Colorado Springs Business Journal (CO) articles from November 2002

Colorado Springs Business Journal (CO) archives from November 2002

Workforce center, Wal-Mart team up to staff new supercenter.(Pikes Peak Workforce Center, Wal-Mart Stores Inc.)
November 1, 2002... Byline: Lance Gurwell The people who pass through the doors of the Pikes Peak Workforce Center are your neighbors, and they are hurting. They hope for employment, and many do not much care what that might be. They have kids to feed and...

Halloween on a budget of about $80, for adults.(American Express Co. report)
November 1, 2002... Byline: Lance Gurwell Hey, you wanna hear something scary about Halloween? Most adults will spend $60 to $80 each this year on Halloween parties, costumes and candy. An American Express report said 67 percent of adults rate Halloween...

Circuit board assembly operation has come a long way.(Starlight Manufacturing and Assembly Inc., Kathy Anderson, chief executive officer, president)
November 1, 2002... Byline: Becky Hurley Kathy Anderson has always thought of herself as lucky. When the CEO and president of Starlight Manufacturing and Assembly, Inc. bought out her partner in 1997, she realized that she would have to take on several new...

Cost of health insurance top concern for small businesses.(Colorado insurance companies lose money)
November 1, 2002... Byline: Lance Gurwell The number one issue facing small business employers and their employees is the rising cost of health insurance, report statewide and national surveys, and the increases are coming at a time when some health insurers...

Health care execs raise red flags.(hospital emergency rooms overwhelmed, uninsured patients, doctors and nurses shortage)
November 1, 2002... Byline: Becky Hurley What's keeping El Paso County's health care leaders awake at night? First, there's the current shortage of doctors and nurses - most of whom are 45 to 50 and older. Then there are overwhelmed emergency rooms that must...

Colorado Springs Real Estate Briefs Nov. 1, 2002.(multiple topics)
November 1, 2002... Byline: Becky Hurley This week's real estate column comes to you from downtown Manhattan, just two blocks from Ground Zero. There is still much activity in the area although retail districts have been hard-hit by the loss of as many as...

Downtown parking meters are point of contention for some citizens.(Colorado Springs, Colorado)
November 8, 2002... Byline: Lance Gurwell The year 1935 generally was not a good one. The Nazis repudiated the Versailles Treaty, Huey Long was assassinated in Louisiana, and more than 20 percent of U.S. workers were unemployed. Then, Oklahoman Carl C....

Water woes send ripple through economy.(water conservation targets not achieved; water restrictions planned)
November 8, 2002... Byline: Lance Gurwell The water shortage hit Colorado Springs like a sucker punch, except in this case it was telegraphed two years in advance. Colorado had already endured consecutive years of drought, but spring came and the water...

American Diabetes Assn. holds 'Kiss -A-Pig' fundraiser.(American Diabetes Association fundraising event, in conjunction with Albertson's Inc., Grocery Warehouse)
November 8, 2002... Byline: Lance Gurwell Wilbur, Arnold, Piglet. Miss Piggy, Porky, Petunia. The Three Little Pigs. They are pigs (and piglets) people have loved for decades. However, with the exception of the precocious Miss Piggy (who knows exactly what...

Colorado Springs Real Estate Briefs Nov. 8, 2002.(multiple topics)
November 8, 2002... Byline: Becky Hurley The real estate scene seems to be picking up momentum in fourth quarter. Leasing may have slowed, but land, industrial and retail investors may help make 2002 a decent year for many brokers. Transaction Report ...

Community Associations Institute dedicated to fostering healthy, competent community assns.(associations)
November 8, 2002... Byline: Becky Hurley Community Associations Institute (CAI) members include all types of association-governed communities, such as condominium and homeowner associations, cooperatives, and planned communities of all sizes; individual...

Survey evaluates if one has entrepreneurial moxie.(Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Co., Self-Employment Screen, www.northwesternmutual.com)
November 8, 2002... Byline: Lance Gurwell Going into business for one's self is a dream fulfilled for some; for others it is a response to unemployment. Either way, one in 12 people is self-employed, and the number could increase as the economy suffers. ...

Sales drive new showroom, high-performance center.(Pikes Peak Acura, Colorado Springs, Colorado)
November 8, 2002... Byline: Becky Hurley Pikes Peak Acura general manager and co-owner, Jeff Jensen, likes everything about cars. His pulse revs at the mention of a busy service department; he thrills to the sound of a racing motor; he thrives on promoting...

Radio station manager known to wear several hats.(Jeanna Wearing, general manager, KCME, 88.7 FM, Colorado Springs, Colorado)
November 8, 2002... Byline: Lance Gurwell Jeanna Wearing had a talent for classical music and opera; as a teen, she won a regional tryout for the Metropolitan Opera, where judges and the audience voted her the "most promising talent." However, a little thing...

Sports federation comes to Colorado Springs.(General Association of International Sports Federation, Broadmoor Hotel, Colorado Springs, Colorado )
November 15, 2002... Byline: Lance Gurwell Hundreds of sports officials are coming to Colorado Springs as the 95-member General Association of International Sports Federation (GAISF) hosts its 36th Congress and General Assembly at The Broadmoor Hotel. It...

Leadville couple to hold essay contest to give away inn.(Giles Kolakowski, Kami Kolakowski, Ice Palace Bed and Breakfast, Leadville, Colorado)
November 15, 2002... Byline: Lance Gurwell We don't know how much a famous writer earns per word for a great novel, but some perceptive author stands to make a tidy $3,966.66 per word if theirs is selected as the winning essay in the Great Leadville Ice Palace...

Owners of the Black Bear Inn market themselves in post-9-11 economy.(Kevin Hunt, Susan Hunt, Colorado Springs, Colorado)
November 15, 2002... Byline: Becky Hurley No one could have imagined the far-reaching impact of 9/11 or the stifling affect of Colorado's wildfires on local tourism in 2002 - especially Kevin and Susan Hunt. As the new owners of a seven-year-old, twelve-unit...

Up close and personal with Monument's mayor.(Betty Konarski, Monument, Colorado)
November 15, 2002... Byline: Marylou Doehrman Betty Konarski was the first born in a family of five children; her younger siblings were all males. Big males. The brothers currently weigh in-between 240 and 250 pounds and stand tall between 6'4 and 6'5....

Colorado Springs Real Estate Briefs Nov. 15, 2002.(multiple topics)
November 15, 2002... Byline: Becky Hurley Judging by recent conversations with some of the commercial real estate community's finest, the Pikes Peak region is sufferinga fewsetbacks, but mostbrokers are busy. Foreclosures are up (29 recorded in the Daily...

Junior League charities opens The Second Cup.(Junior League of Colorado Springs, coffee shop)
November 15, 2002... Byline: Lance Gurwell A cupa joe ain't a nickel anymore, in fact, it ain't even a cupa joe. Thanks to Starbucks, coffee has evolved from a brackish, bitter affair once served in thick cups at curbside greasy spoons, to a specialized...

Symphony supporters enthusiastic about new leadership, programs.(Colorado Springs Symphony; Larry Barrett, newly-appointed executive director)
November 15, 2002... Byline: Becky Hurley Larry Barrett, the Colorado Springs Symphony's newly-appointed executive director, is hardly a Pollyana. His background includes fourteen years as a management consultant to utilities companies and their clients as...

Economy is no downer for space symposium.(United States Space Foundation, 2003 National Space Symposium)
November 15, 2002... Byline: Lance Gurwell The economy is not putting a damper on the U.S. Space Foundation's plans for the 2003 National Space Symposium, its 19th. The Colorado Springs-based space foundation said while the economy is sluggish, space...

Public speaking requires more than just a toast.(Toastmasters International helps people improve communication skills)
November 15, 2002... Byline: Marylou Doehrman Public speaking is, to many people, as dreadful as a root canal. But there are a special few that thrive in front of an audience. And there are others who like to test their limits through public speaking, which,...

Colorado Springs in need of convention center.
November 22, 2002... Byline: Lance Gurwell Many believe Colorado Springs is an excellent city. It is home to the U.S. Olympic Committee, several important military installations, the U.S. Air Force Academy, the five star Broadmoor Hotel, the World Arena....

Navigating the complex community association waters.(Beth Jones, president, chief executive officer, Management Advantage Inc.)
November 22, 2002... Byline: Becky Hurley Imagine being manager of a homeowner association (HOA), a neighborhood association or an office complex. One day your biggest issue is a homeowner who paints his home an unapproved color. The next, it is a business...

The BBB still carries the torch for local businesses.(Better Business Bureau of the Pikes Peak Region Inc. )
November 22, 2002... Byline: Marylou Doehrman Remember the old snake oil ads? The snake oil was the cure-all for everything. In those days, salespeople and business owners had carte blanche in creating their advertising tag lines and copy. False statements...

Olympic ad campaign features future Olympians.(United States Olympic Committee advertisements)(Brief Article)
November 22, 2002... Byline: Lance Gurwell In its first major ad campaign since the Salt Lake City Olympic Winter Games, the U. S. Olympic Committee has launched a multi-million dollar advertising blitz featuring present and hopeful Olympians pitching...

Prosthetic Illusions combines artistry with science.(Barbara Spohn-Lillo, anaplatologist and ocularist, custom designs prosthetic products)
November 22, 2002... Byline: Becky Hurley Barbara Spohn-Lillo could have been a sculptor, a painter or a Hollywood make-up artist. Instead, she chose to devote her talents to helping normalize life for persons in need of artificial eyes and malformed or...

Colorado Springs Real Estate Briefs Nov. 22, 2002.(multiple topics)
November 22, 2002... Byline: Becky Hurley Earlier this week the Realtors Commercial and Industrial Society (RCIS) met at the former RockShox offices at 1610 Garden of the Gods Rd. for its November monthly meeting. The commercial and development community...

Specialty retailers build stores around customer behavior.
November 22, 2002... Byline: Eric Grimm Status has always been a driving factor for old retail: Most expensive. Most exclusive. Most visible. But new retail is going for something different: Self identify. Validation. A place where everybody knows your name....

Survey helps human resources with hiring process.(PI Midwest, Praendex Inc., predictive index survey )
November 22, 2002... Byline: Lance Gurwell Great resume. Great interview. Great hire Co maybe, but not always. Finding out a new hire isn't the right person for the job can be an expensive and awkward situation, and no company would make such a decision if...

Commentary: The Colorado component of the space industry.(Colorado Space Enterprise plans to attract new space business and retain, expand existing space business)
November 22, 2002... Byline: Tech Link Since 1962, we have diversified greatly from our objective to land on the moon. Today, space is a means to an end rather than an end in itself. As General Lance Lord, Commander of Air Force Space Command has commented,...

Commentary: Personal medical research report: Informing patients.(American Medical Connections Inc. helps patients understand their diagnosis )
November 22, 2002... Byline: Tech Link We all have hopes and expectations that the promise of technology is bigger than quick riches and dazzling gadgets. One technological innovation that is helping people is the tool used to develop and deliver personal...

Commentary: Broadband Internet: How safe is it?(take precautions before using broadband connections )
November 22, 2002... Byline: Tech Link It used to be that turning on your computer was not a cause for concern that your identity would be robbed, your bank accounts pilfered or your sensitive files stolen. Unfortunately, those happy days are far behind us....

Commentary: .NET - The newest monopoly or a viable platform?(Microsoft Corp., .NET platform)
November 22, 2002... Byline: Tech Link It seems everyone in the IT world has at least heard of Microsoft's new .NET platform, but does anyone really know what this nice little catch phrase means? Well, even Bill Gates has admitted that he feels that Microsoft...

Growth awakens bedroom communities.(Colorado towns of Monument, Palmer Lake, and Fountain )
November 29, 2002... Byline: Marylou Doehrman In the 1800s, Colorado towns like Monument, Palmer Lake, and Fountain were thriving cities Co central hubs for the town folk. An industrial revolution, which sparked a societal change from ranching and farming to...

Free software brings child abduction alerts to the workplace.(Webroot Software Inc.)
November 29, 2002... Byline: Lance Gurwell The time between an abduction and recovery often determines whether the child lives or dies. Authorities report 74 percent of abducted children who are murdered are killed within the first three hours of...

Film company drives corporate, public-sector messages.(Ted and Denise Ferrari of Ferrari Films Inc.)
November 29, 2002... Byline: Becky Hurley Imagine working in a field as glamorous and creative as film and video. It's a dream many aspire to follow, but few actually achieve. Ted and Denise Ferrari have not only found success as producers, directors and...

Hometown muralists travel nationwide to paint.
November 29, 2002... Byline: Lance Gurwell Why is it that all men who are outstanding in philosophy, poetry or the arts are melancholic...? Co Aristotle Jake, Kahlie and Claudia create large-as-life paintings of about anything you can imagine, yet it is...

Two Colorado Springs construction projects receive state ACE awards.(Associated General Contractors)(Gerald H. Phipps Inc. and G.E. Johnson Construction Company Inc.)
November 29, 2002... Byline: Eric Grimm Two Colorado Springs construction projects received Associated General Contractors awards for construction excellence during ceremonies held this month. Gerald H. Phipps received the ACE award for the Cragmor Main Hall...

American Subcontractors Assn. pushes for fees, penalties in prompt-pay case.(American Subcontractors Association)(Brief Article)
November 29, 2002... Byline: Eric Grimm The American Subcontractors Association filed legal papers this month with the 9th Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals to help a California subcontractor get paid in full plus receive attorney fees and penalties from a payment...

The Citadel Mall goes online.
November 29, 2002... Byline: Lance Gurwell When The Citadel Mall goes online this week, a little advance planning will make your shopping experience tolerable, if not a downright blast. The Colorado Springs-based Internet site DoneDeals24-7.com has scored...

Top employers choose IFMA-certified facility managers.(International Facility Management Association)
November 29, 2002... Byline: Becky Hurley The Pikes Peak Chapter of the International Facility Management Association (IFMA) was founded in 1989 Co and today boasts a membership of 92 members. Tom Stolting, CFM serves as the chapter's president who, along...

Memorial Hospital begins master plan construction.
November 29, 2002... Byline: Eric Grimm J.E. Dunn Construction has begun phase one of Memorial Hospital's new hospital campus master plan with construction of a seven-story parking garage on the hospital's north side. Only five levels of the new...

Historic construction projects and their builders receive awards.(Historic Preservation Alliance of Colorado Springs)
November 29, 2002... Byline: Eric Grimm Some of the contractors, architects and property owners who have worked to preserve the charm and authenticity of the city's historical heritage received some earnest "hats off" recognition from a dedicated group of...