive director of Colorado Lending Source. […]
A monthly index tracking business conditions in Colorado has retreated to its lowest level in a year, yet continues to forecast economic expansion through the remainder of 2011. The Business Conditions Index fell nearly two points to 51.9 in September. With declines in each of the last four months, the index is now at its […]
Bob Kretschman, Mesa County Libraries: Accurate and current information is crucial to the success of any investment strategy. Mesa County Libraries can serve as a one-stop shop for much of the important information that individual investors need to make the best decisions about their finances. With your Mesa County Libraries card and access to a computer, […]
A technical ceramics manufacturer that runs a facility in Grand Junction has expanded its operation with the acquisition of three California facilities. CoorsTek announced the purchase of BAE Systems facilities in Vista. The three facilities encompass a total of 100,000 square feet, adding to the more than 3 million square feet of manufacturing floor space CoorsTek […]
Entries will be accepted through Dec. 31 for an annual photography contest showcasing the Colorado agricultural industry. All photos must be taken in 2011 and relate to agriculture in some way. Entry forms and more information are available by calling (303) 239-4119 or visiting the Web site at www.coloradoagriculture.com/aginsights.