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  • Front Range — Action Day for Ozone

    Front Range — Action Day for Ozone

    The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment and the Regional Air Quality Council have issued an OZONE ACTION DAY ALERT at 4 p.m. on Thursday, August 3, 2017 for the Front Range Urban Corridor from El Paso County north to Larimer and Weld counties, including the Denver-Boulder area, Colorado Springs, Fort Collins and Greeley.

    Warmer temperatures and increasing sunshine with light winds will allow increased ozone concentrations.

    This Ozone Action Day Alert will remain in effect until at least 4 p.m. Friday, August 4, 2017.

    For statewide conditions, forecasts and advisories, visit:
    http://www.colorado.gov/airquality/colorado_summary.aspx  

    The highest Ozone related AQI at 1 o’clock PM Mountain Standard Time on August 3, 2017, is 39 which indicates Good ozone air quality. It was recorded by the ACAD ambient ozone monitor.

    The highest Particulate Matter (PM2.5) related AQI at 1 o’clock PM Mountain Standard Time on August 3, 2017, is 55 which indicates Moderate Particulate Matter (PM2.5) air quality. It was recorded by the SWAN ambient monitor. Respiratory symptoms possible in unusually sensitive individuals, possible aggravation of heart or lung disease in people with cardiopulmonary disease and older adults. Unusually sensitive people should consider reducing prolonged or heavy exertion.


    Front Range Air Quality Forecast & Colorado Smoke Outlook

    FRONT RANGE AIR QUALITY FORECAST:

    Thursday, August 3, 2017, 1:50 PM MDT

    Ozone concentrations are expected to be in the Good category on Thursday, and in the Moderate to Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups range on Friday. Concentrations of ozone in the Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups category are most likely in the Denver Metro Area and northward along the Front Range Urban Corridor to Fort Collins. In these areas active children and adults, and people with lung disease, such as asthma should reduce prolonged or heavy outdoor exertion from noon until 8 PM on Friday.


    Fine Particulate Matter concentrations are expected to be in the Good to Moderate range on Thursday and Friday. Moderate conditions are most likely within the Denver Metro Area and throughout northern Colorado, including Fort Collins and Greeley. In these areas, unusually sensitive people should consider reducing prolonged or heavy exertion on Thursday and Friday.


    Carbon Monoxide concentrations are expected to be in the Good category on Thursday and Friday.

    Nitrogen Dioxide concentrations are expected to be in the Good category on Thursday and Friday.

    Visibility on Friday is expected to be Moderate to Poor in the morning, improving to Good to Moderate in the afternoon.

    COLORADO SMOKE OUTLOOK:

    Thursday, August 3, 2017, 2:00 PM MDT

    Smoke from wildfires in the northwest United States and western Canada is being transported into Colorado. This may produce areas of haze, particularly in northern Colorado. Significant health impacts are not anticipated, however, unusually sensitive people should consider reducing prolonged or heavy exertion in northern portions of Colorado on Thursday and Friday.

    Light to moderate smoke is possible near prescribed fires and small wildfires around the state.

    What if there is a wildfire or smoke in your area?

    The focus of the Colorado Smoke Outlook is on large fires (e.g., greater than 100 acres in size). Nevertheless, smoke from smaller fires, prescribed fires, and/or smoke from new fires not yet known to CDPHE air quality meteorologists may cause locally heavy smoke. If there is smoke in your neighborhood, see the public health recommendations below.


    Public health recommendations for areas affected by smoke: If smoke is thick or becomes thick in your neighborhood you may want to remain indoors. This is especially true for those with heart disease, respiratory illnesses, the very young, and the elderly. Fine particulates may reach the Unhealthy category where smoke is heavy. Consider limiting outdoor activity when moderate to heavy smoke is present. People with heart or lung disease, older adults, and children should avoid prolonged or heavy exertion; everyone else should reduce prolonged or heavy exertion. Consider relocating temporarily if smoke is present indoors and is making you ill. IF VISIBILITY IS LESS THAN 5 MILES IN SMOKE IN YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD, SMOKE HAS REACHED LEVELS THAT ARE UNHEALTHY.

    Summer Ozone Program

    For an AQI value that considers all pollutants, please click here .

    Ground-level ozone is a summertime air pollution problem that is created when other pollutants from sources like vehicle exhaust, paints, degreasing agents and cleaning fluids react with sunlight. Exposure to ground-level ozone can cause acute respiratory problems, reduced lung capacity and inflammation of lung tissues and can trigger asthma attacks.

    Ground-level ozone should not be confused with the protective stratospheric ozone layer miles above the Earth’s surface. This naturally-occurring ozone layer protects the Earth’s surface from excessive ultra-violet radiation.

    Do your share and be a part of the solution to the Denver-metropolitan area’s summertime air pollution problems. These easy strategies will help reduce the harmful vapors that react in sunlight to create summertime air pollution:

    At Home:

    Tightly cap all solvents (paint thinners and strippers, degreasers, and some cleaning products). Solvents contain pollution-causing vapors. Postpone painting, stripping and refinishing projects to avoid the morning and mid-day summertime heat. Better yet, wait until the Fall or Spring. Use water-based products (paints, stains and sealants).

    In the Yard:

    Delay mowing your lawn to another day. Don’t mow, let it grow! Avoid using high-emitting, gasoline-powered yard equipment. Electric alternatives are an efficient, environmentally-friendly alternative. Use an electric starter or a “charcoal chimney” to start your barbeque grill. Lighter fluid contains a lot of harmful vapors that escape into our air and contribute to summertime air pollution.

    On the Go:

    Stop at the click when refueling your car. Overfilling your tank often results in fuel spills and always allows unnecessary pollution-causing vapors to escape into our air. Refuel in the evenings after dusk. By refueling after the sun goes down, fuel vapors do not have as much of a chance to “cook” in the mid-day sun and become harmful ground-level ozone. Maintain your vehicle. A poorly-maintained vehicle can pollute as much as 25 times more than a well-maintained one.

    To learn more about the summer ozone program, visit:
    http://www.SimpleStepsBetterAir.org

    Additional Information

    ACTION DAYS: An Action Day for fine particulate matter (particulates), carbon monoxide, ozone or other pollutants indicates that either current air quality is unhealthy or conditions are expected to worsen later in the day or on the next day. Action Days for air pollutants generally indicate that air quality will be in either the Unhealthy or Unhealthy-for-Sensitive-Groups categories according to the Air Quality Index. Action Days trigger voluntary pollution prevention measures, which may vary by season, and public health recommendations. In addition, during the winter ‘high pollution day’ season (October 31 to March 31), Action Days trigger mandatory restrictions that limit burning inside the home to approved devices only (see indoor burning below).

    Action Days for Visibility alone are issued during the winter ‘high pollution day’ season (October 31 to March 31), only. At the time they are issued (4 PM), action days for visibility indicate that the Visibility Standard Index for visual air quality is expected to be poor on the following day. Action Days for Visibility trigger mandatory restrictions that limit indoor burning to approved devices only and voluntary driving reductions for the seven-county Denver-Boulder metropolitan area .

    The VISIBILITY STANDARD INDEX reports the air’s visual quality in the seven-county Denver-Boulder metropolitan area. The visibility standard is 0.076 per kilometer of atmospheric extinction, which means that 7.6 percent of the light in a kilometer of air is blocked. The level must exceed the standard based on a four-hour average for a violation to occur. On the Visibility Standard Index Scale, a value of 101 equates to the 0.076/km standard. Values between 0-50 are good, 51-100 moderate, 101-200 poor and 201-plus extremely poor.

    The AIR QUALITY INDEX reports the daily level of air pollution on an hourly basis. The index reports the highest level of either carbon monoxide, fine particulates or ozone depending on which pollutant has the greatest hourly concentration. Values greater than 100 for carbon monoxide, fine particulates and ozone indicate exceedances of the pollutant’s state and federal standards. Air Quality Index values between 0-50 are good, 51-100 moderate, 101-150 unhealthy for sensitive groups, 151-200 unhealthy, 201-300 very unhealthy, and over 300 hazardous.

    INDOOR BURNING: On Action Days issued during the winter ‘high pollution day’ season (October 31 through March 31), mandatory restrictions that limit indoor burning to approved devices only generally apply to everyone in the entire seven-county Denver-Boulder metropolitan area below 7,000 feet. The restrictions will be enforced through local ordinances or a state regulation.

    The state regulation applies to any community in the seven-county Denver-Boulder metropolitan area that did not have its own mandatory indoor burning ordinance in effect on January 1, 1990. Under this regulation, the only exceptions to the burning restrictions are for residences above 7,000 feet in the seven-county Denver-Boulder metropolitan area; and those who use Colorado Phase III (Phase II EPA) certified woodburning stoves, Colorado approved pellet stoves, approved masonry heaters or those whose stoves or fireplaces are their primary source of heat. For more information on indoor burning, call the Air Pollution Control Division at (303) 692-3100.
    For more, go to: http://www.cdphe.state.co.us/ap/woodhome.html

    COLORADO OPEN BURN FORECAST: For those with permits for Open Burning, that is burning of waste materials or vegetation outside, check the following webpage to find out if open burning is allowed today:

    http://www.colorado.gov/airquality/burn_forecast.aspx

    FOR CURRENT AIR QUALITY INFORMATION AND UPDATES:

    http://www.colorado.gov/airquality/advisory.aspx

    http://www.colorado.gov/airquality/air_quality.aspx

    ABOUT THE AIR QUALITY INDEX:

    http://www.epa.gov/airnow/aqi_brochure_08-09.pdf

    SOCIAL MEDIA AND AIR QUALITY NOTIFICATIONS:

    http://www.facebook.com/cdphe.apcd

    http://twitter.com/#!/cdpheapcd

    http://www.enviroflash.info/signup.cfm

    Winter High Pollution Advisory Program

    The Winter High Pollution Advisory Program is coordinated by the Air Pollution Control Division of the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment.

    Winter season air pollution forecasts are issued daily from October 31 through March 31 at 4 p.m. When conditions warrant, forecasts will include information about Action Days and subsequent indoor burning restrictions.

    An Action Day for fine particulates, carbon monoxide or ozone indicates that either current air quality is unhealthy or conditions are expected to worsen later in the day or on the next day. Action Days for air pollutants generally indicate that air quality will be in either the Unhealthy or Unhealthy-for-Sensitive-Groups categories according to the Air Quality Index. Action Days trigger mandatory restrictions that limit indoor burning to approved devices only (see indoor burning below), voluntary driving reductions, and public health recommendations.

    An Action Day for Visibility alone indicates that the Visibility Standard Index for visual air quality is expected to be poor on the current or following day. An Action Day for Visibility will trigger mandatory restrictions on indoor burning and voluntary driving reductions for the seven-county Denver-Boulder metropolitan area only.

    When no advisories are issued, air quality is good or moderate and is expected to remain so during the effective period of the forecast. No restrictions are in place. 

  • The Great American Total Solar Eclipse – August 21, 2017

    A Total Solar Eclipse –Only in America– August 21, 2017

    Not only is a total solar eclipse rarer than a solar eclipse, but this one is even rarer. Not only is this total eclipse only viewable from America, but this will be the last total solar eclipse America will see in its totality until May 1, 2079.

    WHY? 

    The demise of Earth is predicted to happen around seven billion years from now, when the expanding sun engulfs and destroys our planet, and Earth’s life forms will witness the last total solar eclipse— around 600 million years from now. From now until then, solar eclipses will occur in annular, partial and total, from different vantage points on Earth. However, August 21, 2017 will be the last total solar eclipse America will see in its totality because the moon is slowly moving away from Earth, disrupting the intricate balance that causes the sun’s light to be blocked out. A total eclipse is a dance with three partners: the Moon, the Sun and the Earth. This can only happen when there is an exquisite alignment of these three partners in our sky. The moon’s slow progress away from Earth means these celestial events won’t keep happening, and only visible from certain points on Earth. On Aug. 21, 2017, people across the United States will see the sun disappear behind the moon, turning daylight into twilight, causing the temperature to drop rapidly, and revealing massive streamers of light streaking through the sky around the silhouette of the moon. On this day, America will fall under the total path of a total solar eclipse, for the last time in a half a century.

    The so-called Great American Total Solar Eclipse will darken skies all the way from Oregon to South Carolina, along a stretch of land about 70 miles (113 kilometers) wide. People who descend upon this “path of totality” for the big event are in for an unforgettable experience. The duration of totality, as experienced by observers on the ground, tops out at a few precious minutes for all total solar eclipses. For most viewers, the Aug. 21, 2017 total solar eclipse will last less than two and half minutes.

    When, Where & How:

     The Total Solar Eclipse in Denver, Colorado

    Monday, August 21, 2017

    The Path

    The solar eclipse will be visible from all across America, however, viewers directly under the path will only see the spectacular TOTAL eclipse. Others, such as in Denver, Colorado, will see a partial eclipse. Depending on location, the angle of your view will vary. Depicted below is a time lapse of what can be expected to be seen from Denver, Colorado.

    The Time

    * Times are local for Denver (MDT – Mountain Daylight Time)

    • The Moon touches the Sun’s edge: This Partial Eclipse begins at 10:23 am, in a 117°East-southeast direction, at a 45.2° altitude.

    • Moon is closest to the center of the Sun. This Maximum Eclipse begins at 11:47 am, in a 144°Southeast direction, at a 57.5° altitude.

    • The Moon leaves the Sun’s edge. This Partial Eclipse ends at 1:14 pm, in a 186°South direction, at a 62.0° altitude.

    The View

     

    For NASA-funded scientists, the eclipse will last over seven minutes, however. Their secret? Following the shadow of the Moon in two retrofitted WB-57F jet planes. 

    Amir Caspi of the Southwest Research Institute in Boulder, Colorado, and his team will use two of NASA’s WB-57F research jets to chase the darkness across America on Aug. 21. Taking observations from twin telescopes mounted on the noses of the planes, Caspi will ­­­­­capture the clearest images of the Sun’s outer atmosphere — the corona — to date and the first-ever thermal images of Mercury, revealing how temperature varies across the planet’s surface.

    These could well turn out to be the best ever observations of high frequency phenomena in the corona. Extending the observing time and going to very high altitude might allow us to see a few events or track waves that would be essentially invisible in just two minutes of observations from the ground. – Dan Seaton, co-investigator of the project and researcher at the University of Colorado in Boulder, Colorado.

    *photos and information credit: NASA

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  • Colorado State University Making Waves In Water

    Western Water Symposium Examines New Innovations

    The 2017 Western Water Symposium and Barbecue announces that Colorado State University Libraries will be hosting debates on new innovations surrounding water law, policy and technology, while benefiting its Water Resources Archive, an irreplaceable collection of historical documents pertaining to water in Colorado.

    Jennifer Gimbel, Gregory J. Hobbs Jr., John Stulp, Jennifer Pitt and Patrick O’Toole are scheduled to speak at this year’s Western Water Symposium and Barbecue on Monday, July 24, at CSU’s Morgan Library. These renowned experts will share their knowledge and lead important conversations on the theme of water optimism and innovation.

    The Speakers

    CSU Senior Water Policy Scholar Gimbel will emcee the program. Hobbs, author of The Public’s Water Resource, Articles on Water Law, History, and Culture, will share his 20 years of experiences as a Colorado Supreme Court Justice and discuss historical water developments in the Cache la Poudre River Basin. His talk is titled, “The Poudre River’s Heritage: Turn Back or Move Forward?” Stulp, special policy advisor to the governor for water and director of the Interbasin Compact Committee, will discuss “Water’s Innovative Future,” covering statewide innovations and the collaborative efforts required to achieve them. Following the barbecue lunch, the National Audubon Society’s Colorado River Program Director Pitt, who has worked to protect and restore Colorado rivers, will share her exceptional experiences surrounding management approaches for the Colorado River in “We’re All in It Together: Crafting Colorado River Management for the 21st Century.” O’Toole, president of the Family Farm Alliance, will tackle a broader perspective and outlook on water innovation and optimism in a national context. His talk is titled, “What’s Old is New, What’s New is Old.”

    Panel of Innovators

    A special panel of innovators will follow the symposium with their unique perspectives, and a tour of the Water Resources Archive will conclude the day. A reception immediately follows.

    Event Details

    • The Event is on July 24, beginning at 9 a.m. and concluding at 6 p.m.
    • Regular admission is $100 and includes the symposium, reception, and lunch.
    • Student admission is $50.
    • All proceeds benefit the Water Resources Archive.

    Visit the Western Water Symposium & Barbecue website for more information and to register.

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  • Front Range — Action Day for Ozone

    Front Range — Action Day for Ozone

     

    The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment and the Regional Air Quality Council have issued an OZONE ACTION DAY ALERT at 4 p.m. on Thursday, July 20, 2017 for the Front Range Urban Corridor from El Paso County north to Larimer and Weld counties, including the Denver-Boulder area, Colorado Springs, Fort Collins and Greeley.

    Hot temperatures and early daytime sunshine will allow ozone to reach significant concentrations.

    This Ozone Action Day Alert will remain in effect until at least 4 p.m. Friday, July 21, 2017.

    For statewide conditions, forecasts and advisories, visit:
    http://www.colorado.gov/airquality/colorado_summary.aspx  

    The highest Ozone related AQI at 1 o’clock PM Mountain Standard Time on July 20, 2017, is 54 which indicates Moderate ozone air quality. It was recorded by the RFN ambient ozone monitor. Unusually sensitive individuals may experience respiratory symptoms. Unusually sensitive people should consider reducing prolonged or heavy outdoor exertion.

    The highest Particulate Matter (PM2.5) related AQI at 1 o’clock PM Mountain Standard Time on July 20, 2017, is 35 which indicates Good Particulate Matter (PM2.5) air quality. It was recorded by the SWAN ambient monitor.


    Front Range Air Quality Forecast & Colorado Smoke Outlook

    FRONT RANGE AIR QUALITY FORECAST:

    Thursday, July 20, 2017, 2:35 PM MDT

    Ozone concentrations are expected to be in the Moderate to Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups range on Thursday and Friday. Ozone concentrations in the unhealthy for sensitive groups category are most likely in the southern and western portions of the Denver Metro area and northward along the Front Range Urban Corridor to Greeley, on Thursday. Concentrations in the unhealthy for sensitive groups category are expected to be mainly confined to locations in the Denver Metro area on Friday. In these areas, active children and adults, and people with lung disease, such as asthma should reduce prolonged or heavy outdoor exertion between noon and 8 PM on Thursday and Friday. Moderate concentrations of ozone are expected elsewhere throughout the Colorado Front Range region on Thursday and Friday.

    Fine Particulate Matter concentrations are expected to be in the Good category on Thursday and Friday.

    Carbon Monoxide concentrations are expected to be in the Good category on Thursday and Friday.

    Nitrogen Dioxide concentrations are expected to be in the Good category on Thursday and Friday.

    Visibility on Friday is expected to be Good to Moderate.

  • Front Range – Action Day for Ozone

    Front Range – Action Day for Ozone

    The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment and the Regional Air Quality Council have issued an OZONE ACTION DAY ALERT at 4 p.m. on Tuesday, July 18, 2017 for the Front Range Urban Corridor from El Paso County north to Larimer and Weld counties, including the Denver-Boulder area, Colorado Springs, Fort Collins and Greeley.

    Hot summer temperatures and light to moderate winds will allow ozone to reach significant concentrations.

    This Ozone Action Day Alert will remain in effect until at least 4 p.m. Wednesday, July 19, 2017.

    For statewide conditions, forecasts and advisories, visit:
    http://www.colorado.gov/airquality/colorado_summary.aspx  

    The highest Ozone related AQI at 1 o’clock PM Mountain Standard Time on July 18, 2017, is 54 which indicates Moderate ozone air quality. It was recorded by the RFN ambient ozone monitor. Unusually sensitive individuals may experience respiratory symptoms. Unusually sensitive people should consider reducing prolonged or heavy outdoor exertion.

    The highest Particulate Matter (PM2.5) related AQI at 1 o’clock PM Mountain Standard Time on July 18, 2017, is 40 which indicates Good Particulate Matter (PM2.5) air quality. It was recorded by the LNGM ambient monitor.


    Front Range Air Quality Forecast & Colorado Smoke Outlook

    FRONT RANGE AIR QUALITY FORECAST:

    Tuesday, July 18, 2017, 2:30 PM MDT

    Ozone concentrations are expected to be in the Moderate to Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups range on Tuesday. Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups concentrations are most likely in the southern and southwestern suburbs of the Denver Metro Area. Active children and adults, and people with lung disease, such as asthma, should reduce prolonged or heavy outdoor exertion in these areas from noon to 10 PM on Tuesday. Moderate concentrations of ozone are expected on Wednesday throughout the Front Range Region.

    Fine Particulate Matter concentrations are expected to be in the Good category on Tuesday and Wednesday.

    Carbon Monoxide concentrations are expected to be in the Good category on Tuesday and Wednesday.


    Nitrogen Dioxide concentrations are expected to be in the Good category on Tuesday and Wednesday.

    Visibility on Wednesday is expected to be Good to Moderate.

    COLORADO SMOKE OUTLOOK:

    Tuesday, July 18, 2017, 2:20 PM MDT

    Light to moderate smoke is possible near prescribed fires and small wildfires around the state.

  • Front Range — Action Day for Ozone

    Front Range — Action Day for Ozone

    The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment and the Regional Air Quality Council have issued an OZONE ACTION DAY ALERT at 4 p.m. on Friday, July 14, 2017 for the Front Range Urban Corridor from El Paso County north to Larimer and Weld counties, including the Denver-Boulder area, Colorado Springs, Fort Collins and Greeley.

    Hot and dry conditions with upslope winds will allow ozone concentrations to reach the Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups category on Friday and Saturday. Highest levels will be from the southern and western suburbs of the Denver Metro Area north to Ft. Collins and Greeley.

    This Ozone Action Day Alert will remain in effect until at least 4 p.m. Saturday, July 15, 2017.

    For statewide conditions, forecasts and advisories, visit:
    http://www.colorado.gov/airquality/colorado_summary.aspx  

    The highest Ozone related AQI at 1 o’clock PM Mountain Standard Time on July 14, 2017, is 61 which indicates Moderate ozone air quality. It was recorded by the RFN ambient ozone monitor. Unusually sensitive individuals may experience respiratory symptoms. Unusually sensitive people should consider reducing prolonged or heavy outdoor exertion.

    The highest Particulate Matter (PM2.5) related AQI at 1 o’clock PM Mountain Standard Time on July 14, 2017, is 51 which indicates Moderate Particulate Matter (PM2.5) air quality. It was recorded by the LNGM ambient monitor. Respiratory symptoms possible in unusually sensitive individuals, possible aggravation of heart or lung disease in people with cardiopulmonary disease and older adults. Unusually sensitive people should consider reducing prolonged or heavy exertion.


    Front Range Air Quality Forecast & Colorado Smoke Outlook

    FRONT RANGE AIR QUALITY FORECAST:
    Friday, July 14, 2017, 2:00 PM MDT

    Ozone concentrations are expected to be in the Moderate to Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups range on Friday and Saturday. Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups concentrations are most likely in the southern and western suburbs of the Denver Metro Area northward to Ft. Collins and Greeley. High-moderate levels are expected throughout the Front Range. Active children and adults, and people with lung disease, such as asthma, should reduce prolonged or heavy outdoor exertion in these areas from noon to 10 PM on Friday and Saturday.

    Fine Particulate Matter concentrations are expected to be in the Good to Moderate range on Friday and Saturday. Moderate concentrations are expected throughout the Front Range. Unusually sensitive people should consider reducing prolonged or heavy exertion on Friday and Saturday.

    Carbon Monoxide concentrations are expected to be in the Good category on Friday and Saturday.

    Nitrogen Dioxide concentrations are expected to be in the Good category on Friday and Saturday.

    Visibility on Saturday is expected to be Moderate to Poor.

  • A MUST ATTEND: SMALL BUSINESS INDUSTRY DAY

    SMALL BUSINESS INDUSTRY DAY

    presented by

    Aerospace & Defense Industry Leaders

    Small Businesses Are Encouraged to Attend

    DENVER — The Jefferson County Economic Development Corporation in partnership with Lockheed Martin and the Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC) are proud to once again present the Aerospace and Defense Small Business Industry Day with a welcome address from Colorado Lt. Governor Donna Lynne on Aug. 2, 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. at the Sheraton Denver West Hotel in Lakewood.

    Small Businesses, especially disadvantaged businesses, veteran-owned businesses, minority and women-owned businesses, and HUBZone firms, interested in working with aerospace prime contractors and/or the federal government should plan to attend this event.

    Click Here to Register Online Now

    The fair was an incredible success for all Colorado businesses working in these advanced industries last year. This is the premier event for small businesses wanting to work in the 2nd largest aerospace industry in the country! — Tom Livingston, manager of Economic Development Services at Jefferson County Economic Development Corporation

    WHY? Business advice. Networking. Colorado Aerospace Perspectives from Industry Leaders.

    WHAT? The event will include informational sessions on the Colorado aerospace industry and related business topics, networking opportunities, and matchmaking with prime contractors for small businesses. Attendees will have the opportunity to engage with large industry companies, government procurement personnel and small business assistance organizations such as the Colorado Minority Business Office and the Small Business Development Center (SBDC) network.

    WHO? Companies such as Lockheed Martin, Honeywell, Teledyne Brown, Sierra Nevada, United Launch Alliance, Jacobs Engineering, PTAC, SBA, U.S Air Force will have representatives at the event available to answer specific questions about doing business with their respective organizations.

    WHEN? Wed, August 2, 2017, 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

    WHERE? Sheraton Denver West Hotel, 360 Union Boulevard, Lakewood, CO 80228

    Gus Hernandez, owner and founder of DynAeroTech, plans to attend the event for a second time and encourages other small businesses to attend the event as well. By attending the event last year, Hernandez was able to build his business through various resources available at the event and creating partnerships with other small businesses.

    As a small technology start-up, Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) and minority owned company, we are consistently challenged with being able to penetrate the Defense and Federal Government business opportunities, but since last year’s event we have been able to take advantage of partnering with various mid-size businesses on proposals, and engage with government contract specialists on our own prime proposals with the National Science Foundation, DOC-NOAA, NASA-Langely and recently DoD/USSOCOM. We highly recommend attendance to this event for any small business. — Gus Hernandez, owner and founder of DynAeroTech

    Jefferson County Economic Development Corporation (Jeffco EDC) is an advocate for the county’s business community and is dedicated to building economic prosperity. Jeffco EDC promotes job creation by encouraging attraction, expansion and retention of business through:

    • Assisting with site selection
    • Identifying incentives
    • Connecting to workforce resources
    • Providing business and industry data

    Jefferson County is home to some of the world’s most successful and diverse companies that are creating world-class technologies and products including Lockheed Martin, MillerCoors, Terumo BCT, Ball Corporation and Pilatus Business Aircraft. Learn more about Jeffco EDC here. 

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  • Chinese boycott on American beef reversed

    Chinese boycott on American beef reversed

    Washington, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced June 12 a final agreement to end the 13-year ban on U.S. beef imports into China.

    The nation has been negotiating with China to lift the ban for several months now.

    Sen. Cory Gardner, R-Colo., has lobbied for new trade opportunities for Colorado’s farmers and ranchers. He recently spoke on the Senate floor about the agriculture crisis in America and explained how an increase in trade will benefit Colorado’s agriculture community.

    “I am continuing to urge the Trump Administration to explore new trade opportunities for America’s agriculture community in Asia, and this is an important step forward,” Gardner said. “Colorado’s farmers and ranchers will see positive economic gains from this decision.”

     

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  • Colorado State Fair Announces Concerts & Ticket Sales

    Colorado State Fair Announces Concerts & Ticket Sales

     

    First Round of Concerts & Ticket Sales Announced

    for the

    Colorado State Fair

    Internet Pre-Sales: June 30 at 10 a.m.

    On Sale: July 1 at 10 a.m.

    The 2017 Colorado State Fair’s Southwest Motors Events Center series includes a diverse, star-studded lineup. The stage spotlights will be shining on a variety of shows including country, classic rock, legendary musicians and up-and-coming superstars.
    Our entertainment lineup is diverse and exciting with a budget-friendly price tag. Tickets purchased prior to August 24th include Fair admission, giving fans the opportunity to arrive early and enjoy a full day at the Fair with no additional cost. We will also be announcing the entertainment series for the Budweiser Rodeo Arena which will include an exciting lineup of rodeo, derbies, and monster trucks. – said State Fair General Manager, Sarah Cummings
    Southwest Motors Events Center Lineup
    Aug. 25           Gabriel Iglesias
    Aug. 31           Gary Allan
    Sept. 1             ZZ Top
    Sept. 2             Skillet
    Sept. 3             Hunter Hayes
     
    Note:  Tickets purchased from June 30-August 24 at 9pm (MST) include admission to the Fair. Any tickets purchased after August 24 will require the purchase of an additional fair admission ticket.
     
    An internet pre-sale begins June 30 at 10am. Fair fans can join the Fan Club for a special pre-sale code by visiting www.coloradostatefair.com and click on “Join the Fan Club.”
     
    Tickets officially go on sale on July 1 at 10 a.m. and can be purchased HERE, by calling 866-461-6556, or visiting the Colorado State Fairgrounds. You can also like us on Facebook for up-to-date information and Fair activities.
     
    The Colorado State Fair runs August 25 – September 4, 2017.  For more information, click HERE.
     
    The 2017 Colorado State Fair will mark the Fair’s 145th year as Colorado’s premier celebration of agriculture. The Fairgrounds provides nearly $34 million in economic activity to Colorado throughout the year; $29 million of that activity is driven by the annual State Fair event. In addition to showcasing Colorado agriculture, the annual event features one of the country’s largest traveling carnivals, artwork, crafts, food competitions, thrilling rodeo action, a wide variety of food and merchandise booths and a Fiesta Day honoring Colorado’s ties to the Hispanic culture. 
     

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  • Colorado Corn District Meetings Today & Tomorrow

    Colorado Corn District Meetings Today & Tomorrow

    GREELEY — The Colorado Corn Administrative Committee (CCAC) and Colorado Corn Growers Association (CCGA) are hosting district meetings.

    Districts 1 and 2— including Adams, Arapahoe and Elbert counties

    • Thursday, June 29, 7:30 – 9 a.m., at the Colorado Corn office, 127, 22nd St., Greeley.
    • In addition to hearing updates from both organizations and discussing the upcoming Farm Bill process, CCGA will host nominations for its District 1-2 director. Bruce Schlagel currently holds that position and is eligible for another term.

    District 3 and 4— including Logan, Morgan, Phillips and Sedgwick counties

    • Wednesday, June 28, at Holyoke from 12 – 1:30 and Sterling from 7 – 8:30 p.m., respectively.

     

    For more information and to RSVP, contact or (970)351-8201.
     

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