Go ahead and make all the jokes you want about economists. Why did President Harry Truman call for a one-armed economist? Because Truman was frustrated all his other economists always added caveats to their statements. “On the other hand … on the other hand.” How many economists does it take to change a light bulb? […]
Add Elizabeth Fogarty to the list of women who’ve assumed the leadership positions of important organizations in the Grand Valley as Fogarty starts her new job as executive director of Visit Grand Junction. That list also includes Angela Padalecki, the new executive director of the Grand Junction Regional Airport, and Robin Brown, the new executive […]
While an argument could be made about higher fares, there’s no disputing the convenience of the Grand Junction Regional Airport. Within the Grand Valley, commercial air service is as close as a short drive and equally quick trip through TSA screening. Elsewhere in Western Colorado, the Grand Junction airport still offers a preferable option. Depending […]
A cursory look at the headlines on the Business Times website creates the impression there’s seldom to be read a discouraging word about the local, state and national economies. Increasing real estate activity portends what could be a record year for the Mesa County market. Sales tax collections — a key measure of sales — […]
Is the Grand Valley economy still stuck in the mud of an all-too-slow recovery or are conditions actually improving? It all depends on who you ask — or more precisely, what indicators you consider. According to the latest results of an annual analysis of job and wage growth and high-tech output, Mesa County doesn’t fare […]
What’s your resolution for the new year? Your business resolution, that is? What do you want to accomplish in 2018? Most business owners and managers undoubtedly remain resolved to do better in one fashion or another: to better manage employees and processes, provide better products and services to customers and ultimately make more money. A […]
What do you want for Christmas? If you’re a business owner or manager, chances are good the list includes increased sales and higher profits. More efficient operations at a lower cost would be nice as well. Don’t forget to include a healthy, happy and productive staff. Most business owners and managers also would be thrilled […]
It only makes sense for a business journal to report about changing leadership in organizations involved with business, whether those groups promote overall economic development or a specific industry sector. The Business Times constitutes no exception in reporting in this issue about the new executive director of the Grand Junction Economic Partnership and president of […]
There’s a natural tendency to view economic indicators from all sides. That’s because indicators seldom offer news that’s either all good or entirely bad. The glass really can be half full and half empty at the same time. Economists similarly parse their pronouncements. While they might not say it in so many words, they use […]
Try to envision the ideal industry for the Grand Valley. It would be clean, create lots of jobs and bring in money from outside the area. Moreover, this industry would generate additional sales for other businesses that provide needed products and services. What comes to mind? Perhaps some sort of high-tech manufacturing? Maybe software development? […]