Upper Colfax News

 

The Economic Development Council of Colorado (EDCC)is a state-wide, non-profit organization dedicated to successful, responsible economic development.

Here's the current information on the table for review:

HB 12-1044- Start-up Colorado Technology Transfer Grant Program

HB 12-1056 - Regional Tourism Project Application Requirements

HB 12-1061 - Skills for Jobs Act - In House Education Committee

Here are the new ED bills introduced to Congress:

HB 12-1129-... Read More »

 

Newly appointed Denver Police Chief Robert White is rolling out a new plan to address the call for more manpower on the streets of Denver. The current statistics of where we find Denver Police manpower are telling: 52% are behind desks and 48% are on the street. Assigning more police to street duty and cutting out middle management are key future goals.

Police Chief White's plan rolls out in 2 weeks, and business owners on Upper Colfax are eager to see the results of this... Read More »

 

For Tom Messina, of Tom's Diner, the building was love at first sight. Messina grew up in Long Island, where there was a cafe on every street corner. He came out to Colorado Springs in 1995, and in a 1999 trip to Denver, Messina fell in love with the diner's California Googie design. Googie architecture recalls the 1950s trend of futuristic design. The Seattle Space Needle and L.A.'s Original Bob's Big Boy Restaurant are classic examples. ... Read More »

 

Certifiably Green Denver Helps Businesses Reduce Costs & Increase Sustainability

January 20, 2012-Denver's Department of Environmental Health today joined the Downtown Denver Partnership in launching Certifiably Green Denver a free, environmental assistance program to help businesses reduce costs and become more efficient.?  

After meeting certification requirements, sustainably certified businesses receive a window decal, are recognized as... Read More »

DENVER - Mayor Michael B. Hancock today announced the launch a new 311 mobile app and online help system, two customer service improvements designed to enhance open communication between the City and its residents.

"In order for city government to work better, faster and stronger we need to apply a 21st Century approach to how we operate," Mayor Hancock said. "Using these new technologies will provide quick and easy access to city information. The upgrades to the 311... Read More »