Phil Castle, The Business Times Diana Barnett believes a job search — or a decision on what to study in college or what career to pursue, for that matter — should begin at the end. What sounds like paradoxical advice is understandable, Barnett said, when people first consider what it is they want to do […]
Phil Castle, The Business Times While real estate activity in Mesa County slowed a bit in comparison to what was a robust month at this time last year, year-to-date sales continue to outpace 2015. Moreover, the trend is expected to continue despite the distractions of a presidential election, industry observers say. “We’re going to finish […]
Phil Castle, The Business Times Shannon and Justin Covello aren’t the least bit deterred by the prospect of a business battle of David-and-Goliath proportions. The Covellos are excited, in fact, to bring to market a moisture cream Shannon developed using such natural ingredients as aloe vera, pomegranate seed oil and red bell peppers. And thanks […]
Phil Castle, The Business Times Wendy White serves as a guide of sorts on a journey that starts on the growing number of farms and ranches in Mesa County and ends in consumers’ mouths. White, a marketing specialist with the Colorado Department of Agriculture, is among those making the connections from fields, orchards and pastures […]
Payroll growth in the United States topped 250,000 for a second consecutive month with hiring across a range of industry sectors. The national unemployment rate held steady at 4.9 percent for July as more people entered the work force. Average hourly earnings increased. Nonfarm payrolls increased 255,000, according to the latest Labor Department report. Moreover, […]
A Grand Junction real estate business has joined a national franchise in a move intended to access additional resources while maintaining a family operation. Heiden Homes Realty has joined Weichert Real Estate Affiliates to become the first Weichert office on the Western Slope and fourth in Colorado. “I’m very excited to be a part of […]
James Utley and Denice Broshears have joined Hummel Real Estate in Grand Junction. Utley served 15 years as a deputy sheriff in Cortez. Broshears brings to her new position experience working at West Star Aviation. She also graduated from the Klemmer personal leadership and development academy. Hummel Real Estate operates offices at 316 Main St. […]
HopeWest plans to use a $300,000 grant to fund efforts that increase the number of people who take a more active role in planning and making known their health care wishes. HopeWest — a Grand Junction-based organization offering hospice, palliative care and grief support services in Western Colorado — received the grant from the Colorado […]
An upcoming celebration of aviation will include presentations to middle school students about careers in the industry. Armstrong Consultants announced Grand Junction will host a National Aviation Day celebration set for Aug. 19 in the Maverick Innovation Center at Colorado Mesa University. About 100 middle school students from Mesa County School District 51 are expected […]
Phil Castle, The Business Times Doug May believes what were two investment firms now work better as one in offering clients the benefits of technology and experience — along with an independent approach. “The decision was we’d be stronger overall together,” said May, an investment advisor in Grand Junction and director of the mountain west […]