Recession by depression.(RUNDLES [wrap-up])
The news on the gasoline front is, of course, not good. I was in
Michigan recently and paid about $4.39 a gallon. Upon returning to
Colorado, I actually felt great that I could get it for $3.91. . . .
NFL holds answer to economic recovery!(SPORTS [biz])
Stop the presses, sports fans, for we have discovered the elixir
that can cure the nation's economic malaise. It's called the
PSL.
PSL stands for "personal seat license," and it's
back at the . . .
Katie's bumpers.(A QUARTET OF COLORADO CANINE PRODUCTS FOR
THE DOG DAYS OF SUMMER:)
After 9/11, Jill Nazimek was looking for a career change from
high-tech sales and got some sage advice from her parents' champion
Newfoundland, Katie: Make striped and checkered bumpers (floating . . .
Spiffy dog air collars.(A QUARTET OF COLORADO CANINE PRODUCTS FOR
THE DOG DAYS OF SUMMER:)
Spiffy Dog evolved from Fat Eddie's, a technical clothing
company founded in 2002 by John Cardillo and Edward Watson. Both
founders are outdoors nuts and dog owners, and that led them to make
their . . .
Fido flat.(A QUARTET OF COLORADO CANINE PRODUCTS FOR THE DOG DAYS
OF SUMMER:)
Scot and Heather Korth, pug owners and condo dwellers in
Denver's Golden Triangle neighborhood, found traditional dog crates
"dumpy" and "a waste of valuable space," Scot said.
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Dogpause dog bowl.(A QUARTET OF COLORADO CANINE PRODUCTS FOR THE
DOG DAYS OF SUMMER:)
Many dogs eat way too fast, and the DogPause dog bowl is the first
product to get them to savor their meals.
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"It was an unmet need," said CEO John Funk, who worked
with . . .
Company myDIALS Inc.([Small biz] TECH STARTUP)
INITIAL LIGHT BULB: While a stint as senior VP of worldwide
marketing was his most recent experience, my DIALS co-founder and CEO
Wayne Morris previously worked at Citect, an automation and . . .
Changes afoot in grad's mobile lube business.(small
[biz])
Clinton Blatter majored in finance in college, but another aspect
of his education took place at a local Grease Monkey where he worked to
help pay his school expenses.
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He . . .
Victorian cachet; Trinidad finds Economic boost dusting off its
past.(FIXER-UPPER WITH)
Bill Barns once was like most of us hurrying south on 1-25 to New
Mexico.
"I used to make the run between Colorado Springs and Santa Fe
a lot, but I just stopped in Trinidad for gas and the . . .
Familiar hike: end of 'healthy-group' discount Jan. 1
spurs interest in self-funded insurance plans, other options.([HEALTH
CARE
It's hard enough telling a single mom who's been loyal to
your company for years that you hiked her health-insurance contribution.
It's even harder when you know the blow will push her over . . .
Fast track to the future; Colleges respond to changing work-force
needs.([EXECUTIVE EDUCATION])(International Business Machines
Here's something they don't talk about in those
PC-versus-Mac commercials: Mainframe computers, those large, decades-old
machines, still hold data for banks and other organizations. Many of . . .
Colorado at the crossroads; State political leaders assess the
West's role in the November election.
A moderate coalition including pro-business Republicans swept
moderate Democrats into major power positions in the state. Is Colorado
a bellwether for the national election in November?
. . .
Best small to medium companies to work for.(Company
rankings)(Company rankings)
1 BEST COMPANY WINNER
Infinity Systems Engineering.
Infinity Systems Engineering is quietly making a name for itself as
a great place to work. The Colorado Springs firm provides . . .
Best large companies to work for.(Company overview)
1 BEST COMPANY WINNER
Edward Jones is a company accustomed to ranking someplace around
the top of "best company" and "best customer
service" lists.
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One year ago, J.D. . . .
Edward Jones and infinity systems engineering rate the best among
40 finalists judged for having great workplaces in the state.(
It's that time of year again when the editors of ColoradoBiz
go green. We're not talking about that overused buzzword for
sustainable business practices. We're talking a much deeper green.
Envy.
. . .
Qwest's Chuck Ward; Spearheads telecom operations for the
Democratic convention.(EXECUTIVE [edge])
Chuck Ward is overseeing construction of a little city smack in the
center of the Pepsi Center parking lot--a city with no addresses, a
clean slate.
"We're treating the Pepsi Center parking lot . . .
Energy industry drives surge in Grand Junction
lodging.([ENERGY])
Most evenings, parking spots at Grand Junction hotels are filled
with trucks bearing energy-company logos.
A substantial number of lodging customers in Grand Junction work in
the Western Slope . . .
A different view of Denver: Democratic convention offers chance
to promote city's modern brand.(Column)
Notwithstanding the historical significance of the first
African-American nominee for the White House in our country's
history, August 25-28 may very well represent one of the most defining
moments . . .
The greening of Colorado.([the] ECONOMIST)(Viewpoint
essay)
Everywhere I look, I see signs that Coloradans have become more
concerned about treating our environment a bit more responsibly. It
doesn't really matter whether you buy the global warming story . . .
Coloradobiz earns two national awards.(READERS [respond])(Letter
to the editor)
ColoradoBiz took home two awards from the Alliance of Area Business
Publications at its annual conference in June.
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The magazine earned a first-place award among all . . .
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