Phil Castle, The Business Times Crystal Umberger believes desserts and other sweet treats should justify the indulgence. “If you’re going to eat the calories, it should be worth it.” That’s why Umberger goes to great lengths to bake cakes, cookies and other pastries that taste every bit as good as they look. […]
Phil Castle, The Business Times Like most successful business executives, Merritt Kinsey spends part of his time thinking outside the box, the well-worn metaphor for considering different perspectives or unconventional approaches. But Kinsey can be forgiven for spending a lot of time thinking inside the box and what literally goes into packaging a wide range […]
Phil Castle, The Business Times As an economist who’s monitored crude oil prices for 40 years, John Felmy knows from personal experience what goes down must come up. That’s why Felmy believes slumping oil prices that have saved consumers some money at the pump but also forced energy companies to reallocate resources eventually will rebound. […]
Phil Castle, The Business Times Mike Stahl recites a lengthy list of the intangible benefits of efforts to promote the health and wellness of the nearly 650 employees who work at Hilltop Community Resources based in Grand Junction. To name a few, there’s improved teamwork, increased productivity and a more pronounced willingness […]
Phil Castle, The Business Times Allison Blevins took what she calls the Sunday challenge, opening her downtown Grand Junction store on Sundays for a full year to find out whether the extra weekend hours were a help or hindrance. More than a year later, Blevins continues to open Tangle on Sundays because increased revenues from […]
Phil Castle, The Business Times Eric Goertz stresses the importance of making connections among manufacturers. But Goertz also knows manufacturers face a challenge in finding qualified workers. That’s why the second version of an event that brings manufacturers together for educational presentations and networking also will focus on workforce development. “It’s the […]
Phil Castle, The Business Times Jon Maraschin knows well what happens when entrepreneurs gain access to equipment and counseling: They start and expand businesses. But the secret sauce, Maraschin says, is the collaboration that occurs whenever ideas are discussed, experiences shared and, in the end, businesses made even better. “That’s magic. That’s what we do […]
Phil Castle, The Business Times As Colorado Mesa University continues to grow, so do the effects of CMU on the Western Colorado economy. The latest results of an economic impact study estimate the total direct and indirect effects of the university tops $417 million. That total for the 2013-2014 fiscal year is nearly […]
Phil Castle, The Business Times While the promise of commercial oil shale production has yet to be fully realized in Western Colorado, Brad McCloud believes there’s an upside to slow development. As technology to extract oil from shale improves, so do the prospects of doing so in economically and environmentally sustainable ways, […]
Phil Castle, The Business Times What Jeff Franklin says he enjoys most about his job as a bank president is meeting the owners and managers of various businesses and finding ways the bank can help them improve their operations. “I really enjoy helping businesses out and seeing them grow,” Franklin says. Franklin expects to take […]