Phil Castle, The Business Times From his vantage point as a Mesa County commissioner, Scott McInnis likes what he sees in the Grand Valley. “There are a lot of positive things going on valley wide.” But McInnis also worries that growing gains eventually could result in some growing pains. “What if things get too good?” […]
Phil Castle, The Business Times Dave McKendry foresees an aging population less in terms of what others have described as a “tsunami” and more in terms of an “evening out” of young and old. Seniors need help, though, whether that’s through the services McKendry’s business provides, more age-friendly policies or less bias. “It’s about us […]
Michelle Boisvenue-Fox, a library administrator with two decades of experience, is scheduled to take over in July as director of Mesa County Libraries. Boisvenue-Fox was selected by the Mesa County Libraries Board of Trustees to oversee a public library system with eight locations. “I look forward to leading Mesa County Libraries and will work together […]
Brian Hill, an educator with more than 10 years of experience, is scheduled to join Mesa County School District 51 in July as assistant superintendent. The Mesa County School Board voted to hire Hill to succeed Scott Cooper, who plans to leave his position in June to pursue a principal job on the Western Slope. […]
St. Mary’s Medical Center in Grand Junction has once again earned the top grade for patient safety from a health care industry watchdog group. The medical center operated by SCL Health received an A from the Leapfrog Group in its spring 2019 assessment. St. Mary’s has earned the grade in the last four of the […]
Mind Springs Health in Western Colorado has received recognition for developing phase-based mental health care. Mind Springs Health received the 2019 Sherman Award for Excellence in Patient Engagement. “It’s an honor to be recognized for the work we are doing at Mind Springs Health, and we believe that mental health treatment works,” said Dr. Jules […]
An index forecasting economic conditions has increased for a third consecutive month, signaling what likely will be the longest expansion in United States history. The Conference Board reported its Leading Economic Index (LEI) rose two-tenths of a percent to 112.1 in April. The gain follows what was a total of a half a percent increase […]
Phil Castle, The Business Times The monthly unemployment rate has dropped to its lowest level in nearly a year in Mesa County even as the labor force continues to grow. It’s a combination that reflects improving conditions, said Curtis Englehart, director of the Mesa County Workforce Center in Grand Junction. “Those two are really good […]
A monthly measure of optimism among small business owners has increased on more upbeat expectations for economic conditions as well as sales and earnings. “The ‘real’ economy is doing very well versus what we see in financial market volatility,” said Bill Dunkelberg, chief economist of the National Federation of Independent Business. The NFIB reported its […]
Phil Castle, The Business Times C.J. Rhyne has worked for more than four years to promote economic development in the Grand Valley and discovered in the process one thing can and often does lead to another. Rhyne cites as an example how demand for a facility to transfer shipping containers and other freight between rail […]