THE BUSINESS T IMES News APRIL 15-28, 2021
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In this issue n Faster pace
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Real estate sales accelerated in Mesa County in March, bolstering double-digit gains for the first quarter of 2021.
n Cube returns
Principled Trends endeavor Contributors n The fundamental things apply as 31 years go by in a changing marketing industry. Page 2
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Låda Cube, a building tech company that supplies movable walls, has returned to the Grand Valley.
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n More than fuels
Natural gas and oil provide not only fuels, but also the plastics that go into many products, industry officials say.
n The big idea
Dan Ryan, president and owner of Ryan/Sawyer Marketing based in Grand Junction.
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Organizers are looking for ideas for an annual event promoting entrepreneurial endeavors in Western Colorado.
n Rate retreats
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The unemployment rate retreated in Mesa County, but remains nearly double the jobless level a year ago.
n Inclusive efforts
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Cultivating inclusion and diversity in the workplace pays off in more innovation and improved performance.
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