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COBRT's Weekly News for You - April 1, 2016
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Deep Space Technology and Colorado Small Business
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NASA has selected 137 research and technology proposals from 117 American small businesses and research institutions that will enable NASA's future missions into deep space, while also benefiting the U.S. economy right here on Earth.
The agency received 323 proposals in response to its
2015 solicitation for its Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program.
Twelve SBIR Phase II General proposals were chosen from ten Colorado-located companies: Composite Technology Development, Inc.; ExoTerra Resource, LLC; Extreme Diagnostics, Inc.; Pioneer Astronautics (two projects); Quest Thermal Group; ROCCOR, LLC; Sporian Microsystems, Inc.; TDA Research, Inc.; Tendeg, LLC; and Vescent Photonics, Inc. (two projects).
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Connect & Collaborate Radio
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Listen from 4-5 PM Monday through Friday on Denver's Money Talk 1690 AM or streaming at
www.cobrt.com/live.
Podcasts are available from all shows including these recently added:
Gallup - Joe Daly on jobs outlook and Entrepreneurial Profile 10
More about next week's line up can be found
here:
April 4 - Rick Barrera - Center for Heartled Leadership
April 5 - Todd Hauer - Morgan Stanley
April 6 - Doug Krug - Resultant
April 7 - TBD
April 8 - Kristen Muzzy - Leaning2Lead
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Colorado businesses saw increased exporting to top markets in 2015, even as state and U.S. exports nationwide declined after five consecutive years of record exports.
In all, Colorado companies exported to 203 countries in 2015, totaling $7,977,922,451. By contrast, companies accounted for $8,337,260,753 in exports for 2014, resulting in a 4.3 percent decrease year after year.
Exports to Mexico and China both increased around 1% from 2014. Paul Bergman, Director of Commercial Service Denver, said several factors had affected global markets in 2015, but that Colorado products were still being sought out from several markets.
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COBRT thanks Stuart for his years in service to the mining industry in Colorado and wishes him the best in his retirement
The Colorado Mining Association (CMA) announced last week that Stuart Sanderson will retire from the position of President & Chief Operating Officer effective September 30, 2016, a position he has held since October 1994. Following his retirement, Sanderson will continue to serve as a consultant to the 140 year old trade association and to other clients.
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Last week, Coal People Magazine published a CEA opinion editorial entitled "U.S. Consumers -- and the Economy -- Need Access to Affordable and Reliable Energy." The article ran in the March edition. The opinion piece focuses on utilizing America's vast energy resources, ensuring an environment that is safe for future generations, and keeping the our lights on at an affordable rate. Read article
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Transportation and Logistics
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As the metro region prepares for the grand opening of the University of Colorado A Line on April 22, we will highlight aspects of the new transit option. This week, we remind people that these trains are not called "light rail," and why that matters.
L
ike RTD's light rail trains, these
commuter trains
are powered by overhead electric wires. But commuter trains are bigger and faster. They run at speeds of up to 79 mph and they make fewer stops than light rail trains. And these vehicles are new to the Denver region. Read more
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The 7/20 Memorial Foundation, in partnership with the City of Aurora, will honor those whose lives were lost or changed forever because of the tragic events of July 20, 2012 with a memorial garden where the community and those impacted by loss can remember loved ones and reflect, seek comfort, strength, peace and hope. They need you to collect or donate collegiate and professional sports memorabilia; comic book memorabilia; and lodging, dining, travel or entertainment opportunities.
The city is building the garden, while the memorial foundation and committee are focused on adding special features such as artwork, benches, etc. that will enhance the space and create places for individuals to take in the beautiful and serene area. The garden will be included as part of the planned, phased expansion of the current Aurora Municipal Center Xeriscape Garden expansion/continual improvements, located at East Alameda Parkway and Chambers Road in Aurora.
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For two decades, CBCA's
Leadership Arts
program has trained professionals to serve on nonprofit Boards of Directors and increase their civic engagement in the arts. This unique nine-month program equips individuals to be effective leaders in serving their community. Leadership Arts is the only program of its kind in the region that focuses on arts & culture. Applications for Leadership Arts 2016-2017 will be available in early June and due by August 12, 2016.
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In the spirit of March Madness, we're putting four of the worst regulations on our bracket, and asking you to select which regulation you think most hurts American jobs and our economy's growth.
Click above on the regulation you believe is the most harmful.
With your help, we'll name the biggest regulatory burden and continue our fight to get the government out of the way of our free enterprise system.
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From National Small Business Association
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NSBA submitted a letter to the DOL regarding their interpretation on joint employment which could broaden business liability to employees of other firms.
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For the fourth quarter in a row, CEO expectations on the economy remain mixed, indicating an economy performing below its potential
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