Denver Business Journal
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Mayor: DNC brought Denver $266M in economic impact
The Democratic National Convention created a regional economic benefit of $266 million in direct and indirect spending, according to an estimate report released Thursday by the office of Denver Mayor John Hickenlooper.
College funding, transportation issues among key concerns
Lack of public financial support for colleges and universities and lack of progress on transportation system improvements remain chief economic worries in the Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce’s fourth annual study of the the staet’s economic competitiveness.
Copper moves up opening to Nov. 7
Copper Mountain Resort reported Thursday that it plans to open one week earlier than planned, on Nov. 7.
Colorado stocks enjoy better day
Advances led declines Thursday among Colorado’s most heavily traded public companies, with 35 of the 50 on the list posting gains for the day.
Qwest unveils interactive kiosks
Qwest Communications International Inc. is introducing interactive kiosks in shopping centers that are designed to let consumers experience what it’s like to combine the high-speed broadband, voice service and satellite television technologies it sells. (Q)