Phil Castle, The Business Times The latest numbers for business filings in Colorado offer encouragement the state is well-positioned to recover from the coronavirus pandemic. It remains uncertain, however, how long recovery could take. “We still have a long, long way to go,” said Richard Wobbekind, a senior economist and faculty director of the Leeds […]
Phil Castle, The Business Times Western Colorado food producers and businesses face a triple threat in a spring freeze, coronavirus pandemic and worsening drought. But growers, restaurateurs and others have managed to weather both the weather and an outbreak by adapting to changing conditions and diversifying their operations. “I’m seeing that all across the board […]
Phil Castle, The Business Times Dave Huerkamp attributes the success of ProSpace Interiors to a number of factors, among them the selection of quality furnishings, professional installations and a commitment to customer service. But if he were to pick out just one factor, it would be the design services the Western Colorado company also furnishes. […]
Phil Castle, The Business Times The next 30 to 60 days could prove telling in indicating how Mesa County businesses fare in the aftermath of the coronavirus pandemic. “I think we’re kind of on the cusp,” said Diane Schwenke, president and chief executive officer of the Grand Junction Area Chamber of Commerce. Loan programs could […]
Phil Castle, The Business Times Asbestos removal follows strict procedures that can require sealing off an area with plastic sheeting, filtering the air and equipping crews with protective suits and respirators. Shaun Witkamp said the effort looks like a scene from “E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial” — the one in which a containment team invades the family […]
Phil Castle, The Business Times St. Mary’s Medical Center in Grand Junction has conducted a training program to prepare for a potential surge in COVID-19 infections. It’s a program one official believes could be expanded to assist other hospitals in the region respond to the coronavirus and other outbreaks. “It’s my vision, and I’m very […]
Call me a collector. Not of priceless artwork, tragically. Or even, for that matter, of baseball cards or beer cans. Rather, I collect facts. Some of them useful. Some not. And some so arcane few others appreciate their value. It’s an occupational hazard, I suspect. A byproduct of working in print journalism for more than […]
Phil Castle, The Business Times Real estate activity has picked up in Mesa County as low interest rates, pent-up demand and a busy summer season drive increased sales. “The market is showing its strength. It’s still a really good, healthy real estate market,” said Robert Bray, chief executive officer of Bray Real Estate in Grand […]
Phil Castle, The Business Times Construction is under way on a Grand Junction clinic intended to increase access to primary health care services and decrease the use of emergency rooms. “The right care in the right place makes for more effective care,” said Bryan Johnson, president of St. Mary’s Medical Center in Grand Junction. SCL […]
T-shirts, bumper stickers and books pose the question: Did you eat today? For most people, thankfully, the query is rhetorical. The point is the suggestion that follows: Hug a farmer. These days, I suppose the more appropriate gesture would be to exchange air high fives. Moreover, I’d broaden the suggestion to all agricultural producers, including […]