There’s encouraging and discouraging news about the effects of the coronavirus pandemic on businesses in the latest economic indicators and survey results. As is usually the case with complex and changing situations, it’s a mix that requires a more nuanced consideration. It’s not necessarily rocket science, but more like common sense. If the implications weren’t […]
It’s seldom been more evident there’s good, bad — and, yes, downright ugly — in the news confronting business owners and managers. A pandemic can do that. There are those who prefer the reassurance of distinct blacks and whites. And there are occasions when that occurs. More often, news comes in nuanced shades of gray. […]
Among the many problems of government pronouncements is the notion one size fits all, even when that’s hardly ever the case. Even if the shoe doesn’t fit, wear it anyway. It’s a matter of necessity. Statewide orders can’t possibly account for the vast geographic and economic difference in place like Colorado. The situation has been […]
Perhaps the only thing that makes bearable the threats of the coronavirus outbreak on Grand Valley businesses is the blessed assurance they’re not alone in facing this crisis. Just as quickly as the growing effects of the outbreak became apparent, a variety of local organizations geared up their efforts to provide resources and support. Businesses […]
It can be surprising, even to those who’ve long lived in the area, to discover some of the remarkable businesses that operate in the Grand Valley and equally remarkable products and services they provide. The realization can provoke a common response: I didn’t know they do that here. One of the first examples to come […]
Even as prospects appear bright for continued economic growth in the Grand Valley, the business news is considerably less good for other areas of Western Colorado. First, the Tri-State Generation and Transmission Association announced plans to close by 2030 its coal-fired power plant near Craig as well as the nearby Colowyo Mine, which supplies coal […]
Tired yet of the jokes about 2020? Stop me if you’ve heard the one about a friend who asked where I see myself in the new year. How would I know? I don’t have 2020 vision. The year is going to be filled with so many puns about perfect vision. I can’t wait to see […]
Newspaper columnists face a challenge this time of year to write something befitting the holiday season. The more heartfelt and heartwarming the better, as if it were possible to keep up with those Hallmark movies. And if there’s an opportunity to convey at least a bit of the meaning of Christmas, that should be a […]
For several years, Christmas has come early for businesses in Mesa County. And we’re not just talking about holiday shopping and retailers. Rather, an annual report once again forecasts continued growth in the year ahead. The latest report characterizes the business and economic outlook for Mesa County in 2020 as not only positive, but “exceptionally […]
It’s never too early, it seems, for electioneering. That’s especially true for those trying so hard to move into an oval office. The election remains almost a year away, yet Democratic presidential candidates have been debating for almost that long. And those dreaded ads have not only shown up on our television screens, but also […]