A monthly measure of optimism among small business owners has climbed to near record levels on more upbeat expectations for staffing, sales, and economic conditions. The National Federation of Independent Business reported its Small Business Optimism Index rose seven-tenths of a point to 107.9 in July. That’s the second-highest reading in the 45-year history of […]
Phil Castle, The Business Times Gene Fourney was growing disenchanted with Denver — the increasing traffic congestion in general and rising cost of housing in particular. “The rental situation in Denver was the last straw.” Fourney decided to move to Grand Junction late last year and bring along his internet marketing and web development firm. […]
Phil Castle, The Business Times Dale Beede sometimes loses sleep, but not because the commercial real estate agent is worried about the Grand Valley market. On the contrary. “There are just some real exciting things happening in the market,” said Beede, a broker associate with Coldwell Banker Commercial Prime Properties in Grand Junction. Beede said […]
A doctor with experience in various areas of health care operations has joined Community Hospital in Grand Junction as chief medical officer. Dr. Thomas Tobin succeeds Dr. Donald Nicolay, who served as chief medical officer for eight years before retiring. Tobin also will work in the emergency department at the hospital. “I am excited to […]
The Factory in Grand Junction plans to join in a celebration of International Coworking Day set for Aug. 9 by offering free use of the facilities, tours and a drawing. “Factory would like to thank the community for their support of our coworking space. We are thankful to be a part of the Grand Junction […]
Colorado ranks eighth in the latest online ranking of the best states in which to start a business. Colorado fared well in the analysis for its labor market and access to capital, but less well in other criteria evaluated by FitSmallBusiness.com, a website that provides advice, information and other resources to small businesses. FitSmallBusiness.com ranked […]
A state senator from Grand Junction is among 21 legislators to earn perfect scores from a small business advocacy group in its latest review of voting records on key issues. State representatives from Grand Junction also were among 31 lawmakers who received thank-you letters from the National Federation of Independent Business based on their votes […]
A car dealership in Grand Junction has joined in an annual event offering discounts on plug-in electric vehicles. The event, which runs through Oct. 31, will offer discounts ranging from more than $500 to nearly $2,000 on seven models of electric vehicles. “We are building on the success of last year’s EV sales event, which […]
Community Hospital in Grand Junction has earned designation as a Level III trauma center. “Becoming a Level III trauma center continues our mission to grow and expand the clinical capabilities of Community Hospital and increase the health care options for the Grand Valley and throughout the region,” said Chris Thomas, president and chief executive officer […]
The Riverside Education Center in Grand Junction will offer services at five more Grand Valley schools with $600,000 in grant funding. The center expects to provide after-school academic support and enrichment activities to an additional 250 students in Mesa County School District 51 during the 2018-2019 academic year. “This grant award is about our community […]