An index forecasting economic performance in the United States continues to rise, signaling more growth in the months ahead. The Conference Board reported its Leading Economic Index rose four-tenths of a percent to 126.7 in March. A separate measure of current economic performance also increased. A measure of past performance held steady. The Leading Economic […]
Phil Castle, The Business Times Jack Hays knew he wanted to run his own business when he was still in grade school and selling stuff to his classmates. While it took a lot of time and hard work, Hays eventually realized his entrepreneurial dreams. These days, Hays operates a venture selling wastewater evaporators […]
Phil Castle, The Business Times Kitty Nicholason and Jeff Steele seldom work together on the same project, at least in the traditional sense. But the freelance graphic designers often collaborate in sharing their ideas — along with their unabashed opinions about what works and what doesn’t. That’s why Nicholason and Steele said they’re excited about […]
Phil Castle, The Business Times The prospects of rising natural gas prices, more exports and ample pipeline capacity bode well for increased energy development on the Western Slope, according to an industry executive. While nothing’s certain, John Harpole said he’s confident nonetheless in his mostly upbeat outlook. “I hope I’m back here in a year […]
Three Grand Junction firms are among the latests finalists for annual awards honoring fast-growing Colorado companies. Bonsai Design, Networks Unlimited and ProStar Geocorp are all finalists in the Colorado Companies to Watch Program. The 100 finalists will be considered for 50 awards scheduled for presentation at a June 23 gala in Denver. The Colorado Office […]
Colorado Mesa University will offer a master’s degree in athletic training program to enable students to meet more rigorous professional standards. “We are taking the steps now to get out in front of the changes that are coming,” said CMU President Tim Foster. “This is an ever-growing and evolving industry. It is in our students’ […]
Community Hospital has been designated a Level III trauma center, meaning the Grand Junction hospital can treat patients with more severe conditions, including those transported from facilities with lower designations. The trauma division of the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment announced the designation of Community Hospital has been upgraded from Level IV to […]
Two teams have advanced from a regional competition in Grand Junction to vie in the statewide finals of an annual business startup competition. A team that proposed a platform to connect idle equipment and workers to the oil and natural gas companies that need them was selected to advance from the Go Code Colorado event […]
An upcoming event in Glenwood Springs will offer information about the latest trends in energy efficiency in construction. The Energy Smart Contractor Expo is scheduled for 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. April 27 at the Hotel Colorado, 526 Pine St. Admission is $20 in advance or $30 at the door, which covers workshops, morning refreshments […]
Are you using LinkedIn? If not, you could be missing out on an incredible opportunity for networking, recruiting, job positing and branding yourself and business. Since moving to Grand Junction two years ago from Denver, I’ve been surprised at how little LinkedIn is used. As a recruiter and case manager helping veterans and their spouses […]