The Business Times Volume 28 Issue 7

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THE BUSINESS T IMES News APRIL 15-28, 2021

THE DEFINITIVE SOURCE FOR GRAND JUNCTION BUSINESS NEWS SINCE 1994

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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Opinion Business Briefs 5 Business People Almanac

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.

n Departments Almanac Business Briefs Business People Contributors News Opinion Trends

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