Schools flexible by design

Phil Castle, The Business Times Flexibility tops the list of considerations that go into designing schools — from the way they’re the constructed to the layout of the interiors to the furnishings that go into them. “That’s the big thing right now that I’ve seen,” says Peter Icenogle, president and director of architecture at BG […]

Fun a driving force at family golf venture

Phil Castle, The Business Times Ty Antonides believes golf should be fun. Not just on the course, but also shopping for equipment and apparel. It’s a conviction he brings to the operation of his family’s golf shop in Grand Junction. It’s reflected in the inventory, some of it wildly colorful, he stocks. It’s also evident […]

Poll confirms effects of I-70 closure

Companies face difficulties in shipping in and out supplies as well as a decrease in business related to the closure of Interstate Highway 70 through the Glenwood Canyon, the results of a poll indicate. “There is no question that our businesses are being affected by yet another issue that is totally outside of their control,” […]

U.S. payrolls swell as jobless rate drops

U.S. payrolls swelled and the unemployment rate retreated in July with hiring in the leisure and hospitality and education sectors accounting for more than half the job gains. Nonfarm payrolls increased 943,000 and the jobless rate declined a half point to 5.4 percent, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported. Estimated payroll gains for June […]

Gains in new business filings portend Colorado recovery

New business filings continue to increase on a year-over-year basis in Colorado, a trend that portends economic recovery in the aftermath of a pandemic. “Colorado is on the road to recovery despite historic economic challenges,” said Colorado Secretary of State Jena Griswold. According to the latest report based on statistics from the Colorado Secretary of […]

Search to soon begin for new GJEP director

A search is expected to soon begin for a new leader of a Grand Junction-based economic development organization.  The Grand Junction Economic Partnership announced Robin Brown resigned as executive director to take a position with Colorado Mesa University.  “We are confident in our ability to find a strong successor and to continue the great work […]

Energetic possibilities envisioned

Phil Castle, The Business Times Tim Haggerty recognizes the potential connections among Grand Valley businesses, a program offering financing for renewable energy and energy efficiency projects and companies providing energy services. “I just see so many things that could start coming together. It could end up being a win-win,” said Haggerty, co-owner of Haggerty Brothers […]