Phil Castle, The Business Times Betsy Markey has come full circle. When Markey launched a software company in the late 1980s, she used free services to help develop business and marketing plans and complete the paperwork for incorporation. Markey now encourages other entrepreneurs to take advantage of those services and others in overseeing operations for […]
An annual celebration of Colorado agricultural producers and businesses is set for March 16 at the Capitol in Denver. The 40 agricultural organizations that make up the Colorado Ag Council will once again host Ag Day at the Capitol. Chefs will team up with state legislators and others in a cook-off competition featuring Colorado-grown foods. […]
A three-part course planned for Colorado Mesa University in Grand Junction will focus on water resources and offer information about climate, laws and planning for drought. The Hutchins Water Center at CMU has scheduled the course for 6 to 9 p.m. Feb. 18 and 25 and March 3 in the Meyer Ballroom of the University […]
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 […]