Phil Castle, The Business Times: A Colorado-based company expects to soon open a revamped mining and processing facility that will help meet growing demand for the rare earth elements required to manufacture a profusion of high-tech products. The timing couldn’t be more important because China is expected to limit or even halt exports from what’s been […]
A monthly measure of economic conditions for small businesses in Colorado continues to edge upward, although flagging consumer confidence hinders bigger gains. “The most significant challenge facing the Colorado economy today is that it is part of a struggling national economy,” said Jeff Thredgold, a corporate economist who calculates the Vectra Bank Colorado Small Business […]
A man with more than 18 years of experience in the ski and travel industries has been hired as the new general manager of the Powderhorn Ski Resort. Daren Cole is expected to assume his new duties on Oct. 24. Cole most recently served as vice president of sales and marketing at Crested Butte Mountain […]
A Western Colorado congressman expects a new online venue to offer small business owners an opportunity to comment on how the federal government helps or harms their operations. “It’s important that Congress hears directly from our country’s job creators on how government is impacting their small businesses,” said U.S. Rep. Scott Tipton. Tipton, a Republican […]
The Book Cliff Chapter of the International Association of Administrative Professionals will host a presentation on conflict management and team building as part of its upcoming monthly meeting. The meeting is scheduled or 5:30 p.m. Oct. 19 at the DoubleTree Hotel, located at 743 Horizon Drive in Grand Junction. Marlin George, director of education at […]
A marketing company has scheduled a free seminar to help business owners understand how traditional and social media strategies work together. Synergy Marketing Consultants has scheduled the two-hour seminar for 10 a.m. Oct. 19 at the Courtyard by Marriott Hotel, 765 Horizon Drive in Grand Junction. To register for or obtain more information about the […]
A small business advocacy group has extended a program offering workers’ compensation insurance to members to Colorado and seven other states. With the latest expansion, the National Federation of Independent Business now offers workers’ compensation coverage in 27 states through Employers Holdings. A nonprofit and nonpartisan organization, NFIB represents small businesses in Washington, D.C., and […]
Phil Castle, The Business Times A new promotion will reward shoppers for patronizing Grand Valley businesses by awarding them prizes. At the same time, though, the promotion is part of an ongoing effort by the Grand Junction Area Chamber of Commerce to bolster the economy by encouraging people to shop locally. “We want to get people […]
Phil Castle, The Business Times Debra Eichhorst knows from personal experience that purchasing used clothing and toys can save money in raising children. Eichhorst now offers what she calls the same “resource” to other parents in opening a Once Upon a Child resale store in Grand Junction. What’s more, Eichhorst believes the timing couldn’t be better […]
Spurred in part by a first-quarter surge in activity, financing under loan programs backed by the U.S. Small Business Administration rose to a record level for the 2011 fiscal year. The federal agency reported backing 61,689 loans worth a combined $30.5 billion through its two largest programs during FY 2011, which ended Sept. 30. The […]