A dumb option: Gutting state’s education budget
Colorado is consistently named one of the most-educated states in the country, yet higher education doesn’t seem to be much of a priority around here. Want proof? Since July 2009, the state has cut...
View ArticleLet’s reconsider building a convention center
Downtown Colorado Springs has plenty going for it but it’s missing a key ingredient — a convention center. The idea of building a convention center generated so much controversy a few years ago that...
View ArticleKeep government out of Banning Lewis
City Councilman Sean Paige has been kicking around the idea that the city should buy the bankrupt Banning Lewis Ranch. He’s thinking we could build an equestrian center, trails, perhaps even an Olympic...
View ArticleFalcon district scores an ‘A’ with school bus ads
Local cash-strapped school districts have shown more than a bit of business savvy in their operations lately. Word came this week that Falcon District 49 struck a deal with a private company to mount...
View ArticleIt’s time for the Springs to embrace renewable energy
While we’re surrounded by some of the nation’s most scenic natural beauty, Colorado Springs isn’t a very green place. There are no prominent renewable-energy businesses here, and there are few houses...
View ArticleCounty headed in right direction with impact fees
Residential and commercial developers in Falcon and Fountain recently found themselves at odds with El Paso County planners. At issue was who should pay for transportation “oversizing.” Oversizing is...
View ArticleWWII Aviation Museum needs your support
A group of businessmen and pilots, some from Colorado Springs and some from across the country, are hoping to build The National Museum of World War II Aviation in our fair city. It’s an ambitious —...
View ArticleYes to impact statements
Colorado lawmakers are considering a bill that would allow business impact statements to be attached to any piece of proposed legislation. It’s a good idea, and there’s no reason why the bill should...
View ArticleStrong candidates for strong mayor
Walking away from the mayoral candidates’ forum for business leaders last week, it was easy to feel optimistic about the direction the city will be taking with the new strong mayor. Most of the...
View ArticleBeer sales: Is it all froth or do we need change?
Colorado Springs State Rep. Larry Liston is hoping the fifth time will be a charm. This is the fifth straight year that the state Legislature will duke it out over a bill like the one he’s sponsoring,...
View ArticleA dumb option: Gutting state’s education budget
Colorado is consistently named one of the most-educated states in the country, yet higher education doesn’t seem to be much of a priority around here. Want proof? Since July 2009, the state has cut...
View ArticleLet’s reconsider building a convention center
Downtown Colorado Springs has plenty going for it but it’s missing a key ingredient — a convention center. The idea of building a convention center generated so much controversy a few years ago that...
View ArticleKeep government out of Banning Lewis
City Councilman Sean Paige has been kicking around the idea that the city should buy the bankrupt Banning Lewis Ranch. He’s thinking we could build an equestrian center, trails, perhaps even an Olympic...
View ArticleFalcon district scores an ‘A’ with school bus ads
Local cash-strapped school districts have shown more than a bit of business savvy in their operations lately. Word came this week that Falcon District 49 struck a deal with a private company to mount...
View ArticleIt’s time for the Springs to embrace renewable energy
While we’re surrounded by some of the nation’s most scenic natural beauty, Colorado Springs isn’t a very green place. There are no prominent renewable-energy businesses here, and there are few houses...
View ArticleCounty headed in right direction with impact fees
Residential and commercial developers in Falcon and Fountain recently found themselves at odds with El Paso County planners. At issue was who should pay for transportation “oversizing.” Oversizing is...
View ArticleWWII Aviation Museum needs your support
A group of businessmen and pilots, some from Colorado Springs and some from across the country, are hoping to build The National Museum of World War II Aviation in our fair city. It’s an ambitious —...
View ArticleYes to impact statements
Colorado lawmakers are considering a bill that would allow business impact statements to be attached to any piece of proposed legislation. It’s a good idea, and there’s no reason why the bill should...
View ArticleStrong candidates for strong mayor
Walking away from the mayoral candidates’ forum for business leaders last week, it was easy to feel optimistic about the direction the city will be taking with the new strong mayor. Most of the...
View ArticleBeer sales: Is it all froth or do we need change?
Colorado Springs State Rep. Larry Liston is hoping the fifth time will be a charm. This is the fifth straight year that the state Legislature will duke it out over a bill like the one he’s sponsoring,...
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