Phil Castle, The Business Times Dale Reece says he’s long relied on an underlying philosophy to guide his business decisions. It’s been no different in reopening his Grand Junction health clubs in the midst of a pandemic. “We always try to do the right thing,” says Reece, who owns Crossroads Fitness Centers with his wife, […]
Phil Castle, The Business Times Chris Burns remains committed to ensuring the safety of the guests at his Grand Junction fun park. But he’s also frustrated over what he considers the unfair application of rules intended to slow the spread of coronavirus. While Burns closed the arcade at Bananas Fun Park to follow state guidelines, […]
Phil Castle, The Business Times While Ron Harrison uses various metrics to track the performance of his financial services firm, he considers one metric more significant than the others. “We’ve been able to help more people. That’s the most important thing,” said Harrison, executive vice president of Five Rings Financial. In fact, Harrison said his […]
An event promoting entrepreneurial endeavors in Western Colorado will switch to a virtual format in offering a series of free presentations in July. Programs and events will be offered online every Tuesday morning and Thursday afternoon starting July 7 and running throughout the month as part of Techstars Startup Week West Slope. “We know that […]
Jennifer Bebee noticed yet another result of the coronavirus pandemic, this one affecting her hearing impaired patients. “With the coronavirus pandemic, we’re all wearing masks. If you already struggle to hear, the masks not only muffle one’s voice, but it makes it impossible to read lips,” Bebee said. “I knew I needed to help come […]
Colorado Mesa University has begun planning to offer in-person instruction for the fall semester. CMU President Tim Foster said the Safe Together, Strong Together initiative will involve Mesa County Public Health as well as Community Hospital and St. Mary’s Regional Medical Center. “Combining their expertise with the knowledge base of our faculty experts should result […]
Colorado Mesa University will keep tuition and other fees at the same level for the upcoming academic year, university trustees decided. The trustees voted to approve a budget that includes no increases in tuition or charges for room and board. “The natural impulse for universities facing their own budget difficulties is to raise tuition and […]
A nearly $11,000 donation has bolstered a new program that helps nonprofit organizations alleviate hunger while also helping restaurants struggling to maintain operations in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic. The Guys Giving Club donated $10,900 to the Caring For Our Home Community program. Coordinated by the Western Colorado Community Foundation in Grand Junction, the […]
Colorado Mesa University students captured 13 championships and 20 top-three finishes in a state business competition. All nine members of the Future Business Leaders of America-Phi Beta Lambda chapter at CMU who vied in the online state leadership conference qualified for the national competition in June. “Our students were absolutely amazing,” said Tyler Liff, a […]
The leader of a small business advocacy group has called for more time to consider changes to wage laws in Colorado. “These are not normal times,” said Tony Gagliardi, state director of the National Federation of Independent Business in Colorado. Gagliardi provided oral testimony to the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment Division of Labor […]