Most of us have heard how important it is for young people to gain a measure of financial literacy as they approach their adult lives. Many online and classroom resources are dedicated to making this type of education available. But what about financial literacy for prospective small business owners? What should entrepreneurs be aware of […]
When President Barack Obama signed the Small Business Jobs Act last year, several changes were made to U.S. Small Business Administration export loan programs. A temporary alternative size standard will allow several thousand additional small firms to qualify for SBA programs. Now, instead of only using North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) codes and the […]
The 2nd annual “Pink Ribbon Rally Golf Tournament” will take place on June 28th at Bookcliff Country Club. The tournament, whose proceeds go to support breast disease prevention, begins with a 12:00 shotgun start. The format is a 4-lady best ball, with one player playing a pink ball that must always count as one score. […]
Business owners in Colorado who’ve paid at least one unemployment claim face an unexpected bill in July. The bill, from the State of Colorado Department of Labor and Employment, is purportedly to help the state make the first interest payment on the $346 million the state borrowed from the federal government last year. A letter […]
The Mesa County labor market appears to have stabilized with a slight increase in the unemployment rate, but also a slight increase in hiring. “It’s just been pretty steady, which is good to see,” said Gilbert Lujan, supervisor of the Mesa County Workforce Center in Grand Junction. After dropping for three straight months, the seasonally […]
Real Estate West has added six real estate agents and a mortgage company to the business’s Grand Junction location. Managing broker Tina Harbin announced the company has welcomed agents Jonilyn Berry, Rob Burnett, Lori Dearth, Heidi Jo Elder, Esther Piper and Terry Ruckman. The company has also added Universal Mortgage to the location at 1001 […]
Girl Scouts of Colorado is hosting a terrific day of golfing, fun and challenge. There will be contests, prizes in three divisions, chances to win Girl Scout Cookies, a silent auction, and gifts for players. Supporting Girl Scouts and hitting the links for a great day on the golf course are two traditions that go […]
Smart phone users interested in starting or growing a small business can tap a variety of resources offered through a new mobile application from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). “Increasingly, smart phones are the vehicle through which Americans access information. This is certainly true of many entrepreneurs and small business owners, and this new […]
Mac Lewis and Paul Shelton, engineer and lead installer at Atlasta Solar Center in Grand Junction, have earned certification as photovoltaic system installers. Lewis and Shelton earned certification from the North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners. Lewis and Shelton had to pass an exam demonstrating competence as installers and knowledge of such subjects as […]
Lisa Mullen is looking forward to attending an upcoming conference that will connect Coloradans with federal government leaders. “This is a great opportunity for me,” said Mullen, the owner of Rocky Mountain Sanitation in Grand Junction. “As a business owner, I feel this is an important step to providing good business practices and procedures.” Mullen […]