Business Bulletins
Eight community initiatives recognized for clean energy leadership
The State of Colorado and Compact of Colorado Communities are proud to recognize eight leading community initiatives across the state of Colorado for their leadership in clean energy. The awards were presented last night as part of the three-day Colorado Communities Symposium.
Colorado releases plan to support electric vehicles on state’s highways
Gov. John Hickenlooper announced the release of the Colorado Electric Vehicle (EV) Plan, delivering on a directive set forth in the July 2017 Executive Order, “Supporting Colorado’s Clean Energy Transition.”
More Grads and Fewer Dropouts in Jeffco
The Colorado Department of Education (CDE) released 2016-17 school year graduation, completion, and dropout rates last week. For Jeffco Public Schools, the news is positive; more students are staying in school, and more students are graduating/completing their K-12 education.
Report examines strategies for strengthening Colorado’s talent pipeline
The Colorado Workforce Development Council released its annual Colorado Talent Pipeline Report, which assesses issues related to the supply and demand of talent in Colorado and strategies for strengthening the state’s talent pipeline.
Arvada Gardeners have been named a Bronze Bicycle Friendly Business
Today, the League of American Bicyclists recognized the Arvada Gardeners and the Arvada Community Garden with a Bronze Bicycle Friendly BusinessSM (BFBSM) award, joining over 1,000 visionary businesses across the country that have received the award.
Colorado opts in to first responder network
Gov. John Hickenlooper announced that Colorado will join FirstNet, the wireless broadband network to be developed specifically to improve communications among first responders and public safety.
Garfield County named Colorado’s healthiest community
Garfield County, in northwestern Colorado, is the first community to receive the Governor’s Healthy Community Award presented by the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT) and LiveWell Colorado.
Latest Plans for I-70/Kipling Interchange Available at November 30th Public Meeting
The Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) is hosting an open house meeting to share information and gather public feedback regarding the latest design for the I-70/Kipling interchange reconstruction.
Arvada to Join Newly Formed Colorado Smart Cities Alliance
The City of Arvada will announce its leadership role as a founding member in the newly formed Colorado Smart Cities Alliance, a statewide, multi-jurisdictional collaborative of public, private and academic members working together to accelerate smart city projects across the state.
Colorado Enterprise Fund Launches New Small Business Loan
Colorado Enterprise Fund (CEF) is proud to announce a new loan program created to support U.S. military veterans and Gold Star Families (surviving spouses and children of veterans) in Colorado. Officially launching on Veteran’s Day, Nov. 11, 2017, VALOR will provide discounted loan rates and extended terms for military veterans who are unable to secure financing through traditional banks.