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Colorado’s small businesses get $17 million boost

Submitted by KDVR Staff
Tuesday, May 15th, 2012, 11:48am

Small businesses in Colorado are getting a $17 million boost through two new capital access programs announced by Gov. John Hickenlooper, the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT), and Colorado Housing and Finance Authority (CHFA).

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New lottery ticket: "Hidden Gems of Colorado"

Submitted by KDVR Staff
Monday, May 14th, 2012, 10:51am

New to the Colorado Lottery this month is a Scratch game called "Hidden Gems of Colorado." The game was developed by the Colorado Lottery and Colorado Tourism Office to boost awareness of things to see and do across the state. The game was inspired by the Colorado Tourism Office’s official vacation guide, “99 Gorgeous Places in Colorado.” The ticket’s graphic elements and unique prize structure; every prize ends in “9,” comes from the 99 Gorgeous Places theme.

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Job fair for veterans

Submitted by KDVR Staff
Wednesday, April 18th, 2012, 11:27am

RecruitMilitary has held 13 events in Denver, drawing 7,251 attendees and 406 exhibitors.

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Colorado nonprofits launch web campaign on tax benefits

Submitted by KDVR Staff
Tuesday, April 17th, 2012, 11:18am

As millions of Americans prepare to meet the tax filing deadline today, the Colorado Fiscal Policy Institute is spearheading an Internet campaign to remind everyone just how taxes benefit us and why we're "proud to pay" in Colorado.

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Safeway 5th Annual Media Bagging Challenge Competition Kicks Off Fundraising Campaign

Submitted by Jennifer Holliman, Account Manager
Tuesday, April 3rd, 2012, 4:20pm
Safeway 5th Annual Media Bagging Challenge Competition Kicks Off Fundraising Campaign

 

A media bagging challenge competition helped kick off Safeway’s annual fundraiser for people with disabilities this week pairing Denver-area media personalities with Easter Seals clients and Special Olympics athletes who are employed by Safeway. The goal was to pack a cart full of groceries in the fastest time, using some tender loving care.  During the month of April, customers can choose to donate at the register to Easter Seals Colorado and Special Olympics Colorado. Over the past four years, the fundraiser has helped raise more than $2.5 million dollars for these charities.

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Third largest jackpot in Mega Millions History, up to $363 Million

Submitted by KDVR Staff
Tuesday, March 27th, 2012, 12:00pm

Nobody hit Friday night’s multi-state Mega Millions jackpot, making tonight’s drawing worth a mega $363 million! The winning ticket will be worth an estimated $259.8 million in cash. Purchase your tickets by 7:30 p.m. tonight for your chance to win big!

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Colorado Employment Situation January 2012

Submitted by KDVR Staff
Tuesday, March 13th, 2012, 10:28am
Colorado Employment Situation January 2012

Employers in Colorado added 19,500 nonfarm payroll jobs from December to January for a total of 2,284,800 jobs, according to the survey of business establishments. Private sector payroll jobs increased 22,500 and government decreased 3,000.

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