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Space Foundation to move to new Colorado headquarters Ball Aerospace Begins Final Cryogenic Testing of Flight Mirrors Colorado is the hub of national green job creation Green Energy Corp Receives Funding From Colorado Governor's Energy Office Read more: Green Energy Corp Receives Funding From Colorado Governor's Energy Office - The Denver Post http://www.denverpost.com/coloradocorporatestatements/ci_18566716#ixzz1Tmv5nTDF Read The Denver Post's Terms of Use of its content: http://www.denverpost.com/termsofuse Third solar power plant completed at DIA Third solar power plant completed at DIA Third solar power plant completed at DIA A better way to connect solar, wind to the grid A better way to connect solar, wind to the grid A better way to connect solar, wind to the grid Scientist tests promising drug on those with Down syndrome Scientist tests promising drug on those with Down syndrome ULA selected to launch Boeing's CST-100 spacecraft NREL director appointed to National Science Board NASA selects Ball Aerospace to study new solar spacecraft Property tax break for seniors is poorly timed and ignores data Hickenlooper’s TBD is JIT Hickenlooper’s TBD is JIT Forest City InSite Archive 2012 Arapahoe County InSite Archive 2011 CB Richard Ellis January 2011 CU-Boulder alumnus, two payloads head for space station January 2010 InSite Archive 2010 February 3, 2010 Overview Transit-Oriented Development Telecommunications Utilities Industries & Companies Overview Overview Overview Overview Overview Real Estate Market Overview Overview Overview Interactive Communities Map Federal Laboratories Workforce Stats Overview Workforce Profile Overview Cost of Living Climate Overview Housing Healthcare Culture Recreation Spectator Sports Shopping Working Here Employment Resources Industry Associations Telework Commuting Metro Denver Economy Monthly Economic Summary Overview Training Resources Transportation Overview Water Living Here DataCart Text (Empty) Public Safety Research & Reports Exports Trade Resources Networking on a global scale. Incentives Planning & Permitting News & Deals Adams County Larimer County Boulder County City and County of Broomfield City and County of Denver Douglas County Jefferson County Weld County Overview An incubator for smart thinking. Overview Search results International Trade January 2007 January 2006 January 2005 January 2004 Adams Research Complex WIRED Redirect Dayton Station Arvada Center Anthem Colorado at Broomfield Home Page Metro Denver Northern Colorado Location Factors Regionalism Shaw, Ward appointed Metro Denver EDC co-chairs Research & Tech Transfer Maps McStain Neighborhoods named Colorado Top Company Leeds Business Confidence Index Yearly Economic Forecast /living-here Centennial Airport Metro Denver WIRED Initiative releases second RFP Metro Denver Partners Contact Us Metro Denver. Where companies and people on the move, move. Legislation Overview January 2008 March 2008 InSite Archive 2008 InSite Archive 2007 CSU regional biocontainment lab first to start research Q2-08 Grantee Quarterly Reports Largest welcome in history to greet DNC delegates CGI honors Western Union commitment Holiday sales and consumer confidence Fairfield and Woods, P.C. InSite Archive 2009 January 2009 Rankings Market-Differentiators (redirect) About Tom Clark Keeping our fingers crossed for home builders Metro Denver EDC wins top marketing honors What happens to unemployment rates after a recession? Ascendant Development Corp. December 2009 Sherman & Howard What does the stimulus mean for households and businesses? Baumunk named 'Economic Developer of the Year' Prospect activity continues to surprise and delight February 2009 Blog Roll ProLogis named to DJSI National housing downturn CSU's Envirofit production to meet high demand in India Venoco, Inc. June busiest month in DIA history CU-Boulder sponsored research awards total $280 million January 2008 Metro Denver EDC celebrates investor efforts February 2008 February 2008 Initiatives DIA Partnership approves consolidation into Metro Denver EDC /site-selection Fitzsimons Video Initiatives ProLogis Releases Reports Flood & Peterson DIAP Consolidation Arrowhead Golf Course Arvada Mainstreet Union Station Anschutz Centers for Advanced Medicine February 2004 February 2007 Major Contacts February 2005 February 2006 Pre-K Berthoud Arvada Castle Rock City of Boulder Bennett Media Center DataCart Text (Not Empty) Population Corporate Air Pre-K State Incentives Initiatives February 10, 2010 February 2010 Lockheed submits proposal for GOES-R February 2011 November 2010 dovetail solutions January 2012 December 2011 Aurora Snell & Wilmer October/November 2011 October 2010 JPMorgan Chase & Co. March 2011 Ball passes one billionth milestone February 17, 2010 March 2010 Leadership Local Incentives K-12 Midyear Economic Summary Highways Benefits Individual K-12 Aerospace Educational Attainment Lafayette Centennial Lone Tree Edgewater Estes Park March 2006 March 2005 Firestone Financing March 2004 March 2007 Cheesman Park Airport Walk Big Blue Bear at Convention Center Belmar Intersection WIRED Kickoff DIA Solar Project Saunders Construction, Inc. Programs & Services Qwest customer service ranked No. 1 /site-selection/real-estate Metro Denver EDC launches GIS Web site at CoreNet Global Summit Publications Leadership Year-End 2007/January 2008 Denver host committee launches TV series on DNC prep February 2008 March 2008 NREL solar cell sets world efficiency record Belmar solar parking structures among largest in the West Fuller Real Estate Gasoline market trends Vail Resorts introduces 'Baggage Bailout' What is a recession and how can it be measured? CO Loves CA Colorado Loves California campaign a stunner March 2009 Front Range Airport October/November 2009 Exempla Healthcare August/September 2009 Resources Can the prospect of incentive legislation passing in the General Assembly actually drive deals? April 2009 California Love RTD breaks 100 million passenger trip mark WIRED poll unveils factors shaping career attitudes ProLogis to build 247,000 sf in Netherlands Vestas to build two new factories in Colorado Cherry Creek Shopping Center NCAR supercomputer to advance climate research April 2008 March 2008 WIRED Initiative workforce study reveals regional workforce gaps /metro-denver-economy/monthly-summary Anadarko announces another discovery offshore West Africa Staff Energy Efficiency Study Chataqua Park Boulder Botanical Gardens Tower at Centennial Airport City Park at Sunset April 2007 Small Business April 2004 Citywide Banks April 2005 April 2006 Fort Collins Golden Parker Englewood Longmont Brighton Higher Education Real & Personal Aviation Wired RFP Income Mass Transit Higher Education Enterprise Zones Resources February 24, 2010 April 2010 Lockheed satellite breaks record COPIC September 2010 September 2011 Xcel Energy April 2011 May 2011 Sierra Nevada August 2011 July/August 2010 Ball's Deep Impact headed to comet March 3, 2010 Calendar OfficeScapes Group May 2010 Rail Featured Investor Age World Series Impact Bioscience Occupational Commerce City Louisville Glendale Lakewood Johnstown May 2006 May 2005 BONDI & Co. LLC Milliken May 2004 May 2007 City Park in Summer DIA Boulder Pearl Street Mall City Park Golf Course MDHWC Gambro consolidates to ensure sustainable growth, innovation and R&D Gov. Ritter announces 2008 ED agenda /metro-denver-economy Report: Metro Denver residents rank healthiest among 25 U.S. regions Colorado Housing and Finance Authority Calendar April 2008 Kaiser Permanente brings 200 jobs to Denver May 2008 Access plans announced for Obama speech at Invesco CSU receives $100,000 from Gates Foundation Tri-State and Xcel partner on new transmission lines Workplace Resource, a certified Herman Miller dealer Ever Vail awarded LEED Platinum July 2009 May 2009 Who was right – the Right to Work folks, the unions, or Colorado? Broadcasting & Telecom Mayor Hickenlooper shares the love with California on recent trip May 2008 May/June 2009 Franke Greenhouse List & Lippitt LLP June 2009 Colorado Energy Coalition releases study on state's competitive position in energy industry Qwest to connect nationwide healthcare system ProLogis announces photovoltaic project Nation's most visible solar array dedicated at DIA Fast Enterprises LLC June 2008 Contact Us Economic impacts from Colorado airports tops $32.2 billion Health and Wellness Commission releases strategic plan Metro Denver EDC launches redesigned Web site /demographics-communities/demographics/population.html UCDHSC researchers discover antibody used to detect diabetes Greenprint Denver Partners Workforce Colorado Mountain Lake Boulder Cafe DIA at Night City Park in Fall June 2004 June 2007 Village Homes June 2005 June 2006 Investor Database Wheat Ridge Superior Federal Heights Unemployment Ethnicity KPMG, LLP May/June 2010 COlovesCA Cupid Auditions Contact Us March 10, 2010 Modernized GPS satellite by Lockheed Martin declared operational worldwide June 2010 Greenwood Village Vestas June 2011 July 2011 July 2011 June 2011 July 2010 COlovesCA Executive Treatment Leo A Daly Colorado's aerospace economy takes center stage at Space Symposium March 17, 2010 National Renewable Energy Laboratory March/April 2010 Sales & Use Energy Northglenn Littleton Morrison July 2006 July 2005 Firstbank Holding Company July 2007 Windsor July 2004 Downtown Denver Buildings Light rail and Highway expansion on I-25 Denver Performing Arts Complex Confluence Park DAM University of Denver ranked among world's top business schools /industries-companies/companies Metro Denver EDC launches new metrodenver.org June 2008 Sherman & Howard LLC July 2008 IBM signs services deal with Amgen worth up to $800M July 2009 Energy expansions, business legislation, and COlovesCA campaign top 2009 accomplishments Leo A Daly April 2009 Celebrate with the Metro Denver EDC ANA says Denver still in hunt for non-stop to Tokyo March 2009 Downtown Sheraton renovation Saunders Construction, Inc. House Bill 1001 moves through senate August 2009 DU's College of Business ranked by Financial Times July 2008 August 2008 United Launch Alliance /workforce-profiles Third edition of Competitiveness Study released CSU receives NIH funding Kaiser Permanente Housing Study Coors Field Denver Performing Arts Complex Light Rail Front Downtown at Night August 2004 August 2005 August 2006 Thornton Severance Financial Services The Energy is Everywhere March 25, 2010 February 2010 EKS&H Industry study details region's position for job growth U.S. Air Force under secretary and former astronaut joins CSU August 2010 April/May 2011 URS Corporation August 2011 Westminster September 2011 Westminster Healthcare & Wellness "Darth" Tom Clark September 2010 March 2011 AMA Construction, Inc. DigitalGlobe, Ball, & ITT successfully launch WorldView-1 April 7, 2010 January 2010 Denver International Airport Colorado is North America's Cleantech Hub September 2006 September 2005 September 2007 September 2004 Denver Skyline with Mountain Backdrop Light Rail Denver Art Museum Central Park Trail T-REX University of Colorado Boulder among top 25 sustainable universities /living-here/relocation Moderate economic growth forecasted for 2008 CU Prof awarded a $1.4 million grant from NSF Aug./Sept. 2008 September 2008 September 2009 Are your airfares cheaper now? February 2009 Frontier Airlines shows Nov. profit University of Colorado Hospital upgrade Year-End 2008/January 2009 Konichiwa on Earth Day October 2009 ULA successfully launches 3rd Italian COSMO satellite October 2008 October 2008 WIRED Initiative awards $2.5 million in grants Nolte Associates, Inc. United Airlines Denver-London Service October 2007 Energy Coalition Pepsi Center Health & Wellness Denver Public Library Light Rail Testing Denver Tech Center Offices October 2004 October 2005 October 2006 IT-Software March 31, 2010 GeoEye contract with ITT begins procurement of GeoEye-2 satellite Colorado Association of Mechanical and Plumbing Contractors (CAMPC) February 2011 Toward a More Competitive Colorado - Sixth Edition October 2010 REfocus, REinvent, REemerge October 2011 November 2011 December 2010/January 2011 November 2010 Metro Denver EDC highlights economic 'rays of light' DigitalGlobe announces general availability of WorldView-1 imagery April 14, 2010 Cleantech November 2006 November 2005 November 2004 National Renewable Energy Laboratory Tree Lined Street Lower Downtown Fans Enter Coors Field Lockheed Martin Satellite Operational Denver seeing a welcome change Colorado Space Coalition launches new Web site November 2007 /living-here November 2008 Northern Colorado colleges, universities join forces November 2009 Losing Cal Marsella, General Manager, RTD UC Denver receives energy award November 2008 December 2008 Understanding the competition CoBiz announces presidents December 2009 Colorado Culture of Health Day announced October 28 Metro Denver EDC 'Economy In-depth' debuts /workforce-profiles/WIRED/rfp.html December 2007 November 2007 First Data forms joint venture overseas Daniels & Fischer Tower ULA Firestone Central Park Union Station Interlocken Business Loop December 2004 December 2005 December 2006 April 21, 2010 CU spacecraft to shed light on Mercury December 2010 December 2011 Colorado exhibits national pr/ad campaign at WINDPOWER 2011 A mile closer to the next frontier of space exploration CSU's CloudSat lifts cloud of uncertainty on climate change April 28, 2010 Lab Technician Hiker's view Honor Roll Oldtown Fort Collins First Data launches Merchant Solutions /workforce-profiles/WIRED Metro Denver EDC unveils DNC online media center BioWest Conference and Expo to be held November 13-14 ProLogis partners with Japanese company Gov. Ritter’s Veto of HB 1170 the Right Move for Colorado Happy Birthday Chamber Tom! Mulligan named in Barrister's Best CU given $5 million gift for biotech research Metro Denver EDC moderates Brookings panel /demographics-communities/demographics CSU researcher receives top award Larimer Square Infrastructure Vestas Hikers Denver Skyline at Lower Downtown (LoDo) April 30, 2010 Raytheon completes first phase of communications upgrade for NPOESS SpaceColorado.org Annual Toward a More Competitive Colorado report Lockheed Martin spacecraft to be flown for NASA'S GRAIL lunar mission May 3, 2010 National Jewish Medical & Research Center INVESCO Field at Mile High Red Rocks Amphitheater Night MDHWC Strategic Plan Top honors go to ProLogis CEO /living-here/relocation Metro Denver uses 'unconventional' marketing at DNC Ritter previews 2009 economic agenda at EDCC Wells Fargo named 'greenest' bank DaVita headquarters – what a difference a “brand” makes California legislature fiddles while state’s economy burns WIRED Initiative releases Career Attitudes poll UC Denver’s Jay Gershen to take Presidency at Ohio Medical Campus Gov. Ritter proposes lean budget for 2009-10 /living-here/healthcare Metro Denver EDC to host holiday reception MDHWC Report Red Rocks Amphitheater Day Lofts near Millenium Bridge Bioscience Park Center at Fitzsimons May 5, 2010 Raytheon awarded $160 million next-generation GPS contract Ball Aerospace's NextSat launched for Orbital Express mission May 6, 2010 Ponnequin Wind Farm Lowry with Downtown Backdrop Sculpture at Denver Performing Arts Complex Workforce Study Western Union supports disaster relief /living-here NREL’s Clean Energy Forum attracts national investment CB Richard Ellis brings investment banking to U.S. Fourth edition of Competitiveness Study released Why corporate headquarters matter: Frontier Airlines Energy Independence? States craft their own regulations that are putting the future at risk. Economy In-depth: gasoline market trends MillerCoors honored for support of LGBT community Denver named a top real estate market to watch /about-metro-denver-edc CSU prof. receives $2.5 million grant Creative Vitality Man and Dog at Stapleton Downtown Denver Buildings Sustainability Ball Aerospace completes milestones for Kepler Mission January 12, 2011 January 19, 2011 MicroSat named in Inc. fastest-growing company list RE/MAX Headquarters Maroon Bells HealthONE appoints Chief Medical Officer /workforce-profiles CBSA honors best of Colorado’s bioscience industry Southwest Airlines to test 'green' plane Economy In-depth: spending and confidence Repeal of tax incentives needs careful approach (Part 1) Repeal of tax incentives needs careful approach (Part 2) WIRED awards $1.2 million in additional grants Southwest adds 13 new DIA flights DIA sets records with 4 million+ passengers in Sept. /living-here/housing Ball's Deep Impact headed to comet Mountains Downtown Denver Capitol Building SEAKR awarded IRIS development contract by Cisco Find Eco Devo Partner Events January 26, 2011 February 2, 2011 Space 2.0 lands in Colorado Shea Homes Headquarters Colorado Mountain Biking Aerospace Economy Lockheed satellite breaks record /working-here Gov Ritter, Leaders Announce Economic Mission Quark has new product, may hire 500 Metro Denver's economy featured in NY Times Frontier, Southwest, and Republic – DIA becomes Poster Child for airline realignment Kelly Brough - a top-flight professional at the helm of the Chamber Metro Denver shows California its love with new marketing campaign CB Richard Ellis Status Report Denver awarded NCAA Women's Final Four /demographics-communities/communities CU has record fundraising year Rafting the Poudre River Stapleton Aerial Merrick & Company awarded aerial photography and LIDAR contract February 9, 2011 February 16, 2011 Congressional leaders to participate in 24th National Space Symposium Sun Microsystems Roxborough Park Anadarko announces outlook for 2008 /contact Culture contributes $1.69 billion to regional economy McWhinney breaks ground on apt complex Chasing corporate headquarters Major industry clusters position Metro Denver and Northern Colorado region for economic growth Metro Denver EDC launches 'Clark's Cone of Silence' blog and expands social media tools Site Selection Conferences – key in regional economic development Kittie Hook Named to DBJ’s Power Book Gov. Ritter begins economic development mission in Japan /industries-companies/industries Quiznos moving Denver headquarters Elitch Gardens University of Colorado Hospital Inpatient Sport Accord 2009 Space community to gather in Denver in February 2008 February 23, 2011 March 2, 2011 Lockheed Martin set for launch of ICO G1 University of Colorado Hospital Outpatient Skiing Copper Mountain Ball passes one billionth milestone /working-here/employment-resources Gov. Ritter announces economic development plans Quark unveils free online tool for small-biz Metro Denver makes big impression on national site selectors Annual Investor Luncheon celebrates Metro Denver's year in the world spotlight Newsweek's senior editor touts Colorado's renewable energy sector Getting carried away on Twitter ConocoPhillips unveils Louisville campus Solix Biofuels completes $10.5 million Series A funding round /site-selection/taxes Suncor Energy selected for bio project INVESCO Field at Mile High Stadium University of Colorado Hospital Lufthansa announces daily nonstop flight from Denver to Munich CU scientists, students to launch sounding rocket March 9, 2011 March 16, 2011 Defense agency awards CU-Boulder $1.2 million for warfare protection technology Denver prepares for another Super Bowl - CoreNet Global Promontory Office Park in Weld County Lockheed submits proposal for GOES-R /site-selection/real-estate UC Denver receives anonymous $3 million gift Tri-State tests new solar-coal technology Learning from others – the Minneapolis-St. Paul experience Metro Denver EDC and business organizations launch StimulusColorado.org Metro Denver EDC expands site selection Web site with Google technology and social media tools CH2M Hill to create St. Louis bicycle plan Expanding the “Tent of Leadership” – the key to regional success Convention bureau announces new name: VISIT DENVER /cost-living.aspx Rose Medical Center named a Top Hospital Land-use experts praise Metro Denver Atlas Rocket CU professor wins $1.2 million to advance lidar technology March 24, 2011 March 30, 2011 DigitalGlobe taps Boeing for launch of WorldView-2 Capitol Dome Event celebrates investor efforts /living-here/climate Envirofit co-founder receives prestigious Rolex Award DNC_100Years SMA makes the sun shine brighter in Metro Denver Wells Fargo rates 'outstanding' Mid-year economic forecast: Colorado "last in, first out" of recession Boeing 787 may fly its first test by year-end 2010 – Ascent to Asia from Denver moves to new level REpowerUSA Corp. moves corporate headquarters CU-Boulder Energy Initiative hosts symposium /living-here/education Molson Coors and CO. Rockies sign deal Winter Moonlit Denver Skyline IBM to build energy-efficient data center in Boulder DigitalGlobe joins Autodesk data initiative to provide world imagery April 6, 2011 SRC Computers to provide solutions for PI TrackR program Denver at Sunset Lockheed Martin set for launch of ICO G1 /living-here/housing Metro Denver EDC exceeds BreakThrough! fundraising target CSU professor receives prestigious prize for water New leaders take the helm of the Metro Denver EDC Executive Committee and Board of Governors A note on Governor Ritter's proposed budget cuts April 13, 2011 April 27, 2011 Downturns provide opportunities in region Consumer confidence vs. spending to complicate quick recovery Colorado’s first aerospace business incubator opens doors Third edition of Competitiveness Study released /transportation-infrastructure NASA recognizes Ball's CALIPSO mission NASA recognizes Ball Aerospace's Weimer for CALIPSO mission CloudSat receives rotary national award for space achievement ProLogis begins development near Tokyo /demographics-communities/demographics Southwest Airlines adds new flights in key markets Metro Denver EDC announces expanded aviation promotion efforts Baby it's cold outside, but the economy is warming up! Gov. Ritter & Colorado delegation conclude Asia mission April 20, 2011 CU-Boulder prof named one of PopSci's 'Brilliant 10' When is a furlough not a layoff? In the Denver media a furlough is Chapter 11 Metro Denver Site Selection Conference - Sept. 25, 2009 Westin to build upscale hotel at DIA /demographics-communities/communities Ball wins NASA earth sensing contracts Ball Aerospace wins NASA earth sensing contracts Colorado State University students win top prize at space research symposium Patty Silverstein trades places with Tom to deliver the latest economic news First Denver office high rise in 20 years Moderate economic growth forecasted for 2008 MetroDenverCareers.com launched as resource for career information Solar panels installed at State Capitol building Forum to showcase public/private lending options Colorado Energy Coalition releases study on state's competitive position in energy industry Well-Being Index Colorado 4th /demographics-communities/demographics/ethnicity.html Centura Health names new president, CEO WIRED Initiative awards $2.5 million in grants Governor Ritter’s economic development legacy MicroSat, Boeing, and ITT to help build communications satellites CU team to build $34 million instrument package for U.S. environmental satellite Hickenlooper and McInnis MD&M Trade Show /demographics-communities/demographics/income.html Lockheed Martin to build GPSIII Jobs in the pipeline and frequent accolades will ease recession in Metro Denver Holiday retail sales/consumer confidence projections Denver headed to Times Square for the holidays Clean energy sector a 'silver lining' in current economy Molson Coors donates beer waste /living-here DIA sets traffic record in 2007 Three 2010 ballot initiatives promise to change the Colorado economy GeoEye to launch world's highest resolution commercial earth imaging satellite U.S. Air Force awards Lockheed Martin team $1.4 billion contract to build GPS III FasTracks Election – 2010 or 2012? Transportation panel report released /demographics-communities/communities First Data and European banks team up Company announcements help establish base for job growth in Metro Denver John Collar named Executive Director of CBSA Nobel Laureate Tom Cech returns to CU Metro Denver region featured in national media /living-here/shopping Ascent Solar establishes world headquarters in Thornton Phoenix spacecraft lands on Mars Why we love California Metro Denver Aviation Coalition ABSL to conduct astronaut spacesuit battery program in Colorado Ball Aerospace begins pre-production for Phalanx ALMTV camera Metro Denver EDC's change in focus through the end of 2010 Ball earns Contractor of the Year DIA Leadership Committee takes flight /metro-denver-economy Metro Denver EDC releases fifth edition of Toward a More Competitive Colorado Commerce City announces new eco devo director NREL ignites new renewable fuels heating plant FOX features Colorado's dynamic clean energy sector /site-selection/incentives Cochlear to move U.S. headquarters to Centennial MillerCoors launch announced DIA turns 15 years of age CO EXist promotes Colorado cleantech exports to China and Mexico Lockheed Martin-built Phoenix spacecraft successfully lands on Mars DigitalGlobe expands imagery solutions for oil and gas industry Tidbits to make you sound interesting at cocktail parties A mile closer to space Michael Gass to co-chair P-20 Council /transportation-infrastructure Gov. Ritter, lawmakers announce job training plans Governor's Energy Office releases fiscal year 2008 report Energy expansions, business legislation, and COlovesCA campaign top 2009 accomplishments /investor-center ConocoPhillips to build global R&D and training center NASA awards $1 million to CU-Boulder to lead study McWhinney top 50 workplace City and County of Denver fourth-fastest growing in U.S. How did that happen? Ball Aerospace receives NASA Goddard Space Flight Center's Contractor of the Year award CU-Boulder payloads to fly on every shuttle mission to International Space Station Thank heavens – personal income in Colorado is finally dropping! Metro Denver EDC releases 2010 economic forecast University of Colorado Hospital ranks high Colorado biosciences get major eco-devo boost /demographics-communities/communities Lockheed Martin picked for $1 billion satellite contract Northwest Parkway to go solar /about-metro-denver-edc/staff.html Vestas opens wind-turbine plant in Colorado First Data wins Nordstrom business Metro Denver EDC releases 2010 Industry Cluster Study Time to strike for new jobs in the cleantech space GeoEye receives additional U.S. government awards totaling $22 million CSU hosts one of the world's most advanced weather radars California, you're still the one! Yes, economists do know how to happy dance Isaacson Rosenbaum"s new office space CU-Boulder alumnus, two payloads heading for space station /demographics-communities/communities Metro Denver ranked third-best metro for business Gov. Ritter announces business finance forums /investor-center Xcel Energy announces first Smart Grid City in the nation IHS boosts profit in Q4, 2009 Coors Field – Downtown stadiums bring life to aging urban centers Annual luncheon celebrates the work of investors and partners United Launch Alliance successfully launches Jason-2/OSTM mission for NASA CU-Boulder students set to launch student rocket payloads June 27 Orion and Constellation add new dimension to the word "cluster" Metro Denver: Colorado is North America's Cleantech Hub Big 3 DIA airlines score high on-time Colorado congressional delegation supports aerospace economy /workforce-profiles/education/higher-education.html Denver on display in New York's Times Square Gov. Ritter pushes for jobs, infrastructure investments /living-here/culture CSU driving clean energy research to market Vestas gains $97 million wind-turbine order Got Cleantech? United Launch Alliance President and CEO Michael Gass to co-chair Governor's P-20 Council Metro Denver Site Selection Conference slated for August 25-27 Ten great days for Metro Denver - Good news arrives in many packages Ball issues sustainability report Wind Energy trade show a bonanza for Colorado “Epic” Project at UCH to add 100+ jobs Wind energy leader RES-Americas relocates to Broomfield /living-here/healthcare Hexcel Corp. to open plant in Windsor Ascent Solar achieves significant efficiency milestone /living-here/education/k-12.html Denver named one of 12 new Solar America Cities Vestas secures order for 33 new turbines Watching a new industry emerge Space Foundation inspires, enables, and propels educators with summer programs Vestas picks Louisville as site of new R&D office Colorado Space Coalition briefs congressional delegation on aerospace priorities Legacy carriers in Europe see stress from low-cost carriers, volcanic ash, and the A-380 DigitalGlobe releases CitySphere 2.0 worldwide image coverage Mortenson project gets ARRA funds Colorado Space Coalition launches new Web site /living-here/spectator-sports Denver first U.S. city to host Sportaccord Denver hosting construction opportunities open house /about-metro-denver-edc/staff.html Energy Collaboratory establishes solar R&D center Level 3 gets $13.8M in ARRA funds GeoEye-1 earth-imaging satellite begins final launch preperations Ten great days for Metro Denver – Good news arrives in many packages Metro Denver EDC announces new leadership appointments to Executive Committee and industry affiliates Mountain Region holds great export opportunity for U.S. National site selectors laud Metro Denver labor force and regionalism at breakfast panel discussion Raytheon submits proposal for NOAA environmental satellite ground segment Gov. Ritter signs law creating bioscience grant fund /international-trade Gov. Ritter & Mayor Hickenlooper announce stimulus plans AeroMexico adds daily nonstop to Denver /workforce-profiles/WIRED/calendar.html Senate approves landmark economic development package Lockheed Martin takes students and teachers on a virtual journey with the Orion spacecraft Tri-State awarded tech transfer honor Metro Denver EDC releases sixth edition of Toward a More Competitive Colorado Analysis of state economy sometimes ignores the fundamentals of business decision making Site Selection Conferences – Positioning Metro Denver for the upturn Metro Denver EDC names new vice president HCA among World’s Most Ethical Comps DigitalGlobe announces ImageAtlas 4.0 Denver launches Driving Change initiative /workforce-profiles/WIRED/research-reports.html Colorado among first in nation to share health information Bolder BioTechnology rceives $1.9 mllion NIH grant /workforce-profiles/WIRED/contact.html Denver mayor announces Neighborhood Marketplace Initiative CU-Boulder symposium to feature climate change, energy, and policy experts Gov. Ritter applauds ULA on $6.7 M award CAMT and Metro Denver EDC discuss site selection process for ACE Manufacturing and Innovation Park Why you’re getting so fat Colorado not unknown in Northern Europe – maybe this branding thing really works?! Third Annual State of DIA Luncheon set for March 16 Lockheed, ATK offer Gen 2 Rockets DigitalGlobe launches ImageConnect: Global providing GIS professionals instant online access New wind partnerships to benefit industry and nation /workforce-profiles/WIRED/structure.html Gov. Ritter announces 2009 economic proposal Brighton receives $2 million state DOLA grant /workforce-profiles/WIRED/jumpstart.html Siemens to open wind turbine research center in Boulder Presidential space policy debate in Boulder ULA sends space plane into orbit Colorado Space Coalition launches marketing campaign From fits and stops to steady decline: Colorado’s competitive position continues to erode How to choose an economic development governor Metro Denver EDC Annual Meeting highlights economic 'rays of light' United biofuel jet tested at DIA GeoEye's next-generation satellite launch moving to September 4 Constant Contact expands in Northern Colorado /workforce-profiles/WIRED/news-center.html Seed money awarded for C2B2 biofuel projects DIA welcomes 50 millionth passenger /workforce-profiles/WIRED Gov. Ritter to attend 2008 BIO Conference and Expo Surrey Satellite Technology US opens for business DU's Daniels school 3rd in nation - ethics How far we came to win Colorado is the hub of national green job creation Colorado exhibits, launches national public relations/advertising campaign at WINDPOWER 2011 Looking back at 2010 Corporex break ground on office/hotel dev. Ball Aerospace begins integration of WorldView-2 imaging instrument Xcel to power DNC, RNC with wind and solar power /workforce-profiles/WIRED/contact.html Colorado ranks among top-five fastest-growing states Budget, transportation funding top Legislature's agenda / ConocoPhillips to employ 7,000 at Colorado campus GeoEye-1 satellite launches into space Lockheed Martin donates $1M to school Picking the next Mayor(s) Basic Economic Development Course promotes partnership, fuels interaction Energy leaders release Climate Prosperity Strategy ProLogis headquarters departs for San Francisco Vail Resorts plans ski-area upgrades NASA selects CU-Boulder to lead $485 million Mars mission Colorado ranks third in science and tech index /site-selection Denver Metro Chamber publishes annual policy briefing Metro Denver's economy, real estate featured in NY Times Colorado tourism sets record in 2007 DigitalGlobe applauds Colorado leadership on commercial space legislation dovetail solutions celebrates 5 years What’s NOT to like in pending tax proposals A mile closer to the next frontier of space exploration Metro Denver EDC announces Deibel as new Executive Committee Co-Chair The growing link between health and economic development Children's Hospital earns top rankings Lockheed Martin spacecraft to be flown for NASA'S MAVEN Mars Mission University of Colorado Denver lands $76 million grant BusinessWeek names AVA Solar a Successful Startup CU-Boulder to participate in HHMI genomes research program Boulder second only to Silicon Valley for tech workers $70 million CU-Boulder instrument set for insertion on NASA'S Hubble Space Telescope DaVita unveils plan for Denver HQ building The trouble with economic impact statements CSC, congressional delegation advocate for state’s aerospace leadership Metro Denver Site Selection Conference planned for Sept. 28-30 Pentax headquarters move speaks to power of transit TriZetto moving HQ to Colorado NOAA awards RT Logic contract for multi-mission L&S band receivers project DDP unveils incentive program for commuters during DNC /industries-companies/industries/bioscience.html CU to announce technology transfer awardees NASA selects CU-Boulder to build lunar dust detector /industries-companies/industries/aerospace.html ConocoPhillips announces partnership with C2B2 DigitalGlobe announces extension of Google content agreement dovetail solutions opens D.C. office Educational attainment and lifetime earnings GE's solar announcement proves Colorado's leadership in clean energy Colorado touts solar industry at North America's largest solar trade show Lessons from a competitor Broncos’ commitment to community United Launch Alliance first RS-68A hot-fire engine test a success Boettcher, Webb-Waring and CU partner for research /industries-companies/industries/aviation.html CU-Boulder selected for two lunar research grants Xcel releases RFP to acquire 2,200 MW in CO by 2015 /industries-companies/industries/energy.html Clear Skies Solar opens Golden office CU-Boulder space scientists set for second spacecraft flyby of Mercury Register: Site Selection Panel Discussion Site Selection conferences, an annual ritual for job attraction Metro Denver EDC announces new Board of Governors leadership appointments Colorado Energy Coalition releases third annual study on state's competitive position in energy industry When the Metro Denver EDC recruitment process works “right” CU Boulder, NREL to test Toyota hybrids Homeland Defense "Emerging Technology Day" to be held in Colorado Springs Gov. Ritter promotes "New Energy Economy" in Spain /industries-companies/industries/financial.html Denver-based NewsGator nets $10M in new funding Lockheed Martin-built Stardust to fly by Earth Jan. 14 /industries-companies/industries/information-technology-software.html Colorado named one of top-five states for business CU-Boulder launches new graduate program in optical sensing and imaging with NSF grant Molson Coors toasts China joint venture Record prospect numbers, industry outreach, and national marketing campaigns top 2011 activity The loss of Walt Koelbel, Sr. Property tax break for seniors is poorly timed and ignores data New data shows growth across multiple industries in region Vestas expansion plans in Colorado DigitalGlobe announces new content partnership for Virtual Earth with Microsoft Nano Renewable Energy Summit to be held in Denver /news-center/publications.html CSU Prof named to Research!America Paul Rogers Society Hickenlooper announces citywide bicycle sharing program /news-center/publications.html Gov. Ritter embarks on climate expedition in the Arctic Air Force Awards ISS a $20.5 million task for operations support and research and development efforts Vestas dedicates Pueblo wind-tower plant Hickenlooper’s TBD is JIT Southwest Airlines' traffic up 5% ADA Technologies spins off distributed sensor division FAA offers funding for Denver airport facilities Charles Schwab Corp. to add 500 new jobs in region Aerospace can bolster U.S. economy in challenging times Denver releases mobility & access plan for DNC /workforce-profiles/WIRED/poll.html Advanced Distributed Sensor Systems wins $5 million contract Wells Fargo names new Denver president United Launch Alliance successfully launches 3rd Italian COSMO satellite /industries-companies/industries CSU creates School of Global Environmental Sustainability New Belgium releases its first-ever sustainability report $25 million mortgage credit program to provide relief Front Range best-positioned for transition to global center DigitalGlobe bolsters defense team with Karen Diener and John Allan Investors reap Ugly 3 defeat ROI Vestas, Colorado production ramps up Lockheed Martin receives $30 million contract for USAF Self-Awareness Space Situational Awareness program NREL launches advanced vehicle research fleet CSU researchers receive 'Oscar of Invention' /about-metro-denver-edc/love.html Gov. Ritter proposes budget-balancing plan /metro-denver-economy/monthly-summary Denver announces DNC parade route to INVESCO Field Lockheed Martin delivers Mars Science Laboratory Backshell to NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory Level 3 signs 3-year deal with Netflix DIA named best North American airport NGA purchases full CitySphere 2.0 offering from DigitalGlobe NREL selects new managment contractor CSU and its alumni produce $4.1 billion in income in state /investor-center Metro Denver EDC releases 2009 economic forecast Colorado's top universities advance cancer research DigitalGlobe and NAVTEQ join forces to support application developers Vestas 15th North American order of 2010 DigitalGlobe and deCarta team to deliver world imagery to LBS marketplace AAIA acquires former Adam Aircraft, details ops plan Gov. Ritter announces $370,000 in energy grants /about-metro-denver-edc/MDAC /about-metro-denver-edc/MDAC Colorado Gov. Ritter touts bioscience industry successes Public events abound during 2008 DNC Colorado State University Professor Receives Honors from NASA's JPL and IRC DaVita buying Nashville company ULA rocket carries recon-agency payload CU-Boulder launches butterfly, spider K-12 experiments on space shuttle Denver Metro Chamber a top company in state Denver Metro Chamber hosts congressional, state leaders /about-metro-denver-edc/MDAC CSU cancer supercluster fosters new bioscience business Denver Office of Cultural Affairs announces DNC events Aspiring astronaut among CU students to receive science scholarships http://www.metrodenver.org/industries-companies/industries/cleantech_media.html DIA ranks among world's busiest airports NASA awards CU-Boulder $2 million for student sounding rocket program DNC public viewing area at INVESCO Field announced WIRED funds help launch space entrepreneurship Web site Wstn Union waives fee Japan transfer CU-Boulder professor wins $3 million fellowship from DoD Metro Denver economy strong despite national downturn NASA's STS-125 astronauts visit Ball Aerospace Kenya first for new Wstn Union service Qwest to be sole IPS provider to DOD DigitalGlobe provides satellite imagery to help TODAY show anchors explore the “Ends of the Earth” Region's mayors creating 'America's Healthiest Community' Boulder’s Cool Energy awarded $500K grant by NSF Poll shows residents believe FasTracks a "good decision" CU-Boulder launches zero-waste football games Ball Aerospace completes CDR for Landsat's Operational Land Imager DaVita re-launches DaVita.com Lockheed Martin receives $30 million contract for U.S. Air Force Self-Awareness Space Situational Awareness Program /about-metro-denver-edc/CEC Online regional economic profile launches before DNC Colorado State University laboratory receives $1.14 million Penfield Tate elected to CSU board Southwest completes AirTran puchase Excellence in Renewable Energy Awards announced Denver launches online carbon calculator Lockheed Martin selected for contract by NASA for GOES-R Series weather satellites /news-center/TMCC.html /industries-companies/industries/pharmaceuticals.html Space Foundation announces theme for 25th National Space Symposium held in Colorado Metro Denver uses 'unconventional' marketing at the DNC Denver tops list of cities where people want to live Vestas receives 102 MW order in CA Children's Hospital one of nation's best International trade classes offered by World Trade Center Vestas commends Colorado at DNC in Denver Ball Aerospace delivers 500 Tactical Fast Steering Mirrors for Guardian program Ball Aerospace completes environmental testing for Kepler mission /news-center/metro-denver-news/third-annual-state-of-dia-luncheon-set-for-march-16.html Lignol confirms site for cellulosic ethanol plant Denver gets approval to expand enterprise zone Holland & Hart adds 29 lawyers in SLC Carla Dore buys Workplace Resource Health Commission receives grant from Anthem BCBS CSU sets new record in annual research expenditures Aerospace shows strength in harsh financial atmosphere GeoEye completes multi-million dollar NextView contract modification with NGA Colorado BioScience Association seeks top innovators CSU botanist discovers new plant in Colorado CH2M HILL wins FMC expansion project IHS to Acquire Seismic Micro-Technology New Colorado Business Express Web site launched Forest City breaks ground on 184-acre park CU-Boulder study provides possible explanation for migration of volcanic activity on Mars Lockheed Martin, Thales Alenia Space partner to deliver space radar solutions for global customers CSU receives $3 million biofuels workforce grant Denver's Driving Change program reduces CO2 emissions Boeing selects ULA's Atlas V rocket ULA launches Lockheed-built Juno probe CSU names new COO for Clean Energy Supercluster DIA sets busiest-month record with 5,000,505 passengers New report details aerospace workforce needs, remedies CU-Boulder students approach final countdown in national nanosatellite competition IKEA announces plan to open store in Centennial Rankings highlight Metro Denver’s economic viability dovetail solutions acquires Story + Welch HOK to lead urban design for Riverwalk Denver Cultural Office announces creative loan fund NASA selects CU-Boulder to build $6 million lunar dust detector to orbit moon in 2012 CU-Boulder selected for two lunar research grants totaling $11 million RecycleMania kicks off at Colorado State University Chamber to host Balanced Energy Economy Series ULA reaches milestone to Atlas V Attend the Metro Denver EDC Holiday Reception at MapQuest HQs CSU to be carbon-neutral by 2020 CU-Boulder online simulation project gets $1.1 million grant Raytheon team completes final major milestones on next-generation GPS Control Segment Lockheed Martin-built Stardust Spacecraft to fly by Earth Jan. 14 FASTER bill passes Appropriations Committee CU-Boulder to lead $485 million Mars mission Clifton Gunderson, LarsonAllen merged Vestas, record construction levels in 2011 Petroleum Development Corp to headquarter in Denver DIA surpasses 51 million passengers in 2008 DigitalGlobe and AEgis Technologies to launch ImageScape with Rapid 3D Simulation Sierra Nevada Corporation acquires SpaceDev, Inc. Groups tout medical device industry at CA trade show Colorado School of Mines receives $500,000 gift CU receives $34 million to research Down Syndrome Metro Denver shows CA its love with marketing campaign CU-Boulder students win first place in national nanosatellite competition Obama Inaugural Captured By GeoEye-1 From Height Of 423 Miles Gov. Ritter honors Colorado's federal research labs NetSuite opens major facility in Centennial School of Mines and CU awarded $16.5 million COPAN Systems announces additional $18.5M in funding CU-Boulder and SpaceDev Inc. launch eSpace: The Center for Space Entrepreneurship CU astronaut-alum Steve Swanson set for space station mission Feb. 12 Obama to sign stimulus into law Feb. 17 in Denver CU receives $1 million grant from Rockefeller Foundation ProLogis in study on energy-saving technologies Hexcel breaks ground on wind energy facility in Windsor DigitalGlobe expands corporate headquarters in Longmont New CU-Boulder computer cluster to aid in earth-modeling research CSU at helm in launch of NASA mission measuring CO2 CU Cancer Center wins $599,999 Komen grant Abengoa Solar awarded $14 million by U.S. DOE Honduran president visits CSU energy laboratory GeoEye announces start of commercial operations for GeoEye-1 Earth-imaging satellite ULA Delta II celebrates 20th anniversary with NOAA-N Prime launch Enterprise Rent-A-Car to open claims center in Fort Collins Northern Colorado to add 4,000 jobs in 2009 Labor's Poison Pill amendments pulled from Nov. ballot Investment announced for Denver families near transit Kepler spacecraft arrives in Florida for launch preparations Raytheon submits final proposal for NOAA's environmental satellite ground segment CoorsTek Armor Solutions opens new Golden facility New management team takes charge at NREL CSU receives research grant from Shell Oil Company Gov. Ritter signs FASTER transportation legislation National Space Symposium announces featured speakers CU's Fiske Planetarium celebrates International Year of Astronomy CSU's College of Business among nation's best UCD creates Global Energy Management degree DigitalGlobe announces new partnership with Microsoft Baxa Corp. acquires Florida-based ForHealth Technologies CU-Boulder students to be at controls for NASA's March planet hunting mission Colorado State University at helm in launch of NASA Earth science mission measuring CO2 New energy projects to play big role in recovery CU-Boulder Energy Initiative names Leadership Council members WIRED Initiative to host Career Polling Event Lt. Gov. O’Brien calls aerospace an economic 'bright spot' CU-Boulder launches interdisciplinary space sciences and engineering initiative Colorado State University scientists disappointed in OCO mission failure New Energy expo highlights economic opps and legislation UC Denver gets $26M award from NIH CU licenses antibiotic-supporting technology AVA Solar changes name to 'Abound Solar' Boeing adds jobs in Colorado Springs Budget proposal solid for defense, space, civil aviation CU-Boulder prof. to receive American Chemical Award World's largest solar test facility to locate in Aurora SkyFuel unveils low cost solar power system Ascent Solar begins production in Littleton MindSports Colorado and the Colorado Regional Planning Committee announce Colorado Regional FIRST Robotics Competition Ball Aerospace-built Kepler spacecraft launches from Cape Canaveral Denver School of Science and Technology to expand RMI chooses CSU for greenhouse gas study CU professor wins $900,000 grant from NIH Greener Denver Climate Prosperity Program launched DigitalGlobe WorldView-2 satellite completes successful instrument integration Lt. Gov. O’Brien calls aerospace an economic 'bright spot' in Colorado United Launch Alliance awarded four NASA missions Fitzsimons will produce $11.5 billion in economic impact Denver a test market for solar program Denver cultural office announces Urban Arts Fund Three CU-Boulder chemistry professors win $500,000 National Science Foundation CAREER Awards CU-Boulder professor to receive American Chemical Award Major industry clusters position region for economic growth Denver unveils strategic transportation plan Fourth edition of Competitiveness Study released Gov. Ritter, lawmakers, introduce Colorado ASCENT bill Sierra Nevada Corp. forms Space Systems business area from MicroSat Systems and SpaceDev acquisitions AGI and Space Dynamics Laboratory form business partnership National & state partners launch ‘We Work For Health’ CU-Boulder biologist wins $875,000 Packard Fellowship Bolder BioTechnology, Inc. wins $1.6 million NIH grant Register today for the State of DIA event April 16 Harris Corporation completes system design review for next-generation Global Positioning System Control Segment Program Lockheed Martin establishes new Space Vehicle Integration Laboratory CSU releases regional commercial real estate study Collaboratory funds 12 new solar research projects Nine Colorado clean energy companies to present at NREL Vestas breaks ground on manufacturing plants in Brighton AGI and Integral Systems form business partnership Blakey: International competition calls for increased NASA funding Denver Art Museum appoints interim president Registration open for BioWest 2008 Finalists selected for BioWest 2008 Venture Showcase Tech industry remains vital to Colorado economy U.S. space industry not yet seeing economic slowdown DigitalGlobe announces Singapore ground station as direct access program partner DOCA announces 'Doors Open Denver' competition DNC yields Metro Denver tremendous economic benefits Colorado State Capitol nation's first LEED-Certified Metro Denver EDC launches 'Clark's Cone of Silence' Two CU-Boulder scientists land $1.5 million Howard Hughes Medical Institute awards Colorado Springs Airport Hosts Space Exhibit Register today for the State of DIA luncheon CU alumni donate $2 million for bioscience initiative Region awarded $35 million in New Market Tax Credits CU-Boulder faculty, students to participate in tornado study Hurricane forecast team at Colorado State University reduces forecast, predicts average season in 2009 Ball Corporation receives sustainability reporting award Nobel laureate Tom Cech to return to CU in April Exercising Fiscal Fitness event to be held Oct.28 Gov. Ritter: higher education funding protected from cuts Ball Aerospace completes integration for the DoD's STP-SIV U.S. Rep. Lamborn seeks local support for Air Force cyber warfare unit Denver selected to participate in Natl. League of Cities ULI, Denver to increase diversity in real estate development 25th National Space Symposium breaks records Space Foundation releases The Space Report 2009; reveals industry growth to $257 billion in global space revenues UC Denver School of Med. Alzheimer's study promising Green Festival debuts in Mile High City NASA's Kepler captures first views of planet-hunting territory Raytheon awarded $23.5 million risk reduction contract for next-generation GPS ground control segment World Trade Center Denver announces speakers CSU archaeologist receives NSF grant Lockheed Martin and Harris Corporation sign agreement to develop innovative full-motion video intelligence tools Lockheed Martin hosts nearly 4,000 students across the U.S. during Young Minds at Work Day Colorado BioScience Assoc. names Rick Jory board chair Five CU-Boulder programs ranked in nation's top 10 Bye Aerospace, Inc. announces memorandum of understanding with Ascent Solar Technologies, Inc. Investment needed to combat debris threats to U.S. space assets Metro Denver EDC releases economic stimulus article CSU Clean Energy Supercluster announces seed grants CU-Boulder scientists detect magnesium in spacecraft's second flyby of Mercury National security space industrial base challenged from three fronts NREL to receive more than $100 million from Recovery Act NSF awards CSU $800,000 to model makeup of biofuels Ball Aerospace instruments COS & WFC3 head to Hubble Space Telescope Hubble repair mission astronaut John Grunsfeld named to CU-Boulder faculty Holli Baumunk named CO's Economic Developer of the Year Gov. Ritter signs major job-creation legislation Atlantis astronauts install Ball Aerospace's WFC3 and COS aboard NASA's Hubble Space Telescope U.S. Air Force awards Lockheed Martin $1.5 billion contract for SBIRS follow-on spacecraft Denver receives national award for Greenprint Denver Gov. Ritter congrats Blake and CSU on chancellor decision Green energy and future of space propulsion take center stage at Denver conferences Aerospace companies wait for word about stimulus money Secretary Chu announces $800M to support biofuels Metro Denver EDC wins top marketing honors Boulder-built and operated QuikSCAT provides 10 years of data on Earth's climate CU Researchers find first definitive evidence for ancient lakes on Mars BusinessWeek ranks two CSU business programs in top 10 CSU awarded $12.5 million NSF Grant Denver Cultural Office announces free public art tours United Launch Alliance successfully launches moon missions for NASA United Launch Alliance successfully launches NASA/NOAA weather satellite Colorado instruments launch aboard Shuttle Atlantis ARRA funding for West Line to help build light rail to Golden Space Foundation teaming with local school district to create space-focused middle school Space Foundation spends summer teaching teachers to teach space Gov. Ritter announces plan for ARRA energy investments Southeast Business Partnership honors legislators DigitalGlobe announces extension of NextView Service Level Agreement for National Geospatial Intelligence Agency (NGA) CU-Boulder, NASA test new 'Space Internet' protocols on International Space Station City/County of Denver departments earn ISO 14001 Rocky Mtn. Regional Center of Excellence awarded $36M WorldView-2 launch date announced New European space telescope with CU-Boulder connection makes first observations, targets nearby galaxies Development in Brighton largest public project in U.S. Denver No. 1 for cities recovering from housing slump It's rocket science — lots of opportunity CU-Boulder lab lands $42M NASA space-sensor contract RNL named among top 5 sustainable U.S. architect firms Metro Denver ranks as third fittest U.S. region Colorado State University students examine future for Lockheed Martin Space Systems eSpace incubates first round of space entrepreneurs Denver existing-home prices outperform other cities Biden announces $500 million for green job training Ball Aerospace awarded second contract for STP-SIV program Centaurus grad chosen to be NASA astronaut candidate DaVita announces new corporate headquarters in Denver WIRED awards $1.2 million in additional grants Infinite Power Solutions raises $13M in Series B financing SEBP announces award recipients at annual luncheon ULA CEO Michael C. Gass receives 2009 Peter B. Teets Award Gov. Ritter congratulates Ball Aerospace and Nasa astronauts for successful mission to repair Hubble Colorado again confirmed among top bioscience states Gov. Ritter signs two bills to keep Colorado competitive Colorado firm awarded contract to develop NASA instrument Surrey Satellite Technology Limited (SSTL) successfully launch two further satellites Gov. Ritter and Mayor Hickenlooper promote Cool Biz Gov. Ritter re-establishes office of film and television Merrick collects LiDAR data for 17,677-square-mile Rainwater Basin project Ball Aerospace completes successful environmental testing for WorldView-2 satellite Gov. Ritter signs New Energy Economy legislation CSU scientists take trip to the bottom of the world Denver to host bond design and construction open house Gov. Ritter signs nine bills to lead Colorado forward Colorado-built telescope proving itself Therm-Tech expands into Loveland, Colorado City and County of Denver offering free building permits Metro Denver launches Climate Prosperity Project Aerospace incubator gaining momentum ULA Delta II completes 20 year era with successful Air Force GPS launch CSU profs awarded $2.7 million NSF grant to track cells Green energy and future of space propulsion in Denver Merrick & Company, one of the top ten companies to work for in Colorado CU-Boulder Aerospace Engineering program ranked 16th nationally Ascent Solar selected for Solar America Program Investor event celebrates Metro Denver's year in spotlight Jack Swigert Aerospace Academy opens Lockheed Martin-built JCSAT-12 satellite successfully launched for Sky Perfect JSAT Stem grant key in state's plan for education reform Hickenlooper awarded Mayors’ Climate Protection Award DigitalGlobe WorldView-2 satellite arrives at Vandenberg Air Force Base Lockheed Martin leverages sensor capability of fighter aircraft to improve battlespace awareness CSU training workforce through Wind Anemometer Loans Denver visitors spend record $3.1 billion in 2008 Lockheed Martin’s Orion program is "Go for CDR" Thousands of new images show Mars in high resolution ULA successfully launches moon missions for NASA Colorado on right path in building New Energy Economy CU Professor slated for September 9 NASA briefing for release of new Hubble images Therm-Tech Colorado open house invitation Frontier, Republic reach agreement on reorganization EPA Administrator in Denver for 'Clean Energy Week' United Launch Alliance Atlas V successfully launches PAN satellite Ball Aerospace instruments enable early observations from NASA's restored Hubble Space Telescope National Jewish, Ceragenix drug shows promise Denver commuters 'Bike to Work' on June 24 GeoEye signs NextView Service Level Agreement extension with the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency CU-Boulder unmanned aircraft buzz over gigantic holes in antarctic sea ice NREL to partner with RES Americas on wind research Executive Travel Magazine: DIA is "Best Domestic Airport" Lockheed Martin airborne lab demonstrates advanced intelligence collection capabilities at U.S. Army exercise Colorado: Energy and Aerospace lead a promising economic boost EnCana gives $1M lead gift to UC Denver Business School Denver tops list of Forbes’ Best Cities to Buy a Home Aurora to get a new federal facility GeoEye celebrates GeoEye-1 satellite's first year in space Colorado cities rank as best places for young professionals Lawmakers visit NREL for clean energy solutions Aerospace career interest video and information available on MetroDenverCareers.com Inaugral High Altitude and Near Space (HAaNS) conference in Colorado DIA selects architect for south terminal redevelopment Ball to acquire four AB InBev beverage packaging plants Colorado again ranks as nation's least obese state Denver-area colleges, schools join forces to foster science, technology careers Former Lockheed Martin CEO Norman Augustine to speak at Colorado State University on Sept. 28 Lightning Hybrids to create 50 jobs in Loveland Hosting.com adding 30,000 sf datacenter in Metro Denver Metro Denver EDC, business orgs launch stimulus Web site Astronaut Jim Voss joins CU-Boulder aerospace facility Colorado State University engineering professor honored with national award CSIA names SVP of Liberty Media 2009 CTE of the Year CO-LABS to host conf. on state's federal research labs Tri-State and Duke Energy team on CO wind power project Envirofit expands clean burning stoves to meet global demand United Launch Alliance successfully launches MDA STSS Demo mission CU-Boulder space scientists set for final spacecraft flyby of Mercury CU-Boulder, NASA test new space Internet protocols Colorado wins federal procurement technical center Pres. Obama to sign stimulus package in Denver Tues. CU grad school attracts record number of NSF fellows Denver contracts with orgs for stimulus-funded youth employment program 26th National Space Symposium slated for April 12-15, 2009 Northrop Grumman-built LCROSS Satellite impacts Moon Participants selected for real estate diversity initiative Gov. Ritter to seek high-speed rail linking CO, NM, TX Gov. Ritter touts natural gas key to New Energy Economy ABSL Powers NASA Moon Impact STEMapalooza connects kids to science, technology, engineering, math Denver ranked tenth-most walkable city CU-Boulder space telescope makes first observations CU-Boulder awarded $2.4 million from NASA for series of sounding rocket launches Ball Aerospace completes STPSat-2 Satellite pre-shipment CSU students examine future for Lockheed Louisville tops in Money magazine's "best places" list United Launch Alliance 600th Atlas mission successfully launches DMSP F18 Nobel prize-winning science from Boulder serves as springboard for planet hunting Hickenlooper: Denver well positioned for recovery Gov. Ritter announces recovery act opportunities DigitalGlobe named to Deloitte’s 2009 Technology Fast 500 ranking Ball Aerospace-built WorldView-2 Satellite reveals first images DigitalGlobe launches crisis event service National Jewish Health receives largest-ever gift Killer asteroids and Mars exploration at the Space Science Institute eSpace calls for next round of space entrepreneurs Gov. Ritter announces recovery act broadband grants National Center for Media Forensics receives $500,000 Ball Aerospace selected by Thales for Iridium NEXT integration role Lt. Gov. O’Brien: successful Ares 1-X launch a good omen for Colorado economy University of Colorado Hospital ranks among the best NASA, CU-Boulder expedition chases Arctic Sea ice questions DigitalGlobe announces new agreement with Microsoft for high-resolution aerial imagery CU-Boulder wins $1 million grant as part of National Hypersonic Science Center National Jewish Health named Top Respiratory Hospital Anonymous gift launches micro-lending program ITT picked to build advanced imaging systems for Japanese weather satellites CU-Boulder butterfly payload to launch Nov. 16th on Space Shuttle Gov. Ritter selected as chair of NGA's Education Committee Senators Udall and Bennet announce Smart Grid funds Lockheed Martin ready for launch of Intelsat 14 spacecraft DigitalGlobe wins Colorado Photonics Company of the Year CSU faculty doubled invention disclosures 2006 to 2008 VA to build stand-alone replacement hospital in Denver Ascent Solar opens world headquarters in Colorado UC Denver researcher gets $650,000 for breast cancer research Astronaut Al Worden to honor CU-Boulder student with scholarship award New method to measure snow, soil moisture with GPS may benefit meteorologists, farmers C2B2 to offer new affiliate institution partnerships Solix begins large-scale production of algae biofuels UC Denver's Costa receives award for work in Down syndrome United Launch Alliance deploys fourth commercial mission of 2009 Ball Aerospace selected for second NASA GMI Microwave Imager Gov. Ritter touts New Energy Economy jobs in D.C. Gov. Ritter announces new economic director STEM education, NextGen pushed at ASA Capitol Hill hearing Community honors Space Foundation GeoOptics LLC and CU-Boulder create a partnership around the CICERO system of Earth satellites New Colorado Cleantech Industry Association announced Gov. Ritter enacts sweeping education reform Ball Aerospace-built WISE satellite launches from Vandenberg United Launch Alliance caps banner launch year with successful Delta II NASA WISE launch Colorado ready for Race to Top work Study: Colorado ranks No. 2 for economic recovery Sierra Nevada Corporation adding 200 jobs in Colorado Jeffrey M. Forbes selected for AIAA Losey Atmospheric Sciences Award CRSP and Colorado School of Mines form relationship NREL research garners three prestigious R&D 100 Awards CU Boulder's Prof. Penina Axelrad receives the 2009 Kepler Award DigitalGlobe's WorldView-2 imagery to be made available to all customers on January 4, 2010 Metro Denver EDC expands site selection Web site Gov. Ritter ranked "Greenest Governor" in the nation Denver now Grant Thornton HQ for aerospace, defense clients European space observatory with CU-Boulder connection looks back to early galaxies Gov. Ritter congratulates Ball Aerospace on Hubble Envirofit International and CSU receive design award NASA awards CU-Boulder $3.3 million for concept study for upcoming mission to Venus CU students to build tiny spacecraft to observe "space weather" environment Gov. Ritter proclaims August 1 as Colorado Day Colorado awarded $45 million for affordable housing U.S. Air Force awards United Launch Alliance WGS-4 satellite launch CU-Boulder Chancellor visits White House in joint pledge to increase number of math and science teachers NREL names director for National Center for Photovoltaics CU Cancer Center drug trial encouraging for past smokers Ball Aerospace ships James Webb Space Telescope mirror General Dynamics opens Colorado data center CSU to add solar power plant on Foothills Campus Mayor Hickenlooper to speak at Chamber's State of the City The 8th Continent Project Business Plan Competition 2010 Challenger Learning Center of Colorado awarded major NASA grant to inspire and educate disadvantaged students NREL award-winning reflector to cut solar cost CSU selected for $5 million stimulus DOE grant CU-Boulder faculty and students win 2010 space research and education awards CIBER wins $26 million IT services contract CU-Boulder sponsored research awards hit record Mayor Hickenlooper, business & civic leaders announce regional economic stimulus strategies UQM Technologies lands $45M electric vehicle grant CU-Boulder student satellite selected for launch by NASA Lockheed Martin Space Vehicle Integration Laboratory achieves initial operational capability Chamber selects Kelly J. Brough as new leader Gov Ritter congratulates Brough as new Chamber pres United Launch Alliance provides kick-start for Aurora and Falcon students Ball Aerospace begins integration of VIIRS for NPOESS preparatory satellite Denver parks and recreation trail system named No. 1 NREL summer labs season science students ULA sponsors student design projects through donation to CU-Boulder Aerospace Department Biggest CCDev award goes to Sierra Nevada Corporation Gov. Ritter to kick off Colorado Wind Research Center Mid-year forecast: Colorado "last in, first out" of recession NREL, industry work to halve building energy use CU-Boulder news briefing Feb. 4 to highlight role in space weather mission Primus Metals: small parts make big difference in aviation industry Healthcare training center to be operated by UC Denver Gov. Ritter tours new Intuit business center Chamber announces 2009 legislative vote tracking results Ball Aerospace tests NASA's Landsat Operational Land Imager in stray light test facility ITT awarded task order to service U.S. Army vehicles & equipment Ball Aerospace to ship WISE spacecraft CSU gets $1M stimulus grant to design sturdier computers ULA sends CU, Lockheed Martin instruments into orbit Ball Aerospace-built WISE spies comet with its powerful infrared eye REpower: Denver new Headquarters for US subsidiary ULA Delta II completes Air Force GPS IIR-21 launch Colorado PTAC satellite office opens in Jefferson County Raytheon wins $886 million contract to develop next-generation GPS control segment Biotricity Medical options CU bioelectric power technology UC Denver researcher receives funding for Parkinson’s drug U.S. Reps Perlmutter, Coffman hail GPS project as job creator for state and nation Lockheed Martin Orion team fabricates world’s largest heat shield structure Gov. Ritter presents $320 million budget-balancing plan Colorado site of solar power plan CSU hits new research expenditures record for 2008-09 Northrup picks Public Health for program Colorado video makers find water-saving lessons in outer space DIA plans to build solar project to power fuel facility CSU ranked among "America’s Best Colleges" United Launch Alliance successfully launches NASA/NOAA weather satellite Lockheed opens second internal security intelligence center in Denver CU-Boulder named top "green" university by Sierra mag Wind Technology Center installing dynamic duo ITT awarded task order to support U.S. military prepositioned equipment NGA exercises option to extend NextView Service Level Agreement with DigitalGlobe New leaders take helm at Metro Denver EDC Creative industries tour showcases Colorado's talent ITT exec optimistic about defense contracting work "We Want Our Future" - CU Boulder students inspire youth through space exploration Support grows for governor's job-creation strategy Aurora P-20 education campus breaks ground Ball Aerospace integration of VIIRS instrument for NPP complete Lockheed Martin opens Denver cyber-security center DigitalGlobe WorldView-2 arrives at Vandenberg AFB Colorado State University recognized for diversity Lockheed Martin division to build GeoEye2 JEC recognizes Eighth Continent Project as Economic Developer of The Year CSU professor to receive sustainability award CSU announces $500M campaign for competitiveness Three Colorado aerospace companies awarded NASA Rapid III contracts CSU researchers: scientists poised to take satellite images from space to 'next level' DIA job fair set for September 4 Colorado State Forest Service receives $10.7 million DigitalGlobe surpasses one billion square kilometers of Earth imagery Air Force awards $215K to Colorado education organizations CU-Boulder awarded $2 million to research social media UNC to receive $1.17M to direct national science initiative Udall, Bennet ask President to explain, re-evaluate cut of Constellation Program DigitalGlobe Selects Raytheon to Provide Satellite Constellation Management System Colorado gets $19.3M in homeland-security grants Abengoa, Xcel to build first solar thermal coal plant Gov. Ritter urges Pres. Obama to preserve 1,000 aerospace jobs in Colorado Space Data Assoc. selects Analytical Graphics, Inc. to design/operate its Space Data Center Companies invited to Rocky Mountain Life Science Investor Conference HostMySite and Hosting.com merge, new HQs in Denver Boeing to provide next-gen GPS ground systems support to U.S. Air Force CU astrophysics professor Juri Toomre to receive 2010 Hazel Barnes Prize New program helps businesses green their operations Mines institute to lead nation in natural gas research European Space Imaging, DigitalGlobe, and the German Aerospace Center announce opening of facility in Munich Sierra Nevada supports CU aerospace students/faculty in Dream Chaser development CSU to host colloquium on global sustainability challenges Gov. Ritter joins Secretary Shinseki at new Veterans Hospital groundbreaking Ball Aerospace wins contract for Navy's GFO-2 altimetry satellite U.S. Air Force awards United Launch Alliance AEHF-3 launch HealthONE rolls out the green carpet for Metro Denver Boulder's SmartGridCity first functioning in the world United Launch Alliance Atlas 5 successfully launches OTV mission Braxton Front-End Processor KS-252 interface announced Denver, Boulder, Fort Collins rank in best places for college NREL energy execs make an impact nationally CU Boulder conducting experiments in space Ball Aerospace in Boulder focuses on huge mirror for new space telescope WIRED Initiative launches MetroDenverCareers.com Therm-Tech Colorado to host open house NASA, Lockheed Martin team launch crew safety to new heights Three payloads built by CU-Boulder set for launch on space shuttle Atlantis CSU awarded $2.5M NSF grant to study wasting disease CaridianBCT gets $5.6M from Pentagon for blood-safety Lockheed Martin pledges $1 million to Denver School Of Science And Technology ULA marks Delta 50th anniversary with successful Delta IV GPS IIF SV-1 launch Vestas Nacelles to host career information forum Colorado jobs in the arts receive ARRA funds SBSS spacecraft ships to launch site New CU-Boulder study says early Earth haze likely provided ultraviolet shield for planet CSIA announces 2009 DEMOgala Showcase nominees CU-Boulder unmanned aircraft buzz over Antarctic GeoEye sells first commercial airport mapping database using satellite imagery XCOR Aerospace and United Launch Alliance announce successful hydrogen piston pump tests Life Science Investor Conference announces investors CU-Boulder prof unraveling mystery of treating chronic pain Rep. Coffman urges Obama to protect Orion jobs Colorado's delegation seeks to save Lockheed jobs NREL's award-winning battery's secret is 'buried' EPA, HUD, DOT to visit Denver on sustainability tour New CU-Boulder study indicates an ancient ocean may have covered one-third of Mars Ball Aerospace - keeping an eye on outer space CU announces $1.6M in bio commercialization grants NREL expands suite of Web-based fuel-efficiency tools Boeing's Colorado satellite ground operations achieve AS9100 certification DeLorme selects DigitalGlobe to provide high-resolution Earth imagery for handheld GPS devices DIA sets record for busiest month in history Bach Composite Industry to locate in Northern Colorado ADA Technologies awarded $100K contract to improve Li-ion batteries for space vehicle use Earth's gravity to nudge Ball Aerospace-built craft toward comet Colorado Energy Coalition releases competitiveness study CSU Chancellor Joe Blake inaugurated on historic Oval Ball Aerospace receives Managing Automation's Data and Integration Manufacturing Award Colorado-made satellite to launch in July DigitalGlobe named Earth Observation Operator of the Year NREL team tests higher ethanol fuel mix Lockheed Martin to get $163M from NASA to keep Orion work going Arvada engineering firm sends pumps into space Northern Colorado EDC secures USDA development grant Former Lockheed Martin CEO Augustine to speak at CSU Ball Aerospace, NOAA team on weather satellite DigitalGlobe selects Internap to deliver global, high-performance access to geospatial imagery Denver Metro Chamber CEO urges continued efforts Site Selection Conference set for Sept. 23-25 Orion Crew Exploration Vehicle passes key NASA milestone Six CU-Boulder doctoral students win Amelia Earhart fellowships CSU engineering prof honored with national award CU-Boulder scientists set for final Mercury flyby DigitalGlobe announces start of imagery collection for Advanced Ortho Aerial Program Lockheed Martin packing up for Jupiter National labs work to settle PHEV fuel economy puzzle Sen Mark Udall praises CU-Boulder's climate change efforts GeoEye announces NextView Service Level Agreement extension ITT part of team awarded NASA range operations contract Ritter praises ranking as 4th-best state for business NREL weathering system cuts product testing time MAVEN to be launched on ULA rocket Jack Swigert Aerospace Academy hosts Moon Base One Space Camp UCCC scientists win $870,000 cancer stem cell grant ArtDistrict on Santa Fe and Golden Triangle District connect Ball Aerospace completes integration of CrIS sensor on NPP weather satellite Ball Aerospace, Lockheed Martin demonstrate new docking system technology CH2M HILL awarded CO2 pipeline project Auraria pays off for Colorado state investment ITT part of team awarded NASA range operations contract DigitalGlobe announces Global 8-Band Research Challenge Northern Colorado taps $7.7 million for medical research UCCC gets $900k to create new thyroid cancer cell lines Ball Aerospace ships STPSat-2 to Kodiak Launch Complex Space Foundation supports STEM education Anschutz Medical Campus expands enviro health research Ritter announces green jobs college certificate program CIBER a strategic partner to Alion for $2 billion DOD technology support contract ITT launches academic partnership program to support higher education Site selectors get a 'Mile High' experience Commnet Wireless expanding in Castle Rock GeoEye wins $3.8 billion National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency EnhancedView award DigitalGlobe secures $3.55 billion EnhancedView agreement with National Geospatial Intelligence Agency Denver receives $6 million grant for energy efficiency Leaders laud cooperation, urge statewide focus United Launch Alliance Atlas V successfully launches first AEHF mission Academy ranked 11th-best school in nation by Forbes NREL conference tackles interstate transmission Three physicians honored with global health award Colorado satellite companies win stimulus funds CU-Boulder selected as partner in new FAA Commercial Space Transportation Center CSU professor earns NIH award for innovation Colorado Brownfields Conference 2009 announced DigitalGlobe 8-Band Research Challenge garners over 350 entries New Space Science Institute Center expands scope of education programs Leadership Foundation recaps Minneapolis/St. Paul trip DIA sees busiest August in airport history Key step taken for Lockheed Martin's next-generation GPS satellites New international study shows some asteriods live in "own little worlds" Colorado touts bioscience at DC AdvaMed conference Southeast Business Partnership hosts mid-year lunch Governor Ritter and Colorado School of Mines unveil new home for "Moon Rock" Kepler Mission discovers two planets transiting same star Metro Denver celebrates 15th anniversary of light rail Denver and Philly Mayors make friendly bets Denver Metro SBDC and Seedco announce loan program NASTAR Center and Special Aerospace Services commence research study Ball Aerospace, ITT to build next DigitalGlobe satellite DigitalGlobe announces successful WorldView-2 launch CU-Boulder among nation's top sustainable campuses Metro Denver EDC sponsoring NREL Growth Forum CU students, staff help NASA decommission satellite toting failed science payload Aardex announces new St. Anthony Hospital Campus plan NREL software helps design energy stingy buildings Denver Cultural Office releases annual report CU-Boulder professor elected to Institute of Medicine Mines awarded grant by the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission UNC to receive $1.5 million gift for student research CSU professors obtain $917,000 to improve firefighter gear NREL Web portal makes Green driving easier STEMapalooza connects kids to STEM education Polish officials to host business meetings in Denver Siemens research turbine to be commissioned at NREL GE and Tendril to bring Smart Grid to the home HealthONE family welcomes a new addition CU-Boulder awarded $2.4 million from NASA Ball Aerospace completes STPSat-2 satellite pre shipment Philly and Denver get ready for the NL playoffs Ball Aerospace's Eric Bachtell honored by Popular Mechanics for Kepler Mission Denver Chamber of Commerce wants tax breaks saved Denver Living Streets Initiative holding workshops National Jewish developing lung disease roadmap NREL manages Solar Decathalon in DC Ritter welcomes solar-leasing firm to Colorado Science magazine features Colorado's Mines research SWE awards Outstanding Faculty Advisor to Mines prof CSU grad student honored with Popular Mechanics award New Siemens research turbine commissioned at NREL DigitalGlobe unveils first WorldView-2 images DU business school ranked among the best in the world Denver solicits proposals for ARRA development projects CU-Boulder and NREL institute announce plans College of Nursing offers new programs in grad program CU-Boulder and NIST awarded $500k grant Denver Metro Chamber introduces new healthcare plan Gov's Energy Office partners with Energy Outreach Colorado CSU researchers discover what causes brain to shrink NREL Solar Technology Acceleration Center powering up Director of Governor's Energy Office to speak at CSU Colorado Leadership Alliance seeks Leader of the Year New exec at Colorado Alliance for Environmental Education Largest wind R&D study underway at NREL State lands largest US solar inverter production facility Gov. Ritter closes $270M shortfall in FY09-10 NREL Growth Forum features 34 clean energy comps Chamber Leadership Foundation to host Leadership Forum DigitalGlobe announces new agreement with Microsoft Lt. Gov. O’Brien: successful Ares 1-X launch a good omen German wind energy experts to host reception Team selected to complete 16th Street urban design plan UC Denver to participate in nationwide NIH clinical trial BioWest 2009 Expo showcases region’s bio industry NREL building panels protect, provide comfort New Colorado center to advance discovery of drugs Colorado cancer researcher earns $1.4M ARRA grant Green Build Road Show Denver to be held November 4 Colorado companies recieve $18M in ARRA geothermal grants Gov. Ritter applauds Xcel Energy's new solar plan as job-creator Clean energy sector a 'silver lining' in current economy Mayor Hickenlooper announces Cleantech Open winners NIH awards $577,000 to ImmuRx for tuberculosis treatment Downtown Denver Ambassador Street to get makeover Mayor Hickenlooper to kick off Denver Arts Week Student leads effort of sustainability at Auraria Higher Education Center Nichols and Sobanet to speak at Health Care Luncheon NREL’s Clean Energy Forum attracts investment community CU-Boulder team develops first atlas of bacterial diversity National Wind Technology Center to celebrate "DOE1.5" Denver Arts Week hosts more than 200 events CU-Boulder wins $1M grant as part of Hypersonic Center Metro Denver region featured in national media Denver again named a top real estate market to watch Study analyzes health reform economic impact in Colorado CU-Boulder butterfly payload to launch on space shuttle Generation-Y start-up stuns NREL Growth Forum U.S. DOE celebrates new DOE 1.5 research wind turbine ITN Energy Systems awarded $4.9 million ARPA-E grant Lockheed Martin ready for Intelsat 14 spacecraft launch Colorado receives federal grant for cleantech exports CO Race to the Top recommendations go to Gov. Ritter DIA to celebrate America Recycles Day, Nov. 15 CSU awarded $1.7M to design levee overtopping facility Metro Denver EDC releases fifth competitiveness study NREL eco-friendly SUV gets hydrogen mileage boost CSU hits $300M milestone in comprehensive campaign Colorado School of Mines to receive DOE funding Colorado and CU launch online renewable energy resource Germany-based SGB to open facility in Wheat Ridge Campaign promotes Denver as holiday destination ITN Energy Systems awarded $4.9 million ARPA-E grant Latisys picks Englewood for its corporate headquarters CSU's College of Natural Resources gets $1.5M gift CORE to release state Cleantech Cluster Final Report NREL uncovers clean energy leaders state by state Power Tagging earns $2 million smart-grid NSF grant New health study applauds Colorado progress United Launch Alliance deploys fourth mission of 2009 Governor's Energy Office offers efficiency program Ball Aerospace selected for NASA GMI Microwave Imager Denver's Five Points opens business development office Danish company PMC Technology opens headquarters CU-Boulder contingent set for Copenhagen conference NREL breaks down walls for biofuels United Launch Alliance to launch 36th mission in 36 months Recovery Act lowers construction costs at Metro State College UC Denver program leads HS grads to med school ConocoPhillips unveils plans for Louisville campus Colorado broadband footprint unveiled Report maps path on state electricity, carbon goals CSU part of consortium for UN Water Resource Center NREL partners with MotorWeek to highlight alternative fuel CSU researchers discover key to preventing dementia Gov. Ritter honors biofuels COs for $48M in ARRA awards CU researcher wins $750,000 cancer research grant New NREL facility to be one of world's most efficient offices Gov. Ritter testifies before Congress on education reform Denver departments recognized for sustainability efforts DOE launches new information Web site for public CU-Boulder-led study offers new approach to emissions Gov. Ritter, lawmakers announce job training plans NREL works with truckers to reduce fuel use Program turns CU students and K-12 teachers on to STEM Kathay Rennels to join CSU as director of eco devo Gov. Ritter announces $1.5M in new energy grants 25th Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. awards lunch Jan. 15 CSU professor launches new battery company SolarCity expands to Colorado offering solar leases Call for Programming: 2010 Create Denver Expo and Week DigitalGlobe's WorldView-2 imagery available to all in 2010 Gov. Ritter announces 200-job aerospace expansion New labs to concentrate on solar thermal energy Gov. Ritter launches higher ed review and master plan Denver workforce centers to fill 300 job openings Gov. Ritter to announce creative industries legislation Boulder city manager approves business incentive for IBM DigitalGlobe WorldView-2 reaches full operational capability Veteran-CSU jobs partnership is nation's first Colorado New Energy Economy success outlined in report Mywedding.com selects Castle Rock for corporate HQ NASA awards CU-Boulder $3.3 million for Venus mission CU students to build tiny spacecraft to observe space weather Colorado 1 of 6 states selected for dropout initiative CO to help develop efficiency plans for existing buildings Gov. announces legislation to expand creative industries RTD previews its Program Review to Chamber members CU-Boulder chancellor visits White House in STEM push UC Denver research to help predict spread of disease Heritage celebrated at 2010 Boots ’N Business Luncheon Gov. Ritter holds recovery rountable with biz leaders Gov. Ritter congratulates six clean-tech companies Seven CU-Boulder research efforts cited in Discover Mag Three people chosen to experience snow for first time General Dynamics opens data center; 100 jobs expected Renné to lead International Renewable Energy Society Denver Metro Chamber releases 2010 policy document Governor Ritter outlines 2010 legislative priorities Metro Denver EDC releases 2010 economic forecast DOE selects NREL as new biofuels R&D program leader CSU, Solix Biofuels Inc. part of $44 million consortium World's greenest parking facility to service DIA Job creation among top legislative priorities for 2010 Amgen donates $1 million for CU biotech building Colorado recieves $3.6M ARRA grant for green job training Gov Ritter congratulates Colorado researchers on ARRA Denver awarded $29.3M to boost foreclosure recovery CO Energy Office rolling out many ARRA energy grants NREL to help scale up biofuels operations CSU College of Business awarded $1.25M grant Colorado universities make Kiplinger's 100 Best Values NREL study shows 20 percent wind is possible by 2024 NREL launches partnerships to push solar large scale Scottrade purchases operations facility in Westminster CBSA plans second annual Bioscience Day at the Capitol $10M Gates grant to boost Denver Public Schools Gov. Ritter announces Microsoft free skills training Snow Show, Denver's largest convention booking, begins NREL wind researcher named IEEE Fellow Denver Workforce Center employment event February 8 Gov's Energy Office supports ENERGY STAR new homes Ball weather/environmental satellite marks major milestone Ritter: ARRA spending by state agencies aggressive Colorado CID4 seeks bios in need of funding, management Denver Metro SBDC offers info sessions for entrepreneurs Biggest NASA CCDev award goes to Sierra Nevada Corp Denver International Airport has second-busiest year ever Wells Fargo activates solar array in Metro Denver $32 million CU instrument package set for launch by NASA SoBiz10 launches social networking site for CO small biz Cloud model developed at CSU leads to new discovery NREL battery testing capabilities get a boost "Epic" project to bring 100 jobs at U. of Colorado Hospital CSU and Japan research promising new cancer treatment Gov. Ritter proclaims 2/12 Colorado Loves California Day COlovesCA - California, you're still the one! NREL seeks leaders for national exec education program CRSP funds 10 new advanced solar research projects Two CU profs help create world's hottest temperature matter Gov. Ritter names renewable energy award winners Industry study details region's position for job growth CU researchers examine "California Shakeout" test CU team creates molecule concerning origin of life CU physicists use ultra-fast lasers to examine nanoworld Gov. Ritter leads national education reform debate Westminster acquires vacant Macy’s at mall site EPA, NREL partner to develop energy on polluted land Raytheon wins $886 million next-gen GPS contract EPA awards Colorado 2010 ENERGY STAR partner of year Light inspires energy efficient building design State of DIA 2010: Together We Soar - REGISTER TODAY Northrop Grumman selects Colorado School of Public Health Gov. Ritter announces $5.7M for local airport projects Colorado a finalist for Race to the Top funding Proposal seeks to cut air pollution, create jobs in energy sector Colorado boosts Renewable Energy Standard to 30% Denver Metro SBDC offers program for business growth DIA has busiest January ever with 3.7 million passengers GeoEye selects Lockheed Martin to build new satellite CU students develop aerospace initiative to inpire youth Colorado Clean Air Jobs legislation introduced Gov. Ritter named national 'Solar Champion' NGA selects CO for transportation and air quality planning Stimulus funds boost private sector hiring in Denver One-third of CO's 2009 new homes qualified as EnergyStar Denver Culture Office debuts Create Denver Week CSU selected for 2010 State of the Planet Gov. Ritter signs historic renewable energy bill NREL's new robots scrutinize solar cells United Launch Alliance wins $6.7M ARRA spaceflight grant NREL and 3M sign renewable energy research agreement CSU prof named Distinguished Professor of Finland DigitalGlobe achieves third EnhancedView milestone on schedule NREL to help California tackle solar grid integration DigitalGlobe surpasses one billion sq km of earth imagery CU team aids in record-breaking subatomic collisions Colorado Leadership Alliance Luncheon on Tuesday NREL finds a way to give LEDs the green light We Create Denver, Colorado: A Town Hall Denver: a bargain for corporate business travelers Commerce City Council adopts economic development plan Colorado to apply for Round 2 Race to the Top funding CSU to test renewable biobutanol fuel from beetle-kill pine Collaborate with creatives during Create Denver Week DIA passenger traffic jumps 5.1 percent over Feb 2009 CU-Boulder receives smart grid workforce ARRA funding EPA awards $210k for tech development in Metro Denver Ritter urges Obama to preserve 1,000 space jobs in CO Republic Airways selects Frontier brand Gov. applauds Republic's decision to keep Frontier brand Companies join nation's largest recycling of school supplies 'Recharge Colorado' energy rebates begin April 19 NREL teams with French researchers on clean energy technology NREL's new zero-energy offices to use green computing Denver launches first-ever large city bike program Denver Metro Chamber to host Biz Awards Luncheon CSU offers Global Environmental Sustainability Course Ecotech launches first renewable energy college Summit Pathology Expands in Loveland Denver Metro Chamber hosts U.S. Chamber CEO CSU Clean Energy Supercluster 2010 seed grants National Labs partner for better building efficiency CU-Boulder's $15 million stimulus award for biotechnology facility Vestas restarts production at Windsor plant Gov. Ritter to unveil sustainable main streets initiative Gov. Ritter unveils Sustainable Main Streets Initiative CSU professor makes Time Magazine's Most Influential List VP Joe Biden visits electric motor company UQM CSU biochemists receive $7.8 million health grant Why Obama should speak at DSST commencement Gov. Ritter touts Colorado's New Energy Economy in D.C. Colorado showcases bioscience Industry at BIO 2010 Governor Ritter promotes regional cleantech projects Colorado Cleantech Association launches career center Metro Denver EDC to host Twitter chats at WindPower 2010 Teams competing for FasTracks to give presentations DIA continues positive traffic growth trend in March GEO awards $800K in ARRA funded New Energy grants Denver OED to sponsor cleantech initiatives Metro Denver EDC celebrates momentum in the economy ProLogis unveils rooftop photovoltaic test site in Denver NREL's National Wind Technology Center tests giant turbine NREL study: power grid can accommodate wind, solar CSU researchers awarded space archaeology grant Denver Metro SBDC to host forum on national healthcare New NREL efficient building features beetle kill pine Gov. Ritter touts investment in cleantech and bioscience Ascent Solar to exhibit at Intersolar 2010 in Munich Germany Colorado is North America's Cleantech Hub Commerce City incentive packages approved Colorado submits Race to Top Phase 2 application CCIA awarded $80,000 to develop Cleantech Roadmap Univ. of CO Hospital gets prestigious nursing designation NREL Picks 20 Leaders for National Executive Education Program LANXESS invests $10 million in Gevo Vail/Beaver Creek to host 2015 World Alpine Ski event Hybrid Turbines announces SmartGen turbine system Gov. Ritter signs bill for new solar gardens in Colorado CleanLaunch announces newest client, GoSmart Technologies Gov. Ritter applauds $1M grant for weatherization jobs Abound Solar announces contract with Solen Energy of Germany Hydro to use Ascent Solar CIGS modules at Barcelona test site Ice Energy teams with SAIC on energy storage projects for U.S. Government and military Denver Metro Chamber Board supports B-Cycle program Gov. Ritter establishes energy program in state parks BP Wind Energy announces Colorado wind project Funds available for multi-family affordable housing Gov. Ritter signs higher education funding bills Community eco devo funding workshop planned Glenn Wilson appointed Dean of Ecotech Institute BiSource Solutions Inc. to form Electric Scooter (E-Bike) division Gov. Ritter signs economy, biomass bills in Vail DIA posts second-busiest April in history CCIA parters with Planet for Profit report as it expands to Western U.S. SMA delivers ARRA-compliant Sunny Boy solar inverters Bye Energy adds jobs, relocates HQs to Centennial Airport Cloudscape sculpture premiered at DIA Gov. Ritter applauds $4.9M ARRA grant for Western Slope Gov. Ritter caps session by signing clean energy bills Denver is 'most improved' U.S. housing market Kaiser Permanente announces major Colorado expansion plans Naxcer Composites Group completes manufacturing facility CSU launches solar R&D center; Abound Solar co-founder to lead Forbes.com features Colorado's New Energy Economy NREL joins Univ. of Delaware on offshore wind R&D RTD picks firm to build DIA, north commuter rail lines Silicon Valley cleantech heavyweight joins Proterra Cleantech Open announces Rocky Mountain region semifinalists NREL taking applications for its Industry Growth Forum Colleges announce first Integrated Nursing program in CO Gov. Ritter applauds grant for high-tech windows Colorado leads Rocky Mtn states in clean energy economy Colorado launches interactive history timeline DARPA awards Ascent Solar team multi-million dollar contract Holli Baumunk named President & CEO of CBSA Denver Metro Chamber releases 2010 legislative scorecard City of Westminster launches Small Biz Efficiency Program Vestas wins 517 MW wind-turbine order in Canada Blue Diamond Ventures to co-develop proposed $420 million, 198mw wind project in CO Denver eco-devo chief Pettigrew to run D.C. nonprofit Colorado Geological Survey maps geothermal hotspots CSU cancer researcher awarded NIH and Gates grants COGA announces speakers, topics for energy conference RES Americas closes largest deal selling Cedar Point Wind Project Vestas receives 250 MW order for Colorado Venture Accelerator at CSU welcomes first ventures NREL's new low-energy building a landscape leader, too CBSA commends Boettcher Foundation on historic launch Biennial of Americas rumbas into the Mile High City Vail Resorts launches new Echo Website Xcel Energy's first-ever solar-coal project is running ABSL Space Products wins multi-million NASA contract Western Governors publish Climate Adaptation Report RETool: developing business and careers in the New Energy Economy U.S. to invest $1.85 billion in Abengoa and Abound The rising influence of corporations on cleantech growth Vestas picks Louisville, Colorado as site of new R&D office Governor Ritter applauds $14 million clean coal grants Cbeyond to expand in Metro Denver with call center The Judge Group opens technical staffing division in Denver Catholic Health Initiatives launches $1.5B clinical information technology program NREL, NASA building better batteries for cars, spacecraft Roche honors CSU prof, student as next gen chemists Colorado weatherization program among national leaders Ascent Solar receives R&D 100 award for flexible CIGS on plastic substrate CNA announces new Western Service Center in Denver UQM Technologies gets order for electric propulsion systems Vestas bolsters Colorado economy U.S. Commerce Department honors Ascent Solar with export achievement certificate Colorado No. 3 on CNBC’s 2010 ‘top states for business’ DaVita to set up HQ near Union Station GEO teams with utilities to quantify benefits of distributed solar, small hydroelectric power TriZetto moves company HQ to Greenwood Village Blog: Ten great days for Metro Denver NewsGator CEO wins CSIA's Executive of the Year Award National Jewish again top U.S. respiratory hospital One Block Off the Grid (1BOG) launches new program in Denver Delegation returns from successful Israel economic mission Denver Metro SBDC offering sessions for entrepreneurs United Launch Alliance and Ball Aerospace launching the "Future" of aerospace Governor Ritter debuts Industrial Energy Challenge Vestas Wind Systems lands largest order ever Denver eighth-best city for college grads Cool Energy, Xcel partner on project CSU Ventures creates fund to advance research innovation USDOT greenlights Boulder turnpike project 16th Street Plan group recommends Mall’s original layout Export West: How metros can lead national export growth Colorado named finalist for "Race to the Top" round 2 grant German cleantech comp juwi moving wind HQ to Boulder Cessna and Bye Energy developing POC electric plane MicroPhage product wins 2010 R&D 100 Award Mines researchers awarded $227 million in DoD funding RES Americas awarded balance of plant construction contract for NE wind project CSU prof helps company evaluate employee satisfaction Vista inks deal for 'closed-loop' renewable energy solutions Woodward signs multi-year agreement with Nordex to supply wind power converters Denver International Airport unveils south terminal design Ascent Solar externally certifies module encapsulation material for flexible PV laminate GEO to host Energy Efficiency Finance Summit Register now: Real estate needs of the cleantech industry Colorado State University has a new Denver home Construction begins on 675-mile natural gas pipeline Colorado small businesses garner $17M in energy grants MP2 Capital unveils solar array at DIA Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport's 50th anniversary Lance Armstrong brings pro-cycling back to Colorado Colorado Center for Biorefining and Biofuels awarded $336k Metro Denver Site Selection Conference August 25-27 CSU student creates formula that could improve spacecraft thrusters ITT awarded $800 million in Afghanistan National Security Forces facilities support contracts Kinder Morgan completes 1,679-mile natural gas line New GEO report details Colorado's 65 electric & gas utilities COTA agreement expands trade between US and Peru Princeton Review ranks CSU one of the Best in the West Denver Metro SBDC and Metro State offer free analysis Cogentrix Energy finalizes contract for CO solar project RES Americas sells Crossroads Wind to Oklahoma Gas & Electric Bella Energy brings solar to KMGH Channel 7's 24/7 Weather Center Pro Energy Consultants announces new franchises, one in Colorado CU and NREL name new director of joint energy institute New director of Renewable and Sustainable Energy Institute announced Ecotech Institute to host green jobs open house Tom Clark on November ballot's job killing measures SEAKR awarded the Iridium NEXT communication processor Colorado Space Grant Consortium, Lockheed Martin to develop CubeSat CSU launches new Executive Sustainability Program Town of Superior to install solar at water treatment facilities Alliance for Sustainable Energy joins SolarTAC Colorado Carbon Fund announces grants for two solar hot water projects MillerCoors' new craft brewery opens for business Bio company Sharklet Technologies moves HQs to Aurora Gov. Ritter hails 1st step for Colorado Clean-Air Jobs Act Xcel Energy recommends Clean-Air Clean Jobs plan Denver Metro SBDC offering 12-week program to start-ups 1800 Larimer gets highest LEED Platinum certification in U.S. Infinite Power Solutions raises $20.0M In Series C financing Denver announces Take Root Denver housing campaign DMCC secures grant for Transportation Resource Center Wind conferences to focus on getting more community and small wind projects Colorado Cleantech Industry Association announces Ira Ehrenpreis as keynote speaker Denver Metro SBDC hosting conversations with biz owners Popular Science ranks CSU Engines and Energy Conversion Lab among nation's best Range Fuels produces cellulosic methanol from first commercial cellulosic biofuels plant Bolder BioTechnology announces $600,000 NIH grant Mines receives $510,000 DOE grant for carbon sequestration research CU scientists secure more than $847 million in sponsored research funding in FY 2009-10 Denver to host International Trade Compliance Seminar RES Americas recognized by Enterprise Fleet Management for Environmental Stewardship CO receives $950,000 grant for residential energy savings CU-Boulder team to assess health risks from Gulf spill Gevo files for $150M IPO; LOI with United Airlines Gov. Ritter announces budget-balancing plan Lt. Gov. O'Brien announces $3.5M in Americorps grants Redstone College adds new Wind Energy Tech Program Omni Bio enters agreement with University of Colorado Denver Watch RTD’s East Corridor groundbreaking live Thursday Ice Energy's Ice Bear Energy Storage Systems surpass five million hours of operation ProLogis releases U.S./Canada Industrial Property Report MP2 Capital completes Initial phase of 1.8 MW solar PV for 16 Denver Public Schools Gov. Ritter announces acceleration of small hydro projects RTD breaks ground on East Corridor rail line to DIA Colorado State Univ prof developing anaerobic digester Gov. Ritter announces $2.2 million in new energy grants Premier Power & REgeneration Finance develop 3.0 MW of solar projects for Douglas County schools CSC briefs congressional delegation on space priorities Denver Union Station celebration planned for Sept 7 CU faculty develop new concept to slash energy use CU-Boulder team receives $3.85M to study climate change New Hubble Observations of supernova 1987A reveal "star guts" pouring out DOE & NREL to showcase hydrogen powered bus Tendril selected as 2011 Technology Pioneer by World Economic Forum Metro Denver EDC announces leadership appointments National site selectors laud Metro Denver labor force Denver Mint to coin new energy approach, use wind Mines joins National Geothermal Academy Emmy award-winning Dr. Grandin to keynote CBSA dinner UC-Denver breaks ground on health and wellness center Gov. Ritter applauds $91 million in clean coal grants No participation fee for community delegates for U.S. Clean Technology Trade & Investment Mission Colorado Competitive Council (C3) announces director Liteye wins $22.6M contract from Army GEO leads new partnership to add energy and green features to real estate listings UC Denver researcher receives $700k NIH award Denver Union Station construction celebration Career Development Expo to be held September 21, 2010 AT&T invests nearly $50 million in CO wireless network ICE Energy to collaborate on California solar project NREL releases estimate of national offshore wind energy potential Finalists selected for BioWest 2010 Venture Showcase Ascent Solar signs agreement with Radiant Holding Ltd. of China CU to introduce Toyota Prius plug-in Hybrids for study CU-Boulder research sheds light on anxiety disorders CSU receives $750,000 grant to find next big Internet How to leverage Washington and maximize opportunities beyond the stimulus NASA awards contract to Ball Aerospace for JPSS spacecraft Ozone Instrument Suite Tally-Ho! Deep Impact spacecraft eyes comet target NASA awards CU-Boulder $6.7 million for sun mission Analyst firm names CH2M HILL leader in sustainability Colorado life science technologies call for proposals Construction-tech joint venture to be based in Colorado NASA awards CU-Boulder $6.7 million to design instruments for mission to sun Colorado Energy Efficiency Contractor Summit Sept. 29 Denver Metro Chamber celebrates 126th annual meeting Colorado ITO lauches third round Export Development Grant Gov. Ritter unveils new workforce development initiatives Gov. Ritter congratulates Lockheed and ULA NASA win Denver to host free financial planning day White House report highlights Colorado ARRA job growth NASA launches longterm pact with Colorado's ULA, Lockheed Martin Space Hybrid engine for aircraft in works Gov. Ritter to attend Denmark's World Climate Solutions 2010 CSU wins climate change education NSF grant CSU creating one of the largest university solar plants Ball Aerospace contributes to instruments for NASA/ESA Mars Mission NREL bridging the gap for entrepreneurs and VCs U.S. Senate confirms CU Nobel laureate Director for Science U.S. Senate confirms CU Nobel Laureate Carl Wieman NREL Industry Growth Forum attracts cleantech investors Commercial real estate to remain steady in 2011 Jefferson and El Paso secure $47.8 million in teacher grants Raytheon, Ball Aerospace land NASA contracts Air Force launches surveillance satellite built by Ball Aerospace United Launch Alliance successfully launches national defense mission Ball Aerospace NPP weather satellite passes pre-environmental review State awarded $3.3 million to continue broadband mapping Gov. Ritter to visit Vestas, promote CO in Nordic region Sharklet Technologies wins Venture Showcase award Denver and Adams to partner on ASARCO redevelopment Solar system tops off efficient NREL building CU-Boulder cuts energy use, stabilizes carbon emissions from campus Twenty CU-Boulder doctoral programs in top 20 Ice Energy named 2010 Platts Global Energy Award finalist Martifer Solar USA announces new office in Denver Survey finds support for increasing eco devo incentives Ascent Solar to exhibit at Solar Power International and participate in Investor Conferences Workshop planned for minority/women-owned firms Mayor Hickenlooper announces Bank on Denver initiative Colorado School of Mines awarded $2.3M NSF grant Mines to break ground on $25M classroom, lab facility Ascent Solar signs distribution agreement with DisaSolar of France CU-Boulder-led Mars mission given green light by NASA Survey shows small businesses struggling but optimistic CSU student's research could improve spacecraft thrusters Grants will benefit Swigert Academy 27th National Space Symposium registration open Wells Fargo increases support for renewable energy Sixth edition of Toward a More Competitive Colorado released CCIA announces CO Cleantech Awards finalists CSU researchers have 150 percent increase in inventions since 2006 Rally Software plans to expand corporate headquarters CU-Boulder-led Hubble astronomy team uncovers evidence of early heated universe ProLogis Ren. Energy starts 2nd phase of solar project Denver housing/development draft plan to be presented Workforce Development Council holds planning summit NASA budget brings good news to Colorado’s aerospace industry Ascent Solar meets milestone wtih IEC 61646 Certification Ball Aerospace satellites provide double-coverage for NASA's EPOXI mission State of technology in Colorado study released U.S. Army selects ITT for $1.4 billion Kuwait facilities operations contract CSU Biology professors receive $3 million NSF grant Ascent Solar Launches USB OEM ready modules for portable and remote power solutions Ascent Solar signs distribution agreement with Votum of the Czech Republic Advanced Energy highlights market-leading PV inverters at Solar Power International 2010 CO-LABS and Gov. Ritter to honor top researchers Bennet, Perlmutter call on President to maintain Orion program World's largest wind towers factory opens in Pueblo, CO NREL Growth Forum features 34 cleantech companies Forbes again ranks Colorado 4th-best state for business ULI and Denver partner for diversity in real estate dev CU-Boulder student to be honored with astronaut scholarship award Space expert to nurture CO aerospace economy Colorado Cleantech Action Plan released by CCIA CSU: state's first biomedical engineering undergrad degree AdamWorks selected by Lockheed Martin as subcontractor for special missions aircraft Lockheed, lawmakers urge NASA to fund Orion development at 2010 level Sierra Nevada passes third CCDev milestone CBSA and eco devo groups tout Colorado's bio industry CCIA unveils winners of 2010 Cleantech Awards Energy storage leader Ice Energy closes $24 Million in Series C funding Tendril acquires GroundedPower, raises $23M more in VC DigitalGlobe and India university join forces on WorldView-2 Sun shines bright for NREL's energy executives Tendril and Lockheed Martin collaborate on integrated demand response solutions SkyFuel relocates headquarters to Colorado University of Colorado Cancer Center Estrogen study CU-Boulder faculty members win NSF career awards Ascent Solar enters joint development agreement with GlobalWatt, Inc. Richard Albair new Central Business Development Rep Denver SBDC to host conversation with state biz owners Vestas to supply 55 turbines for California wind farm Gov. Ritter announces $1.28M Sustainable Main Street grant Sierra Nevada Space Systems successfully competes two major NASA human space flight development milestones NREL’s Clean Energy Forum attracts 500 participants from investment community Gov. Ritter announces new budget-balancing plan Training money in clean energy available to Coloradoans ULA wins NASA Mars-probe contract Colorado Competitive Council announces 2011 chairman NREL names Deputy Director for Science and Technology CSU critical piece of Fort Collins Zero-Energy District Colorado research universities leading new North Central Climate Science Center consortium Mines, National Academy of Engineering team up to examine impact of climate change on engineered systems CSU Animal Cancer Center receives $3 million gift Solar Energy Systems, LLC opens new office in Denver GeoEye finalizes satellite contract with Lockheed Martin DIA receives four grants for airport improvements Ascent Solar and The Energy and Resource Institute (TERI), India sign MOU Discovery's swan song flight to carry two CU-Boulder payloads VanDyne SuperTurbo wins Outstanding Venture Award at NREL Industry Forum East Colfax mixed-use development construction underway NREL scientists lauded as industry pioneers Colorado Space Roundup 2010 - registration now open Ball Aerospace spacecraft to study second comet NASA's Kepler spacecraft takes pulse of distant stars Boulder's eSpace program lifting off the next generation CSU receives $2.75 million to train scientists and engineers National League of Cities urges biz to support nonprofits Colorado Springs Utilities to build 6-megawatt PV plant Sempra Generation invests in 250-MW Colorado wind farm Gov. Ritter submits balanced 2011-12 budget proposal Vestas gets order for wind turbines in Idaho Colorado elects Hickenlooper as its 42nd Governor GlobeImmune receives Therapeutic Discovery grants Colorado groups to host German wind energy delegation Bolder BioTechnology gets $1.2M in grants Gov.-elect Hickenlooper announces transition team Colorado’s bioscience industry awarded over $23 million Geological Society of America moves toward 100 percent renewable energy SkyFuel's ReflecTech mirror film surpasses 20-year mark White House names CU-Boulder prof a top young scientist Special Aerospace Services announces inaugural Commercial Human Spaceflight Technical Forum Denver top-10 in Emerging Trends in Real Estate report Gov. Ritter launches college degree completion initiative Gov.-elect Hickenlooper announces transition co-chairs Colorado companies rank on Newsweek green list Study finds arts, culture hit hard by the recession CU-Boulder is first campus to earn environmental 'gold' CU-Boulder stem cell study results could help muscle diseases Englewood unveils solar initiatives, energy conservation Woodward signs agreement with REpower to supply wind power converters Partners for Colorado to host regional eco devo meetings Donation funds robots for future Space Foundation education lab Vestas receives 90 MW order in Michigan Chamber to host luncheon featuring Geoffrey Canada Rocky Mountain Tracking granted Certified Space TechnologyTM status Several Metro Denver municipalities rank as top digital cities CU studies show promise for new MS treatment Lakewood picked No. 1 best place to work Ball Aerospace STPSat-2 Satellite launches aboard STP-S26 Mission Colorado Creative Industries on statewide listening tour Centennial, CH2M HILL team up on public works services Colorado School of Public Health dean receives intl. award AEDA and Arvada Chamber recognize Wastewater division ULA's Delta IV Heavy mission caps 2010 launch schedule Wind turbines whip up excitement, school pride Chamber to host education reform luncheon Nov. 30 Gov. Ritter proclaims Nov. 23 Rapids Crimson Colorado Day SkyFuel's Parabolic Trough garners prize for technology innovation Ceremony for CU-Boulder's Biotechnology building planned Solar Thin Films, One Globe Renewables form joint venture Infinite Power Solutions receives industry awards for THINERGY® clean energy storage Gov. Ritter releases P-20 Education Council report Tri-State completes Kit Carson Windpower Project Mines awarded HP Catalyst Initiative Social Innovation grant Municipal officials to tour successful programs in region Renewable distributed energy generation market to triple in size by 2015 Gov. Ritter announces new $13 million biz loan programs Cost savings of 70 percent predicted at Greenscape's Canopy Airport Parking at DIA Presbyterian/St. Luke expands cancer services United Launch Alliance enters 5th year with 45 launches Boulder ranks No. 1, Fort Collins No. 5 for brainpower Smart Grid Data Analytics Market to reach $4.2 billion by 2015 Metro Denver EDC names new vice president Kummerow named director of CSU's Cooperative Institute for Research in the Atmosphere Colorado ranks high in Optimum Solar Deployment Index Denver awards $7.75 million in development funds Discover Space at Aurora Public Library CU-Boulder scientist to make stellar observations with SOFIA NASA offers Space Shuttle tiles to schools and universities CU-NASA research center to study sun's effects on Earth's climate Small Business outreach yields insights for Gov.-Elect NREL and CU scientists generate two energetic electronic states from one photon Colorado ranked the No. 5 clean energy state Denver Metro Chamber seeking Biz Awards nominations Complete College Colorado campaign reaching thousands Arch Biopartners obtains exclusive license for CU patent Co-based BioVantage Resources wins Cleantech Open Vestas receives 43 MW wind energy order Energy study on Colorado's competitive position released Alice Madden named to UC Denver Wirth Chair GEO launches Community Energy Leadership Program Gov.-elect names Ken Lund Chief Legal Counsel CU-Boulder professor named chief scientist at NASA Boulder has third-highest concentration of tech workers NASA partners with Colorado on technology acceleration initiative University of Colorado cancer therapy improves survival CSU engineer using biology to detect Tuberculosis Hydrogen bus lets NREL visitors glimpse future Sec. Chu announces up to $30M for advancing next gen biofuels NREL Principal Scientist joins SkyFuel REpower signs contract for 51 MW U.S. wind project CO company's outdoor kiosks going green Ratkewicz joins Space Foundation as Manager of Cyber Initiatives ABSL Space Products to deliver batteries for GeoEye-2 DIA named best airport in North America Study shows turbines on farmlands may benefit crops CU-Boulder hosts total lunar eclipse viewing Gov. Ritter praises recent positive job numbers Virgin Galactic joins in Sierra Nevada's Dream Chaser program Metro Denver EDC releases 2010 Year In Review Vestas receives two more orders totaling 149 megawatts NREL solar scientists epitomize teamwork Denver Metro SBDC Focus on Business program Jan. 26 SAIL announces a first in utility-scale solar battery storage TJ Deora named Director of Governor’s Energy Office Colorado identified as one of four new 'solar energy zones' Cirus Energy receives $23.9M in venture funding UQM Technologies announces shift into production phase Colorado to join Secure Communities Initiative Gov. Ritter to head Policy Center for New Energy Economy 17th Annual Boots ’N Business luncheon slated for Jan. 7 Green Jobs Colorado Advisory Council accepting applications for Green Jobs Training Program Metro Denver EDC releases 2011 Industry Cluster Study Metro Denver EDC releases aerospace and energy industry studies Space Foundation to move to new Colorado headquarters Richard Lewis named 2011 9NEWS Leader of the Year Vestas finishes 2010 with record order intake in North America DIA sets record for busiest November in airport history Governor Ritter's Office releases accomplishment reports GEO releases Strategic Transmission and Renewables Report CSU receives $627,000 for high-performance computing Hickenlooper inaugurated as Colorado’s 42nd Governor Gov. Hickenlooper signs orders to promote economic dev. Gov. Hickenlooper to create Education Leadership Council Two CU-Boulder faculty members elected 2010 AAAS fellows Denver Metro Chamber releases first YouTube video Arise Energy Solutions unveils new website; announces key milestones Ecotech Institute opens doors to new facility in Aurora Gov. Hickenlooper delivers 2011 State of the State address Biz Leaders to be inducted into CO Business Hall of Fame Gov. Hickenlooper to promote economic development plan Improved measurements of sun to advance understanding of climate change CU-LASP leads Sun measurements study to understand climate change Special Aerospace Services holds first annual Commercial Human Spaceflight Technical Forum Kepler mission discovers its first rocky planet Trulia to open contact center in Denver Tech Center Check out ULA’s next launch: Delta IV Heavy - Jan. 20 Check out ULA’s next launch: Delta IV Heavy - Jan. 20 Cleantech Open names Rocky Mountain Region Volunteer and Mentor of the Year for 2010 Ecotech Institute offers Electrical Engineering Technology Program Bridgepoint Education to bring 500 new jobs to Denver ULA launches first West Coast Delta IV Heavy mission Fifth annual National Security Innovation Competition to be held in Colorado Springs Lockheed Martin opens new virtual laboratory Colorado State University experts to discuss clean energy innovation at Jan. 27 seminar Abound Solar receives MCS certification to enters UK solar market Metro Denver EDC releases 2011 Economic Forecast Colorado ranks 3rd in Technology and Science Index Ascent Solar signs agreement with Green Earth Energy and Technology of Belgium Green Jobs Training Program Grant application modification CSU professor receives $625k defense grant Chesapeake Energy and CNOOC announce agreement DIA breaks all-time passenger traffic record in 2010 CSU to host one of the largest U.S. university solar plants Ascent Solar signs authorized reseller agreement with Polymeur Sun of Singapore Green Energy Corp. releases GreenBus Platform for smart grid transformation CDC awards PharmaJet contract for needle-free vaccine delivery Lockheed Martin completes GOES-R Weather Satellite preliminary design review eSpace seeks entrepreneurial space companies for incubator program Colorado State University lands $1M Keck Foundation grant Ascent Solar signs distribution agreement with SW Solarwatt LTD Boulder Wind Power closts $8M financing and expands team Ball Aerospace's Kepler spacecraft helps NASA find Earth-size planet candidates in habitable zone CU-Boulder ranks No. 1 for Peace Corps volunteers Gov. Hickenlooper to host Bottom-Up Economic Dev meeting NASA Deputy Administrator visits Colorado innovation sites FasTracks West Corridor Development Opportunities Forum Thornton hires Mike Masciola as Eco Dev Director Bye Energy continues ambitious growth, expansion NREL Energy Execs program call for applications University of Colorado Denver receives gift from Walmart to help green Colorado communities Denver records second-best year for conventions in 2010 Power Tagging selected for multiple conferences showcasing its rapid growth UQM Technologies supplying electric drive motors for Audi Small Biz Center offering nine-month coaching program Gov. Hickenlooper announces airport infrastructure grants NREL's impact on Colorado's economy triples Lockheed Martin ships out first Orion spacecraft Jeppesen charts to be used on iPad CSU prof gets grant to study multiple heart valve disease NASA's NPP Satellite undergoing flight environmental testing in Colorado Vestas again named a winner of prestigious prize in e-learning Prieto Battery discovers versatility of new material toward more efficient solar cells CSU researchers collaborate on $25M USDA project Colorado researcher wins grant for cancer screening research Final Space Shuttle Discovery flight to carry two CU-Boulder payloads Rivet Software adding 40 new employees CAMT and Metro Denver EDC discuss site selection process for ACE Manufacturing and Innovation Park CAMT and Metro Denver EDC discuss site selection process for ACE Manufacturing and Innovation Park VanDyne SuperTurbo, Inc. increases presence in Fort Collins Lockheed Martin, NASA perform flyby of Comet Temple 1 Third Annual State of DIA Luncheon set for March 16 ULA completes Emergency Detection System abort demonstration 'Renewable Energy Future' TV commercials contest launched Space weather disrupts communications, threatens other technologies on earth, says CU-Boulder prof Denver Metro Chamber to host annual Biz Awards May 4 NASA mission to tote $28 million CU-Boulder instrument and tiny student satellite Ball Aerospace cloud cameras fly aboard NASA's Glory Mission NREL hires Innovation and Entrepreneurship Center Manager CSU offers first Sustainability Certificate Course March 5-6 2,000 of the world's top leaders converge in Denver Energy Policy in Context seminar offered at Denver Metro Chamber Rocky Mountain MSDC’s 2011 Business Opportunity Fair NREL looks to expand biofuels partnerships Ten easy steps to more energy-efficient buildings Gov. Hickenlooper signs first bills into law Bioscience industry teams with Colorado State University Colorado State University, NREL collaborate to research utility business models for energy efficiency and renewable energy Ecotech Institute applauds Colorado's cleantech industry SkyFuel enters Chinese solar market with parabolic trough DaVita recognized for clinical and operational excellence United Launch Alliance successfully launches second OTV mission Two orgs join CSU's Next Generation Photovoltaics Center Colorado State study finds school districts can save big bucks and energy CSU cloud-profiling team studies precipitation from space CH2M HILL improves Internal environmental performance for 6th year Pilatus launches iPad® delivery program for the PC-12 NG Denver Metro Chamber issues biz plan for Denver mayor Governor's Energy Office launches Renewable Energy Development Team Program Stalled energy projects cost American economy $1.1 trillion i6 Green Challenge to promote clean energy innovation and economic growth launched Metro Denver EDC hosting seminar on import/export United Launch Alliance successfully launches fourth NRO mission in six months Denver Intl. Airport kicks off 2011 with passenger growth CSU spin-off company translates human medicine to vets CU-Boulder scientists ready for Mercury craft orbit Morris elected chair of Metro Denver EDC Pros group DigitalGlobe selects Lockheed Martin Com. Launch Services CSU's Amy Prieto named 2011 ExxonMobil Fellow Xcel & SunPower complete 19-MW solar plant, CO's largest Gov.'s budget office releases revenue forecast Clean Urban Energy licenses CU energy efficiency technology Phobos Energy licenses CU Solar PV technology Ascent Solar and Sunload Mobil Solutions sign agreement Hickenlooper announces CO Health Benefits Exchange Lockheed Martin makes strides in human space exploration XCOR and ULA demonstrate revolutionary rocket engine nozzle technology CO economy showing signs of life GeoIQ opens Denver office Woodward agrees to acquire Integral Drive Systems DigitalGlobe reaches major milestone in China NREL announces opportunity to partner on wind testing 640-acre Niobara Energy Park approved UCD Math prof. wins National Science Foundation award SkyFuel's technology fits India's solar mission Black Hills Energy participates in wind turbine project to meet Colorado's RES Solix secures additional financing and changes name to Solix BioSystems NASA & Lockheed Martin say goodbye to historic Stardust Spacecraft RMMSDC announces Business Opportunity Fair Solix BioSystems introduces technology for sale $3.5 million from ConocoPhillips to CU Biotech Building NREL fellow honored by American Chemical Society Author, futurist Kotkin to keynote Metro Denver EDC event Sharklet Technologies awarded $1.2M Phase II NIH grant Program accelerates funds for real estate rehab investors HP opens new Sustainable Data Center in Fort Collins Ascent Solar resizing to align with growth plan New study shows federal labs make impact on economy NREL testing solar technologies from 3 nations AT&T building advanced mobile broadband Denver Metro SBDC celebrates 25th anniversary SkyFuel's Mirror Film lasts the lifetime of solar power plant Obama nominates CU professor for National Science Board Metro Denver EDC event highlights economic 'rays of light' GE reports highest efficiency for thin film solar, buys CO-based PrimeStar Solar Lockheed Martin Ships Juno Spacecraft to NASA Colorado Space Coalition launches marketing campaign As NASA shuttles retire, aerospace rockets skyward in CO Raytheon demonstrates advanced Space Solutions at 27th Annual National Space Symposium Lockheed Martin, URS, and InDyne agree to jointly pursue LISC Range Management Contract Ball Aerospace moves NPP satelllite to thermal vaccum chamber for final testing Metro Denver EDC to host Korean Ambassador Ball Aerospace begins final cryogenic testing of flight mirrors Grant Thornton report shows increased aerospace and defense M&A activity in 2010 Lockheed Martin commends Congressional action on NASA spacecraft DigitalGlobe completes QuickBird satellite orbit raise Mitomics Launches Flagship Product – Prostate Core Mitomic Test™ Sierra Nevada wins $80M NASA CCDev2 award DigitalGlobe and Extreme Ice Survey partner to monitor World’s Glaciers NREL, industry join forces to help consumers plug in Vestas Colorado to build 58 turbines for Canadian project Lijit Networks closes $10M in new financing Gov. Hickenlooper marks first 100 days in office CU role in Dream Chaser Spacecraft to continue under new NASA grant to Sierra Nevada Corp. State policies key to clean energy development K-12 students send insect experiments to space station CU-Boulder one of two finalists to host National Solar Observatory headquarters IKEA to open Denver-Area location July 27 CU-Boulder leading study of wind turbine wakes Denver hosts Small Business Forum May 21 NREL, Alstom celebrate wind turbine installation Southeast Business Partnership hosts Annual Luncheon Center for Commercial Space Transportation to be dedicated at CU April 29 Lt. Gov. Garcia announces education priorities CCIA announces Celebrate Cleantech Research event AlsoEnergy partners to commercialize global solar NREL earns federal technology transfer award Westminster acquires mall property for redevelopment Denver Metro Chamber hosts annual Business Awards HealthONE® expands access to region's top stroke experts MedPro Imaging opens new facility in Longmont Two CU-Boulder faculty elected to National Academy of Sciences Two CU faculty elected to National Academy of Sciences United Launch Alliance marks 50th successful launch Colorado Congressional Delegation, Governor back Boulder bid for National Solar Observatory NREL highlights 2010 utility green power leaders DigitalGlobe chosen by 3D RealityMaps to power its high-definition 3D products and services NASA Space Flight Awareness Program recognizes Colorado native Alpine Access expands, need for new facility Hickenlooper to deliver keynote for DMCC State of the State Bill passed by Colorado legislature standardizes and streamlines solar permitting DOE offers $90.6 million loan guarantee to Colorado project University of Colorado Hospital expands at Anschutz Hickenlooper joins Rivet to celebrate new job creation Lockheed Martin program achieves 10-year service milestone Mars Science Laboratory aeroshell delivered to launch site IKEA powers up solar energy system for Centennial store opening July 27 Gov. Hickenlooper presents awards at World Trade Day Visit Denver launches $2 million tourism campaign CU, MIT top universities for DOE early career awards CCIA names finalists for Celebrate Cleantech awards NREL announces 2011 Energy Execs class Clean Edge lists Colorado in top 5 for cleantech leadership Biden to visit CO's National Renewable Energy Laboratory SolidFire moves headquarters to Colorado AEDA & CO Enterprise Fund open Arvada Microloan Fund DDP honors six winners at 50th annual awards dinner Vestas awarded 200 MW project in Kansas Western Union celebrates 160 years of Innovation Colorado is the hub of national green job creation VP Biden visits NREL Friday and recognizes Tendril HealthONE announces ER wait times Biden says U.S. will lead energy revolution NASA chooses Lockheed Martin's Orion Crew Exploration Vehicle design Vestas launches 2 upgraded 2 MW turbines at AWEA Study ranks Denver #3 on the "Edge of Greatness" Colorado selected to apply for Race to the Top funds CU-Boulder to participate in NASA mission to land on an asteroid Lockheed Martin to build asteroid sample return spacecraft Lockheed Martin ships twin GRAIL spacecraft to launch site NASA, Lockheed Martin & Ball Aerospace team complete on-orbit Orion MPCV navigation system test Boulder ranks as 5th most well-read city Solar and hydrogen car races spark imaginations Vestas lands turbine orders in Canada Green Energy Corp helps utilities manage the smart grid CSU, Fort Collins companies recognized for innovation Hickenlooper signs Colorado Health Benefits Exchange Western Union to acquire Finint, a leading European agent New independent owner of Workplace Resource Latest Tesla store opens in Park Meadows Science and industry peers turn to NREL for biomass solutions Saint Joseph Hospital project: $340M in labor compensation Colorado exhibits, launches pr/ad campaign at WindPower Kaiser Permanente Colorado honored for medical safety PBS' Nightly Business Report opens Denver Bureau Ecotech Institute promotes careers in renewable energy DaVita unveils new corporate tagline CSU researcher, co-founder of Abound Solar recognized SolarTAC 'plugs into the sun' with grand opening Gordon Holdings moves HQ, Polystrand expands in region Boulder's Rally Software secures $20M in funding Raytheon completes satellite downlink in Antartica for Critical Weather Systems Confio Software named a Colorado Companies to Watch Denver HQ'd eWise secures $14M in financing eWise transfers hqs to Denver, incorporates in the U.S. Vestas receives order for 73 73 V90-3.0 MW wind turbines in Calif. GMP selects Vestas turbines for Kingdom Community Wind Vestas secures service contract renewal in the USA Smart Grid Forum announces Utilities and Communications Working Groups AlloSource starts construction on new campus CNA to open Its new Western Service Center in Denver CAMT picks ACE Manufacturing Innovation Park developer SolarCity opens second Colorado Operations Center in Parker DCP Midstream announces new processing plant in Weld County RTD awarded $486K federal grant for workforce training ULA delivers Aquarius Mission to orbit Air Force Academy solar power plant completed Arvada awarded for local economic growth Gov. Hickenlooper signs 'Fair Permitting' solar legislation Colorado Green Wind Power project goes online Proterra paves way for growth with $30M investment 2000 homes enrolled in Boulder County EnergySmart eSpace delivers stellar ROI in aerospace Obama establishes White House Rural Council Ecotech Institute honors National Solar Day Garfield County Airport celebrates new solar array Record-breaking tourism growth in Colorado in 2010 New magazine highlights clean energy innovations NSF awards CU-Boulder $5.9 million research grant CleanLaunch Cleantech Incubator opens at NREL Chamber names John Beeble 2011-2012 Chair-elect Space Foundation challenges students to envision the future Basic Economic Development Course promotes partnership Castle Rock creates fund to attract new business Partnership to boost clean energy startups in Colorado OtterBox CEO named local Entrepreneur of the Year Lakewood named All-America City NREL physicist wins prestigious Cherry Award Chamber scorecard shows 2011 improvement Gaylord Hotels plans resort and convention center Hickenlooper co-chairs governors summit on job creation Changes to state economic development teams 2011 State of the Satellite Industry Report shows growth CID4 awards funding to Fort Collins-based VetDC New name, same great care: Children's Hospital Colorado Gevo reaches next stage of ASTM biojet fuel testing Online tool provides access for Coloradans in need NREL solar research earns prestigious awards Study indicates icy Saturn moon hiding saltwater ocean HTS cable wins R&D 100 Award IHS announces new global research and analysis group MapQuest launches Local Business Center An evening under the stars at the Pueblo Nature Center Molson Coors in joint venture to brew beer in South Asia Heidelberg instruments to develop CU nanotech platform NREL, German solar energy researchers develop MOU Arvada unveils new property search tool Energy leaders release Climate Prosperity Strategy HEIT names among Colorado's Companies to Watch Woodward wins Bombardier CSeries aircraft contracts Sierra Nevada completes two major NASA milestones Colorado BioScience Association showcases at BIO 2011 CSU team awarded grant for gravity wave detection TriZetto’s software makes care management easier CU develops software to advance brain research Landmark rooftop solar project to create thousands of jobs in 28 states NASA Space Flight Awareness Program recognizes Colorado native Westmoreland Coal Company announces new headquarters in Metro Denver Denver Fed Center solar park exceeds expectations Plans for St. Anthony Central Campus redevelopment High-Efficiency IDS solar inverter technology unveiled in North America DeviceSpace campaign features medical device companies Colorado Health Symposium to feature healthcare dialog CSU to provide full tuition/fees to veterans and their children Vestas announces two Global Renewable Energy studies Western Union to offer services for Regions Bank Denver schools get $4.2M from Walton Family Foundation DOE awards total of $1.4M to Colorado wind firms Denver SBDC launches small business mentor program NREL's Research Support Facility certified LEED Platinum NREL to showcase advanced vehicles July 2 & 4 DaVita supports Military Spouse Employment Partnership Ball Aerospace showcases antenna manufacturing center CSU researchers receive Department of Energy grant Boulder Wind Power awarded DOE next generation drivetrain grant Western Union to acquire Travelex division CU's long-standing involvement with the space shuttle Denver No. 5 in environmental sustainability Final space shuttle to carry five CU-built payloads Ft. Collins No. 5, Denver No. 9 on Best Places for Biz list Raytheon awarded $8.7M public safety network contract Gov. Hickenlooper honors firms for cutting energy costs At NREL, even the ones and zeros are green SkyFuel named CSP Technology Supplier of the Year New Anschutz center to feature innovative Green Roof Colorado cities and towns report improved economic outlook CryoLife makes $3.5M investment in ValveXchange® Inc. U.S. solar installations up 22 percent, Colorado a leader NREL supports industry to develop computer-aided engineering tools for car batteries Former key NASA leaders added to Dream Chaser team DaVita Rx delivers five millionth prescription EDF EN to purchase U.S. wind installations from Vestas $2.5M gift to CU Leeds School of Business to establish endowed Chair in Finance Nation’s new missile warning satellite delivers first imagery Space Foundation student art taking up residence on the ISS Solar lab collaborative showcase on August 4 CNGV purchases fifty percent stake in Sundrop Fuels, Inc. DigitalGlobe launches Global Basemap subscription service CH2M Hill releases 2011 sustainability report Ecotech Institute prepares green workforce of tomorrow DaVita CathAway Program leads to lower catheter rates Bill Barrett Corporation acquires DJ Basin oil CU grant to enhance early childhood mental health Explore Colorado on two wheels New training subsidy funds for Denver businesses Abengoa develops concentrating solar power plant in Chile DigitalGlobe achieves third EnhancedView milestone Turning warehouses into solar powerhouses ULA marks the 50th successful GPS launch NASA begins commercial partnership with ULA USA Pro Cycling Challenge unveils jerseys Hickenlooper to announce state economic development plan ULA, Ball Aerospace Interns to launch rockets, payloads Hickenlooper elected to Western Governors University Hickenlooper unveils statewide economic development plan Re-inventing America's urban water infrastructure University of Colorado Hospital rises nationally Winners of the 2011 Technology APEX Awards Colorado Technology Association announces new name and brand CU Denver physicist building advanced microscope Colorado Lt. Gov. Garcia visits Space Foundation NASA mission to Mars completes major milestone at CU Bye Energy changes name to Beyond Aviation NREL launches Energy Execs Institute Colorado to receive $1M grant to fuel college completion CU: Farthest, largest water mass in universe found CU celebrates best year ever for private support HealthONE unveils new employee wellness program MWH to support United Kingdom's National Grid program Metro State Flight Team wins prestigious Loening Trophy CID4 sets Aug. 5 deadline for new project consideration NASA Deputy Administrator to visit interns at Ball, ULA Arvada pilots new small business grant program DaVita reports on corporate social responsibility efforts NREL, Verizon to explore energy-saving technologies CU-Boulder wins Heartland Emmy for video on Pluto IKEA opens in Centennial, Colo. IHS makes biggest-ever business acquisition for $500M Green Energy Corp receives GEO funding Third solar power plant completed at DIA New Denver Workforce Center at Montbello A better way to connect solar, wind to the grid CU faculty, students part of Juno mission to Jupiter Scientist tests promising drug for Down syndrome Experts discuss constitutionality of national health care ICIG acquires Roche’s facility in Boulder NREL director appointed to National Science Board ULA selected to launch Boeing's CST-100 spacecraft Bicycle art rides into DIA Starting salaries for Mines grads tops among nation's public institutes Ball develops next generation flight computers New voluntary baseline groundwater quality sampling program Altius Space Machines wins NewSpace Business Plan Competition NREL seeks input on renewable energy financing trends Beat the heat, escape to Colorado ULA launches Juno mission to Jupiter CSU receives $2M grant from Shell Oil Company CH2M Hill employees donate $1M to Water for People Magellan adds DigitalGlobe GPS handheld devices Ascent Solar to sponsor collegiate solar innovation competition Exercise could protect against elderly memory loss 30 regional bioscience companies to present at RMLIPC Ball Aerospace ships instrument for Landsat mission Hickenlooper named to National Governors Association committees Vestas to provide 16 turbines for new CO wind farm Vestas secures service-renewal contract for Canada Denver Metro SBDC launches inventive mentor program CU faculty lead $7M military vehicle safety initiative Ascent Solar enters new multi-million dollar alliance Vestas receives turbine order for new U.S. wind project CU Boulder engineers help fuel economy with 10 startups CSU receives $1.3M biofeuls grant from DOE, USDA DIA offers new online air traffic tracker AdamWorks announces major facility expansion Low emission cars under NREL's microscope Secretary Ray LaHood announces $417.3M in grants USA Pro Cycling Challenge to finish in Denver Ecotech Institute receives Gold LEED certification Metro Denver EDC announces Exec. Committee Co-Chair National Aerospace Week launched CEO rountable with Sen. Bennet and FDA Commissioner CU scientists help discover genetic origin of beer C3 announces 2011-2012 leadership Raytheon passes launch test for critical climate satellite OtterBox rockets to No. 70 in Inc. 500 rankings Leadership Arvada wins CASCA Awards Clean energy top priority, U.N. chief tells NREL Fitzsimons companies to present at life science conference Powerful neuroimaging scanner added at CU-Boulder Mayor Hancock launches Denver Education Compact Space Foundation and CSU-Pueblo to collaborate Hancock announces city economic development team Cimation opens 8,000 sf. Denver location NREL data set shows clouds' effects on solar power City of Lakewood to host job skills expo Hickenlooper announces $54M for local governments Congressmen advocate for state's aerospace leadership NREL to help four startups ramp up solar innovations U.S. Transportation Secretary awards RTD $1.03B grant Improved forecasting technology is on the horizon Register - Breakfast/Panel with National Site Selectors DigitalGlobe completes remote ground terminal expansion DaVita closes acquisition of DSI Renal, Inc. Nationwide utility rates now on Open EI CU cell study may help understand diseases CU ‘Supercell’ tracking aircraft exhibits in Washington D.C. Denver conference to feature life science industry leaders RavenWindow technology installed at NREL CU instruments aboard NASA spacecraft observe solar flares DOE finalizes $90.6M loan for Alamosa solar project Taptu receives $3.5M to expand platforms Kaiser Permanente to bring 140 new jobs to Denver Ball Aerospace awarded NASA cryogenic propellant contract NASA'S GRAIL launches to the Moon CSU, other Colorado schools, among nation's best colleges Community Luncheon - NASA's Destination Station eSpace joins Space Angels network to support space startups Molycorp invests in Boulder Wind Power Icelandair to launch service from Denver Int'l Airport CU Cancer Center to receive $2 million NREL partners take technology to market AIA launches Second to None Campaign NREL engineer honored by American National Standards Institute Federal Laboratory Consortium highlights NREL projects Mines hosting former Space Shuttle astronaut NREL awarded for sustainable IT practices CU secures $790M research funding Denver Business Development & Job Creation Forum Colorado Dept. of Revenue launches tax amnesty program DIA breaks records in July 2011 Metro Denver Site Selection Conf. planned for Sept. 28-30 Enbridge and RES Americas complete $535M wind project DigitalGlobe named Earth Observation Operator of the Year Mines to receive $1.7M in DOE grants CU Leeds MBA program named one nation's best University of CO Hospital No.1 academic medical center Vestas tops Dow Jones Sustainability index Google creates fund to help expand solar installs CU-Boulder wins bid to host National Solar Observatory headquarters NSF awards $4.5 million to CU-Boulder-led team DaVita's first solar thermal dialysis clinic reduces energy use Silicon ink is spot on, NREL experiments show Magellan Petroleum Co. moves HQ to Denver Colorado Clean Energy Supply Chain Initiative CU's fundraising campaign surpasses $1B DigitalGlobe, Ball Aerospace complete WorldView-3 CDR DigitalGlobe wins $38 million NGA contract Lt. Gov. Garcia to launch Literacy Initiative Western Cyber Security Training and Awareness Seminar, October 26 and 27 Colorado Springs works with private sector to launch Community Solar Gardens Colorado ranks 3rd in U.S. for high-tech workers Tri-State purchases 272-MW combined cycle power plant State of Colorado receives Cybersecurity Award Vestas receives first North American V112-3.0 MW order Bennet applauds FDA work to modernize, foster innovation CCIA's 2nd annual award keynote Kevin Skillern announced Space Foundation survey reveals how people learn about space CSU among top four public universities for solar power Nat'l site consultants tour region, discuss trends Upstate Colorado ED appoints interim president/CEO Ascent Solar to exhibit at Solar Power International 2011 Top 2011 Arvada Businesses honored Hosting.com acquires Dallas-based NeoSpire Zayo Group to acquire 360Networks Hickenlooper welcomes Arrow Electronics to CO Arrow Electronics locates global HQ in Colorado Lockheed Martin powers on the GPS III Pathfinder Ball Aerospace to sponsor 28th National Space Symposium Exhibit Center CH2M HILL named #1 solar design firm Vestas receives 99 MW order in Texas Metro State flight team winner of Loening Trophy GE to build largest U.S. solar factory in Colorado Conergy introducing aerodynamic mounting system Kaiser Permanente CO earns Medicare 5-Star Rating Mines plays crucial role in GE's CO solar manuf. plant Guest Commentary: Creating real cleantech jobs in Colorado DigitalGlobe launches two new solutions United Launch Alliance shoots for higher profile Loveland Timnath SEDS Colorado Chapter to host SPACEVISION2011 DIA breaks August passenger traffic record Wellington Erie Severance Vestas receives 101 MW order 24th NREL Industry Growth Forum, Nov. 8-10 Greeley GE's solar announcement proves CO's leadership in cleantech Erie SomaLogic announces collaboration with Novartis Mead Colorado touts solar industry at NA's largest solar trade show Governor releases updated economic development plan Arvada hires economic development and marketing specialist IKEA Centennial Project wins CREW award Aerospace firms look to hitch rides to send satellites into orbit Colorado communities to benefit from expansion of health information exchange NREL opens new doors to renewable energy data Metro Denver EDC releases annual competitiveness report GE working to cut solar install costs in half Colorado is first market for revolutionary solar shingle NTT GEOSPACE launches new DigitalGlobe-powered geospatial intelligence service in Japan DaVita ranked 242 among Newsweek U.S. green rankings United Launch Alliance successfully launches NPOESS Preparatory Project Sun trackers gather to calibrate instruments Metro Denver EDC announces new Board of Governors leadership appointments Gov. Hickenlooper delivers FY 2012-13 proposed budget Power Tagging exec named to Deming Center Spalding Rehabilitation Hospital named 2011’s best dovetail solutions acquires Story + Welch PR Hickenlooper to present awards for high impact research Young relocating adults choose Denver as top "Cool City" Lt. Gov. Garcia takes literacy initiative to Northern Colorado Report from Grant Thornton: Cleantech on the rise AIA: Major milestone in export control reform reached Business leaders form 'Advanced Energy Economy' Vestas wins American acclaim for WindMade Rentech's integrated bio-refinery project mechanically complete Startup Colorado to build entrepreneurial communities CH2M Hill Polar Services awarded Arctic services contract CO hospitals provide jobs and economic stability Colorado BioScience Association launches intern program Farm fields could yield jet fuel of the future Student teams from top engineering universities to begin Ascent prototypes NREL's Industry Growth Forum gathers energy innovators Advanced wind forecasts save millions of dollars for Xcel Energy RavenBrick named 'Emerging Cleantech Company of the Year' at CCIA Awards Colorado leads nation in solar jobs per capita Gov. Hickenlooper signs agreement with Oklahoma to increase natural gas vehicles in each state's fleet Poll shows high level of support for FasTracks HCA-HealthONE® and Memorial Health System HealthONE's AirLife Denver partners with Cheyenne Regional Medical Center Gov. Hickenlooper statement about Anadarko’s growth Gevo named High Impact Cleantech Company of the Year by CCIA Vestas gets 138.6MW U.S. orders for turbines Fitzsimons Redevelopment Auth. rolls out strategic refocus NREL Growth Forum boosts cleantech startups RTD, SEBP & TMA celebrate 5th anniversary of T-REX Colorado Governor Hickenlooper visits OtterBox headquarters DIA Commerce Hub opens doors to connect opportunity to business DIA breaks record for busiest September Arvada Chamber welcomes new board members DaVita to open research facility, call center in Metro Denver Clyfford Still Museum opens in Denver November 18 DOE awards CSU $1.2M for energy efficiency training Two CU-Boulder professors named 2011-12 Fulbright Scholars CU-Boulder provides 'green' jobs training in growing field of sustainability CU-Boulder's National Snow and Ice Data Center to receive governor's 'high-impact research' award for sustainability CU-Boulder professor awarded Ireland's top science prize CO-LABS announces high-impact research awards Secretary of Energy explores Arvada’s PrimeStar Solar Latisys expands Denver area data center presence Congressman Mike Coffman: unnecessary controls a burden Ascent Solar's flexible solar panels are a TIME best invention Denver touted as holiday tourism destination Ecotech Institute bolsters Wind Energy Technology Program Secretary Chu: We can win clean energy battle United Launch Alliance to launch NASA’s Mars Science Lab ULA completes crucial milestone toward certifying Atlas V for human spaceflight Denver region awarded $4.5 million in federal planning funds SkyFuel introduces Abrasion Resistant ReflecTech(R)PLUS Vestas receives 59 MW turbine order in Michigan Colo.-headquartered Sundrop Fuels selects Louisiana site for planned first facility ULA Atlas V successfully launches mission to Mars Gov. Hickenlooper announces Colorado Innovation Network Gov. Hickenlooper to help launch Colorado Springs' first Community Solar Garden NASA's Mars Science Lab. protected by Lockheed aeroshell Governor, Mayor to promote CO in econ. development trip NASA selects Ball Aerospace to study new solar spacecraft Coleman locates leadership center to Jefferson County Southwest Windpower opens additional facility in Broomfield CH2M HILL awarded contract for 738 MW NJ Power Plant Leeds presentation will explore state's 2012 economic outlook U.S. Dept. of Transporation approves $280M FastTracks loan Career and mentorship programs create quality experiences at Ecotech Institute New State History Museum goes high-tech, hands-on ONYX scores another Latin American solar deal Biodesix receives 2011 NA Cancer Diagnostics Award Pike Research: Military fuel cell shipments to reach 272,000 units annually by 2017 CREED helps cleantech startups with strategic messaging CU-Boulder: Early earth may have been prone to deep freezes CU's Williams Village North earns LEED platinum rating CSU students compete to bring their ideas to market Zeal Optics to supply U.S. Snowboarding and U.S. Freeskiing through 2014 U.S. Air Force picks Lockheed Martin for RBS Flight Demonstrator program ULA celebrates five years of mission success Utility analytics spending nears $2 billion by 2016 Ball Aerospace delivers Orion Phased Array Antenna EDUs Electric vehicle sales to grow 106 percent through 2015 CSU approves bond for multiple renovations Colorado groups get $491K grant to help drive solar adoption in Colorado Applications sought for 2012 Colorado Business Awards Colorado launches bid for spaceport IHS unveils new chemical organization Colorado BioScience Assoc. celebrates industry standouts Gov. Hickenlooper announces CO to seek spaceport status 8th Annual Colorado Space Roundup connects industry leaders Vizrt gives worldwide broadcasters on-demand access to DigitalGlobe high-resolution Earth imagery Lockheed Martin delivers GPS III Pathfinder Satellite to Denver NREL employees recognized by industry peers As Voyager 1 nears edge of solar system, CU scientists look back Deadline is January 30 for Creative District Designation Mass Megawatts Wind Power starts production in Colorado USA Pro Cycling Challenge crowned “CO Cycling Holiday” Tiny solar cell could make a big difference NREL reports solar cells with peak external photocurrent efficiency Oil States announces new Colorado manufacturing facility Committee begins examining bid for Denver Winter Olympics NREL licenses technology to increase solar cell efficiency Metro Denver EDC's 2011 Year in Review CEC releases annual study of Colorado's energy industry Denver Metro Chamber's Boots ’N Business set for Jan. 6 Ball completes testing for James Webb Space Telescope mirror segments Ball Aerospace completes cryogenic testing for James Webb Space Telescope primary mirror segments RTD FasTracks "Top 10 List" for 2011 NIST efforts key to innovation and economic growth Lockheed Martin and NASA place two Grail spacecraft into orbit around the Moon Fitzsimons Redevelopment Authority announces $8M expansion The Broe Group acquires 320 acres, 500K SF of buildings from Kodak Arvada Streets Division recognized Energy Central to launch GenerationHub.com Denver Chamber to host legislative briefing Jan. 9 Colorado business leaders optimistic going into first quarter Electronic Atlas maps U.S. renewable energy resources Governor announces regulatory reform, red tape reduction Chamber policy briefing accents jobs, economic stability Vestas completes 2011 with strong sales, record construction levels State adopts paperless payroll, saving money and resources NREL helping Virgin Islands cut fuel use $2.18 billion north I-25 improvement plan announced Broe, Musket Corp. pursue pipeline-by-rail at Great Western Gov. Hickenlooper delivers State of the State address Lockheed Martin receives contract for third and fourth GPS III satellites Metrolist's new website makes finding homes easier Raytheon to build GPS Mission Crit. Launch, Check Solution Intelligent Software Solutions awarded $120 Million in new U.S. Air Force contract orders Acting Under Secretary of Energy Director Arun Majumdar to Tour UQM Technologies Facility Dow Solar announces authorized Solar Shingle dealers in CO NREL's economic benefit to state totals $831.3M in FY 2011 Town of Mead joins region's Economic Development Pros A race for the rest of us; Pedal the Plains bike race Arrow Electronics acquires TechTurn, Ltd. ULA names ex-NASA exec its human spaceflight chief Tamara Door named 9News Leader of the Year Halliburton to invest in facility at Great Western Industrial Park Gov. requires state agencies to review rules, regulations TeleTech to open new facility in Greeley, bringing 500 jobs HITT Contracting Inc. opening a new Colorado office Hickenlooper announces TeleTech expansion and 500 jobs Lease option increases rooftop solar's appeal Westminster reaches agreement on acquisition of Sears NASA's Ed Mango in CO to guide companies' space efforts Satellite export reform critical to space industrial base Ball Aerospace-built OMPS instrument onboard NPP satellite returns first data New data shows growth across multiple industries in region Colorado Cleantech Industry Association announces new officers DaVita acquires majority stake in NephroLife India Colo.-headquartered ZeaChem selected for $232.5 million USDA loan guarantee Gov. recommends Pinnacol restructuring move forward Colorado Center for Health and Wellness announces partners NREL, Gamesa to collaborate on R&D project CBSA to host BioScience Day at the Capitol TechStars taps Microsoft BizSpark Plus to help startups AltaGas grows renewable energy presence in United States Colorado Solar Thermal Roadmap points to job, economic growth DCL Int'l and H+H Umwelt locate new firm in Boulder Mayor Hancock launches JumpStart 2012 eco devo strategy CU-Boulder ranked No. 1 for Peace Corps volunteers for 2nd year straight Thornton Tomasetti opens new office in Denver Ball Aerospace names Robert D. Strain as COO CO biz leaders unveil report for Metro Denver patent office HealthSouth announces plans for a new hospital in Littleton 2011 banner year for Arvada Chamber’s community engagement efforts 2011 U.S. cleantech venture capital funding steady at $4.9B Golden-based Mosoro secures $1.5MM Series A Round funds Inspirato receives additional capital to fund expansion plans Ecotech Institute to sponsor Green Jobs Showcase at Green Schools National Conf. Former U.S. Solheim Cup captain to attend Denver Golf Expo Level 3 selected by NBC and NFL to deliver Super Bowl in HD ULA completes milestones for Atlas V human spaceflight Elliman named interim chanc., Anschutz Medical Campus