Phil Castle, The Business Times George Gillett Jr. attributes his success in diverse businesses to a few common factors. For some enterprises, Gillett says he’s taken advantage of his background and experience in profiting from what he knows. For other enterprises, he’s acted on trends he’s identified. For still other enterprises, he’s done just the […]
Phil Castle, The Business Times When it comes to promoting innovation, Tamara Kleinberg believes practice makes if not perfect, then at least much better. There are a variety of ways businesses can practice innovation, Kleinberg said — by giving employees permission to innovate, for starters, but also collaborating as well as speaking the language of […]
Finding the right rental property for seniors can seem a daunting task, especially when considering the varying needs involved. Fortunately, Web sites offer a place to start the search and consider the options, including the Web site located at www.seniorliving.org/assisted-living/colorado/grandjunction. Assisted senior living facilities offer a range of services, from included meals and house cleaning […]
A benefit Kentucky Derby viewing party in Grand Junction will raise money for programs that help children facing developmental challenges. The event is set for 2 to 5 p.m. May 7 at the Western Colorado Botanical Gardens, 641 Struthers Ave. In addition to watching the Kentucky Derby on large-screen televisions, participants can join in race […]
A state official will offer an update on various trends affecting the Grand Valley economy. Elizabeth Garner, the state demographer, is scheduled to lead an informal presentation set for 3 to 5 p.m. April 28 at the Grand Junction City Hall Auditorium, 250 N. Fifth St. The presentation is free and open to the public. […]
An annual event celebrating outdoor activities is set for 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. April 30 at the Riverbend Park in Palisade. A total of more than 40 agencies, businesses and organizations will provide information, guidance and support to outdoor adventurers as part of Outdoor Heritage Day. A variety of exhibits and educational activities will […]
The employees of a bank headquartered in Western Colorado volunteered a total of 1,260 hours as part of an observance of National Volunteer Week. Alpine Bank reported that 354 employees volunteered a total of 1,260 hours between April 10 and 16, more than double the goal of 600 hours. In addition, 140 Alpine Bank employees […]
Colorado has the lowest unemployment rate for the sector of any state, according to the latest analysis by a trade group representing the sector. The Associated Builders and Contractors reported Colorado had the lowest unemployment rate for the sector at 3.9 percent for March. Moreover, Colorado has experienced the largest year-over-year drop in the jobless […]
Students will showcase more than 200 projects as part of an annual event at Colorado Mesa University. The CMU Student Showcase is scheduled for 1 to 4:30 p.m. April 29 on the Grand Junction campus. A presentation titled “Higher Education Today: A Town Hall Debate” will begin the showcase at 1 p.m. in the Meyer […]
A total of $1.3 million in contracts has been awarded as part of an improvement project at the Grand Junction Regional Airport. The airport authority is still waiting on approval from a federal agency to proceed with plans to relocate the main runway. The airport authority awarded a $1.2 million contract to Elam Construction to […]