Daily Camera (Boulder, CO) articles from July 2001

Daily Camera (Boulder, CO) archives from July 2001

Technology Crash Leaves Open Office Space in Boulder, Colo., Nationally.
July 2, 2001... Byline: Erika Stutzman Jul. 2--The high hopes of technology startups over the past two years have resulted in more than just dashed dreams and flattened wallets. A glut of office space has popped up around the county, as companies...

Broomfield, Colo.-Based Brokerage Company Leases Space in Wake of Buyout.
July 3, 2001... Byline: Katie Ford Jul. 3--BROOMFIELD, Colo.--After being acquired in May, Broomfield-based Market Wise Securities Inc. has shelved plans for a large electronic trading floor and will instead move into a 10,000-square-foot space. In...

Colorado Gas Prices Creep Back Down.
July 5, 2001... Byline: Matt Branaugh Jul. 5--Like a Slinky sliding down a staircase, gasoline prices are slowly creeping down. But while prices still hover at far higher levels than summers of the late 1990s, experts don't expect them to crimp car...

Boulder, Colo., Graphics, Web Firm Aims to Create Engaging Corporate Sites.
July 6, 2001... Byline: Melissa Sanders Jul. 6--With the increase in company Web sites that seem to be saturating cyberspace, it is becoming both more difficult and more important to create something that stands apart from the rest. Vermilion, a local...

Longmont, Colo., Beekeeper Collects Honey, Pollen from Hives.
July 8, 2001... Byline: Susan Glairon Jul. 8--LONGMONT, Colo.--Bruce Kelsch is one of roughly 50 beekeepers in Boulder County. But unlike most of them, Kelsch, owner of Nectar Honey Co., is not doing it just for the honey. Besides collecting the...

Broomfield, Colo., Officials Approve Construction of New Retail Building.
July 8, 2001... Byline: Katie Ford Jul. 8--BROOMFIELD, Colo.--A new retail building in the MainStreet at FlatIron project was approved by Broomfield's Land Use Review Commission and will go through the city council on July 24. One possible tenant is...

Developer Hopes to Build Independent Living Facility for Seniors in Colorado.
July 8, 2001... Byline: Matt Branaugh Jul. 8--Michael Schonbrun's dream began four years ago. Having spent his entire career in health care, including 10 years as president of Denver's National Jewish Hospital and a stint as deputy commissioner for...

Longtime Boulder, Colo., Business Owner to Close Men's Clothing Shop.
July 10, 2001... Byline: Susan Glairon Jul. 10--Robert Schmidt clearly remembers the mid-1960s: Polyester suits. Ties wide as bibs. Large lapels. At the time, Schmidt had a part-time job in a men's clothing store. That led to a long career in dress and...

Task Force to Study Superfund Option for Boulder, Colo., Areas.
July 10, 2001... Byline: Chris Barge Jul. 10--Seven people will soon staff a task force charged with deciding whether to recommend Superfund status for 15 abandoned mines and mills in Lefthand Canyon. The Boulder County Board of Health on Monday voted...

California-Based Chip Maker Postpones Move from Boulder, Colo.
July 11, 2001... Byline: Erika Stutzman Jul. 11--In an effort to save costs, California-based chip and circuit maker Xilinx has postponed a planned move from Boulder to its new Longmont campus. The company now plans to relocate after Jan. 1, 2002. It...

Kitchen Store, Restaurant To Open in Longmont, Colo.
July 11, 2001... Byline: Susan Glairon Jul. 11--LONGMONT, Colo.--Sandra Johnson has lived in Longmont for 30 years -- enough time, she says, to see Main Street go from the only shopping area to pawn shops, antique stores and tattoo parlors. But...

Broomfield, Colo., Developer Gets Negative Recommendation from Land Use Board.
July 12, 2001... Byline: Kate Larsen Jul. 12--BROOMFIELD, Colo.--A development including homes priced for working-class families has been rejected by the land-use board despite the City Council's goal to make affordable housing its top priority of the...

Boulder, Colo.-Based E-Business Company Names New CEO.
July 12, 2001... Byline: Matt Branaugh Jul. 12--XOR Inc. said Wednesday it has a new chief executive officer. John Oltman, who is also XOR's chairman, will take over the reins of the 10-year-old Boulder company. Oltman was not available for...

Boulder, Colo.-Area Apartment Complexes Hurt by Local Layoffs.
July 12, 2001... Byline: Peter Sandberg Jul. 12--When Joanne Szvetics' husband was laid off from Level 3 Communications last month, the couple faced the prospect of being evicted from their apartment in Superior. "First thing, the panic comes over...

Boulder, Colo.-Based Data Storage Firm Optimistic about Third Quarter.
July 13, 2001... Byline: Matt Branaugh Jul. 13--Exabyte Corp. posted a $5.2 million loss for second quarter, but the company's chief executive said Thursday the data storage firm could break even in third quarter and see positive cash flow by fourth...

Boulder, Colo.-Based Microdisplay Company Cuts 25 Percent of Workforce.
July 13, 2001... Byline: Erika Stutzman Jul. 13--Boulder-based Zight Corp., formerly Colorado Microdisplay, cut about 25 percent of its staff on Thursday. Rainer Kuhn, director of marketing and business development, declined to confirm the number of...

Boulder, Colo., Multimedia Company Targets Younger Music Crowd.
July 13, 2001... Byline: Erika Stutzman Jul. 13--This isn't your father's multimedia company. For one thing, Kris Collins, one of the senior partners, is 23. And his resume includes "sweet, sweet cross-dressing." But then again, Boulder-based Dig...

Tech Elite Battle Boulder, Colo.-Area Broadcast Towers.
July 13, 2001... Byline: Erika Stutzman Jul. 13--A group of the region's high-tech elite took an unusual stance in Boulder this week: establishing a group to fight a telecommunications development. "We moved here five or six years ago, and part of the...

Boulder, Colo., Officials Eye Land for Commuter Train, Bus Station.
July 13, 2001... Jul. 13--Boulder officials expect to begin negotiating soon to buy land for a commuter train and bus station and housing project at 30th and Pearl streets. The city released a study Monday identifying the 11-acre Pollard Family Motors Co....

CEO of Boulder, Colo., Data Storage Firm Works To Stabilize Firm.
July 15, 2001... Byline: Matt Branaugh Jul. 15--From his second story office at 1685 38th St. in Boulder, Bill Marriner has a panoramic view of the Rocky Mountains, including a clear, unobstructed look at the Flatirons. As president and chief executive...

Aerospace Industry Diversifies into Software, Telecom Services.
July 16, 2001... Byline: Matt Branaugh Jul. 16--Three companies with strong aerospace ties reside in Boulder County during a time when the industry is expanding. Traditionally associated with missiles, satellites and airplanes, aerospace is diving into...

Boulder, Colo.-Based Schwinn Selling Bike Unit to Competitor Huffy.
July 17, 2001... Byline: Matt Branaugh Jul. 17--Boulder-based Schwinn/GT Corp. said Monday it has struck an agreement to sell its Cycling Division to Huffy Corp. for about $60 million. The company also filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection Monday....

Ford To Offer Option of Boulder, Colo.-Based Firm's Voice-Command Phones.
July 17, 2001... Byline: Susan Glairon Jul. 17--Ford Motor Co. will offer car buyers an option developed by Boulder-based Cellport Systems, which allows cell phone users to talk or dial while keeping their hands on the wheel and eyes on the road, the...

Consideration of Leaf-Blower Ban Shakes Up Industry Workers in Boulder, Colo.
July 17, 2001... Byline: Greg Avery Jul. 17--People who care for lawns, clean parking lots and sell power tools say if Boulder bans leaf blowers it could hurt their businesses and drive up the cost of their services. On Thursday, the city's...

Boulder, Colo., Tech Program Rewards Students with Computers.
July 17, 2001... Byline: Erika Stutzman Jul. 17--Twelve-year-old Adilene Chavez spent Monday morning picking at the guts of a computer, removing semiconductors from the motherboard. Her ultimate goal sounds daunting: rebuilding the computer, almost from...

Colorado-Based Level 3 Communications, Verizon Ink Deal.
July 17, 2001... Byline: Erika Stutzman Jul. 17--Broomfield-based Level 3 Communications has had a brief spate of good news recently, following months of turmoil. On Monday, the company reported that it landed a "multimillion" dollar deal with Verizon....

New Cooling Systems Help Lower Energy Use in Colorado.
July 18, 2001... Byline: Beth Wohlberg Jul. 18--New technologies for keeping buildings cool while also reducing energy demand during peak power periods are making conservationists and power company officials happy. The Omni Interlocken Resort in...

Boulder, Colo.-Based Home Construction Company Focuses on Recycling.
July 18, 2001... Byline: Susan Glairon Jul. 18--Like most firms, the James Co. wants to minimize spending. Last year, the Boulder homebuilder decided to reduce costs associated with removing and disposing waste building materials. Architectural...

Building Height Concerns Stall Plans for Broomfield, Colo., Corporate Campus.
July 18, 2001... Byline: Katie Ford Jul. 18--BROOMFIELD, Colo.--Plans for a proposed corporate campus along the north side of U.S. 36 are in limbo due to neighbors' concerns about building heights. The first phase of the Flatirons Gateway project, a...

Level 3 Communications Reports Wider Loss but Beats Expectations.
July 19, 2001... Byline: Erika Stutzman Jul. 19--Following the toughest quarter in its history, Level 3 Communications on Wednesday announced a wider second-quarter loss year-to-year as the tech storm swept away many of its customers. But the company...

Boulder, Colo., Tofu Maker Fights Merger Of Dairy Processors.
July 19, 2001... Byline: Christine L. Romero Jul. 19--The Denver federal courts will decide if a lawsuit involving a Boulder-based soy foods maker will progress in Colorado or in Illinois. White Wave, known for its soy milk, tofu and other soy-based...

Broomfield, Colo.-Based Firm Continues Growing Despite Technology Downturn.
July 19, 2001... Byline: Katie Ford Jul. 19--In a struggling market, Broomfield-based McData Corp. reported Wednesday a 44 percent increase in revenue to $81.3 million for its second quarter ending June 30. "It was a ray of sunshine in an otherwise...

Boulder County, Colo., Adds Land to Open Space Program.
July 20, 2001... Byline: Chris Barge Jul. 20--Boulder County added 473 acres to its booming open space program Tuesday. The deal brought the total amount to be spent this year on preserving agricultural land to nearly $30 million. The Boulder County...

Boulder, Colo.-Area Shoe Retailer to Move into Mall.
July 20, 2001... Byline: Katie Ford Jul. 20--BROOMFIELD, Colo.--The growing retail area around FlatIron Crossing mall has managed to pull large discount shoe retailer DSW Shoe Warehouse from its current location in Westminster. DSW will move its store...

Daily Camera, Boulder, Colo., Tech Buzz Column.
July 20, 2001... Byline: Erika Stutzman Jul. 20--More than 500 people signed up for the Internet Chamber of Commerce's Tech Barbecue on Thursday night. Last year's barbecue, which was also held in the Westmoor Technology Park near Broomfield, was...

Boulder, Colo.-Based Telecommunications Firm to Cut 15 Percent of Staff.
July 20, 2001... Byline: Erika Stutzman Jul. 20--Boulder-based Carrier Access announced Thursday that it was cutting 80 workers, or 15 percent of its staff. The move was made to rein in costs, which exceeded the company's expectations during the second...

Broomfield, Colo., Tech Firm Develops `Attachment Glue' Software.
July 22, 2001... Byline: Katie Ford Jul. 22--BROOMFIELD, Colo.--Broomfield-based Thought Foundry wants to help computer users avoid the point-click-oops part of their day by providing Attachment Glue, a software that helps e-mail users remember to include...

Boulder, Colo.-Based Tech Company Finds Success in Voice Recognition Software.
July 22, 2001... Byline: Matt Branaugh Jul. 22--Who knew the power of the voice would prove so profitable? While many technology companies spent 2000 chasing glories tied to e-commerce, Boulder-based Gold Systems Inc. stayed its course building voice...

Caterers Find Corporate Business in Interlocken Area of Broomfield, Colo.
July 23, 2001... Byline: Katie Ford Jul. 23--BROOMFIELD, Colo.--Catering companies that shuttle sandwiches around Broomfield say a large percentage of their business is found in the Interlocken area. Joel Hanson, owner of Garden Grill in Broomfield,...

Broomfield, Colo., Telecom Firm to Extend Relationship with DirecTV.
July 24, 2001... Byline: Erika Stutzman Jul. 24--Broomfield-based Level 3 Communications announced Monday a deal with DirecTV Broadband that makes the provider of residential digital subscriber lines a major customer. The company already had leased...

Boulder, Colo., Printing Company Invests $4 Million in Technology.
July 24, 2001... Byline: Susan Glairon Jul. 24--Darwin's principle of survival of the fittest is alive and well at Johnson Printing. The 55-year-old Boulder firm recently invested $4 million into its pre-press, press and bindery operations. It was...

Qwest's Computer Mistake Generates Incorrect Bills in Boulder, Colo.
July 24, 2001... Byline: Matt Branaugh Jul. 24--Thanks to a computer glitch, Qwest Communications Inc. mistakenly charged Patrick Hyde a bit more for his wireless service this month -- nearly $5,400 more. Instead of the usual $150 to $200 bill -- $40...

Data Storage Firm Seeks Rapid Growth in Boulder, Colo.
July 25, 2001... Byline: Erika Stutzman Jul. 25--A new tech startup, which has already raised more than $50 million and is in the midst of raising $75 million more, is currently looking to hire 55 workers in Boulder to support its rapid growth. It...

Louisville, Colo.-Based Digital Imaging Firm Going Strong.
July 26, 2001... Byline: Ryan Simmons Jul. 26--LOUISVILLE, Colo.--How do you turn $90,000 borrowed from the bank into a projected $7 million company in six years? Ask Tara Lamb. Lamb, 30, is vice president of Global Imaging Inc., a Louisville company...

Boulder, Colo., Company's Software Makes 3D Animation Accessible to Consumers.
July 27, 2001... Byline: Erika Stutzman Jul. 27--There's a spectrum to animation and graphics. At one end, simple line drawings on a stack of cards are flipped through quickly, making it appear as if the drawings can move. At the other end, there are...

Downsizing Internet Company Says It Won't Discontinue Boulder, Colo., Service.
July 28, 2001... Byline: Susan Glairon Jul. 28--A Dallas-based Internet company's plans to cut back has some Boulder-area businesses worried, but the firm's local division says service will continue. Allied Riser Communications Corp. (Nasdaq: ARCC, 19...

Boulder, Colo., Internet Document Company Raises $22.8 Million in Funding.
July 31, 2001... Byline: Erika Stutzman Jul. 31--Boulder-based NETdelivery, a company that specializes in delivering documents over the Internet, will announce Tuesday that it raised $22.8 million in its third funding round. The funding is the...