Phil Castle, The Business Times A measure of confidence among Colorado business leaders has tumbled to its lowest level ever as concerns over the coronavirus outbreak mount. “We expected this was going to be bad. It was particularly dismal,” said Brian Lewandowski, executive director of the research division of the Leeds School of Business at […]
Phil Castle, The Business Times The monthly unemployment rate held steady in Mesa County during February, but likely will increase in coming months as a result of the coronavirus outbreak and government restrictions. “The next four months are really going to be critical in telling us the outcome of the coronavirus outbreak for Mesa County,” […]
The operators of a Montrose funeral home faces charges they illegally sold bodies and body parts without the consent of the families of the deceased. Megan Hess and her mother, Shirley Koch, operators of the Sunset Mesa Funeral Home were arrested. They appeared before a U.S. magistrate in Grand Junction, where they were advised of […]
A regional mental health and addiction services provider continues to operate its psychiatric hospital in Grand Junction as well as outpatient offices despite the effects of the COVID-19 outbreak. The West Springs Hospital remains open for in-patient care, while Mind Springs Health offices offer services through video and telephone connections. Michelle Hoy, executive vice president […]
Employees who receive their health insurance through Mesa County School District 51 have choices that include benefit plans offered by Community Hospital and Monument Health. Tawny Espinoza, vice president of business development for Community Hospital, said participants in the School District 51 Community Health Partnership will enjoy the same benefits they’ve had for the past […]
A federal regulatory panel has approved a proposed liquefied natural gas export terminal and pipeline in Oregon that could connect Western Colorado supplies with Asian markets. The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) voted 2-1 to approve the Jordan Cove terminal and Pacific Connector Pipeline. The project still faces roadblocks in Oregon, where the state department […]
Phil Castle, The Business Times While low commodity prices affect energy development for now, fossil fuels will continue to play a major role in meeting long-term demand. And efforts to ban hydraulic fracturing or prohibit drilling on federal lands could prove economically disastrous, according to Christopher Guith, senior vice president of policy for the U.S. […]
Phil Castle, The Business Times Chad Covell hired Two Men and a Truck to help him in Michigan and was impressed with what he said was a moving experience in every sense of the word. Covell said he was impressed enough with the service to consider purchasing his own franchise of the moving company. “It […]
Phil Castle, The Business Times The World War II-era admonition to keep calm and carry on applies today to Grand Valley businesses facing the growing threat of the coronavirus outbreak on their operations, local leaders say. Business owners and managers should consider how best to respond and then proceed in what could be new and […]
Phil Castle, The Business Times Marc and Alowetta Terrien know well the advantages of using websites, social media and email to communicate with customers. Moreover, they’re used to working from home. It’s something the couple has done for years in operating a website design and software development firm from first home offices in Western Colorado […]