Phil Castle, The Business Times It’s 1897. William McKinley has begun his first term as president of the United States. A gold rush has lured prospectors to the Klondike region of northwest Canada. And inventor Thomas Edison has received a patent for the kinetoscope. In Grand Junction, two lawyers with entrepreneurial and political ambitions launched a […]
Scott Proper has joined ANB Bank as community bank president of the Grand Junction branch. Proper brings to his new duties more than 15 years of experience, most recently as a finance director for a development and homeowners association. He’s also worked in management, as a loan officer and credit portfolio manager. Proper holds a […]
Phil Castle, The Business Times Tax collections continue to trend upward in the Grand Valley on increased sales of automobiles and more activity in the energy sector. While business isn’t necessarily booming, a lengthy string of year-over-year increases in collections reflects improving conditions, said Eleanor Thomas, budget manager for Mesa County. “I think the local […]
Phil Castle, The Business Times Of all the factors Dr. Brian Davidson considers in evaluating the operation of St. Mary’s Medical Center, patient safety ranks among the most critical. “It’s the most important thing,” Davidson said. “Taking care of people and doing it well is the most important.” That’s why the president of the Grand […]
A monthly measure of optimism among small business owners has climbed to its second highest reading on more upbeat expectations for improving economic conditions and sales. “Small business owners are exuberant about the economy, and they are ready to lead the U.S. economy in a period of robust growth,” said Juanita Duggan, president and chief […]
The newly hired executive director of the Grand Junction Regional Airport will bring to her duties experience in aviation and economics. Angela Padalecki is scheduled to start Jan. 8. She was selected over two other finalists by the Grand Junction Regional Airport Authority board of directors. Padalecki will succeed Kip Turner, who resigned in June […]
Phil Castle, The Business Times The outlook for Mesa County remains positive as the unemployment rate declines, the real estate market strengthens and local economy diversifies. Statewide, the pace of employment and population growth likely will slow in 2018. But every major industry sector will continue to add jobs, according to the latest results of […]
Employment continues to grow in the United States even as unemployment remains at its lowest level in 17 years. Wages have increased as well, but at a slower pace. According to the latest Department of Labor estimates, nonfarm payrolls increased 228,000 in November with gains in a number of industry sectors. The unemployment rate remained […]
Garfield County has received the first statewide award recognizing efforts to promote health and wellness in the places people work, live and play. Garfield County received the Governor’s Healthy Community Award presented by the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade and LiveWell Colorado. The county received $2,000 contributed by Rocky Mountain Health Plans […]
Colorado Mesa University has expanded its efforts to increase the number of Western Slope students who continue their education after high school. Starting in January, CMU will collaborate with the Montrose County School District to hire an advisor who will help students at Montrose and Olathe high schools and Peak Virtual Academy to explore their […]