The U.S. dollar has strengthened significantly over the last year against most major and minor currencies. This can be good for U.S. consumers, but constitutes a headache for U.S. exporters trying to make sales in overseas markets. The dollar has climbed 10 percent against the Euro, 21 percent against the Mexican Peso and 18 percent […]
Although new business formation has slowed in Colorado, job growth is expected to continue in the first half of 2016. A total of 23,306 new business entity filings were recorded with the secretary of state’s office during the fourth quarter of 2015. That’s down nearly 7.4 percent from the third quarter, but about even on […]
Advance tickets are now available for an annual event that not only showcases the local food service industry, but also raises money for United Way of Mesa County. The 14th annual Home Loan Taste of the Grand Valley is set for 4 to 7:30 p.m. Feb. 8 at Two Rivers Convention Center, located at 159 […]
A former entrepreneur who’s served in Congress and held positions with several federal agencies has been appointed regional administrator of the U.S. Small Business Administration. Betsy Markey will oversee SBA programs and services in Region VIII, which includes Colorado as well as Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota and Wyoming. Markey succeeds Matt Varilek and works […]
The ski season is off to a comparatively good start in Colorado thanks to early season snowstorms and strong holiday bookings, a trade association reports. Combined skier visits to resorts that belong to Colorado Ski Country USA were up 10 percent for the period between Oct. 29 and Dec. 31 compared to the same period […]
Applications will be accepted through March 25 for an annual conference offering Colorado residents an opportunity to learn more about the federal legislative process. Colorado Mesa University, the University of Colorado and U.S. Sens. Michael Bennet and Cory Gardner plan to host the 2016 Colorado Capital Conference on June 8 to 10 in Washington, D.C. […]
A series of meetings have been scheduled as part of plans to promote better access to high-speed Internet services in Grand Junction. The meetings are set for Feb. 3 and 4 in the auditorium at Grand Junction City Hall, 250 N. Fifth St. Different meetings are planned to gather comments from different sectors of the […]
The Western Colorado Latino Chamber of Commerce will mark its third anniversary with an upcoming event in Grand Junction. The event will feature Roberto Garcia, an award-winning entrepreneur who worked in multicultural brand marketing before founding Listo, a company that’s developed a smartphone application that provides a simultaneous translation of movie soundtracks. The event is […]
Phil Castle, The Business Times Eugene Covello recalls some advice he received from a mentor at the beginning of his career: Do your best work, and money will take care of itself. Covello said he’s strived to do just in operating dental practices first in Carbondale and then Grand Junction, solving sometimes challenging problems for […]
A celebration of life is scheduled for Feb. 20 for Chris Motz, a Western Colorado business executive remembered not only for his involvement in constructing a variety of facilities, but also the relationships he built in the process. Motz — chief financial officer, secretary and treasurer of Sun King Management Corp. in Grand Junction — […]