Something happened in Colorado politics this summer that’s worth the attention of anyone who cares about how communities pay for the things they value. Our governor, a Democrat, spent several weeks publicly making the case for capitalism. Jared Polis put it plainly. He supports universal health care and a strong safety net, and he argued […]
When we talk about the economic health of Mesa County, we often focus on growth, what’s happening in the housing market and consumer spending. But for local employers, quality of life for their teams is incredibly important: Can our employees find affordable housing? Do they have reliable child care? Is our community a place where […]
Customer loyalty isn’t created through grand gestures or clever marketing; it’s earned through the steady, thoughtful execution of the basics. The businesses that thrive over decades aren’t necessarily the flashiest or the most innovative. They’re the ones that consistently meet, and often exceed, their customers’ fundamental wants and needs. They show up with reliability, warmth, […]
Juggling work, school and family can be a difficult challenge these days for most families. By looking at your overbooked schedule you may feel there isn’t enough time for fitness. Try turning your quality family time into family fitness time. You may be surprised how much you and your family will reap the benefits. With […]
Prevention is more than effective public-health practice, it is smart fiscal policy. By stopping crises before they start, we ensure our people, businesses and economy thrive. Mesa County Public Health’s Naloxone Kiosk Program demonstrates how powerful this proactive approach can be. According to our newly released 2026 Naloxone Kiosk Impact Report, the toll of the […]
In every industry, business owners tend to fall into one of two patterns when thinking about competition. Some become preoccupied with what others in their sector are doing, watching every move with frustration or resentment. Others discipline themselves to focus on improving their own company. Only one of these approaches leads to meaningful, sustainable success. […]
Every commercial lease comes down to one question: Who pays for what? The base rent on a flyer only tells you part of the story. The lease structure behind that number determines whether your real occupancy cost is what’s printed on the page or something a good deal higher once operating expenses hit. For landlords, […]
Every leader has seen it: the team member who starts arriving a little later, withdrawing a little more, or reacting a little faster than usual. Their performance dips, their energy shifts, and the spark they once brought to the team begins to fade. These changes rarely happen overnight. More often, they’re the visible signs of […]
Business owners and managers often ask me a deceptively simple question: “How do you teach people to think?” It’s a profound inquiry, because the ability or inability of a team to think independently determines the strength, resilience and long-term success of any organization. Yet many leaders unintentionally train their teams not to think. They do […]
The American Institute of Stress estimates that job stress costs the United States economy $300 billion annually due to absenteeism, decreased productivity and employee turnover. This is deeply felt at the local level as Mesa County continues to navigate an extreme mental-health-care shortage. To relieve these challenges, Mesa County Public Health’s Behavioral Health Division, in […]