In our global economy, goods and services flow across borders — and so does investment. Investors and businesses seek opportunities around the globe to enhance efficiencies and boost returns. A recent report from the U.S. Treasury Department generated some news regarding U.S. investment outflows. As was noted in a Bloomberg story: “The U.S. posted a […]
Ferguson, Mo., has filled the airwaves these past few weeks. While the main reason it has done so is because rioting makes for good video, it would be a mistake to think there aren’t real issues at play — although they’re likely not the ones on the minds of the wielders of Molotov cocktails. Any […]
The Grand Valley has a lot to offer businesses here: comparatively lower operating costs, ready access to air and ground transportation, a plethora of health care facilities and a growing university. That’s not to mention the scenic landscape or variety of recreational opportunities waiting just outside the front door. One of the most attractive attributes […]
I’ve gone from personal deadlines of a trip to Michigan, a golf scramble fund-raiser for my daughter’s Express All Stars group to getting my house and things ready to host a dozen people for a fantasy football draft. (I know how silly it sounds, but people with kiddos understand). And now I’m getting things put […]
Starting and operating your own business requires a tremendous investment in time for most entrepreneurs. Still, there’s the need to occasionally get away from things, at least to some degree, to rest and re-energize. A new Gallup poll provides some interesting information on vacations for microbusiness owners with five or fewer employees. Here are a […]
I’m not used to quoting a Canadian government official in the course of citing an example of steadfast and principled foreign policy, but I came across this gem last month from John Baird, Canada’s foreign minister: “The scourge of terrorism must be wholly rejected by all peace-loving people around the world. We must never allow […]
Think of Colorado and business. What comes to mind? Maybe it’s tourism or skiing. It could be the aerospace industry or high-tech manufacturing. With the recent legalization of marijuana in the Centennial State, perhaps even pot has entered our collective consciousness. But what about agriculture? And what about hunting and recreational shooting? While agricultural and […]
At least I hope and pray I am. I guess this occurs more often than I recognize, which is good considering the headline of this column, that I’m moved little to not at all when someone who others describe as “great” or “one-in-million” or “irreplaceable” passes away. And yes, Robin Williams taking his own life […]
Congratulations are in order to two Grand Junction-based businesses that have earned considerable recognition for the way they do business. J.G. Management Systems (JGMS) is among the companies that will be honored at the Pentagon in September for their support of employees who serve in the National Guard and Reserve. Meanwhile, Cranium 360 is among […]
The dichotomy between increasingly encouraging national and state economic trends and the comparatively slow pace of recovery in the Grand Valley continues. The latest national and state indicators couldn’t be more promising. A monthly measure of consumer confidence has rebounded to its highest level in nearly seven years, and an index forecasting economic performance in […]