Phil Castle, The Business Times New business filings decreased in Colorado on a year-over-year basis during the fourth quarter. But the drop was attributed in part to the end of a temporary decrease in filing fees. Other indicators tracking economic growth and the labor market continue to reflect resiliency, although slowing could occur. “Our state […]
Phil Castle, The Business Times Intermountain Health St. Mary’s Regional Hospital will donate $3 million to support the construction of a new community recreation center in Grand Junction. The hospital will contribute another $1.5 million to open a clinic in the center for physical therapy and primary care visits. The Grand Junction City Council approved […]
Phil Castle, The Business Times Janie VanWinkle and her family received more recognition for their ranching operation and advocacy efforts. VanWinkle received the Citizen of the Year award from the Grand Junction Area Chamber of Commerce, while the VanWinkle Ranch was named Small Business of the Year. Fisher’s Liquor Barn received the Large Business of […]
Tickets are now available for an annual event exploring and celebrating economic development in Mesa County. The Western Colorado Economic Summit is scheduled for 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. April 16 at Colorado Mesa University in Grand Junction. The Grand Junction Economic Partnership hosts the summit as an annual meeting and fund-raiser. “2023 was a […]
The leader of a company that operates resort restaurants and hotels is scheduled to deliver the keynote presentation at an upcoming event at Colorado Mesa University in Grand Junction. Phillips Armstrong, founder and chief executive officer of Destination Hospitality Group, will discuss the importance of hospitality and human connections during his presentation at the annual […]
The City of Grand Junction and Rocky Mountain Health Plans announced a $1 million dollar collaboration with Colorado Mesa University to support mental health services. The city allocated $500,000 from American Rescue Plan Act funds to help graduates of the CMU masters of social work program repay student loans. Rocky Mountain Health Plans matched that […]
Colorado Mesa University will receive a portion of a $3.7 million grant from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration to support research initiatives. CMU is unique as a teaching university in affording undergraduate students an opportunity to get research experiences usually only offered to those in graduate programs — including the NASA science mission directorate […]
A woman who’s held leadership positions with hospitals and government entities shared her experiences and insights as the latest speaker at series hosted at Colorado Mesa University in Grand Junction. Michelle Lucero, chief administrative officer and general counsel of Children’s Hospital Colorado, joined in the Davis School of Business speaker series. Launched in October 2022, […]
Applications will be accepted through March 22 for an annual conference designed to give Colorado residents a better understanding of federal legislative processes. Colorado Mesa University will join with Colorado State University and the University of Colorado to host the Colorado Capital Conference June 11 to 13 in Washington, D.C. A total of 100 Colorado […]
Phil Castle, The Business Times Tom Pesek searched for years for just the right business to buy — one that not only makes things, but also maintains a reputation for quality products and operations. Pesek says he found exactly what he was looking for in Timberleaf Trailers, which handcrafts teardrop trailers designed and constructed to […]