Homeowners interested in bidding on homes offered by the Department of Housing and Urban Development must keep several points in mind. During the first 15 days of the bidding period, only owner occupants are allowed to submit bids. Homeowners also must have a real estate broker with a number issued by HUD known as a […]
Registration is under way for courses designed to help small business owners grow their ventures. The U.S. Small Business Administration expects to offer its Emerging Leaders training series in 50 cities across the country this year — including a course beginning in April in Englewood in Colorado. There’s no cost to participants, but interested business […]
A banking executive with more than 30 years of experience has been hired as regional market president of Bank of the San Juans. The bank also has hired three vice presidents, a real estate operations manager and mortgage loan originator as well as promoted three more people. Steve Irion will oversee the operations of Bank […]
Colorado ranks among the most entrepreneur-friendly states in the latest analysis of how policies affect small businesses. Colorado ranks 11th in the 2016 Small Business Policy Index compiled by the Small Business & Entrepreneurship Council. “Make no mistake. Tax, regulatory, government spending and other governmental performance and cost measures matter state by state. They have […]
Phil Castle, The Business Times Royann Mallory and Kim Leyerly look forward to moving their Grand Junction consignment store to a location that offers far more room not only for merchandise, but also parking. “I can’t wait to be over there,” said Mallory, who owns the Encore Shoppe with Leyerly, her business partner and daughter. […]
Community Hospital and Bud’s Signs are among the winners of annual awards presented by the Grand Junction Area Chamber of Commerce to recognize community service. Community Hospital was honored as Business of the Year. Bud’s Signs was selected Small Business of the Year. In addition, the chamber named Greg Kampf, a lawyer who’s been involved […]
Colorado will remain one of the fastest-growing states in 2016 with continued gains across a range of industry sectors. While there’s a possibility the United States economy could slip into recession, growing consumer spending combined with low oil prices and interest rates limit that likelihood, an economist and investment officer predict. Patricia Silverstein, chief economist […]
Phil Castle, The Business Times While stock markets likely will continue to decline and leading indicators warn of weakness, Doug May doesn’t yet foresee a broader economic downturn in the near future. “I don’t think we’re going to have a recession,” said May, manager of the Avant-Garde Advisors mountain west region based in Grand Junction. […]
Phil Castle, The Business Times Businesses face challenges in marketing to different cultures. But those firm that do it right can find a growing customer base for their products and services, according to an entrepreneur who was involved in multicultural marketing for some of the biggest brand names in the country. Roberto Garcia was scheduled […]
Phil Castle, The Business Times In the 10 years Ron Bubar has owned an automobile dealership in Grand Junction, sales have increased every year even as market share has grown by a factor of five. Now Bubar finds himself in the midst of an expansion of a different sort in opening a Volkswagen dealership and […]