Every interaction a customer has with your business leaves them with one of three impressions: positive, neutral, or negative. Only positive impressions create loyalty, satisfaction and long-term success. The other two quietly erode trust, weaken your reputation and ultimately cost you money. In a competitive marketplace, and especially in an unpredictable economy, no business can […]
As Colorado businesses continue to navigate an increasingly complex regulatory environment, a bipartisan effort at the State Capitol is gaining traction with strong support from business leaders across the state, including the Grand Junction Area Chamber of Commerce. Senate Bill 26-137, which recently cleared the Senate Finance Committee with unanimous support, aims to bring greater […]
The spring open-burn season continues in Mesa County, where open burning has long been part of rural living and agricultural operations in our community. Mesa County Public Health works to ensure this practice can continue safely while protecting something we all rely on: clean air. Air quality is not only a community issue, but an […]
Business leaders who aspire to build resilient, high-performing companies are constantly searching for ways to refine their business model and elevate results. That pursuit requires more than operational adjustments or strategic pivots. It demands a clear understanding of what is working, what is not, and how leadership behaviors shape the culture that ultimately drives performance. […]
Everyone knows what it is like to be tired. Fatigue is our body’s way of telling us it is time for rest. However, with busy schedules, work, meetings, kids and deadlines, it is common to ignore these signs and power down another coffee or energy drink. These quick fixes merely subdue the symptoms for a […]
Every few months, there’s an announcement worth celebrating. A ribbon cutting, a company moving in, a grant coming through, a groundbreaking with hard hats and a photographer. Everyone claps, and they should. These moments matter, they signal momentum, attract attention and remind a community that growth is possible. But the story of how those moments […]
The Mesa County housing market got off to a slower start in 2026, but February offered a few encouraging signs that activity is beginning to pick up. A total of 166 homes sold in February, down 15 percent compared to the same time last year. While that year-over-year decline may seem notable, the month-over-month shift […]
Food safety happens long before a plate reaches your table. When you go to a restaurant, you’re thinking about what to order, not food temperatures, handwashing practices or cross-contamination. And you shouldn’t have to. Mesa County Public Health collaborates with local food businesses to provide guidance and education that supports safe, successful operations. In 2025, […]
In a recent column, I explored the consequences of bringing personal baggage into the workplace. How even the most reliable, long-tenured performers can lose their footing when personal challenges spill into their professional lives. I described the ripple effect that unmanaged personal issues can have on team morale, customer experience and the overall health of […]
In conversations about economic development, centralization is often presented as a sign of progress. If programs are consolidated, if funding streams are aligned, if decision-making is elevated to a single coordinating body, the assumption is that outcomes will improve. It looks orderly. It looks efficient. It looks fair. But in rural regions, centralization and access […]