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COS to award money to nonprofits for minority scholarships
Proposals were due Jan. 20 from nonprofits interested in obtaining money from the city of Colorado Springs for scholarships for minority college students. Who knew the city was in the scholarship business? According to the posting by the city's procuremen
Colorado Springs Independent | 13 hours, 22 minutes ago | comment? | recommend
Colorado Springs Independent | 13 hours, 22 minutes ago | comment? | recommend
Letter to the Editor: Taking time off is good for business
Businesses will realize the benefits of their employees taking all their paid time off. The economy will benefit as well. If Americans used all their time off to travel, our economy could see a boost of $151.5 billion and an additional 2 million U.S. jobs
Colorado Springs Business Journal | 17 hours, 48 minutes ago | comment? | recommend
Colorado Springs Business Journal | 17 hours, 48 minutes ago | comment? | recommend
Business Briefs and Kudos
Chamber & EDC names 2020 board The Colorado Springs Chamber & EDC introduced its 2020 board of directors. Kathy Boe, founder and CEO, Boecore Inc., will serve as board chairwoman. Mike Juran, CEO of Altia, will serve as vice-chairman. Other member
Colorado Springs Business Journal | 19 hours, 2 minutes ago | comment? | recommend
Colorado Springs Business Journal | 19 hours, 2 minutes ago | comment? | recommend
City, feds team up on air tanker base at COS airport
The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Forest Service and the city of Colorado Springs announced on Jan. 24 they would team up to build a permanent air tanker base at Colorado Springs Airport to fight fires in the Rocky Mountain Region and the West. Mayor J
Colorado Springs Independent | Jan 25, 2020 12:23 AM [GMT] | comment? | recommend
Colorado Springs Independent | Jan 25, 2020 12:23 AM [GMT] | comment? | recommend
El Paso County Sheriff's Office releases video in death in custody case
On Jan. 24, the El Paso County Sheriff's Office released the video of an inmate's episode that led to his death in custody. Brian Clark, 44, who was being held at the Criminal Justice Center, on a warrant for indecent exposure, died on Jan. 17 after strug
Colorado Springs Independent | Jan 25, 2020 12:18 AM [GMT] | comment? | recommend
Colorado Springs Independent | Jan 25, 2020 12:18 AM [GMT] | comment? | recommend
Garden of the Gods draws controversy for fees, drainage project
By now, it's old news that the city has decided to impose fees for commercial use of Garden of the Gods. The charges reportedly caught some people by surprise, though the city had posted signs throughout the park last May that a fee was coming. Photograph
Colorado Springs Independent | Jan 24, 2020 10:16 PM [GMT] | comment? | recommend
Colorado Springs Independent | Jan 24, 2020 10:16 PM [GMT] | comment? | recommend
Waldo Canyon "Community Vision" Released, EPC Parks wants you, Devils Playground Trail grant
A large crowd filled the Westside Community Center Wednesday evening at an open house to see the "Community Vision" for recreation in Waldo Canyon. The culmination of over a year's worth of information-gathering and public input during the Re-Imagine Wald
Colorado Springs Independent | Jan 24, 2020 9:59 PM [GMT] | comment? | recommend
Colorado Springs Independent | Jan 24, 2020 9:59 PM [GMT] | comment? | recommend
Clean energy is smart business
The issue:New technologies and a push for clean energy create uncertainty in the coal industry. What we think:Change is a constant and embracing change equals opportunity. Failing to adapt equals a failure to thrive. Tell us what you think:Send us an emai
Colorado Springs Business Journal | Jan 24, 2020 8:27 PM [GMT] | comment? | recommend
Colorado Springs Business Journal | Jan 24, 2020 8:27 PM [GMT] | comment? | recommend
Hazlehurst: Fund transportation for a brighter future
Reminiscing with my old pal and fellow Colorado native Robert some time ago, we agreed that our beloved states best days had long passed. It was around 1960, Robert recalled. The population was a little over a million and a half, the roads were never crow
Colorado Springs Business Journal | Jan 24, 2020 8:26 PM [GMT] | comment? | recommend
Colorado Springs Business Journal | Jan 24, 2020 8:26 PM [GMT] | comment? | recommend
Borris brings Southern hospitality to Oskar Blues
ASoutherner at heart, Liz Borris is happiest when shes uniting people around food, drink and entertainment. Its pretty simple, but thats what its all about, right? said Borris, events and group sales manager at Oskar Blues Grill & Brew on North Tejon
Colorado Springs Business Journal | Jan 24, 2020 8:25 PM [GMT] | comment? | recommend
Colorado Springs Business Journal | Jan 24, 2020 8:25 PM [GMT] | comment? | recommend
