A journalist who has reported on health care systems around the world, including Mesa County, is scheduled to speak at an upcoming presentation in Grand Junction. T.R. Reid’s presentation, titled “A Global Quest for Better, Cheaper and Fairer Health Care” is set for 7 p.m. Sept. 12 at the Avalon Theater. The doors will open […]
A nearly $200,000 federal grant will help Colorado businesses participate in international trade shows as part of an effort to increase exports. The U.S. Small Business Administration announced 40 awards worth a collective $17.4 million from its State Trade and Export Program (STEP). The Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade received $195,938. The […]
Phil Castle, The Business Times Construction is scheduled to soon begin on what is hoped will be the first phase of renovations along Horizon Drive in Grand Junction to improve traffic flow and safety as well as make what proponents believe will be a better first impression on visitors. “People are pretty excited about the […]
Phil Castle, The Business Times Larry Skaff faces the same challenge every time he hires a new employee for his medical software firm in Grand Junction. Skaff pays not only the salary of a new hire during the six months to a year it typically takes for that person to gain sufficient knowledge and experience […]
Phil Castle, The Business Times Seth Schaeffer tells stories in the films his Grand Junction video production company produces. And some of his favorite stories are about manufacturers. Schaeffer has his reasons, among them the compelling footage manufacturing processes offer. “Visually, it’s always so beautiful and spectacular.” Schaeffer also likes to portray […]
A monthly measure of optimism among small business owners has edged up on more upbeat expectations for sales and earnings. The National Federation of Independent Business reported at its Small Business Optimism Index rose a half point to 95.9 in August. Despite gains in each of the last two months, the index remains below the […]
Phil Castle, The Business Times While real estate activity slowed in Mesa County in August, overall transactions and dollar volume remain up and are expected to finish the year that way. “I’m a little surprised, but not concerned,” said Robert Bray, chief executive officer of Bray Real Estate in Grand Junction. Annette Miller, senior vice […]
Employers continue to add jobs even as the jobless rate slips in the United States. According to the latest government estimates, nonfarm payrolls increased 173,000 in August with gains spread out among a number of industry sectors. The unemployment rate retreated two-tenths of a point to 5.1 percent, the lowest level since March 2008. Initial […]
Kelly Sloan, The Business Times Business groups oppose a labor ruling they warn could have far-reaching implications, particularly for franchise operations and subcontractors. “This is a horrendous decision that will kill franchise businesses,” said Tony Gagliardi, Colorado director for the National Federation of Independent Business. Diane Schwenke, president and chief executive officer of the Grand […]
Phil Castle, The Business Times While the exact boundaries of the Enterprise Zone will change, the state program offering tax credits for business development will continue in Mesa County. The redrawn and enlarged zone was among 14 across the state approved by the Colorado Economic Development Commission that will become effective in January. Enterprise Zones […]