THE BUSINESS T IMES News MAY 9-22, 2024
THE DEFINITIVE SOURCE FOR GRAND JUNCTION BUSINESS NEWS SINCE 1994
VOLUME 31, ISSUE 9
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In this issue
Trends 2 Contributors Opinion 2 Business Briefs 4 Business People Almanac
n Last-mile effort
Amazon plans to open a so-called last-mile facility in Grand Junction later this year to speed local deliveries.
n Hospitable
The CEO of a hospitality firm shared his experiences as keynote speaker at an Entrepreneurship Day luncheon.
n Center of honor
The Business incubator Center has received additional recognition for efforts that support entrepreneurial activities.
n Drought outlook
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Average snowpacks and runoffs are expected to equate to sufficient water despite dry conditions overall.
Proving their metal
n Back on track? Increases in sales and dollar volume signal what could be a return to more robust real estate activity.
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n New guidance
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The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission has issued new guidance on workplace harassment.
n Western Slope Iron & Supply marks 50 years. See page 2
n Departments Almanac Business Briefs Business People Contributors News Opinion Trends
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Business Times photo by Phil Castle
Jim Over, center, started Western Slope Iron & Supply in 1974. His son, Jeff, left, subsequently took over. Then Dave Marsh purchased the Grand Junction operation.
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