Phil Castle, The Business Times Dave Huerkamp attributes the success of ProSpace Interiors to a number of factors, among them the selection of quality furnishings, professional installations and a commitment to customer service. But if he were to pick out just one factor, it would be the design services the Western Colorado company also furnishes. […]
Phil Castle, The Business Times The next 30 to 60 days could prove telling in indicating how Mesa County businesses fare in the aftermath of the coronavirus pandemic. “I think we’re kind of on the cusp,” said Diane Schwenke, president and chief executive officer of the Grand Junction Area Chamber of Commerce. Loan programs could […]
Phil Castle, The Business Times Asbestos removal follows strict procedures that can require sealing off an area with plastic sheeting, filtering the air and equipping crews with protective suits and respirators. Shaun Witkamp said the effort looks like a scene from “E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial” — the one in which a containment team invades the family […]
A Grand Junction couple has assumed ownership of the United States-based operations of a portable heating solutions company. Dominic Jones, the new chief executive officer of Certek Heat Machine, and Felicia Jones, the chief financial officer, purchased the company from Felicia’s parents. A ribbon-cutting ceremony marking the change is scheduled for Aug. 6. Founded 15 […]
Phil Castle, The Business Times St. Mary’s Medical Center in Grand Junction has conducted a training program to prepare for a potential surge in COVID-19 infections. It’s a program one official believes could be expanded to assist other hospitals in the region respond to the coronavirus and other outbreaks. “It’s my vision, and I’m very […]
The deadline for business and home owners to join a cooperative installing solar systems in Mesa County has been extended to Sept. 1. The Mesa County Solar Co-op has more than 100 members. Membership is free and open to anyone interested in installing solar systems. Atlasta Solar Center in Grand Junction was selected through an […]
Phil Castle, The Business Times Real estate activity has picked up in Mesa County as low interest rates, pent-up demand and a busy summer season drive increased sales. “The market is showing its strength. It’s still a really good, healthy real estate market,” said Robert Bray, chief executive officer of Bray Real Estate in Grand […]
A measure of consumer confidence has retreated on less upbeat expectations for business and labor conditions. The Conference Board reported its Consumer Confidence Index fell 5.7 points to 92.6 in July. A component of the index tracking assessments of current conditions increased. But a component tracking the short-term outlook decreased. Lynn Franco, senior director of […]
Phil Castle, The Business Times Construction is under way on a Grand Junction clinic intended to increase access to primary health care services and decrease the use of emergency rooms. “The right care in the right place makes for more effective care,” said Bryan Johnson, president of St. Mary’s Medical Center in Grand Junction. SCL […]
A monthly index forecasting economic conditions in the United States continues to rebound as more businesses reopen, but still signals a weak outlook in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic. The Conference Board reported its Leading Economic Index (LEI) advanced 2 percent to 102 in June. The index has climbed 5.2 percent over the past […]