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 Robert Bray keeps a close eye on statistics for the Mesa County real estate market. He just has trouble believing what he’s seeing. “I’ve never seen anything like it,” said Bray, chief executive officer of Bray Real Estate in Grand Junction. “These numbers are off the chart.” Annette Miller, administrative coordinator […]
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 So what’s next for Grand Valley businesses? While pandemic restrictions on capacity, social distancing and face coverings have eased, some businesses will continue to implement precautions. More employees who were working remotely will return to work, but employers face a changing landscape of laws and regulations. In the face of […]
Too often there’s a disconnection between the debate on a subject and the reality of the situation. While hopeful aspirations remain desirable, they’re ultimately worthless and even deceptive if they’re based on misconceptions. An example that illustrates what I’m talking about — as well as one of my pet peeves — is the outcry the […]
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 The unemployment rate continues to decrease in Mesa County along with the number of people counted among those unsuccessfully looking for work. Curtis Englehart, director of the Mesa County Workforce Center in Grand Junction, expects labor conditions to further improve as seasonal hiring picks up and coronavirus pandemic restrictions ease. […]
In the constant evaluation of the pros and cons of working in journalism in which I’ve engaged for more than 40 years, the pros always outnumber the cons. It’s not the attractive hours, prestigious titles or enticing perks. Or even the fat paychecks, if you can believe that. Rather, I count myself among the fortunate […]
Phil Castle, The Business Times Oil and natural gas provide not only fuels for electricity and transportation, but also the ingredients for plastics used for a wide variety of products. That includes the syringes and other medical supplies used to combat the coronavirus pandemic as well as the equipment used for outdoor recreation. “Hydrocarbons make […]
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 […]