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 . . .
Hickenlooper takes leap into unknown as Democratic convention
host.(COTE'S [colorado])
You've seen him sky dive. Now watch John Hick-enlooper take
another big plunge this month as the Democratic National Convention
comes to Denver.
With the international media spotlight locked on . . .
Clementine art kits.(COLORADO COOL STUFF)(Brief article)
After teaching at a private school in Boulder for a decade, Diana
Mercer launched her own art school for kids, Clementine Art Studio, in
2003. "As a teacher, I became interested in the importance . . .
Innovation is Springs duo's gauge of success.(small
[biz])(Craftsman's Digital Miter Gauge)
High on a shelf in Mario Salazar's workshop in north Colorado
Springs is an empty cardboard box that used to contain a Sears Craftsman
Digital Miter Gauge.
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The box is a . . .
Just made a sale in Second Life.(YOUR AVATAR)(marketing of
virtual worlds by useing Avatars (Computer graphics))
Welcome to the future.
Second Life is a platform in which users create avatars and places
of all descriptions and interact with millions of other users around the
world--all in cyberspace.
At . . .
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 . . .
Put down the book and pick up the baby! Everything you need to
know about selling, on one sheet of paper.([on] MANAGEMENT)(Viewp
If you sit down over a beer and ask a salesman or saleswoman how
it's done, they will pretty much all tell you the same thing. They
will say that a top salesperson gets to be very good friends with . . .
Snikiddy snacks.(COLORADO COOL STUFF)(Snikiddy LLC launched snack
foods )(Brief article)
Snikiddy's twin lines of organic cheese puffs (available in
four flavors) and healthful organic cookies in three varieties are those
rare snack foods that aren't junk food. Founded in 2006 by . . .
Company Brightkite: (a DBA for no sleep media LLC).(TECH
STARTUP)(Online social networks)(Product/service evaluation)
INITIAL LIGHT BULB: While working day jobs at Denver search and
content provider Local Matters, Brightkite co-founders Brady Becker and
Martin May started a second company--dubbed No Sleep Media . . .
Contrasting conditions: mark Front Range, West Slope towns,
resorts.(A TALE OF THREE REGIONS)(Viewpoint essay)
On one hand we have Aspen, a lovely spot with a beautifully
restored downtown where it is not unusual to see new condominiums sell
for $3,000 per square foot. On the other hand, we have Pueblo, a . . .
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 . . .
The left and right and the bottom line.(RUNDLES)(Viewpoint
essay)
Years and years ago, when I was a fledgling business reporter in
Denver and we were covering the frequent fits and starts of Public
Service Co.'s ill-fated Fort St. Vrain nuclear generating plant, . . .
Ecologic designs.(COLORADO COOL STUFF)(Ecologic Designs
Inc.)(Brief article)
"I've always lived an active lifestyle," said
Davidson Lewis, Ecologic Designs' president and lead
designer," and I was always good at sourcing old bike parts and
fixing inner tubes." A college . . .
No rooms at the INN: visitors to the Democratic convention will
find it tough to find accommodations for getaways beyond Denver
Denver hotels will bulge to capacity in late August when the
Democratic National Convention brings an estimated 50,000 visitors to
town. Some of those delegates, political insiders and volunteers . . .
No degree of separation: social networking creates endless
connections for business.([Q3 TECH REPORT])(Technical report)
The water cooler just isn't what it used to be. Nowadays,
office gossip isn't the only game in town, with a slew of
social-networking websites offering users the means to create a custom
profile . . .
Columnist whiffs on Obama.(READERS [respond])(Letter to the
editor)
Rarely does Pat Wiesner get it wrong on all counts, but regarding
Barack Obama, his column consists of all gutter balls ("Obama
candidacy transcends race but not party," Pat Wiesner, July).
I . . .
Minding the store.(SPORTS)
Alan Fey grew up in a different world than you and me--unless you
happened to hang out with Mick Jagger backstage at McNichols Arena. His
dad, Barry, was the dean of rock promoters in Denver for . . .
Brazilets.(COLORADO COOL STUFF)(fashion entrepreneur Kael
Robinson's nature conservation activity)(Brief article)
Recent DU grad and PR pro turned fashion entrepreneur Kael Robinson
discovered the traditional Brazilian fithas--Portugese for ribbons--in
October 2006. Originating two centuries ago in the . . .
Grand Junction weathers slowdown after boom times: building
permits, home sales in steep decline this year.(WHO OWNS
[colorado])
The home-sales outlook in Grand Junction and its satellite towns of
Fruita, Clifton, Palisade, Mack and Loma seems to be teetering away from
optimism these days, a strange sensation in a market . . .
Construction management firm boasts best revenue growth.(TOP 50
MINORITY-OWNED COMPANIES)(Company rankings)
In 2006, Ayuda Management Corp. was a one-person company with sales
of $279,000 for the year. Less than two years later, the Westminster
construction-management firm boasts 14 employees and last . . .
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