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 […]
Phil Castle, The Business Times: Individual real estate trends for Mesa County constitute something of a mixed bag. Sales remain ahead of last year, but the dollar volume of those sales lags behind. Meanwhile, property foreclosure activity slows. Considered together, Annette Miller sees a market that’s holding its own compared to several down years, but still […]
Work on an economic development plan for Mesa County proceeds with another brainstorming session, this time to come up with ideas for developing a community image. The two-hour session is set for 7:30 a.m. Oct. 27 at Two Rivers Convention Center, 159 Main St. in downtown Grand Junction. Developing and promoting a community image is […]
Phil Castle, The Business Times: A Palisade information destruction company was the first in the nation to purchase a new type of insurance that extends coverage for data breaches to its clients. While the release of confidential financial or medical information remains rare, the effects of such breaches have become increasingly costly, said Scott Fasken, vice […]