Donation makes new home a reality for Vietnam veteran

Phil Castle, The Business Times A military veteran living on a limited income has a new home to call his own thanks to the efforts of Habitat for Humanity of Mesa County and Golden Villa Homes. “It’s just a cool thing,” said Amy Rogers, the executive director of Habitat for Humanity. Habitat for Humanity provided […]

2012 off to promising start for increased real estate activity

Higher sales and dollar volume through the first two months of the year constitute a promising start to what Annette Miller expects will be increased real estate activity in Mesa County in 2012. Property foreclosures remain a concern, though, especially if foreclosure filings don’t trend downward, said Miller, senior vice president of Heritage Title Co. […]

BREAKING NEWS: Colorado business index forecasts growth

A monthly index tracking business conditions in Colorado has advanced in part on increased manufacturing activity to continue to forecast growth in the months ahead. The Business Conditions Index rose 1.6 points in February to 59.1. With gains in four out of the past five months, the index has climbed two points higher than this […]

Entrepreneur on a role with new venture linking businesses and investors

Phil Castle, The Business Times  Eric Payne has worked in a variety of roles in operating a succession of companies — business broker, business appraiser, management consultant and even restaurateur. It’s a diverse experience he describes this way: “I’ve been wearing a lot of hats over the years.” Payne combines all of those roles and […]

Going solar for $0 down

By Craig Hall New program presents a unique leasing opportunity  for homeowners and small business people             Small business owners and homeowners now have a choice in making their decision before installing solar panels to their home of office building. “With this new leasing program you can literally have your solar […]

Encana announces new office building

     Encana has announced the development of a new office building in Parachute.      This new space solidifies Encana as a committed, strategic business partner in the Piceance Basin and specifically the Parachute, Rifle and Battlement Mesa communities,” stated Darrin Henke, Vice-President, South Rockies Business Unit. “Our lease will deliver significant cost savings […]

Down the tubes

By Craig Hall Beginning in 2012, four- and eight-foot long fluorescent tubes and fixtures will begin to become obsolete.            It’s time to phase out your old four and eight foot long fluorescent (T12) tubes and fixtures,” says Matt Thesing of One Source Lighting, “In July of last year, suppliers no […]

BLM statement makes huge impact

By Craig Hall              On February 15, 2012 at the Grand Junction Area Chamber of Commerce, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) presented its Draft Programmatic Environmental Impact Statement (PEIS) as it relates to Oil Shale and Tar Sand Resources in the West to members of the Chamber and local […]

A new development in green homes: Local developer plans first-of-its-kind subdivision containing all Energy Star rated homes

By Craig Hall               On February 15, Senergy Builders held a ground-breaking ceremony celebration for the public and its subcontractors at its KC Farms Subdivision, located at 311⁄2 and E Roads. When completed, the development will feature eleven single family homes, all of which will boast the Energy Star […]