THE BUSINESS T IMES News FEBRUARY 23-MARCH 15, 2023
THE DEFINITIVE SOURCE FOR GRAND JUNCTION BUSINESS NEWS SINCE 1994
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VOLUME 30, ISSUE 4
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Trends 2 Contributors Opinion 4 Business Briefs 5 Business People Almanac
n Tech effects
A new report details the effects of the technology industry on the economy and work force in Colorado.
n Healthy transition A health care executive has accepted a new role as vice president of finance at St. Mary’s Medical Center in Grand Junction.
n Cannabis drawing The City of Grand Junction has scheduled a drawing to determine the winners of two cannabis business licenses.
n Business outlook
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Measures of optimism among small business owners and CEOs both increased, but reflect concerns.
Positive 21 momentum
n What’s expected? Business growth in a tight labor market depends on managing employee expectations and satisfaction.
n Board of business
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Ever wish you had help to make difficult decisions? Have you considered support from a board of advisors?
n Departments Almanac Business Briefs Business People Contributors News Opinion Trends
30-31 28 30 21-25 2-18 26 19-20
n Strong finish in 2022 buoys 2023 hopes for economic development director. See page 2 Curtis Englehart expects the momentum of what he terms five wins in the fourth quarter of 2022 to carry into 2023 as he leads the efforts of the Grand Junction Economic Partnership to help business relocate, expand and create more jobs.
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