Craig Gustafson operates a busy family medical practice in Grand Junction, seeing patients who range in age from infancy to over 100 and diagnosing and treating a variety of conditions from common to life-threatening. Gustafson says he loves his profession and the relationships he’s developed with his patients at Appleton Clinics over the past decade. […]
A monthly measure of optimism among small business owners has climbed to its highest level in nearly seven years, yet still remains below its long-term average. The National Federation of Independent Business reported that its Small Business Optimism Index rose 1.4 points to 96.6 in May. The reading is the highest since September 2007, but […]
Job growth continues in the United States, pushing total employment past pre-recession levels for the first time in more than six years. According to the Department of Labor, nonfarm payrolls grew 217,000 in May. The unemployment rate held steady at 6.3 percent, matching the lowest level since September 2008. Initial estimates for payroll gains in […]
Phil Castle,The Business Times Tammy Allen vividly remembers watching the 2009 running of the Kentucky Derby on television — as well as her reaction when her brother’s horse, a 50-to-1 long shot, finished first. “Oh my God, I can’t believe it.” That moment — along with the story of the racehorse, owners and trainer who […]
Phil Castle, The Business Times Michael Santo welcomes a return to a broader evaluation in distinguishing between independent contractors and employees following a ruling from the Colorado Supreme Court. “It’s finally back to where it should be, back to where the Legislature intended,” said Santo, a partner with the Grand Junction employment law firm of Bechtel […]
Phil Castle, The Business Times While the number of real estate transactions in Mesa County continues to lag behind last year, the combined dollar volume of those deals has kept pace. Meanwhile, fewer sales of foreclosed properties reflects the return to more normal market conditions. “It looks like we’re going to keep pace with last year […]
Another issue, another success story about a remarkable entrepreneur and innovative new products. This issue it’s the cover story about JaCee Apple, the Fruita woman who’s developed a unique line of handbags that offer not only stylish fashion, but also quick access to a concealed handgun. Like so many other entrepreneurs, Apple came up with […]
Phil Castle, The Business Times Adam Winch trains women to defend themselves — with guns, if necessary. So Winch knows how women should carry concealed weapons. The best way is carry a handgun in a holster on their bodies. But the next best option is to carry a gun in a bag, says Winch, owner of […]
Phil Castle, The Business Times JaCee Apple worked hard to marry form and function in a unique line of handbags she designed. She wanted handbags that offer the style and quality that appeal to fashion-forward women. But she also had a practical purpose in mind: quick access to a concealed handgun. Apple believes she’s developed a […]
A man who has worked for the U.S. Small Business Administration for 17 years has been named director of the agency’s district office in Colorado, Edward Cadena, will oversee SBA loan guarantee, counseling and contracting services. Cadena served as director of the SBA Nevada District Office for four years. He previously served as acting district director […]