According to a report in today's Colorado Springs Gazette, by Wayen Heilman, XAware, a software development company based in Colorado Springs has received a venture capital investment of $7.4 million. The group is composed of vSpring Capital, Sequel Venture Partners, ITU Ventures Inc., BMJP LLC and GMT Capital Corp. All but GMT have made previous investments in the company. Venture firms now own more than 50% of XAware.
The funds are expected to see the company through to profitability, which may still be years off. XAware is transitioning to an open source business model in which they give away their software in the hopes of securing business on the support and services end.
The company's software is designed to manage and access data from a variety of sources. From the company's website: “XAware’s mission is to be the world’s most popular way of integrating data and applications.”
___Tim Harvey, XAware CEO
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Wednesday, January 30, 2008
Monday, January 28, 2008
PPWFC ANNOUNCES WOODLAND PARK SATELLITE OFFICE
Workforce Center Expands its Presence in Teller County by Opening Part-time Office at the
Woodland Park Public Library
submitted by : Jeanne Cotter
January 28, 2008, Colorado Springs, CO – To better serve residents of Teller County, the Pikes Peak Workforce Center (PPWFC) will has open a second satellite office in the Woodland Park Library of the Rampart Library District, 218 E Midland Road, Woodland Park, CO 80863, effective February 5, 2008.
This Teller County satellite office of PPWFC is an addition to the office located in Cripple Creek and is open to all residents of El Paso and Teller Counties, but will be especially convenient of residents of Woodland Park and its surrounding communities of Divide and Florissant.
“We are excited to be working with the folks at the Rampart Library District to offer services closer to home for residents of Teller County,” says Dana Rodenbaugh, director of programs for PPWFC. “We understand that for many people looking for work driving down Ute Pass to our main office presents a hardship.”
“The Rampart Library District is happy to be able to provide space for PPWFC and hope many members of the community will take advantage of this service,” says Phyllis Delaney, Administrative Services/Facilities Manager.
The satellite office will be manned by staff from PPWFC on the first and third Tuesday of each month from 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. A career consultant will be available to meet with job seekers to help with their job search or answer questions regarding possible occupational training or retraining. The career consultant can also provide labor market information to help job seekers make good career decisions and may provide referrals to other agencies.
Those wishing to utilize this service in Woodland Park should enter the Library at the Laurel Street entrance (Main Entrance). The PPWFC office is located on the lower level in a small meeting room.
Job seekers may also access PPWFC services at the office in the Cripple Creek Aspen Mine Center on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month.
About the Rampart Library District
Rampart Library District serves the residents of the RE-2 School District. It has two libraries, Woodland Park Public Library and Florissant Public Library, with a collection of approximately 59,000 items and numerous databases. It has many resources for jobseekers and for those wishing to start a business including books on resumes, cover letters, interviewing and business plans. It has newspapers, a nonprofit resource center and a friendly, helpful staff.
More information, including programs, and the library catalog, may be found online at http://rampart.colibraries.org.
About PPWFC
The Pikes Peak Workforce Center supports business and promotes employment in El Paso and Teller counties by providing market-driven solutions for our community to succeed in the global economy. PPWFC helps businesses solve their workforce-related business problems and helps residents with career transition. More information about the Pikes Peak Workforce Center can be found online at www.ppwfc.org.
Woodland Park Public Library
submitted by : Jeanne Cotter
January 28, 2008, Colorado Springs, CO – To better serve residents of Teller County, the Pikes Peak Workforce Center (PPWFC) will has open a second satellite office in the Woodland Park Library of the Rampart Library District, 218 E Midland Road, Woodland Park, CO 80863, effective February 5, 2008.
This Teller County satellite office of PPWFC is an addition to the office located in Cripple Creek and is open to all residents of El Paso and Teller Counties, but will be especially convenient of residents of Woodland Park and its surrounding communities of Divide and Florissant.
“We are excited to be working with the folks at the Rampart Library District to offer services closer to home for residents of Teller County,” says Dana Rodenbaugh, director of programs for PPWFC. “We understand that for many people looking for work driving down Ute Pass to our main office presents a hardship.”
“The Rampart Library District is happy to be able to provide space for PPWFC and hope many members of the community will take advantage of this service,” says Phyllis Delaney, Administrative Services/Facilities Manager.
The satellite office will be manned by staff from PPWFC on the first and third Tuesday of each month from 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. A career consultant will be available to meet with job seekers to help with their job search or answer questions regarding possible occupational training or retraining. The career consultant can also provide labor market information to help job seekers make good career decisions and may provide referrals to other agencies.
Those wishing to utilize this service in Woodland Park should enter the Library at the Laurel Street entrance (Main Entrance). The PPWFC office is located on the lower level in a small meeting room.
Job seekers may also access PPWFC services at the office in the Cripple Creek Aspen Mine Center on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month.
About the Rampart Library District
Rampart Library District serves the residents of the RE-2 School District. It has two libraries, Woodland Park Public Library and Florissant Public Library, with a collection of approximately 59,000 items and numerous databases. It has many resources for jobseekers and for those wishing to start a business including books on resumes, cover letters, interviewing and business plans. It has newspapers, a nonprofit resource center and a friendly, helpful staff.
More information, including programs, and the library catalog, may be found online at http://rampart.colibraries.org.
About PPWFC
The Pikes Peak Workforce Center supports business and promotes employment in El Paso and Teller counties by providing market-driven solutions for our community to succeed in the global economy. PPWFC helps businesses solve their workforce-related business problems and helps residents with career transition. More information about the Pikes Peak Workforce Center can be found online at www.ppwfc.org.
Mile High Housing Fund’ Renamed ‘Mile High Community Loan Fund
El Paso County’s Affordable Housing and Nonprofit Communities
Have New Name to Help Develop, Purchase or Remodel Space
submitted by: Jeff Martinez
Public Relations Consultant
720-323-2487
DENVER – It’s not just about housing, anymore.
To reflect its expanding scope of community development lending throughout the state of Colorado , including in El Paso County , Mile High Housing Fund has changed its name to Mile High Community Loan Fund (MHCLF). The organization began doing business under the new name on Jan. 15, 2008.
“Though we remain committed to the development of affordable housing, our name change reflects a new direction for the organization that will see us advance our mission by making loan products available to both the affordable housing and nonprofit sectors statewide,” said Jeff Seifried , executive director. “In doing so, we’ll make a larger impact through our investments.”
As it has become a reliable source of early stage, short-term capital financing in the affordable housing industry over the past several years, MHCLF’s investments have paid big social and economic dividends for communities across Colorado . Since 1999, MHCLF has promoted and preserved affordable housing by financing more than 3,000 housing units in 15 Colorado counties—the majority of which are available to residents whose household wages fall below the area median income.
Given the flexibility of its loan programs and its experience in facilitating public-private partnerships, MHCLF is well-suited to help public officials develop quality workforce housing in communities that are see large numbers of service-oriented and seasonal personnel. The organization’s efforts also have been known to help communities spur economic development activity.
“MHCLF has always been about filling gaps in the complex arena of community development and community development financing,” Seifried said. “Our strength lies in our ability to provide bridge financing for those hard-to-complete projects that can serve low- to moderate-income residents in challenged areas.”
Capitalizing on organization’s success in the affordable housing arena and the growth of the nonprofit sector, MHCLF leaders a few years ago diversified the agency’s mission to help nonprofit organizations secure, develop and or renovate new space.
Making its loans available with favorable terms and at affordable rates, the MHCLF quickly emerged as one of the precious few resources of capital financing for Colorado ’s nonprofit community. Since just 2005, the organization has loaned more than $4 million to local service agencies to purchase and develop some 50,000 square feet of nonprofit facilities statewide.
“As one of the few organizations working in this arena, we believe that we’ll continue to have tremendous success in helping nonprofits develop space for office use, classrooms, childcare facilities, and other human service program facilities,” Seifried said.
MHCLF has also changed its Web site address to reflect its new name. Individuals and agencies interested in learning about the organization can visit www.mhclf.org. There, they’ll find information about the organization’s services, products, partners and projects. &n bsp;
Affordable housing developers, local officials and nonprofit executives interested in learning more about MHCLF’s loan programs may also call 303-860-1888.
About Mile High Community Loan Fund
Now in its eighth year of business, MHCLF is a $12 million loan fund that invests in affordable housing and other community assets that create economic opportunity for low-income people and communities. MHCLF is a certified Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI). MHCLF is capitalized with investments from U.S. Bank, Wells Fargo Bank, Key Bank, Bank of the West, Mile High Banks, Calvert Foundation, Enterprise Foundation, Fannie Mae Foundation, the Colorado Housing and Finance Authority and the cities of Denver , Arvada , Boulder , Englewood , and Lakewood . To date MHCLF has made 97 loans totaling more than $33 million and has helped finance more than 3,000 units of affordable housing in the metro area.
Have New Name to Help Develop, Purchase or Remodel Space
submitted by: Jeff Martinez
Public Relations Consultant
720-323-2487
DENVER – It’s not just about housing, anymore.
To reflect its expanding scope of community development lending throughout the state of Colorado , including in El Paso County , Mile High Housing Fund has changed its name to Mile High Community Loan Fund (MHCLF). The organization began doing business under the new name on Jan. 15, 2008.
“Though we remain committed to the development of affordable housing, our name change reflects a new direction for the organization that will see us advance our mission by making loan products available to both the affordable housing and nonprofit sectors statewide,” said Jeff Seifried , executive director. “In doing so, we’ll make a larger impact through our investments.”
As it has become a reliable source of early stage, short-term capital financing in the affordable housing industry over the past several years, MHCLF’s investments have paid big social and economic dividends for communities across Colorado . Since 1999, MHCLF has promoted and preserved affordable housing by financing more than 3,000 housing units in 15 Colorado counties—the majority of which are available to residents whose household wages fall below the area median income.
Given the flexibility of its loan programs and its experience in facilitating public-private partnerships, MHCLF is well-suited to help public officials develop quality workforce housing in communities that are see large numbers of service-oriented and seasonal personnel. The organization’s efforts also have been known to help communities spur economic development activity.
“MHCLF has always been about filling gaps in the complex arena of community development and community development financing,” Seifried said. “Our strength lies in our ability to provide bridge financing for those hard-to-complete projects that can serve low- to moderate-income residents in challenged areas.”
Capitalizing on organization’s success in the affordable housing arena and the growth of the nonprofit sector, MHCLF leaders a few years ago diversified the agency’s mission to help nonprofit organizations secure, develop and or renovate new space.
Making its loans available with favorable terms and at affordable rates, the MHCLF quickly emerged as one of the precious few resources of capital financing for Colorado ’s nonprofit community. Since just 2005, the organization has loaned more than $4 million to local service agencies to purchase and develop some 50,000 square feet of nonprofit facilities statewide.
“As one of the few organizations working in this arena, we believe that we’ll continue to have tremendous success in helping nonprofits develop space for office use, classrooms, childcare facilities, and other human service program facilities,” Seifried said.
MHCLF has also changed its Web site address to reflect its new name. Individuals and agencies interested in learning about the organization can visit www.mhclf.org. There, they’ll find information about the organization’s services, products, partners and projects. &n bsp;
Affordable housing developers, local officials and nonprofit executives interested in learning more about MHCLF’s loan programs may also call 303-860-1888.
About Mile High Community Loan Fund
Now in its eighth year of business, MHCLF is a $12 million loan fund that invests in affordable housing and other community assets that create economic opportunity for low-income people and communities. MHCLF is a certified Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI). MHCLF is capitalized with investments from U.S. Bank, Wells Fargo Bank, Key Bank, Bank of the West, Mile High Banks, Calvert Foundation, Enterprise Foundation, Fannie Mae Foundation, the Colorado Housing and Finance Authority and the cities of Denver , Arvada , Boulder , Englewood , and Lakewood . To date MHCLF has made 97 loans totaling more than $33 million and has helped finance more than 3,000 units of affordable housing in the metro area.
$10,000 Reward For Diamond City Jewelers Robbery
By Phil Tapia
Colorado Springs, CO, January -27 – 2007 – Have you ever wondered why a person would be foolish enough to commit armed robbery knowing the punishment and consequences are far worse then the payoff of their crime! Any person who commits a subsequent offense while armed with a firearm or assault weapon shall be punished by imprisonment in the Colorado state prison for up 10 to 20 years.
On December 27, 2007 at 4:27:00 PM, Diamond City Jewelers in Colorado Springs was robbed by three suspects, one (1) described as carrying a black hand gun that entered through the front door of the business and ordered the employees to sit on the floor Indian style. Two of the suspects proceeded to smash the glass display cases and remove an undetermined amount of jewelry. The suspects fled from the store and were seen leaving in a "bright green sedan". There were no injuries.
After the robbery the owner of Diamond City Jewelers Mike Bonicelli said “his only concern was for the safety and well being of his employees, and is grateful that no one was harmed during this incident”. Diamond City Jewelers is offering a $10,000 reward for the arrest and conviction of the robbers and encourages anyone with valuable information to contact Crime Stoppers at 634-STOP. You can remain anonymous!
On January 13th Lauri Martin from KKTV Reported: “Held at gun point and robbed, a jewelry store was hit and the crooks make away with thousands of dollars in rings and watches. 11 News has the exclusive surveillance video of the robbery that happened near Academy and Bijou on December 27th. In the surveillance video, you can see, somewhat, two guys smash jewelry cases with the butts of their guns. “You could hear glass breaking everywhere," said the store manager. She was one of four employees working at the time. “He ordered us to the front to sit Indian style with hands on our heads,” she said. "I thought we were going to be shot." The bad guys hit the high dollar jewelry cases, stealing engagement rings and watches before hitting the cash register. "It was pretty scary for all of us," she said. "The first thing I was thinking was ‘Oh my goodness, this is not the way I want to go.’ I prayed to get out of here alive." The manager thinks the crooks may have cased the joint beforehand. "They grabbed what they could and said have a nice day, waved and left." Police are looking for at least three suspects who are described as two white males and a black male in their early 20's.”
It’s not a matter of “IF” a criminal gets caught for a serious crime; it’s a matter of “WHEN”! In the end, a criminal only punishes himself and can only blame themselves for the actions they committed!
If you have any information, please call
Crime Stoppers at 634-STOP.
Colorado Springs, CO, January -27 – 2007 – Have you ever wondered why a person would be foolish enough to commit armed robbery knowing the punishment and consequences are far worse then the payoff of their crime! Any person who commits a subsequent offense while armed with a firearm or assault weapon shall be punished by imprisonment in the Colorado state prison for up 10 to 20 years.
On December 27, 2007 at 4:27:00 PM, Diamond City Jewelers in Colorado Springs was robbed by three suspects, one (1) described as carrying a black hand gun that entered through the front door of the business and ordered the employees to sit on the floor Indian style. Two of the suspects proceeded to smash the glass display cases and remove an undetermined amount of jewelry. The suspects fled from the store and were seen leaving in a "bright green sedan". There were no injuries.
After the robbery the owner of Diamond City Jewelers Mike Bonicelli said “his only concern was for the safety and well being of his employees, and is grateful that no one was harmed during this incident”. Diamond City Jewelers is offering a $10,000 reward for the arrest and conviction of the robbers and encourages anyone with valuable information to contact Crime Stoppers at 634-STOP. You can remain anonymous!
On January 13th Lauri Martin from KKTV Reported: “Held at gun point and robbed, a jewelry store was hit and the crooks make away with thousands of dollars in rings and watches. 11 News has the exclusive surveillance video of the robbery that happened near Academy and Bijou on December 27th. In the surveillance video, you can see, somewhat, two guys smash jewelry cases with the butts of their guns. “You could hear glass breaking everywhere," said the store manager. She was one of four employees working at the time. “He ordered us to the front to sit Indian style with hands on our heads,” she said. "I thought we were going to be shot." The bad guys hit the high dollar jewelry cases, stealing engagement rings and watches before hitting the cash register. "It was pretty scary for all of us," she said. "The first thing I was thinking was ‘Oh my goodness, this is not the way I want to go.’ I prayed to get out of here alive." The manager thinks the crooks may have cased the joint beforehand. "They grabbed what they could and said have a nice day, waved and left." Police are looking for at least three suspects who are described as two white males and a black male in their early 20's.”
It’s not a matter of “IF” a criminal gets caught for a serious crime; it’s a matter of “WHEN”! In the end, a criminal only punishes himself and can only blame themselves for the actions they committed!
If you have any information, please call
Crime Stoppers at 634-STOP.
Thursday, January 24, 2008
Colorado Springs Airport - Looking Up
Things may be slowing down in some sectors of the economy, but the Colorado Springs Airport is on a roll. According to the Associated Press flights out of the Springs airport hit a three year high in 2007.
Express Jet and Midwest both added flights to the Springs during the year. In November Frontier announced they'll be moving a state of the art, 100,000 square foot maintenance facility here. They also intend to begin connecting flights between Colorado Spring and Denver this Spring.
Express Jet and Midwest both added flights to the Springs during the year. In November Frontier announced they'll be moving a state of the art, 100,000 square foot maintenance facility here. They also intend to begin connecting flights between Colorado Spring and Denver this Spring.
Tuesday, January 22, 2008
JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT AND PAPA JOHN’S JOIN FORCES TO DELIVER “BUSINESS OF LIFE” LESSONS TO NATION’S STUDENTS
Multi-faceted collaboration will generate revenue, volunteers, board members for local JA Offices
Colorado Springs, Colo. – Papa John’s International, Inc. (NASDAQ: PZZA) and Junior Achievement (JA) have formed a national partnership that helps local JA Offices deliver work readiness, entrepreneurship, and financial literacy lessons to U.S. students. Papa John’s will donate two dollars to JA for each customer who places their pizza order at www.papajohns.com and uses the online coupon displaying the Junior Achievement logo.
In addition, Papa John’s franchises and corporate-owned restaurants will conduct “job shadow” events at which JA students can experience first-hand what it is like to own and run a Papa John’s restaurant, and Papa John’s employees will be encouraged to volunteer to teach JA classes at schools in their communities. JA Offices can also expand the partnership to include recruiting Papa John’s franchisees and local market team leadership to serve on their boards of directors.
“This partnership with Junior Achievement provides a great opportunity for Papa John’s restaurant management and staff to interact with students and show them what a rewarding experience owning and operating their own business can be,” said Bill Van Epps, president of Papa John’s USA, and director of Junior Achievement USA. “We are thrilled to work with an organization like Junior Achievement that fosters the entrepreneurial spirit in our youth—Papa John’s was started by an entrepreneur and Papa John’s franchisees are entrepreneurs, so the partnership between our organizations is a natural one.”
Gerald M. Czarnecki, president and chief executive officer of Junior Achievement, added, “We are very excited about this partnership with Papa John’s, and are grateful for the support and engagement of such a successful, fast-growing organization that wants to help young people succeed. Everyone eats pizza, and this online coupon gives the public an easy way to support Junior Achievement programs in their area by purchasing something they regularly enjoy.”
Colorado Springs, Colo. – Papa John’s International, Inc. (NASDAQ: PZZA) and Junior Achievement (JA) have formed a national partnership that helps local JA Offices deliver work readiness, entrepreneurship, and financial literacy lessons to U.S. students. Papa John’s will donate two dollars to JA for each customer who places their pizza order at www.papajohns.com and uses the online coupon displaying the Junior Achievement logo.
In addition, Papa John’s franchises and corporate-owned restaurants will conduct “job shadow” events at which JA students can experience first-hand what it is like to own and run a Papa John’s restaurant, and Papa John’s employees will be encouraged to volunteer to teach JA classes at schools in their communities. JA Offices can also expand the partnership to include recruiting Papa John’s franchisees and local market team leadership to serve on their boards of directors.
“This partnership with Junior Achievement provides a great opportunity for Papa John’s restaurant management and staff to interact with students and show them what a rewarding experience owning and operating their own business can be,” said Bill Van Epps, president of Papa John’s USA, and director of Junior Achievement USA. “We are thrilled to work with an organization like Junior Achievement that fosters the entrepreneurial spirit in our youth—Papa John’s was started by an entrepreneur and Papa John’s franchisees are entrepreneurs, so the partnership between our organizations is a natural one.”
Gerald M. Czarnecki, president and chief executive officer of Junior Achievement, added, “We are very excited about this partnership with Papa John’s, and are grateful for the support and engagement of such a successful, fast-growing organization that wants to help young people succeed. Everyone eats pizza, and this online coupon gives the public an easy way to support Junior Achievement programs in their area by purchasing something they regularly enjoy.”
New Foundation President at Your Better Business Bureau
Janice Zerbe, who is the CEO and Chief Financial Officer at the Zerbe Jewelers on Tejon Street, has been named president of the BBBs Foundation Board.
Zerbe is a member of the Gemological Institute America and has earned her Graduate Gemologist diploma. Zerbe has also been awarded the Registered Jeweler and Certified Gemologist Title.
Zerbe is also a member of several other boards in Colorado Springs.
Zerbe is a member of the Gemological Institute America and has earned her Graduate Gemologist diploma. Zerbe has also been awarded the Registered Jeweler and Certified Gemologist Title.
Zerbe is also a member of several other boards in Colorado Springs.
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