Phil Castle, The Business Times Dr. William Merkel uses a variety of techniques in his plastic surgery practice to achieve what for many of his patients is a single goal — restoring a full and youthful appearance in their faces. But one technique could prove doubly useful, Merkel says, in not only transferring fat from […]
Phil Castle, The Business Times Community Hospital faces challenges in refinancing debt and installing a new medical records system, but Chris Thomas believes the Grand Junction hospital can take on those challenges as an independent operation. What’s more, that independence gives the organization agility and flexibility to react to a changing health care environment, said […]
Phil Castle, The Business Times Cheryl Ackley believes the Grand Valley constitutes a good market in which to open a moving services business. But Ackley is looking for the right person to purchase a Two Men and a Truck franchise. “We really want it to be a good fit,” said Ackley, a franchise development specialist […]
Phil Castle, The Business Times Candidates running for election to the Grand Junction City Council emphasize public safety, infrastructure and quality of life in promoting a business environment that creates jobs. The candidates also cite access to city government and fostering transparency and trust as priorities. The six candidates discussed their views and answered questions […]
Phil Castle, The Business Times Solar energy and energy storage technology can play a significant role in meeting a goal to generate all electricity in Colorado from renewable sources, according to the new leader of a trade association. Moreover, competitive markets will work better than mandates in achieving the goal, said Mike Kruger, president and […]
Phil Castle, The Business Times Colorado employers continue to test for drugs, but have relaxed some policies since the legalization of recreational marijuana sales in the state, according to the latest results of a survey. The results also reflect the effects of low unemployment rates and a tight labor market, said Curtis Graves, a lawyer […]
Registration is underway for an annual event that will address a range of issues associated with economic development in Western Colorado. The Grand Junction Economic Partnership has scheduled its economic summit for April 19 at Colorado Mesa University. The summit will coincide with an event showcasing the work of CMU students. “We are excited to […]
New bus service connects the Grand Junction Regional Airport and Horizon Drive business district with Colorado Mesa University and the downtown. The free service — called the Dash — runs from 4:15 p.m. to 12:15 a.m. Thursday, Friday and Saturday. The Dash runs along an existing route of Grand Valley Transit and includes a total […]
A trucking company with operations in Grand Junction reduced turnover by nearly a third, according to a case study conducted by a company that helps motor carriers retain staff. Brady Trucking lowered turnover 31 percent while increasing its driver count 40 percent in 2018, according to Stay Metrics, which partnered with the company. “We recognize […]
Four grants worth a total of $780,000 will help fund park development, playgrounds and planning in Mesa County. Great Outdoors Colorado awarded the grants under a nearly 30-year-old program allocating proceeds from the state lottery for parks, wildlife and open spaces. The latest grants bring total funding for Mesa County projects over the years to […]