Small business legislation one step in a long journey

Small businesses will receive some assistance in newly enacted federal legislation that includes tax breaks as well as fee waivers for lending programs backed by the U.S. Small Business Administration. The measure also establishes a $30 billion fund designed to help smaller banks make more loans to businesses. The legislation constitutes a good start that’s […]

Grand Junction office contributes to record sales for Express Employment

The Express Employment Professionals operation in Grand Junction has contributed to record-breaking sales volume for the national staffing services company. “In Grand Junction, we’re seeing an increase of 26 percent in sales for the year,” said Nina Anderson, owner of the franchise. Express Employment Professionals has reported weekly sales volume records for North America five […]

Grand Junction companies among winners of Pinnacol Assurance safety awards

Two Grand Junction companies are among the Pinnacol Assurance policyholders in Colorado receiving awards for their performance in safety, loss prevention and financial and claims management. Blythe Group, an architectural, interior design and project management firm, won a 2010 Circle of Safety Award. So did C5 Medical Werks, a medical device manufacturer. A total of […]

American National Bank receives highest rating from bank rating firm

American National Bank has once again earned the highest rating available from a national bank rating firm. American National Bank qualified as a Blue Ribbon Bank from Veribanc based on information for the second quarter of 2010. “It’s always good to be recognized by outside financial analysts, especially in these unprecedented economic times,” said Lon […]