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She runs the business, he builds custom cars

Ken Grigg, owner of Grigg's Auto Body, has done the next best thing to retiring: He's turned the reins over to his wife, Judy. Now he focuses on what he loves most about the business: building hot rods like the 1947 Ford he rescued from a weed patch and is lovingly restoring for his wife while she oversees the business he started in 1990. As CEO and president, Judy manages...

June 27, 2008 - 4:33PM

Strategies in an economic downturn

It’s not hard to find bad economic news these days. Whether it is the flagging value of the dollar, higher unemployment or inflationary pressures, there are plenty of sour economic indicators that can send even the most seasoned business owner into a panic. In their book, "The Performance Power Grid: The Proven Method to Create and Sustain Superior Organizational Performance,"...

June 27, 2008 - 4:25PM

Is the handshake dead or does it seal the deal?

As an attorney who practices in a “rural county,” large city attorneys that I run into are often surprised that a good number of large business deals in this county are still solidified by...

June 27, 2008 - 4:24PM

New Chamber Members July 2008

WINGATE BY WYNDHAMPatricia Busutil, general manager1760 S. Sunridge Drive, YumaPhone: 783-1400E-mail: pbusutil@mmpproperties.comHARVEST POWER COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT GROUPDr. Mario J. Ybarra350 E. 18th St., YumaPhone: 782-2052, Ext. 4008E-mail: mybarra@harvestprep.comSENTINEL TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONSCurt Tarpley1695 S. 5th Ave., YumaPhone: 919-4405E-mail: Curttarpley@gmail.comAMERISPEC HOME INSPECTION...

June 27, 2008 - 4:29PM

People Watch July 2008

Katie Calvet Katie Calvet has successfully passed the real estate broker's examination and now is the associate broker for Coldwell Banker Crimson Sky Realty as part of her transition to take over...

June 27, 2008 - 4:20PM

Yuma Businesses on the Move July 2008

Vegas flights ending US Airways Express will discontinue its service between Yuma and Las Vegas, effective Aug. 17, as part of its cost-cutting efforts due to the high price of fuel, airline officials...

June 27, 2008 - 4:17PM

Twenty questions for Carla Renee Gravley

Even on three hours of sleep, Carla Renee Gravley – the owner of Carla Renee's at 265 S. Main St. in Yuma's downtown – is enthusiastic. Sure, she was at work until 2 a.m....

June 27, 2008 - 4:28PM