Colorado Springs Business Journal (CO) articles from March 2005

Colorado Springs Business Journal (CO) archives from March 2005

Innovation is key for maintaining America's lead in intellectual property in manufacturing industry.
March 4, 2005... Byline: Marylou Doehrman Ideas aptly flourished amidst a spirit of fun in Colorado Springs on Feb. 23 when 27 business people gathered at the Center for Creative Leadership for an innovation workshop, sponsored by the innovation committee...

Surveys indicate minority businesses should do well in Colorado in 2005.
March 4, 2005... Byline: Stephanie Cline The expansion, contraction and survival rates for minority-owned businesses are different from those of non-minority owned businesses according to a study released Feb. 23 by the Office of Advocacy of the U.S. Small...

Panelists tout Colorado technology environment.
March 4, 2005... Byline: Marylou Doehrman In a survey of Colorado technology firms; revenue, profits, employment and outside funding increased in the last six months of 2004. The survey, conducted by the Colorado Software & Intern Association and...

Men are buying more jewelry just for themselves.
March 4, 2005... Byline: Stephanie Cline These days, when men walk into a jewelry store they're not just shelling out cash for the women in their lives. Cuff links, designer watches, bracelets and gemstone rings are attracting more attention from men...

Colorado technology association a voice for the industry.
March 4, 2005... Byline: Marylou Doehrman Taking pride in Colorado and its technology companies is what the Colorado Software & Intern Association is about. Its tag line is "Colorado's technology association." Located at the Advance Technology Center...

Colorado Springs man went from corporate chaos to 'compleat' satisfaction.
March 4, 2005... Byline: Stephanie Cline Saving the day is sometimes a thankless job. Andy Gipe, manager of Compleat Games and Hobbies, learned that the hard way while working at Kinko's. Gipe worked for the printing giant for eight years before...

Investing from the comfort of home.
March 4, 2005... Byline: Stephanie Cline No need to get dressed - United States savings bonds can be purchased online through TreasuryDirect, a Bureau of the Public Debt Web site. For folks interested in adding to their investment portfolios or for...

Colorado Springs Medical Briefs March 4, 2005.
March 4, 2005... Byline: Marylou Doehrman Hovering above the trees in Boulder Park, Memorial Hospital's new helicopter, named Memorial Star Transport, delighted kids, parents and hospital employees who were on the scene on Feb. 28. It was Memorial's...

Global politics fascinates frank University of Colorado at Colorado Springs senior.
March 4, 2005... Byline: Jennifer Knight In Megan Bride's mind, democracy and capitalism go hand-in-hand. "I think that democracy is the only way to really govern with the number of people we have in the world. It's such an international community...

Office attire swinging back to professional from casual.
March 11, 2005... Byline: Stephanie Cline Save the sweatpants and politically-charged T-shirts for the gym. A survey developed by Office Team has found that 81 percent of employees polled said work attire affects a person's professional image. Forty-six...

Colorado Springs Airport receiving upgrade.
March 11, 2005... Byline: Stephanie Cline The Colorado Springs Airport has been selected to receive a $12 million grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation, according to the office of Sen. Wayne Allard. "Colorado Springs hosts over two million...

Corporate America is feeling the burn.
March 11, 2005... Byline: Marylou Doehrman In January, Howard Weyers, the owner of Michigan-based Weyco Inc., gave an ultimatum to his employees: Quit smoking or lose your job. Weyers wasn't simply creating a smoke-free workplace. He demanded a...

More places to call home.
March 11, 2005... Byline: Stephanie Cline Second homes aren't just for vacation anymore, and they aren't the exclusive property of the very-well-to-do. In 2004, 23 percent of all homes purchased were for investment and 13 percent were for vacation,...

Think about water ... or have no water.
March 11, 2005... Byline: Marylou Doehrman Heavy snowfall in the mountains this winter could turn into a nice spring runoff, which has created a lot of hype about the end of a drought. But don't be led down the garden path too soon. "It's...

Lovelace and the love of business analysis.
March 11, 2005... Byline: Stephanie Cline Learning for the sake of learning never hurt anyone. Just ask Donna Lovelace, owner of Art of Business Analysis in Colorado Springs. "I'm the proverbial student," Lovelace said. She holds bachelor's degrees in...

Constructing the shape of the health care work force.
March 11, 2005... Byline: Marylou Doehrman Miguel Lawsell is a special projects employee with Penrose-St. Francis Health Services. After experiencing a heart attack a few years ago, Lawsell's priorities changed. Today, he incorporates exercise five days...

Avoiding a big chill as Baby Boomers retire.
March 11, 2005... Byline: Marylou Doehrman An Associated Press article posted on CBSNews.com reiterated the plight of Maggie Kuhn, who in 1970 was forced to retire at age 65 as an executive of a church in Philadelphia. Kuhn rebelled and staged "Gorilla...

Ergonomics: You can pay now or pay later.
March 11, 2005... Byline: Marylou Doehrman Employers who embrace ergonomics may avoid lost productivity, high workers' compensation premiums and potential lawsuits. An employer who sets up an employee's work station in line with correct postures and...

Colorado Springs Real Estate Briefs March 11, 2005.
March 11, 2005... Byline: Stephanie Cline This spring, finding all the information you need to buy a home could be easier than expected. Angela Byrne and Nyla Anderson, realtors with RE/MAX Properties Inc. will be hosting free classes for home buyers on...

Dressing conservatively - without being boring.
March 11, 2005... Byline: Stephanie Cline Color - it's not just for the Europeans and West-coasters. This year, men and women will see bright green shirts, pastel jackets and contrasting patterns on racks at clothing retailers all over the country. ...

Palmer High senior dreams with eyes wide open.
March 11, 2005... Byline: Jennifer Knight Emily Fowler knows how to keep her eyes on the prize. The Palmer High School senior's dream job? A publishing career in the Big Apple. And she is focused and motivated enough to get there. "My dream job...

Colorado Springs Tech incubator program reaching new heights.
March 18, 2005... Byline: Marylou Doehrman In 2004, the number of companies nurtured by the Colorado Springs Technology Incubator increased by 33 percent. Compared to 2003, the seedlings increased their total annual payroll by 113 percent and their...

Eavesdropping in Colorado Springs on the former CIA and FBI director.
March 18, 2005... Byline: Marylou Doehrman William Webster has worked side by side with spies and special agents, lawyers and judges, gridiron goliaths and wrestling behemoths. The former director of the FBI and the CIA is now a senior partner in the...

Cripple Creek is still one of the largest mining districts in the world.
March 18, 2005... Byline: Stephanie Cline For a town once known as Poverty Gulch, things aren't too shabby these days. Today, Cripple Creek boasts a number of historical sites, cozy shops and 19 casinos. Gold was first discovered in Cripple Creek in...

'Too Nice' employers could find themselves facing employment lawsuits.
March 18, 2005... Byline: Stephanie Cline Being honest isn't always the easiest thing to do, and its absence can make matters worse in the long run, especially in an office environment. Employers who have a tough time being up front with their employees...

Corporate recovery and renewal group meeting in the Springs.
March 18, 2005... Byline: Marylou Doehrman According to a December 2004 poll conducted by the national nonprofit organization Turnaround Management Association, 78 percent of member respondents said that airlines experienced the "most distress during 2004,"...

Springs-based Core Capital Group is at the core of the technology recovery.
March 18, 2005... Byline: Marylou Doehrman An upswing in the number of mergers and acquisitions is creating a flourishing market for sellers, buyers and finance middlemen, and a Colorado Springs investment banking company is at the core of the technology...

Colorado Springs man is the definition of determination.
March 18, 2005... Byline: Stephanie Cline Throwing in the towel has never been an option for Kent Mau. Mau, senior managing director for office brokerage services at Sierra Commercial Real Estate Inc. has persevered to come out on top. On March 3,...

New hospice in Colorado Springs lures director from long-standing hospice.
March 18, 2005... Byline: Marylou Doehrman An aging population and a change in the delivery of hospice and palliative care have made this area of medicine more palatable to health care companies and consumers. Life Source Hospice & Palliative Care...

Colorado Springs Medical Briefs: March 18, 2005.
March 18, 2005... Byline: Marylou Doehrman On March 15, Colorado Springs Health Partners celebrated the opening of its east branch - a 23,000-square-foot facility - at 6340 Barnes Road, just east of Powers Boulevard and north of the Sky Sox Stadium. ...

Cripple Creek looking for help from Great Outdoors Colorado.
March 18, 2005... Byline: Stephanie Cline In hopes of boosting outdoor recreation opportunities in Cripple Creek, the city submitted a grant proposal to Great Outdoors Colorado (GOCO) this winter. Cripple Creek would like to expand its parks and...

Texas Hold 'Em Poker making a splash in Cripple Creek.
March 18, 2005... Byline: Stephanie Cline Flip on the T.V. at any given time during the day. Chances are reruns of "Friends" or "Cheers" will be on at least one channel. But what also will be found are episodes of some of the most popular programs to hit...

Commentary: Co-commander program at Peterson Air Force Base.
March 18, 2005... Byline: Lon Matejczyk Last week the folks at Peterson Air Force Base started a program that should help bring the business community and the military community closer together. Brig. Gen. Richard E. Webber deserves a C-130 full of...

Commentary: Colorado Springs high school senior sheds light on literacy, politics.
March 18, 2005... Byline: Jennifer Knight Alex Braha admires Barack Obama's vitality and his views. Braha is a student in the International Baccalaureate program at Palmer High School. Obama is the charismatic U.S. senator from Illinois who gained...

Colorado Springs band works days and nights.
March 25, 2005... Byline: Stephanie Cline The Nocturnal Tomatoes are regulars at Southside Johnny's and Jose Muldoon's, but the gig the band really wants is in front of the Peak Venture Group. Access to outside investment capital could help grow the...

El Paso County Jail expansion project complete.
March 25, 2005... Byline: Stephanie Cline No, it's not a water tank. The expansion of the El Paso County Jail is now complete and ready for inmates. The circular design of the facility, modeled after the Jefferson County detention facility in Golden...

New Delhi-based Satellier LLC is content to win contracts, not awards.
March 25, 2005... Byline: Special to the Business Journal Michael Jansen, the chairman, chief executive officer and founding managing member of Satellier LLC, has worked on many projects for the nation's biggest architectural firms. But don't look for...

Colorado Springs-based technology company could impact oil production worldwide.
March 25, 2005... Byline: Marylou Doehrman Although Colorado Springs may not be mentioned in high tech circles in the same breath as Boulder or Silicon Valley, if intellectual property quantifies a techno-hub, Michael Enos is breathing new life into the...

Springs veterinarians ask city council to tighten Colorado Humane Society's leash.
March 25, 2005... Byline: Marylou Doehrman The veterinarians in Colorado Springs are doggone tired of the problems they've encountered with the city's animal control contractor, Colorado Humane Society. Disorganization, late or no payment for services...

2005 employment outlook for Colorado Springs is still looking up.
March 25, 2005... Byline: Stephanie Cline As Colorado continues to pull out of its recession, the employment outlook in Colorado Springs is still looking up. According to survey results from Manpower, 47 percent of companies interviewed in Colorado...

Denver-based company knows that making it big in the music business takes persistence.
March 25, 2005... Byline: Stephanie Cline Success doesn't happen overnight. Making it big in the music business requires just as much persistence as talent. Like any business owner there may be down days, days without pay and moments when the question...

Colorado Springs-based Meeker Music helps put the sound in music.
March 25, 2005... Byline: Stephanie Cline Learning to play an instrument is not the easiest thing in the world, and buying an instrument can be pretty confusing as well. And what happens when the instrument that was so lovingly selected finds itself...

Colorado Springs City Council wants to review animal control contract before renewal date in 2006.
March 25, 2005... Byline: Marylou Doehrman Colorado Springs City Council members don't want the current animal control contract renewed next year without their review. Council members received a letter from veterinarians earlier this month citing...

CO. Springs Real Estate: March 25, 2005: St. Mary's High will have fields they can call their own.
March 25, 2005... Byline: Stephanie Cline After playing home games in places like Leadville and Falcon, student athletes at St. Mary's High School will soon be able to practice, play games and host other teams at the new Grace Center for Athletics and...

Colorado College sophomore driven to get his hands dirty.
March 25, 2005... Byline: Jennifer Knight With its abundance of natural beauty and resources, there isn't a better place to study geology than Colorado. Just ask Jonathan Rotzien. The Colorado College sophomore, who carries a 3.89 GPA, is the...