Phil Castle, The Business Times Nate Knoll has held a lot of titles during his 23-year career in banking. He’s most excited about his latest title — president. It’s not just because the position constitutes the realization of long-term goal. Knoll expects to share what’s he learned over the course of working more than two […]
An organization that in 2022 alone helped launch 26 new businesses and create 421 full-time jobs has received additional acclaim for its efforts. U.S. Rep. Lauren Boebert returned to the Business Incubator Center in Grand Junction for a congressional recognition event. “The work you do for the Western Slope is indispensable,” said Boebert, a Republican […]
Three Grand Junction firms are among the latest recipients of grants designed to help them promote their products and services through digital marketing. A Moment Stopped photography service, Happy Roots artisanal plant pot business and Hillbilly Grill catering company each received $5,000 grants distributed through the Small Business Accelerated Growth Program. Colorado Gov. Jared Polis […]
The City of Grand Junction, Mesa County and Colorado State University have joined in a study of the benefits of adding compost to soil. “This study will provide valuable data about the benefits of using compost to conserve water in our communities while repurposing valuable natural resources,” said Jay Valentine, general services director for the […]
The members of a small business advocacy group in Colorado have come out against a ballot measure that would reduce property tax rates, but backfill revenue with money collected above state constitutional limits imposed by the Taxpayer Bill of Rights. Fully 90 percent of members of the National Federation of Independent Business in Colorado responding […]
St. Mary’s Medical Center in Grand Junction is among the Colorado hospitals recognized for their efforts to offer healthier food and beverage options as well as promote breastfeeding. St. Mary’s was recognized at the gold level for the Healthy Hospital Compact. St. Mary’s has been a Colorado Baby Friendly designated hospital since 2016. Since its […]
A public forum is set for Aug. 15 to discuss the future of the Orchard Mesa recreational facility in Grand Junction. The forum is planned for 5 to 6:30 p.m. at the Lincoln Park Barn, 910 N. 12th St. This event will offer an opportunity for participants to review options for the Orchard Mesa recreational […]
The U.S. Bureau of Land Management seeks nominations for members of regional advisory councils in Colorado. “The resource advisory councils are the cornerstones of our engagement with the communities where we manage public lands,” said BLM Colorado State Director Doug Vilsack. “Our bureau’s ability to administer and conserve these lands for the use and enjoyment […]
U.S. employers continued to hire in July as the unemployment rate edged down. Nonfarm payrolls increased 187,000 and the jobless rate slipped a tenth of a point to 3.5 percent, according to the latest estimates from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Payroll gains for the previous two months were revised downward a total of […]
A public meeting is scheduled for Grand Junction to offer information about the Family and Medical Leave Insurance program. The free meeting is set for 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Aug. 7 at the Mesa County Workforce Center, 519 29 1/2 Road. The meeting also will be offered virtually. To register or obtain more information, visit […]