Phil Castle, The Business Times Vance Wagner never tires of working in banking because of what the industry makes possible for customers, whether that’s starting a business, buying a home or sending children to college. “Every day is an opportunity to change somebody’s life for the better,” says Wagner, regional president of ANB Bank in […]
Phil Castle, The Business Times Jim Ettenger and Nikki Wilke have combined their training and talents to tip the scales for their clients and, they hope, a growing population. The Grand Junction couple have launched Grand Mesa Wellness to offer a range of health and wellness coaching services. While weight loss and fitness gains rank […]
A mountain bike manufacturer has announced plans to relocate its operations to Fruita. Canfield Bikes is in the process of purchasing property in Fruita that will house a workshop, offices and retail and warehouse space with room to accommodate growth. “The bike community is so amazing, and I’ve made so many friends here. I can’t […]
A measure of confidence among Colorado business leaders has rebounded heading into a new year, although uncertainty persists. “These results reflect the real business successes we’re seeing with the general uncertainty business owners feel going into the new year,” said Richard Wobbekind, executive director of the research division of the Leeds School of Business at […]
A monthly measure of consumer confidence has edged down on less upbeat expectations for labor and financial conditions. “While the economy hasn’t shown signs of further weakening, there is little to suggest growth and in particular consumer spending will gain momentum in early 2020,” said Lynn Franco, director of economic indicators with the Conference Board. […]
Phil Castle, The Business Times The monthly unemployment rate in Mesa County has edged up as colder weather slows activity in some industry sectors. But 2019 will end as one of the best years on record for the local labor market, said Curtis Englehart, director of the Mesa County Workforce Center in Grand Junction. “2019 […]
A monthly index forecasting economic conditions remains unchanged, signaling continued growth in 2020. The Conference Board reported its Leading Economic Indicator (LEI) held steady at 111.6 in November after three straight months of declines. The index has slipped two-tenths of a percent over the past six months. Separate measures of current and past conditions both […]
A Grand Junction-based business brokerage focused on the pet care industry has moved into new offices to accommodate its growing operation. National Kennel Sales & Appraisals bought the historic house at 951 Main St. The company will share the space with Wag Resort, which operates two dog boarding, grooming and training facilities in Grand Junction. […]
Representatives from 15 business groups have sent a letter to Colorado Gov. Jared Polis asking for his help in maintaining a 76-year-old compromise between labor and management. Tony Gagliardi, state director of the National Federation of Independent Business in Colorado and one of the signers of the letter, said there are concerns there could be […]
Continued efforts are needed in Colorado to better match job openings and the skills of job applicants, according to the latest results of an annual report. “There are lots of good job openings in Colorado, but many of them require certain skills and qualifications. We need to make sure that people who want better jobs […]