Bray & Co. Real Estate has scheduled an event showcasing a variety of homes in the Grand Valley. What’s billed as the B Home open house weekend extravaganza is scheduled for May 18 and 19. “We are thrilled to invite prospective homeowners and investors to join us for a remarkable journey through some of the residences […]
A measure of optimism among small business owners increased, but continued to reflect pessimism produced in part by inflation. The National Federation of Independent Business reported its Small Business Optimism Index rose 1.2 points between March and April. But at 89.7, the latest reading remains below the 50-year average of 98 for the index. “Cost […]
Four Grand Junction companies are among the latest finalists for annual awards recognizing fast-growing Colorado firms. In8Sync, JFS, SG Aerospace & Gas and Skyhook Solar are among 75 finalists in the 2024 Colorado Companies to Watch program. The winners will be announced at a gala awards dinner scheduled for June 21. The Grand Junction Economic […]
Phil Castle, The Business Times Jim Over remembers pulling out a map of the United States to search for possible locations for the steel fabrication business he hoped to open. While he considered several sites, he decided on Grand Junction and subsequently launched Western Slope Iron & Supply. Fast forward 50 years, and the company […]
Phil Castle, The Business Times Phillips Armstrong Jr. has learned from personal experience entrepreneurship is hard. Entrepreneurship in the hospitality industry can be even harder. But ambition, a willingness to take risks and empathy contribute to success that’s important not only on a personal level, but a broader one, he said. “This world needs hospitality […]
The Business Incubator Center in Grand Junction has received additional recognition for its efforts supporting entrepreneurs and startups. The center was named runnerup for the Entrepreneurship Center of the Year Award presented as part of an international conference on business incubation in San Antonio. Dalida Sassoon Bollig, chief executive officer of the Business Incubator Center, […]
Phil Castle, The Business Times An average snowpack and what are forecast as average runoffs are expected to equate to sufficient water in Mesa County this summer despite dry conditions overall. That also means no mandatory restrictions are planned, although water conservation measures are encouraged. “We’re having an average year,” said Randi Kim, utilities director […]
A Grand Junction organization has announced an affiliation intended to unify health information exchanges in Colorado. Quality Health Network (QHN) will integrate staff, technology and operations with Contexture, creating a combined organization serving Colorado and Arizona. “Affiliating with Contexture is an important step forward for QHN’s participants as we work to provide the best possible […]
Intermountain Health has received a $1.9 million grant to launch an effort to promote the development of the health care workforce in the Grand Junction and Denver areas. Intermountain Health was among 43 recipients of Opportunity Now Colorado grants provided through the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade. The grants are intended to […]
Travelers driving electric vehicles to the Colorado Wine Country don’t have to worry about running out of juice once they get there. The Wine Country Inn now offers charging stations for all-electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles. The 40-amp, 240-volt, dual port stations can simultaneously charge four vehicles in one-hour increments for up to four hours. […]