by Staff Writer Published: September 25,2009
Tags: City Bits
USAA rating affirmed Moody’s Investors Service has affirmed the financial strength rating of Aaa (exceptional, highest of 21 possible ratings) of USAA’s Property and Casualty Insurance Group, and Aa1 (excellent, second highest of 21 possible ratings) for its life insurance company. USAA is the only property and casualty insurer rated Aaa by Moody’s. From the beginning of 2009 [...] [...]
by Staff Writer Published: June 19,2009
Tags: City Bits
FedEx honors drivers Five drivers representing FedEx Corp. operating companies placed among the winners at the 2009 Colorado State Truck Driving Championship. Paul Frisby, a driver for FedEx National LTL in Denver, captured the top spot in the four-axle class. It is his second state title since 2006. FedEx Ground contractor Matthew Allison won the Step Van title, [...] [...]
by Staff Writer Published: June 12,2009
Tags: City Bits
Wildland-Urban Interface grants available The Colorado State Forest Service is accepting applications for the 2010 Wildland-Urban Interface Competitive Grant Program. Money is available to homeowners’ associations, subdivisions, fire departments, fire protection districts, counties and others to implement projects that help mitigate wildfire hazards in the wildland-urban interface. The grants can be used to pay for hazardous fuels reduction, [...] [...]
by Staff Writer Published: June 5,2009
Tags: City Bits
Clerk & Recorder’s Office launches volunteer program Volunteer positions are available in the Clerk & Recorder’s Office for residents who are interested in learning about El Paso County government. Positions are available in elections, recording, motor vehicle, clerk to the board and information systems. Staff members work alongside volunteers, providing their expertise and knowledge. Residents 18 and older, [...] [...]
by Staff Writer Published: May 29,2009
Tags: City Bits
UCCS College of Business adopts management principles The College of Business and Administration at the University of Colorado at Colorado Springs has committed to adhere to the Principles for Responsible Management Education. The principles provide a framework for academic institutions to advance the broader cause of corporate social responsibility and incorporate universal values into curricula and research. PPRTA [...] [...]
by Staff Writer Published: May 22,2009
Tags: City Bits
Mount St. Francis Nursing Center honored Mount St. Francis Nursing Center has received My InnerView’s Excellence in Action award for customer service. Mount St. Francis is a skilled nursing center sponsored by the Sisters of St. Francis of Colorado Springs. Peoples Mortgage expands Peoples National Bank has added 18 people to its mortgage division. The loan officers and mortgage staff [...] [...]
by Staff Writer Published: May 15,2009
Tags: City Bits
Family Violence Justice Fund grants available The Colorado Judicial Branch has opened the application process for up to $750,000 in fiscal year 2010 grants from the Family Violence Justice Fund. The money pays for programs that provide civil legal services to indigent victims of family violence. Applications are available at www.courts.state.co.us/Administration/Unit.cfm/Unit/fvjf and must be submitted by 5 p.m. [...] [...]
by Staff Writer Published: May 8,2009
Tags: CHFA, City Bits, EDC, Leadership Awards, SBA
EDC leadership awards The Colorado Springs Regional Economic Development Corp. presented its 2008 Economic Development Leadership Awards last week. David Jenkins, chief executive officer of Nor’wood Development Group, received a Community Enhancement Award for development of quality projects and exceptional corporate philanthropy. Economic Impact Awards for the largest positive annual impact on the funding for the EDC program [...] [...]
by Staff Writer Published: April 17,2009
Tags: City Bits
Downtown nominations Downtown Colorado Inc. is accepting nominations for the 2009 Governor’s Awards for Downtown Excellence. The annual program recognizes the progress being made in revitalizing Colorado’s historic downtowns and neighborhood business districts, and the contributions the districts make to the state’s quality of life and economy. The award categories include: Best Building Rehabilitation Best Historic Restoration Rest Adaptive Re-use Best New [...] [...]
by Staff Writer Published: April 10,2009
Tags: City Bits
Employers needed for career fair The Pikes Peak Workforce Center is seeking employers who have open positions or plan to hire during the next month or two to participate in its annual Spring Career Fair which is scheduled for 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. April 20 at Mr. Biggs Entertainment Center, 5825 Mark Dabling Blvd. There is [...] [...]
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