by Fort Collins Chamber | Oct 18, 2011 | Education & Professional Development, Talent
Everybody agrees that education is important. Few people agree, however, on how to measure the effectiveness of public education. ACT and SAT test results are one measure. Standardized state tests like the Colorado Student Assessment Program (CSAP) might be another....
by Fort Collins Chamber | Oct 17, 2011 | Business & Economy, Business-Friendly Environment, Economy, Talent
Jobs and the economy are the big topics everywhere you go. Usually mentioned at the same time are topics like the role of the federal government to get out of the way or to attempt to stimulate the economy with larger government expenditures and, of course, the...
by Fort Collins Chamber | Oct 4, 2011 | Education & Professional Development, Leadership, Talent
“In our fiercely competitive world, those who separate themselves from the pack define the interests of others and work tirelessly to help them advance.” So says Tommy Spaulding, best-selling author of It’s Not Just Who Your Know: Transform Your Life...
by Fort Collins Chamber | Sep 27, 2011 | Business & Economy, Business-Friendly Environment, Economy, Talent
The Colorado State University Engines and Energy Conversion Lab (EECL) on North College Avenue is one of our community’s great success stories. EECL is located in the old Fort Collins power plant building on the north edge of downtown. The building was built in...
by Fort Collins Chamber | Sep 20, 2011 | Business & Economy, Business-Friendly Environment, Economy, Talent
In 2008 Larimer County had 190,162 jobs. The nation’s financial crisis and recession cost the county over 4,000 jobs over the next year. Ever so slowly, those jobs are being replaced. Today, the county has 187,740 jobs, still 2,422 fewer than the high in 2008....
by Fort Collins Chamber | Sep 14, 2011 | Business & Economy, Business-Friendly Environment, Economy, Talent
Yesterday I gave my perspective on the impact of President Obama’s jobs plan. In passing I mentioned some of the tax implications. Here’s a fuller treatment of the tax issue that may interest you.