THE BUSINESS T IMES News OCTOBER 13-26, 2022
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n Latest survey says business leaders less upbeat, but labor indicators remain strong. See page 2
Contributors Opinion 5 Business Briefs 23 Business People Almanac
West Star Aviation celebrates 75 years in operation in 2022, tracing its origin in part to a firm founded in Grand Junction.
n Paying it forward A staffing service plans a hiring drive to put more Western Colorado residents to work for the holiday season.
n Slowing activity Mesa County real estate activity continues to slow as higher interest rates and prices affect affordability.
n Labor update
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U.S. payrolls increased and the jobless rate fell, but the latest job gains were the smallest in 18 months.
n Interactive effort
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Managing medical issues in the workplace through the interactive process often becomes complicated.
n Embrace change
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Change is a reality in business, but it’s easier to make when it’s seen as a good thing instead of a bad thing.
n Motorcycle accessories company relocating. See page 2
n Departments Almanac Business Briefs Business People Contributors News Opinion Trends
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