Showing posts with label Colorado business news. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Colorado business news. Show all posts

Thursday, October 14, 2010

THE CHILDREN’S PLACE OPENS AT PUEBLO MALL

Press Release

PUEBLO, CO has a new PLACE to shop for children’s apparel. THE CHILDREN’S PLACE (NASDAQ: PLCE), a leading children’s specialty apparel retailer, provides fashionable high-quality merchandise at value prices for newborn to size 14.

To celebrate its October 14th grand opening, THE CHILDREN’S PLACE is hosting a number of events:

· The first two hundred customers to make a purchase of $20 or more at THE CHILDREN’S PLACE at Pueblo Mall will receive a $15 gift card.

· All customers making in-store purchases during grand opening week will receive a coupon for 15% off their next purchase.

· All customers can enter for a chance to win the grand opening sweepstakes prize, a $250 gift card for THE CHILDREN’S PLACE.

· The Chamber of Commerce ribbon cutting ceremony will be held on October 15th at 11:30 a.m.

The Children’s Place offers Big Fashion at Little Prices®. The store provides head-to-toe outfitting for infants, young children and tweens, including apparel, accessories and shoes. The fall collection is featured in-stores now, with great back-to-school looks and trend-right backpacks.

Pueblo Mall is the company’s 16th store in Colorado . THE CHILDREN’S PLACE looks forward to an exciting future in Pueblo and hopes all of the Pueblo neighbors will join in celebrating the grand opening of its newest location.

About The Children’s Place Retail Stores, Inc.

The Children’s Place is the largest pure-play children’s specialty apparel retailer in North America . The Company designs, contracts to manufacture and sells fashionable, high-quality merchandise at value-prices under the proprietary “The Children's Place” brand name. As of May 1, 2010, the Company owned and operated 962 The Children’s Place stores and an online store at www.childrensplace.com.

Marcia Waters Named Director of the Colorado Division of Real Estate

Press Release

Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA) Executive Director Barbara Kelley announced today the appointment of Marcia Waters as the Director of Colorado’s Division of Real Estate, effective October 15, 2010. Waters is a 5 and a half-year veteran of the Division of Real Estate and currently serves as the Interim Director.

“Ms. Waters has been impressive in her ability to communicate well with all sectors of the real estate industry, and is a regulator who takes consumer protection very seriously” said Kelley. “Marcia has a clear vision of what she wants to accomplish as Division Director, is passionate about consumer protection, and understands the dynamic nature of real estate in Colorado.”

Waters is respected by DRE staff, members of the real estate boards and commissions, legislators, and real estate industry professionals. Prior to coming to the Division of Real Estate Waters was a licensed real estate broker, and has experience in law enforcement, rising to the rank of detective.

“I am confident that Marcia Waters will be an excellent leader as the Real Estate Division Director,” said Kelley. “She will continue to be open and approachable to the industry, and will maintain her role as a stern and fair protector of the public’s interest.”

Thursday, October 7, 2010

Allegiant Kicks off Pueblo to Vegas Service with $54.99 one-way Fare

ALLEGIANT CELEBRATES WITH ELVIS IMPERSONATOR AND SHOWGIRL

PUEBLO, Colo. – Allegiant (NASDAQ: ALGT), today inaugurates low-cost, nonstop service between Pueblo Memorial Airport ( PUB ) and McCarran International Airport (LAS). To celebrate, the airline is bringing some very special guests: Vegas icons “Elvis” and a glamorous showgirl. The company, known for its exceptional travel deals, will offer fares as low as $54.99* one-way between the two cities.

“Allegiant is pleased to now serve Pueblo with the only nonstop service to Las Vegas ,” Andrew C. Levy, Allegiant Travel Company President, said. “We are confident the community will appreciate the Allegiant brand of affordable and convenient air service, as well as the value of booking hotel rooms, car rentals and show tickets through us."

“We are extremely excited that Allegiant is beginning nonstop jet service from Pueblo to Las Vegas today,” Dave Cardinal, Pueblo Airport Advisory Board co-chairman, said. “This ushers in a new era for jet air service at the Pueblo Airport , which brings air service not only to Pueblo but all of Southern Colorado . We urge everyone to experience the ease and convenience of ‘Flying Pueblo’ and Allegiant.”

The new flights operate two times weekly between the Pueblo Memorial Airport ( PUB ) and McCarran International Airport (LAS), with service Thursday and Sunday. Flights depart Pueblo at 7:25 p.m. arriving in Las Vegas at 8:25 p.m. Flights leave Las Vegas at 3:55 p.m. arriving in Pueblo at 6:45 p.m. (all flight times are local).

With world-renowned resorts, spas, casinos and entertainment options for visitors of all ages, Las Vegas is one of the most dynamic travel destinations in the world. With an average of more than 37 million people visiting each year, the vast majority of these visitors come to experience the Las Vegas Strip. The famous 4.2-mile section of Las Vegas Boulevard is home to 19 of the world’s largest hotels—each with their own unique look, atmosphere and offerings. Those looking for a more serene getaway can spend time hiking or climbing at Red Rock National Recreation Area or exploring Lake Mead and the Hoover Dam. Las Vegas truly presents a one-of-a kind vacation that can be enjoyed any time of the year.

The company offers low-cost packages with more than 60 of Las Vegas’ most exciting hotel properties including: Planet Hollywood, Wynn Las Vegas Resort and Country Club, Bellagio, The Venetian Resort & Casino, Paris Las Vegas, MGM Grand, Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino, Caesars Palace, Monte Carlo Resort & Casino, The Mirage, Excalibur Hotel & Casino, New York-New York Hotel & Casino, Tropicana Las Vegas Hotel & Casino, Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino, ARIA Resort & Casino at CityCenter and Red Rock Resort & Spa. The company also provides low-cost car rental service through its partnership with Alamo Rent a Car.

Reservations may be made through the company’s website at www.allegiant.com or by calling Allegiant’s travel experts at 702-505-8888.

Thursday, September 23, 2010

Blytheco Welcomes SFA Technology

Denver, Colorado – September 23, 2010 (Blytheco) – Leading Sage business partner Blytheco, LLC is pleased to announce that the company has acquired Denver-based SFA Technology. The transaction will further strengthen Blytheco’s existing CRM practice in Colorado and add to a growing national presence that has become the key to continued success for the company.

SFA Technology represents Sage SalesLogix. The company will relocate to Blytheco’s existing Denver office. SFA Principal Patrick Cherry has joined Blytheco’s staff and is actively participating in the transition of his client base to Blytheco.

“This is a win for everyone involved,” said Patrick Cherry. “SFA clients will now have access to the much wider range of expertise that Blytheco can provide, and Blytheco will gain clients in key markets with unlimited growth potential. I am delighted to join the top-level professionals at Blytheco.”

“It is a pleasure to welcome SFA Technology clients to Blytheco and to see our Colorado office grow,” said Phil Sim, Blytheco’s Vice President of CRM. ”We look forward to working with SFA clients, helping them use the skills and strengths of our team to get even more out of their current systems and grow their businesses.”

About Blytheco, LLC

Serving the business community since 1980, Blytheco offers business management software and consulting services to the mid-market. Blytheco represents Sage solutions including Sage ERP X3 , MAS 90 , MAS 200 , MAS 500 , BusinessWorks , SalesLogix , SageCRM , Abra HRMS and MIP Nonprofit business solutions. With 130 employees across the U.S. in sixteen states, Blytheco works to help companies meet their business goals with award-winning software products, custom programming, and the highest quality consulting in the industry. Please visit www.blytheco.com .

Saturday, September 11, 2010

Greater Pueblo Chamber Recruiting for Leadership Pueblo 2011

(PUEBLO, CO) The Greater Pueblo Chamber of Commerce is recruiting for the 2011 Leadership Pueblo Class.

Every year the Greater Pueblo Chamber coordinates the Leadership Pueblo program. The program is designed for individuals interested in developing their leadership skills. The curriculum affords each class the opportunity to network with up-and-coming leaders and current decision makers in the community in order to grasp a better understanding of the issues facing the Pueblo community, as well as a chance to discuss solutions to these problems. As a requirement for graduation, all leadership classes are required to plan and implement a class project designed to benefit the community.

The 2011 program begins in January with an overnight retreat and is followed by seven additional sessions scheduled once every three weeks. Sessions include Pueblo ’s past, present and future, state and local government, education, health and human services, Pueblo ’s resources, the arts and media.

Tuition for the program is $550. Scholarships are available through the El Pomar Foundation for minority applicants and two scholarships are also available through the Southern Colorado Community Foundation. All scholarships require a three year commitment to community volunteerism.

The program syllabus and application as well as the scholarship applications can be found online at www.pueblochamber.org. For more information on the Leadership Pueblo program call 719-542-1704 or email info@pueblochamber.net.

Saturday, September 4, 2010

August Mountain States Economy Report

Mountain States Leading Economic Indicator Sinks:

Growth Likely to Slow

August survey results at a glance:

· Leading economic indicator points to slower growth in the months ahead but no double-dip recession.

· Almost one-third of supply managers expect a 2011 recession.

· Price gauge indicates much higher likelihood of inflation than deflation.

· Business confidence declines for the month.


Denver, CO (The Goss Institute) – For an eleventh straight month, the overall index for the Mountain States region, a leading economic indicator for the three-state area, moved above growth neutral 50.0. The overall index, or Business Conditions Index, for August sank to 54.7 from July’s strong 58.6. This is the first significant pullback in the index this year for Colorado, Utah and Wyoming and is mirroring what we are seeing in the national economy.

“These results are very similar to what we recorded coming out of the 2001 recession. Of course the big difference is that tax cuts were passed in 2001 and 2003 to support the economy and, at this point in time, Americans are staring at a significant tax increase on January 1, 2011. Even so, our surveys are pointing to slower growth at this time, not a double dip recession,” Goss Institute for Economic Research Director Dr. Ernie Goss said today. The Goss Institute conducts the monthly survey for Supply Management Institutes in the three states comprising the Mountain States region. Goss also directs Creighton University’s Economic Forecasting Group and is the Jack A. MacAllister Chair in Regional Economics (http://www.ernestgoss.com/aboutus.html).

The August employment index fell to 57.6 from 61.1 in July. “On an annualized basis, the region has added jobs at a much stronger pace than the U.S. over the past several months. Our surveys indicate that this gap will widen somewhat for the rest of 2010 as U.S. job growth slows more dramatically than that for the Mountain States region,” said Goss.

This month we asked supply managers their expectations for the 2011 U.S. economy. Almost one-third, or 32 percent, said it was likely or very likely that the U.S. economy would move back into recessionary territory in 2011. Only 8 percent indicated that a 2011 recession was unlikely, or very unlikely. The remaining 60 percent indicated that there was a 50 percent chance of a 2011 recession.

The regional price gauge dipped slightly to a still inflationary 65.0 from 65.4 in July. The prices-paid index, which tracks the cost of raw materials and supplies, has now moved above growth neutral in fourteen of the past fifteen months. “Based on our survey results, as well as other surveys of supply managers, I still think fears of deflation are way overblown. Once the economy gets fully back on track, inflation and price bubbles will be the problem, not deflation,” said Goss.

Supply managers were asked their anticipations of price changes for their company’s products for 2011. Only eight percent expect price declines for 2011 while 58 percent expect price increases for 2011. The remaining 34 percent expect level prices for 2011.

Looking ahead six months, economic optimism, captured by the August confidence index, slumped to 55.3 from 62.6 in July. “Even in the expanding Mountain States economy, supply managers’ economic outlook is being negatively influenced by the less than optimistic national economic news,” said Goss.

Trade numbers deteriorated for August. The new export orders index declined to 51.5 from July’s 52.9. Imports for August sank to 55.0 from 60.1 in July. “Exports, particularly technology equipment, will be an important factor that sustains a regional economic expansion. Thus these weaker numbers are of some concern,” said Goss.

As another measure of somewhat weaker economic confidence, supply managers in the three-state region added to inventories of raw materials and supplies for the month at a slower pace. The August inventory index sank to 55.3 from 67.4 in July. “This is the ninth straight month that we have recorded inventory restocking after more than one year of inventory reductions. The growth in inventories has been a positive and significant factor pushing the regional economy higher. However, we need to see an increase in the pace of consumer buying before we can be assured that the economy will not dip back into a recession. Inventory buildups are not the basis for sustained economic growth,” said Goss.

Other components of the August Business Conditions Index were new orders at 51.7, down from July’s 53.3; production or sales at 54.0, down from 55.8; and delivery lead time at 54.9, down from 55.6 in July.

The Institute for Supply Management, formerly the Purchasing Management Association, has been formally surveying its membership since 1931 to gauge business conditions (www.ism.ws). The Goss Institute uses the same methodology as the national survey. The overall index, referred to as the Business Conditions Index, ranges between 0 and 100. An index greater than 50 indicates an expansionary economy over the course of the next three to six months.

The Creighton Economic Forecasting Group has conducted the monthly survey of supply managers in Colorado, Utah, and Wyoming since 1994 to produce leading economic indicators of the Mountain States region. The Goss Institute assumed operation of the survey in August of 2008, working with NAPM-Utah (www.napmutah.org) and NAPM-Western Wyoming (http://www.ism.ws/sites/westwyoming/index.htm).

Colorado: For the eleventh straight month, the state’s leading economic indicator rose above 50.0. However, the August index, based upon a survey of supply managers in the state, is pointing to somewhat slower growth in the months ahead with an August reading of 53.0, down from 56.2 in July and 68.4 in June. Components of the overall index for August were new orders at 46.6, production or sales at 49.4, delivery lead time at 58.9, inventories at 53.0, and employment at 57.1. “Colorado is not benefiting as much from the energy industry expansion as Utah and Wyoming. Computer and electronic component manufacturers in the state continue to lose jobs even with a slight uptick in new orders. Manufacturers in the state are expanding output without any new hiring as a result of productivity growth,” said Goss.

Utah: The state’s Business Conditions Index, a leading economic indicator, once again climbed above growth neutral 50.0. Based on the monthly survey of the membership of NAPM-Utah (www.napmutah.org), the overall index dipped to 54.8 from July’s 58.5. Components of the overall index for August were new orders at 53.7, production or sales at 59.5, delivery lead time at 54.9, inventories at 52.5, and employment at 53.4. “Expansions among the state’s durable goods manufacturers more than offset somewhat weaker conditions in the non-durable goods sector. Heavy manufacturers are reporting improving new orders, employment and hours worked by existing workers,” said Goss.

Wyoming: The state’s leading economic indicator from a survey of supply managers in the state climbed above growth neutral for a tenth straight month. The Wyoming Business Conditions Index for August declined slightly to still healthy 57.5 from 57.6 in July. Supported by NAPM-Western Wyoming (http://www.ism.ws/sites/westwyoming/index.htm), surveys over the past several months indicate point to an expanding state economy for the second half of 2010. Components of the overall index for August were new orders at 49.9, production or sales at 49.2, delivery lead time at 66.9, inventories at 58.7, and employment at 63.3. “Manufacturers, both durable and non-durable, are recording solid improvements in business activity. However, recent growth in the state’s energy related industries has pushed overall growth higher. A cheap U.S. dollar, which supports higher energy commodity prices, will be an important factor influencing Wyoming economic progress in the months ahead,” said Goss.

For historical data and forecasts, visit our website at:

www.ernestgoss.com or

www.outlook-economic.com


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Tuesday, August 31, 2010

Legal Nurse Consultant Course Offered

Nurses Can Enter Legal Field

As Expert Witnesses

Nurses can now become expert witnesses, a field previously dominated by physicians. Any nurse, regardless of education or specialty, interested in expanding their career options to be nurse expert witnesses will learn skills for this new career at a two-day legal nurse certification course in the Denver area September 11 & 12, offered by Jurex Center For Legal Nurse Consulting.

Elizabeth G. Rudolph, an attorney, nurse and legal nurse consultant, founded the company in 2006 to empower nurses and teach them to become expert witnesses. The two-day certification course, Be a Professional Legal Nurse Consultant, teaches nurses how to partner with attorneys to review medical records in medical-legal cases as well as how to market their skills to the legal community.

The live course will be held at the Hilton Garden Inn Wildwood, 16475 E. 40th Circle, Aurora, 80011, from 8 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. on Sept. 11 & 12. Nurses will receive their Professional Legal Nurse Consultant (PLNC) certification and fifteen continuing education contact hours from Jurex Center for Legal Nurse Consulting at the course, offering nurses greater career opportunities for just attending.

“Legal nurse consultants provide an invaluable service to the legal community,” Rudolph said. “This live course is designed to give nurses more choices and the tools they need to exercise those choices.”

Rudolph is a licensed attorney and registered nurse, with a Master’s Degree in Nursing and a Juris Doctorate from Vanderbilt University. She speaks nationally on legal issues in nursing and legal nurse consulting.

The course is offered in four formats: Live Course, E-Course, Audio Course and Video Course. Each course can be completed in two days and covers the basics of starting a legal nurse consulting business plus a general primer on the law.

For more information or to register for this two-day live course, go to www.JurexNurse.com or call (901) 496-5447.

Saturday, August 28, 2010

Colorado State Fair Parade Competition Results


The Greater Pueblo Chamber of Commerce Presents another Colorado State Fair Parade with Style

(PUEBLO , CO) With the final entries making their way through downtown Pueblo for the 2010 Colorado State Fair parade early this afternoon, Greater Pueblo Chamber of Commerce President Rod Slyhoff announced that this year’s parade was one of quality. “The parade was full of great entries this year including 21 marching bands from across the state, 7 horse groups along with numerous floats,” said Slyhoff.

Nearly 40,000 people from across Colorado came to Pueblo to see the 128 entries in the parade. The Greater Pueblo Chamber sends out a special thanks to the 100 plus volunteers that helped to make this parade a success. The Chamber would also like to thank Pueblo Community College , CNM Productions for televising the 2010 Colorado State Fair Parade.

In addition, the Greater Pueblo Chamber would like to thank the hundreds of people who donated their time, goods and services in putting on the Parade including: A-1 Barricade & Sign, Inc., Boy Scouts of America, My Friend the Printer, Newsom Trucking, Pepsi Bottling Group, Pueblo Board of Water Works, Pueblo Community College, Pueblo Parks & Recreation, Pueblo Police Department, Standard Sales, U. S. Bank, Waste Management and Greater Pueblo Chamber of Commerce Ambassador Team.

Colorado State Fair Parade 2010 Results

MARCHING UNITS

1st Place Spirit Leader Junior High/Middle School Heaton Middle School

1st Place Spirit Leader Senior High School Centennial High School

1st Place Pikes (Class 1A/2A, 3A & F) Trinidad High School

1st Place Pikes (Class 4A, 5A &E) Overland High School

MARCHING BANDS

CLASS 1A/2A

2nd Place Trophy and a check for $150
Trinidad High School

1st Place Trophy and a check for $200
Roosevelt High School

CLASS 3A

1st Place Trophy and a check for $200
Pueblo West H.S.

CLASS 4A

3rd Place Trophy and a check for $125
Littleton H.S.

2nd Place Trophy and a check for $150
Legend H.S.

1st Place Trophy and a check for $200
Pride of Mesa Ridge H.S.



CLASS 5A

3rd Place Trophy and a check for $125
Gateway H.S.

2nd Place Trophy and a check for $150
Overland H.S.

1st Place Trophy and a check for $200
Thunder Ridge H.S.


CLASS E

2nd Place Trophy and a check for $150
Denver City Wide

1st Place Trophy and a check for $200
Pueblo Pride City


SWEEPSTAKES AWARDS

Outstanding Drum Major
Pueblo South H.S.

Host Band Award with a check for $1,000 is
Pueblo County H.S.

4th Place Trophy and a check for $100
Pueblo South H.S.

3rd Place Trophy and check for $200
Littleton H.S.

2nd Place Trophy and a check for $300
Legend H.S.

1st Place Trophy and a check for $500
Pride of Mesa Ridge H.S.

Saddle Club

1st place – Steel City Riding Club

2nd place – Vaquero Saddle Club

3rd place – West Pueblo Saddle Club

Custom Vehicles

1st place – Colorado State Patrol

Antique Vehicles

1st place – Front Range Power Association

2nd place – VMCCA Veterans Motor Club of America

City/County

1st place – City of Pueblo


Youth Floats

1st place – Sarah Shaw Dance Studio

2nd place – Jeannie’s Academy of Dance

- Rock-N-Robins

3rd place – Nogare’s Gymnastics & Cheer Academy


Civic/Community Floats

1st place – La Familia Granillo

2nd place – Union Avenue Historic District

3rd place – Pueblo Derby Devil Dollz


Commercial Floats

1st place – Express Scripts

2nd place – Environmental Hope

3rd place – Minnequa Medicenter

Pooper Scoopers

1st place – Lions Club

2nd place – Alpha Sigma Alpha

3rd place – Central High School Volleyball

Thursday, August 26, 2010

MYSTIC MERMAIDS SHOWS EXTENDED THROUGH FALL AT DOWNTOWN AQUARIUM DENVER

New night shows Friday & Saturday at 7 p.m., discounted admissions on family Friday nights and discounted admissions on Saturday nights with restaurant receipt

DENVER, Colo. — The beautiful Mystic Mermaids of Downtown Aquarium Denver have extended their stay due to popular demand! Performances will be every Monday through Thursday at noon along with Friday shows at 11 a.m., 1 p.m. and 7 p.m.; Saturday shows at 11 a.m., 1 p.m., 3 p.m and 7 p.m. and Sunday shows at 11 a.m., 1 p.m. and 3 p.m.

On Labor Day, shows will be at 11 a.m., 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. After Labor Day, the show schedule will be every Monday through Thursday at noon. There are no shows scheduled in September during the week, however the Mystic Mermaids will be appearing at noon during the week for photo opportunities and meet and greets.

October performances continue every Monday through Thursday at noon; Fridays at 11 a.m., 1 p.m. and 7 p.m.; Saturdays at 11 a.m., 1 p.m., 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. and Sundays at 11 a.m., 1 p.m. and 3 p.m.

Every Friday night, children’s admission is only $5. Every Saturday night, show your Downtown Aquarium restaurant receipt and enjoy discounted admission.

The Mystic Mermaids show is family-friendly and interactive. The performance is choreographed to under-the-sea themed music and also features a narrated, conservation-focused segment.

“We’re thrilled with the community’s response to our Mystic Mermaids shows,” said Scot Hulgan, Downtown Aquarium general manager. “They add a great family-friendly component to Downtown Aquarium and are extremely popular with visitors of all ages.”

In addition to enjoying the regular performances, guests can book opportunities to swim with the mermaids, schedule a mermaid birthday appearance, take photos with the mermaids, purchase autographed mermaid photos and register for mermaid swim camp. Mermaid-themed toys will also be available for purchase at the Gift Shop.

Regular admission is $15.99 for adults, $14.99 for seniors and $9.99 for children ages 3 to 11.

Downtown Aquarium is located at 700 Water Street. Please call (303) 561-4450 or visit www.aquariumrestaurants.com for more information.

"Vocal Trash" at the Colorado State Fair

VOCAL TRASH: RECYCLE YOUR IMAGINATION

August 27, 2010 -- High Octane Family Entertainment, with a “Green” push. International touring show, “Vocal Trash” will be performing at the Colorado State Fair August 31 through September 6, 2010 in Pueblo , Colorado . This unique performance group can be seen daily at the American Furniture Warehouse Amphitheater at 6pm and 9pm .

The Show: “STOMP” with vocals, uniquely recycled instruments and dance. Urban feel, Broadway appeal. The effect...Grand, the emotions...High, and the energy...Contagious.

Texas based Vocal Trash has been performing for audiences since 2001 from New York to Seattle , Las Vegas to Puerto Rico . Whether it be Madison Square Garden or The Venetian-Las Vegas, Vocal Trash continues to electrify young and old with their tight a cappella harmonies, industrial style drumming, and award winning break-dancing.

Vocal Trash has been recycling for over a decade and incorporating green into every show way before green was hip. Part street performers, part recycling gurus, these seven members make reuse fun for kids of all ages.

WWW.VOCALTRASH.NET

CONTACT INFORMATION:
Steve Linder (817)538-2850
steve@vocaltrash.net

City to City Music is a management company offering Artist Management, Booking, and Promotion.

WWW.CITYTOCITYMUSIC.COM

Colorado State Fair Parade

( PUEBLO , CO --- August 25, 2010) The Colorado State Fair Parade, “ Colorado Adventure & Excitement – Its All Fair Game,” put on annually by the Greater Pueblo Chamber of Commerce, will take place August 28, 2010 at 10 a.m. This year the Chamber will honor Jack Quinn as the 2010 Parade Marshal. Jack Quinn spent 30 years on the Colorado State Fair Parade Committee, the majority of which he served as committee Chairman. (See bio below)

The parade will begin at the intersection of Union Avenue and Abriendo Avenue , continue down Union, turn right onto 1st Street , turn left on Main Street , continue up Main, and conclude at 8th and Main .

Staging for the parade will begin as early as 7am Saturday morning and will take place in the residential area from Abriendo Avenue up to Orman Avenue between Broadway Avenue and Quincy Street .

The Union Avenue Merchants will host their annual Pancake Breakfast at the Gold Dust Saloon, 217 S. Union, Saturday morning from 8-10am, adults pay $6.00 and children under 8 pay $3.00. All proceeds benefit the Union Avenue Historic District.

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Jack Quinn

Pueblo community leader, Jack Quinn, was recently appointed to the Colorado State University-Pueblo President's Advisory Council.

Quinn has been involved in a variety of local agencies. He helped to found the Pueblo Boys and Girls Club and has done significant work with the Sister Cities Commission and the United Way . He also has served on the boards of First National Bank, the Greater Pueblo and Latino Chambers of Commerce, the Packard Foundation, St. Mary-Corwin Medical Center, Neighborhood Housing Services, Pueblo Fair Housing Commission, Pueblo Community College Foundation and the Colorado Housing Finance Authority.

The National Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials selected Jack Quinn as the recipient of its 2006 M. Justin Herman Award in recognition of his outstanding achievements and innovation in the housing and community development field.

Mr. Quinn recently retired from his position of Executive Director of the Housing Authority of the City of Pueblo ( Colo. ), a position he held for nearly 35 years. During Mr. Quinn's long and successful tenure, he greatly increased Pueblo's affordable housing stock by saving several historic buildings from demolition and renovating them for apartments and developing single family housing using tax credits. Since the beginning of his tenure as Executive Director, the housing authority increased its inventory of housing assistance from 374 to more than 2,800.

Professionally, Mr. Quinn has served as president of Colorado NAHRO, Mountain Plains NAHRO, and National NAHRO, and has been involved with the Neighborhood Housing Services Organization, the Colorado Housing and Finance Authority, the Governor's State Wide Task Force on Housing, and the Public Housing Authorities Directors Association.

Monday, August 16, 2010

16th Annual Loaf ‘N Jug Chile and Frijoles Festival - Pueblo, CO

Community Volunteer Opportunities For Annual Chile & Frijoles Festival

(PUEBLO , CO --- August 16, 2010) The Greater Pueblo Chamber of Commerce is in the process of recruiting volunteers to help with the 16th Annual Loaf ‘N Jug Chile and Frijoles Festival. Volunteers are needed to assist at the 12 entrance gates and other areas during the festival. A training and information session is scheduled for Wednesday, August 18, 2010 from 5:00-5:30pm registration, 5:30-6:00pm information session. Complementary food and beverages will be provided.

The annual event will be held September 24, 25, and 26, 2010 from 1st Street to B Street on Union Ave. and on Grand from 1st to Santa Fe and D and C Street from Victoria to South Main . The festival draws over a 100,000 visitors and has over 150 vendors. The festival will feature 5 entertainment tents, Red and Green Chili and Salsa competition and a Jalapeno Eating competition. Free parking is available at Midtown Shopping Center and a free shuttle to the festival will be provided by Kaiser Permanente.

To RSVP for the Wednesday session or for more information contact Shawn Sandoval at the Chamber at 542-1704.

Tuesday, August 10, 2010

Christopher & Banks Corporation Announces New Store

Grand Opening CJ Banks Size 14 and More in Aspen Grove

Minneapolis, MN August 9, 2010 – Christopher & Banks Corporation is pleased to announce the August 13, 2010 Grand Opening of the newest CJ Banks store in Aspen Grove in Littleton, CO. The CJ Banks store will join its sister store Christopher & Banks at Aspen Grove.

CJ Banks provides exclusively designed collections (sizes 14W to 28W) that allow for easy wardrobe building and outfit selections, including accessories that can flawlessly move from work wear to casual weekend wear.

The CJ Banks design team is passionate about understanding the plus size customers’ body shape, providing her solutions, fits that flatter, as well as versatility and comfortable fashions that will meet her lifestyle needs while making her feel and look her best.

“CJ Banks understands and celebrates our customer’s needs and desires for casual, comfortable apparel at prices to please. We’re committed to delivering style every day and the special touches she will love”, says President and CEO Lorna Nagler.

About Christopher & Banks Corporation:
Christopher & Banks Corporation is a Minneapolis-based specialty retailer of women’s clothing. As of August 9, 2010, the Company operates 789 stores in 46 states consisting of 531 Christopher & Banks stores, 256 stores in its plus size clothing division CJ Banks and two dual-concept stores. The Company also operates the www.christopherandbanks.com and www.cjbanks.com e-commerce websites.

Monday, July 12, 2010

Echo Summit to offer Property Management CE course

Echo Summit Approved by Colorado Division of Real Estate for “Property Management Trends and Issues – 2010” CE Course

2-Hour Continuing Education course to cover recurring trouble-spots for agents and their customers who manage residential and multi-family properties

GREENWOOD VILLAGE, Colorado, (press release)– Echo Summit Property Management, a leading Colorado Property Manager, announced today that it has been approved by the Colorado Department of Real Estate to offer “Property Management Trends and Issues – 2010”, a 2-hour CE course that covers recent trends, issues and legislation that affect the Colorado property management market.

Property Management has become an incredibly complicated business that is fraught with financial risk and legal liability…especially for real estate licensees. The course provides a concise overview of recent trends and regulations that every agent must be aware of, especially if they or their clients are managing their own properties.
The course covers critical trouble-areas such as security deposit disposition, pest control, crime and drug-free housing, fair housing and recent CO/CREC regulations that affect the industry. It also introduces essential elements of a rental application and lease agreement to ensure that both the renter and landlord comply with CO real estate regulations, and that both are protected in the eyes of the court.

Dates and times for the upcoming courses will be announced. To sign up for Echo Summit announcements, please email info@echo-summit.com.

About Echo Summit Property Management
Echo Summit was founded with the mission of increasing the quality and effectiveness of managing residential and multi-family rental properties. Our philosophy is simple...once you start treating an income property like a rental, it will eventually dilapidate into one. Proactive maintenance, targeted marketing, careful tenant selection and continual presence are all critical to this goal. Our in-depth understanding of how to manage properties, combined with cutting edge technology, systems and processes have allowed us to achieve this goal. Over time, we have established a quality reputation in Colorado rentals, and are now the de-facto rental company for professional sports teams, local media personalities, and large companies looking to relocate key employees.

LIGHTNING HYBRIDS INTRODUCES LIGHTWEIGHT HYDRAULIC ACCUMULATORS

Colorado company produces tanks that are one-third the weight of standard tanks

Loveland, Colorado (July 12, 2010) - Lightning Hybrids Inc. (LHI) today introduced their lightweight high pressure composite bladder accumulators for hydraulic and other energy storage applications.

LHI's composite tanks are one-third the weight of standard steel accumulators and offer significant energy savings due to weight reduction, increased safety due to a higher than standard burst pressure factor, and cost savings because they are easier and less expensive to ship and install since weight and mounting hardware is minimized

The patent-pending tanks were engineered by Lightning Hybrids specifically for use in the company's HyPER Assist™ hydraulic hybrid vehicle application. Though it quickly became evident that there are other uses for these lightweight energy storage tanks such as emergency vehicles, forestry, agricultural and mining mobile equipment, among others.

"Our lightweight accumulators enhance the performance and efficiency of a variety of hydraulic systems," stated Dan Johnson, LHI's CEO, "in addition, they add a higher dimension of safety and reliability over standard steel accumulators."

Structural Composites Industries, a subsidiary of Worthington Industries, manufactures the accumulators for Lightning Hybrids. SCI is a world-recognized leader in high pressure tank manufacturing with an impeccablesafety record and has managed the certifications required for these high-pressure tanks.

Lightning Hybrids' accumulators are 6,000 PSI bladder accumulators and range in size from 10 to 30 gallons. They are a Type 3 tank and consist of an aluminum lining and a spun carbon fiber wrapped shell, encompassing a nitrogen gas compression bladder. LHI's carbon fiber wrapped vessels are considerably lighter than their steel counterparts. For example, a 15 gallon accumulator weighs 115 pounds compared to 465 pounds for a steel accumulator. LHI's accumulators are made and assembled in the U.S.A. Orders are currently being taken with delivery 60 days from receipt of order.

About Lightning Hybrids Inc.
Lightning Hybrids is an innovative automotive research and manufacturing company based in Loveland, Colorado. We focus on hydraulic solutions for vehicles - ranging from the fuel efficient HyPER Assist™ retrofit system to lightweight composite accumulators and hydraulic-hybrid sports sedans. The HyPER Assist™ (Hydraulic Propulsion & Energy Recovery) is a hydraulic hybrid system for fleet vehicles that delivers more than 40 percent improvement in fuel economy by regenerating braking energy and decreases greenhouse gas emissions by 50 percent. Our high pressure composite bladder accumulators for hydraulic and other energy storage applications are safer and weight only one-third the amount of standard steel accumulators.

For more information about Lightning Hybrids, please visit www.lightninghybrids.com

CrowdPitch aims to match entrepreneurs with services and everyone with a good time

Entrepreneurs get a chance to pitch their business. Spectators (investors?) get to watch free of charge, and they'll even throw in a free meal!

CrowdPitch, from Funding Universe, will take place on July 14th from 6:00 - 8:30 pm at
Cluster, 3881 Steele Street, Denver, CO 80205. Applications for pitching entrepreneurs are now closed, but if you'd like to be a spectator, RSVP at http://www.fundinguniverse.com/events/crowdpitch/denverjuly14.php.

Think ´American Idol´ — selected entrepreneurs will have 4 minutes to pitch their company to both a panel of experts & a live audience, followed immediately by a 3-minute Q&A session with the panel.

The audience chooses the winner by investing ‘FUN’ money in the venture of their choice.

Pitching Entrepreneurs will be:
* CaraSolva — Geoff Cooper
* CLEANtricity Power, Inc. — Daniel Sullivan
* Global Tek Labs — Jennifer Maskrey
* Nokero — Steve Katsaros
* Ripple Reader — Mike Kephart

The Panel of Judges:
* Tyler Tysdal - Managing Director of Mantucket Capital, with over $1 billion of capital under management.
* Mike Janssen - President of Techmed and an angel investor in the greater Denver area
* Charlie Knight - Founder at Venture Law Advisors, President at Abacco Investment Group, CEO at Boreal Energy, Inc.
* Cole Dennard - General Manager at NOW Advisors, Audit Manager at Deloitte

Prizes:
The winner gets $4,800 of services from CrowdPitch sponsors

NOWAdvisors:
12 hour os financial & accounting services
$1,800 value

FundingUniverse:
startup services
$2,500 value

Amazon:
web services
$500 value

Thursday, July 1, 2010

Kasbah Moroccan Restaurant in Lafayette, Colorado hits 6 month mark

Press Release

Experience Royal Hospitality While Dining under a Moroccan Tent

(Lafayette, CO) Pull up a poof, relax, and prepare for a truly memorable dining experience. Kasbah is the perfect place for a romantic evening out, fun with friends or family, celebrating a birthday, any special event, or large parties. At Kasbah Moroccan Restaurant, we bring you delights prepared in the genuine tradition of Moroccan culture. You will experience the best in Moroccan food at Kasbah Moroccan Restaurant! Rest assured you will enjoy yourselves Moroccan style!

Kasbah Moroccan Restaurant celebrated six months on June 19, 2010! “Thanks to all who have supported us, and who have spread the word for us, and who have joined us many times already” said owner/chef Zak Tadaloui. Something out of the ordinary, something extraordinary: It’s what you will find at the Kasbah!

Kasbah offers an unbelievable array of authentic Moroccan food served in the traditional round table fashion. Passion and love are prevalent in all dishes. Chef Zak pays attention to all the details assuring there is consistency in the food and the service. Spanish/Moorish entrées and tapas make up the lunch menu. Lunch is fast and delicious.

From the “Blue Room” Lounge to the velvet luxury of the Moroccan Dining room, Kasbah takes you away from the routine. “It’s not just food, it’s not just service. It’s a total experience to make you feel transported to another time” says, Zak Tadaloui of how he would like all diners to enjoy the Kasbah.

Chef Zak has 25 years of service to the restaurant industry and proves himself again in the Kasbah. People from all over Boulder, Denver, Weld and Larimer Counties, and as far away as Pueblo and Cheyenne, have already made the Kasbah Moroccan Restaurant their destination for great food, show and service. Time to make it yours.

“We look forward to seeing and serving you soon!”

Monday, June 14, 2010

SmartCo Foods Opens First Colorado Store on June 23

DENVER--(BUSINESS WIRE)--SmartCo Foods, a new value-focused grocery store concept that blends the best features of a local supermarket, warehouse club store and farmer’s market in one, convenient location, today announced it will open its first store in Denver on Wednesday, June 23 at 6 a.m. With everyday low prices and additional savings on weekly specials, SmartCo Foods will offer unparalleled values without the need for a membership fee or club card. The 57,000-square-foot store is located at 1442 South Parker Road (at East Florida Avenue) and is the first of five SmartCo Foods stores scheduled to open in Colorado this summer. Although new to Colorado, SmartCo Foods is a division of Smart & Final, which has been serving the West with quality discount groceries and perishables for nearly 140 years.

“SmartCo Foods is eager to open our first store in Denver, offering shoppers a new, smarter, more economical and convenient way to shop for their home or business”

The new SmartCo Foods store will feature a selection of fresh fruits and vegetables, including both conventional and organic items, fresh-cut and high-quality meats, fresh baked goods, traditional grocery products, deli items, self-service bulk food bins, health and beauty products, vitamins, home entertaining products, greeting cards, foodservice items and more. The stores’ shelves will be filled with an assortment of more than 30,000 items in both national and local brands, with most products available in a range of sizes – from individual to bulk – to meet the various needs individuals, families and businesses alike.

“SmartCo Foods is eager to open our first store in Denver, offering shoppers a new, smarter, more economical and convenient way to shop for their home or business,” said Scott Drew, vice president and general manager of SmartCo Foods. “There is currently no concept like this in Colorado where shoppers can find everything they need under one roof, at the best prices in town and without a membership fee. We’re proud to offer Coloradans a variety of choices and look forward to supporting the local community for many years to come.”

The official grand opening celebration will begin at 6 a.m. on Wednesday, June 23, when Drew and other SmartCo Foods leaders will open the store to the public with a cake cutting and welcoming ceremony. The opening day festivities will include storewide samples, a giveaway of free SmartCo Foods canvas shopping bags filled with approximately $50 worth of free groceries and gift cards for the first 300 customers through the door, free reusable shopping bags while supplies last, kids activities and live entertainment, special grand opening pricing and more.

As a neighborhood grocer, SmartCo Foods is committed to giving back to the communities it serves and during the South Parker Road store’s grand opening week, the company will make $5,000 donations to both Denver Kids, Inc. and the Denver Scholarship Foundation. In an effort to support the Denver community on an ongoing basis, the store also will collect customer donations to support local education programs through a donate-at-the-register program. Through its community commitment, SmartCo Foods also is dedicated to providing its Colorado employees with a competitive salary and benefits package, as well as a great work environment.

The South Parker Road SmartCo Foods will be lead by store manager Jon Rumley, who brings 43 years of experience in the grocery industry, including 21 years with Albertsons, 10 years with Lucky’s and two years with Meijer Markets.

“As SmartCo Foods new South Parker Road store manager, I’m committed to delivering quality food and products at excellent values, as well as providing top-notch customer service,” said Rumley. The store will employ another 100 full- and part-time associates who are trained to have in-depth knowledge about SmartCo Foods’ products and offer customers a shopping experience that is not only convenient and value-focused, but also service-oriented.”

Other features of SmartCo Foods include:

* Produce department – will offer an abundant selection of high-quality fresh fruits and vegetables, including both conventional and organic items, all consistently offered at the best prices in town. In an effort to support local Colorado growers, SmartCo Foods will stock local produce as often as possible.
* Meat and deli department – staffed by trained meat cutters, the meat department will feature tender and delicious Cattleman’s Finest beef products as well as a broad selection of high-quality pork and poultry products, and fresh and frozen seafood. The store’s deli will offer prepared sandwiches, a variety of fresh salads and side dishes, as well as a large assortment of delicious deli meats and cheeses.
* Bakery – will feature breads, muffins, cakes and cookies baked fresh every day.
* Bulk bins – bins filled with a variety of wholesome grains, healthy snacks and more complete the bulk foods department, which allows customers to take as much or as little as they like and save on packaging materials.
* Health & Beauty – will offer a full selection of conventional health and beauty products as well as high-quality Sun Harvest brand vitamins, supplements and beauty care products made with natural ingredients.
* Foodservice & Business – will carry a large assortment of practical products, including: catering supplies; paper and party products, straws, cutlery, portion cups, hot cups, cold cups, clear cups, serving trays, and commercial-strength cleaning supplies.
* Warehouse Savings: will offer frequently rotated products offered at an exceptional value, including paper goods, beverages, packaged goods and more.

The South Parker Road SmartCo Foods will be open from 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. daily. The locations for the additional four SmartCo Foods stores opening this summer include:

* 5141 Chambers Road in Denver
* 3615 West Bowles Ave. in Littleton
* 16746 E. Smoky Hill Road in Centennial
* 1750 North Main St. in Longmont

SmartCo Foods plans to significantly expand its presence in Colorado over the next few years, opening an additional 20 to 25 stores.

Thursday, June 10, 2010

New Milestone for The Mutual Fund Store

The Mutual Fund Store continues to climb.

The fee-only registered investment adviser for the mass affluent is up another spot in the annual Investment News list of largest independent financial advisers. The company Adam Bold founded 14 years ago now sits at number five nationally with more than five billion dollars in assets under management as of March 31, 2010. Click here to see the list on the Investment News website.

In terms of total clients, The Mutual Fund Store is the head-and-shoulders leader in the field with more than 28,000 clients as of March 31, 2010.

The Mutual Fund Store also makes the Investment News list of fastest growing independent advisers; assets under management grew 52% from the end of 2008 to March of 2010.

A little information about The Mutual Fund Store and Adam Bold:

• Adam is the founder, CEO and chief investment officer of The Mutual Fund Store, with nearly 70 offices across the country

• The company is based in Overland Park, KS and is a fee-based advisor, with a minimum initial investment of just $50,000

• Adam is also host of “The Mutual Fund Show,” a syndicated radio call-in program, and authored The Bold Truth About Investing: Ten Commandments for Building Personal Wealth, released last May by Random House/Ten Speed Press.

• The Mutual Fund Store has a local location in Westminster (303-280-0626) and Highlands Ranch (303-799-4565), Colorado.

Friday, April 23, 2010

ENT’S DANIEL RING PROMOTED TO INVESTMENT REPRESENTATIVE

Daniel Ring, six year investment professional at Ent Federal Credit Union, has been promoted to Investment Representative.

Ring has 10 years of financial industry experience and is a Registered Investment Representative licensed in Colorado. He previously worked for investment giant T. Rowe Price.

Ring will serve members in South Denver at Ent’s 17th Street, Buckley, and Lodo service centers.

Ent Federal Credit Union, established in 1957, is the leading financial institution in Southern Colorado with $3 billion in assets and more than 197,000 members.