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Work on the facilitiese is now complete and the station has schedulefd an open house from10 a.m. to 3 p.m. to show visitorsd its new operational space. The fundraising effort over a numberr of months netted money from twoSanta Fe-based foundations, gifts from "friends" of the listeners, UNM administration and students and a host of in-kinr donations, says Richard Towne, KUNM general manager. The largesy chunks of money for the project camefrom , whic gave a $220,000 grant for the early fundraisingg effort, and the , whic provided a $100,000 "challenge" grant to initiate the second phase of Both foundations are headquartered in Santaa Fe.
Among other donations includedsome $80,000 from $120,000 from business foundations, faculty and $42,000 in UNM funds for duct work and $15,000 in student government fees. "We asked a lot of good folksa to help make special gift forthis once-in-a-lifetime Towne says in a release from the station. "I have been continuallyt amazed at the kindness and generosity of our area businesses and thefoundation community." In-kind contributionw for the work came from a varietu of area businesses, including , , , , , , and . The stationj broadcasts at 89.9 FM, 24 hours a day, from Onat e Hall at UNM, staffed primarily by volunteereand students.
Thursday, March 31, 2011
Tuesday, March 29, 2011
Fare boxes, smart-card readers top RTD
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On March 17, the ’s boardf of directors approved a wish list of projectsworth $72.89 million for submission to the federal government’s economic-stimulus program. The biggest budget $17.1 million to buy new fare boxeand smart-card readers for the district’s buses and light-railo trains. “You don’t have to build a road with the said BillVan Meter, RTD’s acting assistant generalp manager for planning. “You need to do somethingg that is spending money on capital purchases that gets peoples to work and can be done In thiscase we’re not we’re manufacturing.” RTD’s current fare boxess are more than 25 yearss old.
The original manufacture r doesn’t build any more of that model. And when one RTD’s own shop has to fix it sometimes using parts cannibalized from boxes that were thrown away byanothed agency. “There was an agencyh throwing them away, and we paid to have them shippex to usfor parts,” RTD spokesmam Scott Reed said. The new fare boxes and attendanrt smart-card readers will offer RTD the abilit y to track what kind of pass such as an EcoPasws purchased through a specificcompany — a rider uses, and where the riderr gets on the train or bus, Van Meter said.
“We know how many people are riding, but the detailee accounting for pricing andtrackingb purposes, we’re a generation-plus behind in terms of that technology,” he said. “Whenh someone boards a bus and flashestheir we’ll be able to track the type of pass they’rs using.” RTD has wanted to replace its fare boxesz for a long time, but neverf had the money to do so, Reed The must approve the list of funding requests. DRCOG has been approving piecewof RTD’s list throughout March.
Van Metee said RTD also must start writing grant moneyt requests to be submitted the FederaplTransit Administration, which is handling the transig side of the economic stimulus Colorado expects to get about $100 million in transi t dollars from the package. RTD’s board divvied up the nearly $73 milliob wish list, with about 60 percen t of it aimed at its existing linew andbus routes. The remaining 40 percen is for FasTracks, Reed • $10.2 million for maintenance workon RTD’w buses and light rail cars. • $5 million for fencew and gates along thesouthwest light-raiol line to stop people and cars from getting onto the tracks.
$2 million to replace corroded metal clips on the centraolcorridor light-rail line through downtown. The clipse hold the tracks to thebase • $9.8 million for early construction work on Denver Unionj Station. • $7.6 million for building bus ramps at some intersectionsalonhg U.S. 36 so buses can avoid lines of cars waitingb for lightsto change. • $2.6 million to extenc the light-rail platforms to handle longeer light-rail cars along the Central Platts Valley andsouthwest lines. To complty with the stimulus package’s requirements, half the money RTD gets must be “obligated” within 180 days, with all of it obligatefd withina year.
The FTA defines that point as the date it cuts the checkto RTD, after ensuring that RTD’s chosen manufacturer meets all requirements, Van Meter said.
On March 17, the ’s boardf of directors approved a wish list of projectsworth $72.89 million for submission to the federal government’s economic-stimulus program. The biggest budget $17.1 million to buy new fare boxeand smart-card readers for the district’s buses and light-railo trains. “You don’t have to build a road with the said BillVan Meter, RTD’s acting assistant generalp manager for planning. “You need to do somethingg that is spending money on capital purchases that gets peoples to work and can be done In thiscase we’re not we’re manufacturing.” RTD’s current fare boxess are more than 25 yearss old.
The original manufacture r doesn’t build any more of that model. And when one RTD’s own shop has to fix it sometimes using parts cannibalized from boxes that were thrown away byanothed agency. “There was an agencyh throwing them away, and we paid to have them shippex to usfor parts,” RTD spokesmam Scott Reed said. The new fare boxes and attendanrt smart-card readers will offer RTD the abilit y to track what kind of pass such as an EcoPasws purchased through a specificcompany — a rider uses, and where the riderr gets on the train or bus, Van Meter said.
“We know how many people are riding, but the detailee accounting for pricing andtrackingb purposes, we’re a generation-plus behind in terms of that technology,” he said. “Whenh someone boards a bus and flashestheir we’ll be able to track the type of pass they’rs using.” RTD has wanted to replace its fare boxesz for a long time, but neverf had the money to do so, Reed The must approve the list of funding requests. DRCOG has been approving piecewof RTD’s list throughout March.
Van Metee said RTD also must start writing grant moneyt requests to be submitted the FederaplTransit Administration, which is handling the transig side of the economic stimulus Colorado expects to get about $100 million in transi t dollars from the package. RTD’s board divvied up the nearly $73 milliob wish list, with about 60 percen t of it aimed at its existing linew andbus routes. The remaining 40 percen is for FasTracks, Reed • $10.2 million for maintenance workon RTD’w buses and light rail cars. • $5 million for fencew and gates along thesouthwest light-raiol line to stop people and cars from getting onto the tracks.
$2 million to replace corroded metal clips on the centraolcorridor light-rail line through downtown. The clipse hold the tracks to thebase • $9.8 million for early construction work on Denver Unionj Station. • $7.6 million for building bus ramps at some intersectionsalonhg U.S. 36 so buses can avoid lines of cars waitingb for lightsto change. • $2.6 million to extenc the light-rail platforms to handle longeer light-rail cars along the Central Platts Valley andsouthwest lines. To complty with the stimulus package’s requirements, half the money RTD gets must be “obligated” within 180 days, with all of it obligatefd withina year.
The FTA defines that point as the date it cuts the checkto RTD, after ensuring that RTD’s chosen manufacturer meets all requirements, Van Meter said.
Monday, March 28, 2011
Finding a home for an e-Tee - Phoenix Business Journal:
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That’s a tall order, even for a companyu that wasn’t launched in the teeth of a recession. But with distributiob deals with two big retailers already in his Barrett sees astrong future. Barrett founded Holy Cow in 2007 with the intentiohn of creating a product that appeals to a mass audiencd while also falling under the Global Organicc TextileStandard (GOTS), which certifiesd clothing that is produced with a focues on social and environmental issues.
The standard included rules on using organic cottonand water-basec inks, as well as ensuring sweatshop-free production in supply chains running through Pakistan and Holy Cow’s product line includes casual wear for men, women and with an expanded line of kids and toddlerd clothing to debut this fall. Holy Cow clothingt has been sold in about 30 Whole FooddsMarket Inc. stores in the Midwesyt for the pastthree months, selling through half its merchandise in the first 60 days, Barrett Within the next year, Whole Foodds will distribute Holy Cow’s clothing on a nationao level.
The company will partner with this and Barrett said he wants to see Holy Cow productsz sold in other department stores such as Neiman Marcusand Bloomingdale’s. Holy Cow mightr one day have a retail presence ofits own, Barretyt said, but he’s pleased with the progresa the brand has made already. “Whole Foodsx is the perfect fit for us in theenvironmentalo perspective,” he said. And Nordstrom fits its upscal e niche. The company projects about $35,000 in sales this year, more than double what it woulrd have made during all of2008 (it officiall became an LLC in March That number could jump to as high as $200,000 should Holy Cow land more accountzs like Nordstom.
Barrett said the faltering economy has made it hard to gaugedHoly Cow’s growth. “Any growth we’ve seen at this we haven’t had anything to compare it Since apparel falls underdiscretionary spending, the categoru has faced a harder time dealing with the recession than othef industries, said John Barrow, presidenf of Coolibar Inc. St. Louis Park-basee Coolibar makes sun-protective sportswear and sells mostly but Barrow saidthe company’s growth has slowed througb the recession. “It gets harder to sell to retaileres and to get customersto buy,” he Production costs for GOTS-certified clothingv are higher than for othere clothing.
But it’s a pric e Barrett said he’s willing to pay for his “In the end, we see it reallyu as worth it, and the customer does also,” he
That’s a tall order, even for a companyu that wasn’t launched in the teeth of a recession. But with distributiob deals with two big retailers already in his Barrett sees astrong future. Barrett founded Holy Cow in 2007 with the intentiohn of creating a product that appeals to a mass audiencd while also falling under the Global Organicc TextileStandard (GOTS), which certifiesd clothing that is produced with a focues on social and environmental issues.
The standard included rules on using organic cottonand water-basec inks, as well as ensuring sweatshop-free production in supply chains running through Pakistan and Holy Cow’s product line includes casual wear for men, women and with an expanded line of kids and toddlerd clothing to debut this fall. Holy Cow clothingt has been sold in about 30 Whole FooddsMarket Inc. stores in the Midwesyt for the pastthree months, selling through half its merchandise in the first 60 days, Barrett Within the next year, Whole Foodds will distribute Holy Cow’s clothing on a nationao level.
The company will partner with this and Barrett said he wants to see Holy Cow productsz sold in other department stores such as Neiman Marcusand Bloomingdale’s. Holy Cow mightr one day have a retail presence ofits own, Barretyt said, but he’s pleased with the progresa the brand has made already. “Whole Foodsx is the perfect fit for us in theenvironmentalo perspective,” he said. And Nordstrom fits its upscal e niche. The company projects about $35,000 in sales this year, more than double what it woulrd have made during all of2008 (it officiall became an LLC in March That number could jump to as high as $200,000 should Holy Cow land more accountzs like Nordstom.
Barrett said the faltering economy has made it hard to gaugedHoly Cow’s growth. “Any growth we’ve seen at this we haven’t had anything to compare it Since apparel falls underdiscretionary spending, the categoru has faced a harder time dealing with the recession than othef industries, said John Barrow, presidenf of Coolibar Inc. St. Louis Park-basee Coolibar makes sun-protective sportswear and sells mostly but Barrow saidthe company’s growth has slowed througb the recession. “It gets harder to sell to retaileres and to get customersto buy,” he Production costs for GOTS-certified clothingv are higher than for othere clothing.
But it’s a pric e Barrett said he’s willing to pay for his “In the end, we see it reallyu as worth it, and the customer does also,” he
Saturday, March 26, 2011
Colorado Hispanic business leaders to lobby Bennet, others on union bill - The Business Journal of Milwaukee:
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The delegation includes members of the Hispanic Contractors of Colorado (HCC) and the Denver Hispanic Chamber of Commerce. The group will be in Washingtojn on Tuesdayand Wednesday, joining small-businesw leaders from other states. The Colorado business leaders want totell D-Colo., and other lawmakers “why this bill wouldx really hurt them as they try to emerge from a toughj economy,” said HCC spokesman Sean Duffy. Duffy said the groupp arranged to meet with Bennet because he has not yet declared how he will vote on thelabof bill.
“In these very difficult economic times, companies are struggling to retainb the jobsthey have,” Helga HCC executive director, said in a “We want to send a messagde that we want to help jump start economic recovery but [the labor bill] would make that challeng e far, far greater.” The Employee Free Choicew Act, also known as the “card check” bill, woulxd allow workers to organize a union withoutg a secret election, as now required.
a local could be launched at a workplace if at leas t half its workers sign an authorization Unions say the bill is needef to protect worker rights in the But ina statement, HCC said that enactmen of the law “would unfairluy tip the delicate business-labor climate in Colorado sharplyu away from employers, and would resultg in further economic damagr and job loss.” As part of a larger nationwide contingeny organized by the , the Colorado group will meet with Sen. John R-S.D., and other legislators “to be Duffy said.
The businesd leaders also want to discuss other including health care reformk and the allocation of federalstimulus
The delegation includes members of the Hispanic Contractors of Colorado (HCC) and the Denver Hispanic Chamber of Commerce. The group will be in Washingtojn on Tuesdayand Wednesday, joining small-businesw leaders from other states. The Colorado business leaders want totell D-Colo., and other lawmakers “why this bill wouldx really hurt them as they try to emerge from a toughj economy,” said HCC spokesman Sean Duffy. Duffy said the groupp arranged to meet with Bennet because he has not yet declared how he will vote on thelabof bill.
“In these very difficult economic times, companies are struggling to retainb the jobsthey have,” Helga HCC executive director, said in a “We want to send a messagde that we want to help jump start economic recovery but [the labor bill] would make that challeng e far, far greater.” The Employee Free Choicew Act, also known as the “card check” bill, woulxd allow workers to organize a union withoutg a secret election, as now required.
a local could be launched at a workplace if at leas t half its workers sign an authorization Unions say the bill is needef to protect worker rights in the But ina statement, HCC said that enactmen of the law “would unfairluy tip the delicate business-labor climate in Colorado sharplyu away from employers, and would resultg in further economic damagr and job loss.” As part of a larger nationwide contingeny organized by the , the Colorado group will meet with Sen. John R-S.D., and other legislators “to be Duffy said.
The businesd leaders also want to discuss other including health care reformk and the allocation of federalstimulus
Thursday, March 24, 2011
Area set for fall festival fun - Dayton Business Journal:
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The Italian Fall Festaq -- Sept. 7 to 9 in Kettering -- offers an array of traditional Italian cuisine including Italian sausag sandwiches loaded with peppersand onions, piping hot meatball subs, Italian soups and Members of the John Pirelli Lodge, the localk Sons of Italy chapter, work for an entiree week to prepare food for the event which feature s a pasta dinner Friday and Sunday and a stuffedr shells dinner on Saturday. In addition to the expect plenty of beerand wine, live musivc and bocce. The lodge also rents a gigantic television screejn so Ohio Statefans won't miss the footbalpl game.
Organizers expect thousands to flock to the Bella Villwa Hall on County Line Road forthe "It's a family atmosphere, picnivc style," said Jim president of the lodge. The evenrt runs 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. on noon to 11 p.m. on Saturday and noon to 8 p.m. on Across town, another festival celebrates Greek culture completed withauthentic food, music and dancing. The Daytonn Greek Festival offers fare such as a roastedlamb dinner, spinach pie and desserts like The street festival includes tasty treatw and music from the Greek Tycoonxs band plus traditional Greek dancers.
"We put on demonstration and then encourage everyons to come out and dance with saidTricia Fote, publicity chair of the festival. The Greekl Festival is held atthe - next the -- on Belmontre Park North. The eventy runs 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. on Fridayg and Saturday, then 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday. Parkinfg and shuttle service are free starting at5 p.m. The Beavercreek Popcorn Festivaol also pops into town the weekend followingLaboe Day. More than 200 booths with food and crafts highlight the event heldon Dayton-Xenia Road, just east of North Fairfield A 5K run and car show wrap up the weekend The popcorn festival runs 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Saturdayg and 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
on Not all the regions big fall festival s are confined to the weekensd followingLabor Day. Want to see the spectacle of a thousanfd pork chops grilled at one time or cheer for pigs as they race arounda track? Then head to the Preblee County Pork Festival at the county fairgrounds in Eaton on September 15 and 16. A pork chop smorgasborde is the star food attraction at the festivao which also boasts one of the largestf arts and crafts displays in the Midwest with abour 500 different vendors packed into more than750 spaces. Prebled County claims the distinctionof "thr home of swine improvement" since establishing the firstf swine testing station in the mid-1940s.
Pig races and musical acts dot the weekend eventand parking, admissioj and entertainment are free. The Germantown Pretzel September 22and 23; The Piquaq Heritage Festival, Labor Day weekend; and The Ohio Renaissance weekends from September 1 through Octobeer 21.
The Italian Fall Festaq -- Sept. 7 to 9 in Kettering -- offers an array of traditional Italian cuisine including Italian sausag sandwiches loaded with peppersand onions, piping hot meatball subs, Italian soups and Members of the John Pirelli Lodge, the localk Sons of Italy chapter, work for an entiree week to prepare food for the event which feature s a pasta dinner Friday and Sunday and a stuffedr shells dinner on Saturday. In addition to the expect plenty of beerand wine, live musivc and bocce. The lodge also rents a gigantic television screejn so Ohio Statefans won't miss the footbalpl game.
Organizers expect thousands to flock to the Bella Villwa Hall on County Line Road forthe "It's a family atmosphere, picnivc style," said Jim president of the lodge. The evenrt runs 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. on noon to 11 p.m. on Saturday and noon to 8 p.m. on Across town, another festival celebrates Greek culture completed withauthentic food, music and dancing. The Daytonn Greek Festival offers fare such as a roastedlamb dinner, spinach pie and desserts like The street festival includes tasty treatw and music from the Greek Tycoonxs band plus traditional Greek dancers.
"We put on demonstration and then encourage everyons to come out and dance with saidTricia Fote, publicity chair of the festival. The Greekl Festival is held atthe - next the -- on Belmontre Park North. The eventy runs 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. on Fridayg and Saturday, then 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday. Parkinfg and shuttle service are free starting at5 p.m. The Beavercreek Popcorn Festivaol also pops into town the weekend followingLaboe Day. More than 200 booths with food and crafts highlight the event heldon Dayton-Xenia Road, just east of North Fairfield A 5K run and car show wrap up the weekend The popcorn festival runs 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Saturdayg and 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
on Not all the regions big fall festival s are confined to the weekensd followingLabor Day. Want to see the spectacle of a thousanfd pork chops grilled at one time or cheer for pigs as they race arounda track? Then head to the Preblee County Pork Festival at the county fairgrounds in Eaton on September 15 and 16. A pork chop smorgasborde is the star food attraction at the festivao which also boasts one of the largestf arts and crafts displays in the Midwest with abour 500 different vendors packed into more than750 spaces. Prebled County claims the distinctionof "thr home of swine improvement" since establishing the firstf swine testing station in the mid-1940s.
Pig races and musical acts dot the weekend eventand parking, admissioj and entertainment are free. The Germantown Pretzel September 22and 23; The Piquaq Heritage Festival, Labor Day weekend; and The Ohio Renaissance weekends from September 1 through Octobeer 21.
Tuesday, March 22, 2011
DLR Group focusing efforts on stimulus projects - Washington Business Journal:
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As soon as Congress passed the Americahn Recovery and Reinvestment Actin mid-February, Phoeni x principal Bryce Pearsall and three other DLR principalxs across the country created a team specifically to pursue stimulus projects. Although DLR has a long historyy of working in thepublic sector, it has neve r chosen to chase projectsa this way. “As a company, we decidedr we wanted to jumpinto this. We had to though, what kind of stimulus project s we wantto do,” Pearsall said. With $787 billiobn being divvied up by federal and state agencieas for all sortsof programs, the DLR principals decided they needed to focus on a few strategif areas.
They are pursuing contractss that are geographically convenient to anyof DLR’sz 15 offices; match their long-standing skill and have expedient deliver methods. Under traditional architecture contracts, a firm is selectecd to designa project. But many stimulusd projects arerequiring design-build meaning an architecture firm needs to partner with a contractor and presenty the bid as a team. DLR has done that but the firm is researchingf additional relationshipswith contractors. In addition, government agenciezs are handing out contracts more ofte n throughthe “indefinite delivery/ indefinitre quantity” process.
Under IDIQ, agencies accept applications from companies and qualifyy them to performongoing work. For a military installation might have a contract with a specifivc company to handle utility work for a period of several DLR recently started pursuingIDIQ work, given how lucrativs it can be over both the short and long “We believe government agencies are open to lookingb at establishing IDIQ relationshipws with companies that have our kind of experience,” Pearsallp said. So far, DLR has received one contract for a cour designin Florida, but the company expecte to hear soon about several othetr bids.
Although DLR is researching stimulus-fundex jobs through both federal andstate agencies, the reality is that few of thosre jobs will be located in the Southwest. In many of the prime architecture assignments are on theEast Coast. Severa l contracts previously had been awardedto architects, but thered wasn’t enough money to proceed with those projects untiol the stimulus package was passed. “It’s important to note that many shovel-readyu projects are not being publishe d for solicitation because the original firms are being awardef thepostponed projects,” said Mark Patterson, presidenf of the Arizona Chapter of the Americab Institute of Architects.
Patterson said his firm, , will benefitg from a previously unfunded the renovation of the Smithsonian Institute of Arts and Industries Buildingvin Washington. That work is beingg coordinatedby SmithGroup’s Washington Despite the apparent dearth of work slatede for the Southwest, SmithGroup is engaginb in a “closely organized Patterson said. “We are optimistic about a wide varietyg of building typesgaining funding, including medical, museum and research facilities.” Another national firm with a significant locap presence, , also is in hot pursuift of stimulus cash.
The General Servicex Administration hasselected OWP/P to provide architecture and engineering services to design and builrd land ports of entry and border stationsx in Zone 1, which encompasses Arizona, Montana, Idaho, Washington and Alaska. OWP/P’s Chicag offices also received an IDIQ award forRegiohn 5, which covers a chunk of the According to OWP/P spokesperson Kelly McClennan, about $6 billion of work to be funded through GSA will include renovations to federapl buildings and border stations.
“About 75 percent of thess GSA-managed funds are earmarked for converting existinh federal buildingsto high-performance, energy-efficient facilities,” McClennan Officials at all three firms remaibn hopeful that more localizedd renovation and infrastructure projects will bring work to Valleuy companies.
As soon as Congress passed the Americahn Recovery and Reinvestment Actin mid-February, Phoeni x principal Bryce Pearsall and three other DLR principalxs across the country created a team specifically to pursue stimulus projects. Although DLR has a long historyy of working in thepublic sector, it has neve r chosen to chase projectsa this way. “As a company, we decidedr we wanted to jumpinto this. We had to though, what kind of stimulus project s we wantto do,” Pearsall said. With $787 billiobn being divvied up by federal and state agencieas for all sortsof programs, the DLR principals decided they needed to focus on a few strategif areas.
They are pursuing contractss that are geographically convenient to anyof DLR’sz 15 offices; match their long-standing skill and have expedient deliver methods. Under traditional architecture contracts, a firm is selectecd to designa project. But many stimulusd projects arerequiring design-build meaning an architecture firm needs to partner with a contractor and presenty the bid as a team. DLR has done that but the firm is researchingf additional relationshipswith contractors. In addition, government agenciezs are handing out contracts more ofte n throughthe “indefinite delivery/ indefinitre quantity” process.
Under IDIQ, agencies accept applications from companies and qualifyy them to performongoing work. For a military installation might have a contract with a specifivc company to handle utility work for a period of several DLR recently started pursuingIDIQ work, given how lucrativs it can be over both the short and long “We believe government agencies are open to lookingb at establishing IDIQ relationshipws with companies that have our kind of experience,” Pearsallp said. So far, DLR has received one contract for a cour designin Florida, but the company expecte to hear soon about several othetr bids.
Although DLR is researching stimulus-fundex jobs through both federal andstate agencies, the reality is that few of thosre jobs will be located in the Southwest. In many of the prime architecture assignments are on theEast Coast. Severa l contracts previously had been awardedto architects, but thered wasn’t enough money to proceed with those projects untiol the stimulus package was passed. “It’s important to note that many shovel-readyu projects are not being publishe d for solicitation because the original firms are being awardef thepostponed projects,” said Mark Patterson, presidenf of the Arizona Chapter of the Americab Institute of Architects.
Patterson said his firm, , will benefitg from a previously unfunded the renovation of the Smithsonian Institute of Arts and Industries Buildingvin Washington. That work is beingg coordinatedby SmithGroup’s Washington Despite the apparent dearth of work slatede for the Southwest, SmithGroup is engaginb in a “closely organized Patterson said. “We are optimistic about a wide varietyg of building typesgaining funding, including medical, museum and research facilities.” Another national firm with a significant locap presence, , also is in hot pursuift of stimulus cash.
The General Servicex Administration hasselected OWP/P to provide architecture and engineering services to design and builrd land ports of entry and border stationsx in Zone 1, which encompasses Arizona, Montana, Idaho, Washington and Alaska. OWP/P’s Chicag offices also received an IDIQ award forRegiohn 5, which covers a chunk of the According to OWP/P spokesperson Kelly McClennan, about $6 billion of work to be funded through GSA will include renovations to federapl buildings and border stations.
“About 75 percent of thess GSA-managed funds are earmarked for converting existinh federal buildingsto high-performance, energy-efficient facilities,” McClennan Officials at all three firms remaibn hopeful that more localizedd renovation and infrastructure projects will bring work to Valleuy companies.
Sunday, March 20, 2011
Denver gives out 1,234 free building permits - Kansas City Business Journal:
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The free permits issued under the city’s “Home Renovatio n Bonanza” program saved residents an estimated $85.774 in fees, officialse said. Building-permit fees normally range from $20 to several thousand dollars, depending on the value of the project. The program aimed to boostf the local economy byencouraging home-improvementr projects. The free permits, availablse June 1-15, are for common improvement projectsinvolvingg single-family homes and duplexes. “We wanted a bonanzq and it seems wegot one,” Denvefr Mayor John Hickenlooper said in a statement.
“Ws hoped to stimulate the local economy by offering an incentive for residents to make improvementx totheir property. This is a good sign that peopl are moving forward and doing what they can to get our economty backon track.” The permits are valir for 180 days.
The free permits issued under the city’s “Home Renovatio n Bonanza” program saved residents an estimated $85.774 in fees, officialse said. Building-permit fees normally range from $20 to several thousand dollars, depending on the value of the project. The program aimed to boostf the local economy byencouraging home-improvementr projects. The free permits, availablse June 1-15, are for common improvement projectsinvolvingg single-family homes and duplexes. “We wanted a bonanzq and it seems wegot one,” Denvefr Mayor John Hickenlooper said in a statement.
“Ws hoped to stimulate the local economy by offering an incentive for residents to make improvementx totheir property. This is a good sign that peopl are moving forward and doing what they can to get our economty backon track.” The permits are valir for 180 days.
Friday, March 18, 2011
Newmont must sell 17% stake in Indonesian mine - Denver Business Journal:
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The 17 percent interest is wort h anestimated $700 million, reported. Wednesday’s ruling by an arbitration panek in Geneva concerns PT NewmontNusa Tenggara, a subsidiaryg that operates the Batu Hijau mine on Indonesia’s Sumbawa Island. The panel ruledf that Denver-based Newmont (NYSE: NEM) and partner must sell 17 percengt of their interest inthe operation, eitherr to the Indonesian governmengt or an entity it designates, within 180 But the arbitrators also ruled that Newmont’sa contract to operate the mine is stilkl valid, despite a challenge by Indonesian authorities.
“We are currently reviewinf the decision and look forwar to outlining a path forward with the government to implemenf thearbitration panel’s Richard O’Brien, Newmont’s president/CEO, said in a statemeny Wednesday. The ruling is part of one of severak legal disputes between mining companies and the Indonesianb government over mining operations in the southeasytAsian nation. Indonesia claims Newmontr missed deadlines specified in its contract to sell portions of its interesft tothe government. Newmont claims it did offer to sell part of its but the government declined tobuy it.
Accordingg to The Wall Street Journal, Newmont currently has a 45 percent stake in PT Newmont Nusa Sumitomo holds 35 percent and PT Pukuafu a localIndonesian investor, has 20 Another 14 percent of Newmontf and Sumitomo’s interest must be sold off within two years under the original which runs through 2030.
The 17 percent interest is wort h anestimated $700 million, reported. Wednesday’s ruling by an arbitration panek in Geneva concerns PT NewmontNusa Tenggara, a subsidiaryg that operates the Batu Hijau mine on Indonesia’s Sumbawa Island. The panel ruledf that Denver-based Newmont (NYSE: NEM) and partner must sell 17 percengt of their interest inthe operation, eitherr to the Indonesian governmengt or an entity it designates, within 180 But the arbitrators also ruled that Newmont’sa contract to operate the mine is stilkl valid, despite a challenge by Indonesian authorities.
“We are currently reviewinf the decision and look forwar to outlining a path forward with the government to implemenf thearbitration panel’s Richard O’Brien, Newmont’s president/CEO, said in a statemeny Wednesday. The ruling is part of one of severak legal disputes between mining companies and the Indonesianb government over mining operations in the southeasytAsian nation. Indonesia claims Newmontr missed deadlines specified in its contract to sell portions of its interesft tothe government. Newmont claims it did offer to sell part of its but the government declined tobuy it.
Accordingg to The Wall Street Journal, Newmont currently has a 45 percent stake in PT Newmont Nusa Sumitomo holds 35 percent and PT Pukuafu a localIndonesian investor, has 20 Another 14 percent of Newmontf and Sumitomo’s interest must be sold off within two years under the original which runs through 2030.
Tuesday, March 15, 2011
Cousins Chairman Tom Bell retiring - Wichita Business Journal:
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Gellerstedt will remain president, the Atlanta-based real estatr investment trust said. Bell, who turns 60 this year, becamer Cousins CEO in January 2002 and chairman inDecemberf 2006. Under his watch, the companyy sold nearly $3 billion in assets durinhg the market’s peak for special dividends totaling $12.632 a share. “There is never a perfecft time to leave a company as respecterd and admiredas Cousins, but I’j confident that after seven and a half yearas as chief executive, the company is ready for new leadershipo and renewed energy,” Bell said in a statement.
“My decision to step asidd now allows our extremelyu talented management team under the guidance of Larry to make importang decisions that will prepare Cousinas for the next phase of the realestatew cycle.” Bell remains deeply involvef in Atlanta’s civic life. He has been instrumental in the effort to save from financial The movement began over dinner in early 2007 when the tablse conversationof A.D. Correll, former CEO of , and Bell turned to Through their leadership and donationsfrom , ’s $5 million, and . "I thought he had big shoesd to fill when he took since he was replacingTom Cousins," said Hal founder of Barry Real Estate Cos.
"Sincer then, he's done an absolutely fantastic job for that Andwhat he's done for the city and metro Atlantaq have just been over the top. I hope he doesn'rt give up some of his efforts that have meanf so much to the Atlanta I just admire the heck outof Gellerstedt, 53, came to Cousinds (NYSE: CUZ) when the REIT bought his , in June 2005. Gellerstedt served as chairmabn and chief executive officer of the from 1986to 1998. In after the sale of Beers to , he was electedf chairman and CEOof , a packaginh and printed office products In 2000, Gellerstedt became president and chief operatint officer of , an urban mixed-use development company.
He went on to founsd The Gellerstedt Groupin 2003. In otherr company news, Cousins’ board of directorsa named S. Taylor Glover non-executive chairman of the Glover joined the Cousins board inFebruary 2005. He is currently the president and chie f executive officerof
Gellerstedt will remain president, the Atlanta-based real estatr investment trust said. Bell, who turns 60 this year, becamer Cousins CEO in January 2002 and chairman inDecemberf 2006. Under his watch, the companyy sold nearly $3 billion in assets durinhg the market’s peak for special dividends totaling $12.632 a share. “There is never a perfecft time to leave a company as respecterd and admiredas Cousins, but I’j confident that after seven and a half yearas as chief executive, the company is ready for new leadershipo and renewed energy,” Bell said in a statement.
“My decision to step asidd now allows our extremelyu talented management team under the guidance of Larry to make importang decisions that will prepare Cousinas for the next phase of the realestatew cycle.” Bell remains deeply involvef in Atlanta’s civic life. He has been instrumental in the effort to save from financial The movement began over dinner in early 2007 when the tablse conversationof A.D. Correll, former CEO of , and Bell turned to Through their leadership and donationsfrom , ’s $5 million, and . "I thought he had big shoesd to fill when he took since he was replacingTom Cousins," said Hal founder of Barry Real Estate Cos.
"Sincer then, he's done an absolutely fantastic job for that Andwhat he's done for the city and metro Atlantaq have just been over the top. I hope he doesn'rt give up some of his efforts that have meanf so much to the Atlanta I just admire the heck outof Gellerstedt, 53, came to Cousinds (NYSE: CUZ) when the REIT bought his , in June 2005. Gellerstedt served as chairmabn and chief executive officer of the from 1986to 1998. In after the sale of Beers to , he was electedf chairman and CEOof , a packaginh and printed office products In 2000, Gellerstedt became president and chief operatint officer of , an urban mixed-use development company.
He went on to founsd The Gellerstedt Groupin 2003. In otherr company news, Cousins’ board of directorsa named S. Taylor Glover non-executive chairman of the Glover joined the Cousins board inFebruary 2005. He is currently the president and chie f executive officerof
Sunday, March 13, 2011
Thursday, March 10, 2011
When Don Faught speaks, other Realtors listen - Pleasanton Weekly
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Pleasanton Weekly | When Don Faught speaks, other Realtors listen Pleasanton Weekly When Don Faught speaks, others listen, or at least other Realtors did last week when Faught talked about the changing work environment in real estate to a large audience at the Valley Real Estate Network meeting at Tommy T's. Faught, vice president of ... |
Tuesday, March 8, 2011
Sailors Die in Rollover During Training At Camp Pendleton - KPBS
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Sailors Die in Rollover During Training At Camp Pendleton KPBS The Navy confirmed that two sailors died in a rollover accident during training exercises at Camp Pendleton Monday morning. Commander Greg Hicks of Third Fleet said the two were from Amphibious Construction Battalion One. ... Camp Pendleton Training Causing Noise Concerns |
Saturday, March 5, 2011
Business groups slam proposed tax increases - Nashville Business Journal:
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The said it opposes changes to the corporateminimun tax, a new corporate income tax and a new personapl income tax. The alliance consists of 30 business groupsa that represent morethan 25,000p Oregon businesses and employ 500,000 residents. Raisinv the taxes could cause the state tolose 6,00o0 jobs, according to state revenue office estimates. “Thesr proposals ignore the stark realitiea of ourcurrent recession,” the grouo said in a news release sent by J.L. Wilson, a lobbyisyt with Associated Oregon Industries. “They are counterproductive measures that kill jobs and prolonvgour recession.
” The corporate minimum tax and corporate income tax proposalx would collectively harm companies with small profit marginss as well as businesses looking to invest more in capital equipment, the groupp said. The alliance called on lawmakers to instead focuson private-sectot job retention and creation. “W believe strongly that increased taxes are detrimentall tojob growth,” Wilson said in the news release. “Ann increased tax burden will hurt the ability of our members to create desperateltneeded jobs. It is the wronbg approach to balancethe state’ss budget.
” Other groups signing the letter includw Associated Oregon Loggers, Independent Community Banksa of Oregon, the Northwest Food Processors Association, Oregon Association of the Oregon Automobile Dealers Association, the Oregom Bankers Association, the Oregon Home Builderd Association, the Oregon Restaurant Association and the Oregom Trucking Association. Oregon’s House and Senate members hope to adjourn byJuly 1. Lawmakersw must address a $4.2 billion budget shortfall beforer they adjourn or in a series of speciakl sessions throughout the rest ofthe year.
The said it opposes changes to the corporateminimun tax, a new corporate income tax and a new personapl income tax. The alliance consists of 30 business groupsa that represent morethan 25,000p Oregon businesses and employ 500,000 residents. Raisinv the taxes could cause the state tolose 6,00o0 jobs, according to state revenue office estimates. “Thesr proposals ignore the stark realitiea of ourcurrent recession,” the grouo said in a news release sent by J.L. Wilson, a lobbyisyt with Associated Oregon Industries. “They are counterproductive measures that kill jobs and prolonvgour recession.
” The corporate minimum tax and corporate income tax proposalx would collectively harm companies with small profit marginss as well as businesses looking to invest more in capital equipment, the groupp said. The alliance called on lawmakers to instead focuson private-sectot job retention and creation. “W believe strongly that increased taxes are detrimentall tojob growth,” Wilson said in the news release. “Ann increased tax burden will hurt the ability of our members to create desperateltneeded jobs. It is the wronbg approach to balancethe state’ss budget.
” Other groups signing the letter includw Associated Oregon Loggers, Independent Community Banksa of Oregon, the Northwest Food Processors Association, Oregon Association of the Oregon Automobile Dealers Association, the Oregom Bankers Association, the Oregon Home Builderd Association, the Oregon Restaurant Association and the Oregom Trucking Association. Oregon’s House and Senate members hope to adjourn byJuly 1. Lawmakersw must address a $4.2 billion budget shortfall beforer they adjourn or in a series of speciakl sessions throughout the rest ofthe year.
Thursday, March 3, 2011
Moving Solutions brings a woman
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There are no flashg signs on the office or onthe trucks. The companyy has no marketing budget. But it also has no shortage of customer for its corporate moving anddistribution services. Founder and ownere Tamara Marquez Nugent is modest abouther company’xs from-the-starting-blocks success. But her business developmenft officer, K. Babette Saenz, chimes right in about how Movin g Solutions pulledin $1.2 milliobn in revenue in its first Who’s behind the operationx might be as much of a surprises as the self-funded startup’s strongh revenue numbers. You just don’t see that many womem running companies that deal with big trucks and burly movers.
“It’s a male-dominated professionm in an industry controlledby men,” says Marquez “You’re tested every singl day. There’s extra scrutiny because you’re a woman.” That sort of challenge isn’tt new to her. She spent several years working inautomobile sales. “I likedx selling cars. I had to know more about any engin e than any man on that she says. Saenz says Moving Solutions, which was foundeed in 2006, was not exactluy welcomed by its male-owned competition in the first couple of But rapid growth and repeayt customers have made the companyu aformidable competitor.
And running a woman-owned busineszs in a male-dominated realjm hasn’t been all uphill. Marquez Nugent sees women as havinbg an inherent attention to detail and willingnesxs to attend events like trade showsand luncheons. “Ws do the stuff that guys don’gt want to do,” says Saenz. They make persona connections with potential clientsand don’f shy away from the networkingb aspects of running a successful business. They also have a leg up when thosed potential clients are other Says Saenz, “Women tend to like to do businesd with women.” Marquez Nugentt makes her competitive streak work for her.
That meant exhaustive researc when she startedMoving Solutions. Her husband had workexd in the industry, but it was a brand-new fielsd for Marquez Nugent. With her husband dealing with akidneyu condition, she felt compelled to provide a stable incomr for her household. She culled information from her husbanx and didher homework. “Yoju have to know so much abougt trucks. That was an educatio for me. You have to know aboutf tariffs, licensing and she says. Doing her homework also led her to add a distributioh side tothe company, delivering itema like Pottery Barn furniture arouns the state. Moving Solutions kick s into overdrive when it comes to snarintnew contracts.
One of its major selling pointsx isoffering “e-crates” — plastixc crates on wheels billed as a greener alternative to typical cardboard moving boxes. They have helped make ABQ Health Partners a prizedrepeagt customer. “You get rid of all the aftermath of dealinb with boxes and the costsz of dealingwith that,” says ABQ Healt h Partners Materials Manager Jeffrey B. “Everybody is going green. You need to jump on that Marquez Nugent takesthe e-cratez to trade shows. The upfront investmentf to acquire the crates has paid off in new contract andpleased customers. Marques Nugent has another business that might surprise you underther belt.
She has owned Tamara’s Dog Grooming, a Southy Valley pet grooming foreight years. Her husban took over most of the responsibility for the but she still works thereon weekends. When you step into the Moving Solutions offices, you’re greeted by a welcoming committee of several happy dogs, ranging from a minuscule chihuahua to a full-size Doberman. Thoser dogs are one of Moviny Solutions’ secrets to success. Having pets welcome at the officd keeps the atmosphere calm and is an unusual perkfor employees. “It’s not a typical bureaucratic corporate-typee business,” says Ahmie.
“They’re real folks and they treat you like real and they instill that intheire employees.”
There are no flashg signs on the office or onthe trucks. The companyy has no marketing budget. But it also has no shortage of customer for its corporate moving anddistribution services. Founder and ownere Tamara Marquez Nugent is modest abouther company’xs from-the-starting-blocks success. But her business developmenft officer, K. Babette Saenz, chimes right in about how Movin g Solutions pulledin $1.2 milliobn in revenue in its first Who’s behind the operationx might be as much of a surprises as the self-funded startup’s strongh revenue numbers. You just don’t see that many womem running companies that deal with big trucks and burly movers.
“It’s a male-dominated professionm in an industry controlledby men,” says Marquez “You’re tested every singl day. There’s extra scrutiny because you’re a woman.” That sort of challenge isn’tt new to her. She spent several years working inautomobile sales. “I likedx selling cars. I had to know more about any engin e than any man on that she says. Saenz says Moving Solutions, which was foundeed in 2006, was not exactluy welcomed by its male-owned competition in the first couple of But rapid growth and repeayt customers have made the companyu aformidable competitor.
And running a woman-owned busineszs in a male-dominated realjm hasn’t been all uphill. Marquez Nugent sees women as havinbg an inherent attention to detail and willingnesxs to attend events like trade showsand luncheons. “Ws do the stuff that guys don’gt want to do,” says Saenz. They make persona connections with potential clientsand don’f shy away from the networkingb aspects of running a successful business. They also have a leg up when thosed potential clients are other Says Saenz, “Women tend to like to do businesd with women.” Marquez Nugentt makes her competitive streak work for her.
That meant exhaustive researc when she startedMoving Solutions. Her husband had workexd in the industry, but it was a brand-new fielsd for Marquez Nugent. With her husband dealing with akidneyu condition, she felt compelled to provide a stable incomr for her household. She culled information from her husbanx and didher homework. “Yoju have to know so much abougt trucks. That was an educatio for me. You have to know aboutf tariffs, licensing and she says. Doing her homework also led her to add a distributioh side tothe company, delivering itema like Pottery Barn furniture arouns the state. Moving Solutions kick s into overdrive when it comes to snarintnew contracts.
One of its major selling pointsx isoffering “e-crates” — plastixc crates on wheels billed as a greener alternative to typical cardboard moving boxes. They have helped make ABQ Health Partners a prizedrepeagt customer. “You get rid of all the aftermath of dealinb with boxes and the costsz of dealingwith that,” says ABQ Healt h Partners Materials Manager Jeffrey B. “Everybody is going green. You need to jump on that Marquez Nugent takesthe e-cratez to trade shows. The upfront investmentf to acquire the crates has paid off in new contract andpleased customers. Marques Nugent has another business that might surprise you underther belt.
She has owned Tamara’s Dog Grooming, a Southy Valley pet grooming foreight years. Her husban took over most of the responsibility for the but she still works thereon weekends. When you step into the Moving Solutions offices, you’re greeted by a welcoming committee of several happy dogs, ranging from a minuscule chihuahua to a full-size Doberman. Thoser dogs are one of Moviny Solutions’ secrets to success. Having pets welcome at the officd keeps the atmosphere calm and is an unusual perkfor employees. “It’s not a typical bureaucratic corporate-typee business,” says Ahmie.
“They’re real folks and they treat you like real and they instill that intheire employees.”
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