THE BUSINESS T IMES News SEPTEMBER 28-OCTOBER 11, 2023
THE DEFINITIVE SOURCE FOR GRAND JUNCTION BUSINESS NEWS SINCE 1994
VOLUME 30, ISSUE 18
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Trends Working at 2 Contributors the center of things Opinion 4 Business Briefs 5 Business People Almanac
In this issue n It’s a promise
Colorado Mesa University has launched an initiative offering to cover tuition for low-income West Slope students.
n Setting the PACE
n Director applies her experiences to helping small firms succeed. See page 2
A program of all-inclusive care for the elderly offers a wide range of services to a growing number of participants.
n Talking trade
A top regional diplomat from Taiwan was among officials who came to Grand Junction to discuss international trade.
n City hearing
Tracy Baker oversees programs and services offered at the Small Business Development Center in Grand Junction.
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A public hearing is set for Oct. 10 to review proposed new standards for streets and transportation infrastructure.
n Rate slips
The jobless rate slipped in Mesa County in August even as one measure of labor demand increased.
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n Using AI for HR
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Artificial intelligence and other new technologies could relieve burdens on human resources professionals.
n Departments Almanac Business Briefs Business People Contributors News Opinion Trends
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