THE BUSINESS T IMES News SEPTEMBER 14-27, 2023
THE DEFINITIVE SOURCE FOR GRAND JUNCTION BUSINESS NEWS SINCE 1994
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VOLUME 30, ISSUE 17
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Trends 2 Contributors Opinion 4 Business Briefs 8 Business People Almanac
n Life is great
After working 20 years as a coach and consultant, life is great for Marcus Straub and his Grand Junction firm.
n Lagging behind
Commercial real estate sales in Mesa County continue to lag as a result of higher interest rates and inflationary pressures.
n Disaster loans
Applications are available for disaster loans for small businesses hurt by a road closure in Western Colorado.
n Value ranking
10
Colorado Mesa University ranks fifth among 10 Colorado institutions ranked in a comparison of best values.
n Holding pattern
19
Mesa County real estate activity remains in a holding pattern dictated by higher interest rates and lower inventories.
n Constant change
21
The only constant with Colorado employment law is change, and more is coming in late 2023 and early 2024.
n Departments Almanac Business Briefs Business People Contributors News Opinion Trends
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Poised for Adventure
n Childcare center expected to provide benefits to hospital and the community. See page 2
Tawny Espinoza, left, chief development officer at Community Hospital, and Jennifer Knott, operator of Adventure Academy, expect a newly constructed early childhood education center will soon open on the hospital campus in Grand Junction. The 7,500-square-foot center is licensed to offer child care services to a total of 113 children ages 6 weeks to 6 years.
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