Construction is expected to begin in January on a makeover that will add additional water features to the Glenwood Hot Springs Resort. Located at the west end of the resort, the attraction will replace water slides and a miniature golf course with a tube ride, miniature water slides and other features. The project is scheduled […]
The Small Business Administration has awarded the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade a $324,804 grant to assist Colorado small businesses export products and services abroad. The State of Colorado will provide $108,268 in matching funds. Nationwide, the SBA awarded a total of $18 million to 47 state international trade agencies through its […]
A measure of consumer confidence has climbed closer to record heights on more upbeat assessments of business and labor conditions. The Conference Board reported its Consumer Confidence Index rose 3.7 points to 138.4 in September. The index peaked at 144.7 in 2000. “Consumers’ assessment of current conditions remains extremely favorable, bolstered by a strong economy […]
Phil Castle, The Business Times The unemployment rate has crept up in Mesa County for a third straight month on incremental changes in payrolls and the number of people looking for work. While he expected a drop in the latest jobless rate, Curtis Englehart said he remains encouraged by overall conditions. “I’m still seeing some […]
An index forecasting economic conditions in the United States continues to signal growth. The Conference Board reported its Leading Economic Index (LEI) rose four-tenths of a percent to 111.2 in August. The index remains well above its previous peak of 102.4 reached in March 2006. “The leading indicators are consistent with a solid growth scenario […]
Phil Castle, The Business Times Mesa County remains the first and only certified Work Ready Community in Colorado. But that could soon change. Efforts are underway to expand the program in other West Slope counties, said Curtis Englehart, director of the Mesa County Workforce Center in Grand Junction. That means tools will be available on […]
Phil Castle, The Business Times Anna Stout believes it’s essential to care for the people who care for the animals at the Roice-Humane Society in Grand Junction. The well-being of employees correlates with the well-being of the cats and dogs housed there. “It’s not just a perk,” says Stout, executive director of the animal shelter […]
Dr. Brian Davidson constantly looks for ways to improve health care and patient satisfaction while also lowering costs. The president of St. Mary’s Medical Center in Grand Junction believes he’s found one way in the acquisition of the largest orthopedic practice in Western Colorado. “It was a natural move on both our parts,” he said. […]
Phil Castle, The Business Times At just 12-years-old, Nick Silzell has learned something about business most entrepreneurs don’t discover until they’re much older. “Definitely, it’s not as easy as you think.” Still, Silzell touts an instructional program designed to turn students like him into budding CEOs. “It just teaches you what it’s going to be […]
Phil Castle, The Business Times Coal isn’t just for burning in power plants, according to a Utah college professor researching other uses. Coal also can serve as the raw material for a variety of products, including strong and lightweight carbon composites that could be used in automobiles and aircraft. “What I’m proposing is a shift […]