Phil Castle, Business Times Lynnea Tai has for years staged a treasure hunt of sorts in which she hides the necklaces and bracelets she makes and offers clues on social media as to where people can find them. Tai said the so-called art drops offer a way for her to give back, but also promote […]
The head of the state economic development agency is scheduled to deliver the keynote address at an upcoming economic summit in Grand Junction. Eve Lieberman, the executive director of the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT), is scheduled to speak at the Western Colorado Economic Summit scheduled for April 27 at Colorado […]
A college professor who teaches courses on business law and ethics is scheduled to deliver the keynote address at an upcoming event at Colorado Mesa University in Grand Junction. Corey Ciocchetti, an associate professor at the University of Denver, will discuss leadership and integrity during his presentation at the annual Entrepreneurship Day luncheon set for […]
The chief executive officer of a Grand Junction-based real estate firm received a newly renamed award recognizing his contributions to the community. Robert Bray received the Doug Sortor Lifetime Legacy Award from the Community Impact Council of Mesa County. The council presented the award at its annual Inspire Impact Breakfast at Colorado Mesa University. The […]
A former middle school science teacher who’s become an educator’s educator will be honored for her accomplishments and contributions to the Grand Valley community. Heidi Ragsdale will receive the Women Who Make History Award from the Grand Junction branch of the American Association of University Women. The award will be presented at a luncheon set […]
The Colorado Department of Labor and Employment is accepting applications for its work-based learning inventive program. The program provides incentives for employers interested in growing and diversifying the experiential learning system to create new or enhance existing work-based learning programs for youth and adults. The program offers Colorado-based employers reimbursements of up to $10,000. Small […]
Phil Castle, The Business Times Kelly Maves says she’s aggravated by what she sees as a contradiction: Calls for more affordable housing at a time when increasing regulations and fees on new home construction drive up prices. “It’s beyond frustrating,” says Maves, who works as a real estate agent and whose husband, Michael, operates Maves […]
Phil Castle, The Business Times Anna Stout doubts what she considers a one-size fits all solution to promote more affordable housing across Colorado would fit with Grand Junction. Efforts should instead be tailored to address the unique needs of the community, says Stout, who’s served four years on the Grand Junction City Council — currently […]
Phil Castle, The Business Times Colorado business leaders are more upbeat heading into the second quarter, but remain concerned about higher interest rates and inflation. Most believe a recession will begin this year, an expectation that could be motivated in part by recent bank collapses. The Leeds Business Confidence Index rose 5.3 points for the […]
Phil Castle, Business Times The monthly unemployment rate has edged up in Mesa County, but remains below the level of a year ago. The jobless rate is expected to retreat with seasonal hiring in the spring, and the labor force continues to grow. “Overall, I think we’re looking not too bad,” said Celina Kirnberger, employer […]