More than 15 percent of Coloradans carried no health insurance coverage last year. Health insurance premiums grew at a faster pace in 2009 than did inflation or wages. And about 14 percent of premiums were used for administrative expenses and producer commissions. The numbers are included in the 2010 health insurance report from the Commissioner […]
Michael McBride frequently finds himself on the run — whether its keeping pace with a hectic schedule as a hospital administrator or training to compete in his next marathon. One thing has everything to do with the other. Outside of work, McBride runs to relieve stress and stay fit. But there’s also some perspective to […]
These are trying times in the construction industry. Just as people encounter difficulty in selling their homes, so do people who make a living building new homes. With a glut of homes on the Mesa County market with listing prices below levels of three years ago, there’s little incentive to build. “I’m involved in 83 […]
Like any other business, the carpet and flooring business requires owners to stay abreast of current national trends while also realizing local trends might not follow suit. Such is the case in Grand Junction, where Mark Ledebur, owner of Carpetime, keeps an eye on national trends, but also strives to meet the needs of his […]
While many homeowners focus on remodeling jobs instead of searching for a newer home, they might be reticent to take on an expensive project — like redoing a kitchen. For such people, it might be a good time to consider a less expensive job, such as remodeling a bathroom. “It’s the right price point,” said […]
“Spring is a good time,” said Andy Whipple, sales and design representative for Atlasta Solar in Grand Junction. Indeed, the season can be a good time for the solar business for many reasons. As daylight hours increase, so does the potential to generate electricity from the sun. People can also be more aware of the […]
The green energy wave is helpful for businesses and homeowners looking for tax incentives as a means to offset the costs of heating and cooling their buildings. One of the more popular items these days is the geothermal heat pump. “There’s a big push on a commercial level, and we’re getting several residential inquiries,” said […]
What’s in a name? More than what Shakespeare suggests when it comes to colleges, recruiting students and even addressing funding concerns. To help compensate for dwindling state funding, Mesa State College in Grand Junction has pumped up efforts to bring in more out-of-state students, along with the higher tuition they pay. And part of those […]
The natural gas industry constitutes a major player in the Mesa County economy. Unemployment figures and sales tax collections aside, what’s happening in the Piceance Basin provides a significant indicator in determining the economic outlook. While the number of people earning paychecks directly from Encana Oil and Gas, Williams Production and other companies might comprise […]
While manufacturing in the United States might not be the strong economic base it once was, the mining business could be another story over the next 20 years. And if the push for clean burning fuels persists, the uranium business in particular could be on the verge of another boom. And should a proposed uranium […]