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Colorado’s small businesses get $17 million boost

Small businesses in Colorado are getting a $17 million boost through two new capital access programs announced by Gov. John Hickenlooper, the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT), and Colorado Housing and Finance Authority (CHFA).

New lottery ticket: "Hidden Gems of Colorado"

New to the Colorado Lottery this month is a Scratch game called "Hidden Gems of Colorado." The game was developed by the Colorado Lottery and Colorado Tourism Office to boost awareness of things to see and do across the state. The game was inspired by the Colorado Tourism Office’s official vacation guide, “99 Gorgeous Places in Colorado.” The ticket’s graphic elements and unique prize structure; every prize ends in “9,” comes from the 99 Gorgeous Places theme.

Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year 2012 Awards in the Mountain Desert regio

Ernst & Young LLP today announced the finalists for the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2012 Award in the Mountain Desert region. The awards program recognizes entrepreneurs who demonstrate excellence and extraordinary success in such areas as innovation, financial performance and personal commitment to their businesses and communities. These business leaders were selected by a panel of independent judges. Award winners will be announced at a special gala on Thursday, June 28, 2012 at the Seawell Ballroom in the Denver Center for the Performing Arts.

Job fair for veterans

RecruitMilitary has held 13 events in Denver, drawing 7,251 attendees and 406 exhibitors.

Colorado nonprofits launch web campaign on tax benefits

As millions of Americans prepare to meet the tax filing deadline today, the Colorado Fiscal Policy Institute is spearheading an Internet campaign to remind everyone just how taxes benefit us and why we're "proud to pay" in Colorado.

Safeway 5th Annual Media Bagging Challenge Competition Kicks Off Fundraising Campaign

Safeway 5th Annual Media Bagging Challenge Competition Kicks Off Fundraising Campaign

 

A media bagging challenge competition helped kick off Safeway’s annual fundraiser for people with disabilities this week pairing Denver-area media personalities with Easter Seals clients and Special Olympics athletes who are employed by Safeway. The goal was to pack a cart full of groceries in the fastest time, using some tender loving care.  During the month of April, customers can choose to donate at the register to Easter Seals Colorado and Special Olympics Colorado. Over the past four years, the fundraiser has helped raise more than $2.5 million dollars for these charities.

Networking event for businesswomen

 

Dr. Christine Rodgers will host a Colorado Women’s Chamber of Commerce Business After-Hours networking event on Tuesday, April 10, 2012, from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM.  The event will be held at Denver Plastic Surgery Associates & Dr. Christine Rodgers Skin Solutions office, located at 4600 Hale Parkway, Suite 330, Denver, CO  80220.