Tag Archives: economic development

New Denver City Ordinance to Simply Mask Homelessness, Not Solve It

Kim Hughes : Wednesday May 2, 10:44AM

Denver hasn t been too shabby of a place to be homeless. You can find free meals every day, there are overnight shelters and daytime shelters that are open when the overnight ones are closed. There are free … More »

Does TBD Colorado mean “Transportation Begets Development”?

Janna Six : Tuesday May 1, 12:35PM

I recently participated in one of the TBD Colorado regional meetings. What a relief it was to be introduced to over 30 others from my area who are more concerned about working together to solve Colorado … More »

Why Should We Make a Plan Anyway?

Gaby Diaz : Tuesday April 24, 12:33PM

For anyone who s lived in Colorado for an extended period of time, you know about the ever-changing weather. It s not uncommon to be walking around in flip-flops one afternoon, and trudging through snow … More »

Friends with Benefits-A new corporate option

Nichole Goodman : Wednesday March 14, 2:54PM

Imagine a company that values societal benefit in addition to profit. Imagine a company that values a mission driven approach to doing business. Imagine doing good things for your employees, community … More »

Kick-Starting 2012 Roundtables with Sustainable Business!

Zach Owens : Tuesday March 13, 4:49PM

With Spring arriving, the smell of business sustainability is in the air! Next week CORE is hosting the 2012 Sustainable Opportunities Summit , which promises exciting keynotes from John Viera, Director of … More »

A Different Kind of Fort to See in Fort Collins

Kim Hughes : Thursday February 9, 5:02PM

On February 7, a few of us Alliance staff members pushed through the small winter storm that was hitting Denver and headed North for Fort Collins. Yes, the weather was nicer up there, but our real purpose was … More »

Successful Economic Development

Erica Cole : Tuesday December 13, 11:15AM

Many factors go into determining the success of an economic development project. But before success can be recognized, the community must have a vision for its future and goals set that lead to that vision. … More »

Fracking: New Rules, New Questions

Anna Zawisza : Monday December 5, 4:12PM

Today, the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission held a public hearing regarding the disclosure of chemicals used in the hydraulic fracturing (a.k.a. fracking) process. Although I was unable to … More »

What Colorado Businesses Need to Know

Dave Wann : Monday November 14, 10:13AM

Investors and venture capitalists are increasingly taking notice of new indicators of opportunity. For example, 2009 was the first year that the average size of a new American house actually went down. The … More »

Green Certifications Lead to Sustainable Businesses

Jason Page : Thursday October 27, 2:57PM

I attended the Downtown Denver Partnership s (DDP) Member Forum last Thursday, October 20, 2011 which was held at the Embassy Suite s new LEED certified building. The Forum, Certifiably Green: Local … More »

Creating Charismatic Communities

Megan Moore : Thursday October 6, 1:34PM

In light of Steve Jobs passing away yesterday, I thought this TEDxSoCal video was appropriate. Charlie Gandy, most recently known for his work as the Mobility Coordinator for Long Beach California's Bike Long … More »

Addressing the Issue of Homelessness from the Heart of it

Kim Hughes : Wednesday August 24, 3:54PM

Arguably the largest barrier for those who are experiencing homelessness is the unemployment level and it's even harder for them to get employed when they don't have an address. Colorado Coalition for the … More »

Van Jones is coming to Denver!

Janna Six : Tuesday August 23, 2:38PM

This weekend Van Jones will be in Denver! He and other headliners will be speaking at the Urban Green Summit on August 26 and 27. Van Jones speaks at the Alliance Center Big Tent, August 2008 Van … More »

Defining a Bright New Normal

Dave Wann : Wednesday August 10, 5:44PM

Although Americans current lifestyle still seems like a good deal on the surface, it s become crystal clear that the half-millennium-long Industrial Era, in which our culture grew, is running on empty. … More »
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