Phil Castle, The Business Times Richard and Jean Tally have long maintained a relationship with Stephen Smith, one that’s changed the wine industry in the Grand Valley. Smith, an industry pioneer who at one time owned the largest wine grape-growing operation in Colorado, encouraged the Tallys to open a hotel in the midst of the […]
Phil Castle, The Business Times Tracy Phillips has high hopes for a program offering financing for renewable energy and energy efficiency projects in Mesa County. “It’s fantastic Mesa County is among the participants,” says Phillips, director of the Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy (C-PACE) program in Colorado. Mesa County Commissioners voted in April to opt […]
Phil Castle, The Business Times Bryan Johnson wonders what the nuns who founded St. Mary’s Hospital in Grand Junction would think of what’s become 125 years later a regional medical center. Would they be satisfied their mission to care for the poor and vulnerable continues? “I really believe if the nuns were here today, they […]
Phil Castle, The Business Times John Marshall expects to draw upon his varied experiences in his latest role as president of Colorado Mesa University. That will include his work in government and politics as well as his service as a vice president at CMU. That also will include his years as a student at the […]
Phil Castle, The Business Times John Fay believes the construction industry is overdue for the kind of technological advances that have transformed other industries. His company could lead the way. Fay founded and oversees Låda Cube and an operation that’s developed demountable wall systems that can be quickly assembled and, if needed, disassembled, moved and […]
Phil Castle, The Business Times Rocky Mountain Health Plans will contribute $30 million to fund a variety of efforts across Western Colorado and the remainder of the state. Patrick Gordon, chief executive officer of Rocky Mountain Health Plans, announced the donation at an event outside the offices of the Grand Junction-based insurer. The contribution includes […]
Phil Castle, The Business Times Dan Ryan remembers the not so good old days of marketing when he pounded out copy on a typewriter and it might take weeks to produce a color brochure. “Today, it’s a matter of minutes,” Ryan says. Technology, the internet and social media have transformed the industry far beyond what […]
Phil Castle, The Business Times Steve Whitehurst envisions a range of applications for the sensors his company has developed — everything from monitoring power poles and natural gas wells to collecting information about weather and earthquakes. Any one of the applications offers a huge market. But the cumulative potential is almost overwhelming, says Whitehurst, chief […]
Phil Castle, The Business Times Ashley Thurow and Michael Pramenko advocate for collaborative efforts they believe will turn what they consider sick care into health care. By integrating services, promoting preventive measures and rewarding providers for outcomes, Thurow and Pramenko insist it’s possible to offer better care at lower cost. And that’s a benefit not […]
Phil Castle, The Business Times Jim McConnell doesn’t yet know what will occupy the building that once housed the offices of Grand Junction Steel. What is certain is what won’t be in the building, and that’s asbestos. McConnell, the owner of the property, said the asbestos removal project underway inside the office building will provide […]