The political Left has a tough time with economics, especially the economics of taxation. Specifically, they’ve put forth all kinds of proposals to “tax the rich,” as they like to put it, and believe only the rich will pay. But that’s not how taxes work. When politicians put forth ideas like imposing a “wealth tax,” […]
It’s time for another column in which the curmudgeonly newspaper editor reveals his trade secrets — and, hopefully, some insights that could prove useful in greater pursuits. The moral of my latest story? The importance of NOT waiting for inspiration to strike. Ironic, isn’t it? I want to believe — fantasize, actually — my columns […]
If you recall the movie, it’s about a bunch of idiotic characters chasing after stolen money buried under a “W” somewhere along the California coast. I mistakenly identify that “W” with the Wai’alae Country Club signature golf hole, which has the W behind the green as one approaches and looks through the W into the […]
We’re fortunate in Colorado to have Loveland, the most perfectly named city ever for Valentine’s Day, as well so many other places in which to celebrate love throughout our state. The majestic beauty, exciting adventure opportunities and plethora of unique shopping and dining options make Colorado a great place to observe the holiday. Whether you […]
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 […]
Once again the conscience of America is boiling over with opinions, insults and ad hominem. I have watched with delight, horror and shock at the funny memes, insults and trolling post after post on someone’s opinion post on Facebook about the Super Bowl halftime show. It all boils down to some people liked it, some […]
Ludwig Heinrich Edler von Mises was one of the most notable economists of the 20th century. He popularized praxeology — the science of human action, that humans engage in conscious or purposeful actions toward chosen goals. Ludwig von Mises demonstrated: The expansion of free markets, the division of labor and private capital investment is the […]
In one respect, the entrepreneurs I interview are as unique as snowflakes. They come from different backgrounds. They bring to their ventures different training and talents. But it’s also been my experience in working more than 20 years as editor of a business journal that entrepreneurs share a lot in common. They have an idea […]
Unless you’ve been hiding in a fallout shelter since Jan. 8 — possibly a little before, although preselling is banned and I don’t want to make false accusations, but those Lions know who they are — there’s an event of which you’re likely aware. It’s Grand Junction Lions Club carnival and raffle ticket season. It’s […]
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 […]