Phil Castle, The Business Times Chris Thomas attributes successful hospital management in part to three things: collaboration, transparency and, ultimately, doing the right thing. The president and chief executive officer of Community Hospital expects to bring a similar approach to another leadership role as chairman of the Grand Junction Area Chamber of Commerce […]
Phil Castle, The Business Times The sky is no longer the limit for a Grand Junction-based company that’s applied technology and techniques developed for aerial imaging to underground settings. In taking services to a new level, limits of other kinds disappear not only for customers, but also the prospects for a growing operation. “The possibilities […]
A new website offers help to youth to find information about careers, including those in high demand in Mesa County. The Mesa County Workforce Center in Grand Junction announced the launch of the website at www.findyourfuture.us. “There are so many great resources for youth in Mesa County. With this new website, we have pulled all […]
The Colorado Department of Agriculture is accepting applications for a new program offering incentives to farms, ranches and other agricultural businesses to hire interns. Qualified businesses could be reimbursed up to 50 percent of the cost of hiring an intern, not to exceed $5,000 per internship. “Investing in the future is integral to continued progress […]
Students enrolled in a pilot training offered by Colorado Mesa University and Western Colorado Community College in Grand Junction have gained access to the SkyWest Airlines Pilot Pathway Program. The partnership provides a career pathway for students who want to work as pilots for a commercial airline. Students in the Pilot Pathway Program will receive […]
Larry Beckner long has combined two of his passions: the law and helping others. Now the lawyer has been recognized for his efforts with his selection by the Kiwanis Club of Grand Junction as Kiwanian of the Year. While Beckner is known for his wit and endearing remarks at club functions, he was at a […]
Candidates have until 5 p.m. Jan. 18 to turn in nomination petitions to run for three open seats on the Grand Junction City Council. The spring city election will determine who fills four-year terms on the council in District B and C as well as an at-large seat. Council candidates must be at least 18 […]
Phil Castle, The Business Times Despite some slowing in December, 2018 ended as the best year for the Mesa County real estate market in more than a decade. While the pace might slow further, the overall trend could continue upward in 2019. “It’ll still be a good year,” said Robert Bray, chief executive officer of […]
The pace of job growth in the United States surged in December with the biggest payroll gain in 10 months. The unemployment rate edged up as more people looked for work. Nonfarm payrolls swelled 312,000, and the jobless rate rose two-tenths of a point to 3.9 percent, according to the latest Labor Department estimates. Estimated […]
Phil Castle, The Business Times A decrease in payrolls and increase in the unemployment rate in Mesa County in November might constitute a disappointment. But 2018 still saw an overall improvement in local labor conditions that’s expected to resume in 2019. “I do feel good about 2019,” said Curtis Englehart, director of the Mesa County […]