So, what do you do? It’s the ubiquitous question most people ask when they meet someone — whether at a business conference, networking event or, especially this time of year, holiday gatherings. It’s really just a polite way to start a conversation while trying to side step potential land mines that would blow up a […]
There are a lot of reasons to give thanks for Thanksgiving. Despite the stereotypes of political disagreements escalating into hockey brawls, I look forward to spending time with family. And then, of course, there’s all that food. Turkey and stuffing. Pumpkin pie topped with whipped cream. I even savor the green bean casserole — so […]
Phil Castle, The Business Times Private property rights, enterprise and freedom of choice — all hallmarks of capitalism — can help to increase economic performance and decrease poverty, according to two economists who spoke at a conference for high school students in Western Colorado. John Brock and Donald Fell reviewed economic principles and discussed the […]
Phil Castle, The Business Times The new play area in the pediatric unit at St. Mary’s Medical Center in Grand Junction isn’t a place strictly for fun and games. The area also offers a place — along with the motivation — to promote recovery in the young patients there, according to Karin VanMeter, a nurse […]
Phil Castle, The Business Times Heat in the ground offers a widespread source of energy that could be used to generate electricity, according to a scientist involved in a research project in Utah. “There are challenges. But there are real opportunities here,” said John McLennan, an associate professor of chemical engineering at the Energy & […]
Phil Castle, The Business Times The Colemans have had to change the way they do business over the years in terms of the products and services they offer and locations they operate. That’s because their clientele has evolved, too. But one thing hasn’t changed a bit at Western Implement, and that’s a commitment to customer […]
Phil Castle, The Business Times Bobby Noyes said he found what he was looking for in relocating his bicycle rack manufacturing company. “Grand Junction is the last cool, affordable town in Colorado.” Noyes, founder and president of RockyMounts, was among those who spoke at a ceremony celebrating the start of construction on a facility for […]
Phil Castle, The Business Times Dennis Hill and Dan Komlo were looking for someone to work with their staff, care for their customers and sustain what’s long been a growing operation in every sense of the word. Hill and Komlo found what they wanted and sold Bookcliff Gardens Nursery and Landscape to Rick and Stephanie […]
Phil Castle, The Business Times Kevin Barclay knows from decades spent working in the automobile industry the most successful salespeople make connections and listen. Retired from the car business, Barclay now leads the local affiliate of a national organization to help people affected by mental illness. But making connections and listening remain just as important, […]
Phil Castle, The Business Times Although low inventories continue to slow residential sales, Lynn Thompson remains encouraged by what he sees in the Mesa County real estate market. Higher prices offer more money for sellers even as lower interest rates offer more purchasing power for buyers. Meanwhile, commercial activity continues to bolster the market, said […]