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• Local start up aims to harness wave energy

  May 8, 2012 7:54 PM

  A local start-up company is on the cutting edge of renewable energy development by designing and building machines that make electricity by harnessing the power of ocean waves. Atargis Energy Corporation was founded in 2010 by Air Force Academy aeronautics professor Dr. Stefan Siegel, Ph.D. The company is currently... more »

• Warm weather helps some businesses Play Video

  March 28, 2012 7:47 PM

  Our warm weather is great for some businesses. We all enjoy spending time outdoors on beautiful days, so we have a look at what the sunshine means for the bottom line. Most people crave sweets any time of the year, regardless of the weather, but this March, ice... more »

• Make My Day Better law goes to senate

  March 5, 2012 5:49 AM

  DENVER (AP) - A proposal to allow Colorado business owners and employees to use deadly force against suspected intruders faces its toughest test yet in the state Senate. Colorado homeowners already have self-defense protections against invaders under the state's "Make My Day" law but Republicans want to expand it to... more »

• Broncos success good for business Play Video

  January 9, 2012 7:13 PM

  A good Broncos Party can do more than just raise the spirits of sports fans, it can also give local employers a financial boost to start the year. At Meadow Muffins Bar and Grill in Old Colorado City, Owner Todd Delahanty says he can almost measure the team's progress... more »

• Regulations for Colorado business could change

  January 9, 2012 7:38 AM

  DENVER (AP) - Colorado Democratic Gov. John Hickenlooper will be talking about ideas to reduce regulation on businesses. The governor and the executive director of the Department of Regulatory Agencies will be announcing recommendations Monday morning that were crafted after meeting with businesses across the state. They're part of... more »

• More American workers shopping on the clock Play Video

  December 23, 2011 7:58 PM

  We're spending more time and money online these days. American shoppers are expected to spend upwards of $37 billion this holiday season in online purchases alone.But new data suggest all of those e-transactions are coming at the expense of employers. The technology staffing firm Robert Half International surveyed 1,400... more »

• Local restaurants cashing in on "Broncos Business" Play Video

  December 18, 2011 11:40 PM

  As the Denver Broncos prepare to take the field against the New England Patriots, local sports bars like Flatiron's Grill and The Dublin House begin to swell up with fans decked out in orange and blue. "There are a lot more Broncos fans coming out." says Dublin House manager Han... more »

• Kitchen opens to help launch your culinary business Play Video

  October 12, 2011 9:24 PM

  "People call me and they want to have their product that they make in the market," says owner of The Kitchen Pantry Gloria Stultz. For the past fifteen years, Stultz has also been in charge of running the Canon City Farmer's Market. Stultz sees firsthand the many people that wish... more »

• Need a kitchen to start your business?

  October 12, 2011 5:36 PM

  The Kitchen Pantry in Canon City opened its doors to the public for business on this month, but in order for guests to be able to buy its goods, avid cooks and bakers need to come and use the kitchen, make something and then stock the store's shelves with their... more »

• Man hides murder with fake emails

  September 28, 2011 5:41 AM

  LOS ANGELES (AP) - An Orange County man is due to be arraigned on charges he murdered his business partner for financial gain then pretended the dead man was still alive and sending emails while on vacation in Africa. Edward Younghoon Shin is charged with murdering Christopher Ryan Smith... more »

• Exotic snakes killed after fire in Colorado business

  September 26, 2011 6:45 PM

  DENVER (AP) - A fire at an exotic reptile breeding business co-owned by former NFL linebacker Chad Brown has left hundreds of snakes dead. Douglas County sheriff's officials say a deputy checking on a burglary alarm at Pro Exotics Reptiles in Littleton around 5:30 a.m. Monday spotted smoke and... more »

• Consumer spending up for first time in 20 months

  August 29, 2011 8:46 AM

  WASHINGTON (AP) - Consumers rebounded in July to lift spending after the first decline in 20 months. The boost is likely to ease fears that the U.S. economy is on the verge of another recession. The Commerce Department says consumer spending rose 0.8 percent in July. Personal income increased... more »

• Local bank pulls business ties with MMJ shops

  August 24, 2011 11:00 PM

  Medical marijuana shops in Colorado Springs are looking for answers after a local bank canceled business with the industry. The Colorado Springs State Bank was the bank nearly all mmj shops had been doing business with since they all opened. In addition, store owners tell us that the bank... more »

• Hacking group claims breach at major US contractor

  July 11, 2011 7:54 PM

  LONDON (AP) - Hackers affiliated with the online activist group Anonymous claim to have stolen tens of thousands of encrypted military passwords from U.S. contractor Booz Allen Hamilton and posted them to the Web. The group boasted of stealing passwords linked to some 90,000 military users, although The Associated... more »

• Gov calls for gaming commission resignations

  July 6, 2011 11:04 PM

  DENVER (AP) - Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper asked for the resignation of three members of the state's gaming commission over their decision to give casinos a tax break. Hickenlooper announced Wednesday he asked for the resignations because of a tax break for the state's casino industry. The tax break took... more »

• Springs city council to vote on mmj fees tomorrow

  June 27, 2011 7:11 PM

  As medical marijuana dispensaries get ready for new state regulations to take effect July 1st, shop owners in Colorado Springs are concerned over a newly proposed set of city fees. Reza Hassani runs the American Wellness Center, a medical marijuana shop on the city's west side. He says for a... more »

• State mmj shops get new regulations this week Play Video

  June 26, 2011 7:30 PM

  A landmark week is ahead for the medical marijuana industry in Colorado. On July 1st new state regulations, the toughest in the country, will officially go in to effect. Scott Saunders, who owns Natural Leaf in Colorado Springs, says he welcomes the regulation for legitimacy. "Regulations absolutely will provide legitimacy... more »

• Wealthy conservatives, politicos gather near Vail

  June 26, 2011 10:45 AM

  VAIL, Colo. (AP) - An invitation-only retreat for rich conservatives and prominent Republican politicians are gathering near Vail Sunday for a semiannual retreat aimed at promoting business-friendly policy. The meetings are organized by two of the nation's most powerful conservative political donors, Charles and David Koch of the privately... more »

• CO GOP decries lack of progress with business regs

  June 25, 2011 7:43 PM

  DENVER (AP) - Republican lawmakers say their efforts to help Democratic Gov. John Hickenlooper promote a business-friendly environment have been stifled - by Democrats. They say Senate Democrats killed Republican-sponsored bills aimed at easing business regulations. Democrats argue that Republicans should've done a better job of getting support from the... more »

• Springs Business Expo Play Video

  June 2, 2011 5:24 AM

  If you want to take a look at local business in the Colorado Springs area, you might want to check out the Springs Business Expo going on Thursday June 2 at the Event Center at Rustic Hills. More than 150 area exhibitors from different sectors will be there for... more »

• Pet waste removal business grows

  May 30, 2011 7:28 PM

  It's Larry Pool's job to pick up what your dog puts down. As an independent contractor with Backyard Pooper Scoopers , Larry spends a few hours a day, 4 days a week doing a chore that many pet owners would like to forget about. "It's a stinky job, but... more »

• Cashing in on a dirty job

  May 30, 2011 5:30 PM

  A Colorado Springs man is seeing green when many dog owners only see brown. His pooper scooper business is growing, even in a down economy. Brad Gouveia started Backyard Pooper Scooper in 2007 and has steadily grown a loyal customer base. Things are going well enough that he's hired... more »

• Marketing marijuana: stores seek to stand out

  May 22, 2011 3:54 PM

  The boom of the medical marijuana industry in Colorado has many start up business owners looking for ways to stand out when it comes to attracting new clients. The Tree of Life dispensary in Colorado Springs recently hired sign twirlers advertising for their business. Paul Abrams says the dispensary... more »

• Borden milk to be sold in Colorado Springs

  May 10, 2011 6:58 PM

  A new brand of milk is coming to grocery stores in Colorado Springs this summer. A spokesperson for Lala USA, the company which owns the Sinton Dairy, says they will introduce the Borden brand of milk at stores this August. Both the Sinton label and the Borden label will... more »

• Nancy Lewis presented with ATHENA Award

  April 21, 2011 7:45 PM

  The 2011 ATHENA Award was presented today to Nancy Lewis, at the Women in Business Conference and ATHENA Luncheon. Nancy Lewis is currently the President and CEO of Garden of the Gods Visitor and Nature Center, and President of the Garden of the Gods Foundation. She worked for the... more »

• Mayor candidates prepare to face off again, talking business

  February 28, 2011 6:50 PM

  Local business leaders are getting ready for another mayoral forum Tuesday night in Colorado Springs. It's scheduled for 5:15 p.m. at the Fine Arts Center. News First 5 hosted the candidates for a debate earlier this month, but on Tuesday candidates will be specifically talking about business. Several business-related... more »

• Blockbuster closes 5 local stores

  February 26, 2011 12:55 PM

  Once the king of home video rental companies, Blockbuster Video announced this week that it will close five stores in the Pikes Peak Region. Four of the stores are located in Colorado Springs; at Constitution and Powers, Fillmore and Nevada, Centennial and Vindicator and at Circle and Galley. The fifth... more »

• Cold weather means hot business for pizza delivery

  February 8, 2011 5:22 PM

  It's cold outside, but business is hot for pizza delivery stores. Domino's Pizza on Prairie Ave. in Pueblo says delivery calls always seem to increase when the weather gets bad like this. "Business increases about 20% to 30%," said Mike Dennis, Associate Manager of Domino's Pizza on Prairie Ave. ... more »

• State Legislators in showdown over "Amazon Tax" Play Video

  January 30, 2011 3:33 AM

  Sides are being drawn over the states so called "Amazon Tax". The bill passed by the 2010 Legislature says online retail giants like Amazon would be required to either start collecting state sales taxes, or provide the state with a summary of customers' web purchases. Wednesday, a federal judge blocked... more »

• Colorado man's job website helping thousands

  January 23, 2011 7:28 PM

  We're bringing you the story of Andrew Hudson tonight. The press secretarty for former Denver Mayor Wellington Webb has turned an email listing of jobs into a thriving website aimed at helping Coloradans find jobs. We sit down with Andrew on News First 5 at 5:30 and 10. CLICK... more »

• Hickenlooper to address Colorado business leaders

  January 20, 2011 8:26 AM

  DENVER (AP) - Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper is meeting with Colorado businessmen to go over his plans to create jobs in Colorado. Hickenlooper plans to address the Colorado Association of Commerce and Industry at noon Thursday at the Brown Palace. The governor has said the state doesn't have... more »

• Local salsa coming to a store near you Play Video

  January 12, 2011 12:48 AM

  There's some tasty business going on in Colorado Springs. A small Mexican restaurant is bottling its famous salsa, bringing a little hometown flavor to a grocery store near you. Opened in 2001, the Cafe El Paso has struck a nerve in Colorado Springs. El Paso, Texas native Sandra Santoscoy... more »

• Do business with China

  January 5, 2011 4:05 PM

  Businesses wishing to do business with China are invited to a workshop tomorrow in Colorado Springs. China is a growing force in the international economy and has a growing demand for foreign imports. The workshop is offered by the International Development Office of the Chamber of Commerce. ... more »

• Free recycling no longer available in Pueblo

  December 28, 2010 2:00 PM

  You can no longer recycle in Pueblo for free. Today the Pueblo City-County Health Department removed public recycling bins located in Pueblo and Pueblo West. The bins have been in place since 2003. They were funded by a grant from the Colorado Department of Health and Environment, but the... more »

• Protect yourself when shopping online Play Video

  December 6, 2010 7:42 PM

  Some new numbers show an increase of online shopping as much as 36% from last year during the Christmas season. But not all of us may have such a happy holiday. "A lot of people bought online, more than predicted." explains Katie Carrol with the Better Business Bureau of Southern... more »

• 5 states make final pitch in Asian carp case

  October 18, 2010 12:34 PM

  Attorneys for and against closing Chicago-area shipping locks to stop the spread of Asian carp are making their final pitches to a federal judge. Oral arguments Monday are the last step before Judge Robert Dow decides the issue. Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin say the action would... more »

• Forbes ranks Colorado #4 for business; local leaders agree

  October 15, 2010 7:25 PM

  Forbes Magazine this week listed Colorado fourth in the nation in its 'Best States for Business' rankings. Utah earned top honors on the list. Southern Colorado business leaders say they agree that Colorado is among the best states in the nation for running a business. Mike Kazmierski, President and... more »

• Colorado makes Top 5 for Best Places for Business

  October 14, 2010 3:13 PM

  Forbes is giving Colorado high marks for starting an running businesses. For the second year in a row, Forbes has ranked Colorado as the fourth best state for businesses and for fostering economic growth. CNBC has rated Colorado the third best state two years in a row. "Even... more »

• Businesses blame city bureaucracy for slowing development

  September 28, 2010 8:03 PM

  The front doors of Michaels on Main Street in Canon City, with their ornate custom glasswork, are certainly attractive to passers by. But it was the deadbolt lock that gave owner Jan Gould such fits. City inspectors insisted she install a lock with specifications such that no manufacturer even... more »

• Farmers report big sales during Pueblo chile fest Play Video

  September 27, 2010 8:43 PM

  By all accounts the Chile and Frijoles Festival in Downtown Pueblo was a big success. The Pueblo Chamber of Commerce estimates the 3-day festival attracted about 100,000 people. "We had as many people, if not more than we had last year," said Rod Slyhoff, President of the Pueblo Chamber. Farmers... more »

• GOP to reveal 'Pledge to America' today

  September 23, 2010 8:46 AM

  Republicans are making their final argument to voters six weeks before congressional elections with a campaign manifesto designed to show they're listening to an angry public and focused on creating jobs. GOP lawmakers on Thursday were to roll out their "Pledge to America" - a 21-page document filled with... more »

• Snapshot of economy about to get a lot bleaker

  August 27, 2010 8:12 AM

  A revision of U.S. economic growth is due Friday and it's expected to show a serious stumble. The Commerce Department will revise its estimate for economic growth in the April-to-June period and Wall Street economists forecast it will be cut almost in half, to a 1.4 percent annual rate... more »

• Public asked for ideas to improve Academy corridor

  August 20, 2010 1:54 PM

  The Colorado Springs Chamber of Commerce is asking businesses and citizens for ideas to improve the Academy Blvd. corridor. The meeting will happen August 23 at 4 p.m. at Delta Solutions and Strategies at 1625 S. Murray Blvd, Suite 100, in Colorado Springs. Plans will focus on the... more »

• Job of the Day: Systems & Database

  August 19, 2010 11:51 AM

  Colorado Springs Utilities has an opening in its Data Warehouse/Business Intelligence area. This person will be responsible for providing professional, complex, senior-level Hyperion reporting and analysis. The starting pay range, depending upon experience, is $68,000 to $101,000. You must apply by noon next Monday. more »

• Pueblo sets tough restrictions on marijuana centers Play Video

  July 28, 2010 5:24 PM

  It's official. Medical marijuana centers are now allowed in Pueblo. However, tough new zoning restrictions prohibit them from setting up shop throughout most of the city. A map of Pueblo displays areas shaded in orange, where medical marijuana centers can be located. The available sites are few and far between.... more »

• Meg Whitman: No interest in White House run

  July 27, 2010 8:59 AM

  Republican California gubernatorial candidate Meg Whitman says she has no interest in a future run for the United States presidency. She says she is focused on helping recession wracked California climb out of its 12.3 percent unemployment rate. Whitman says she would target tax cuts for employers and reduce... more »

• Business recycling event planned in Pueblo

  July 22, 2010 3:40 PM

  The Pueblo City-County Health Department will show businesses how to start a commercial recycling program on July 29. Those attending will learn how to recycle and reuse everything from batteries to fluorescent light bulbs. Each business in attendance will receive a bulb recycling kit. Implementing an effective waste... more »

• Catching up with Rod Smith

  July 11, 2010 7:28 PM

  Rod Smith is without a doubt one of the greatest players ever to wear a Bronco uniform. On the field #80 helped Denver win back to back Super Bowls en route to becoming the team's all time receiving leader. These days Rod has gone from the locker room to the... more »

• In business for the Fourth Play Video

  July 4, 2010 6:49 PM

  You may be used to seeing "closed" signs in doors on holidays, but in Old Colorado City many are staying open this Fourth of July. Those store owners are hoping to catch some shoppers like the Cadarettes, who came into town from Evergreen. "We can drive instead of fly... more »

• Lamborn rated perfect by pro-growth organization

  June 1, 2010 6:44 PM

  In its annual congressional scorecard, Club for Growth calls 5th District Congressman Doug Lamborn (R-Colorado) the most pro-economic growth Member of Congress. Club for Growth awarded Lamborn a score of 100 percent for his voting record on legislation to help grow the economy. Lamborn ties for the top ranking with... more »

• Colorado ranks 8th in business survey

  May 24, 2010 12:30 PM

  Chief Executive Magazine ranks Colorado as the 8th best state in which to do business. Colorado moved up two spaces in 2010. Texas remains number one, with California at the bottom of the list. The magazine surveyed 650 CEOs to arrive at the rankings. They considered regulation, tax... more »

• Colorado ranks 8th in business survey

  May 24, 2010 12:04 PM

  Chief Executive Magazine ranks Colorado as the 8th best state in which to do business. Colorado moved up two spaces in 2010. Texas remains number one, with California at the bottom of the list. The magazine surveyed 650 CEOs to arrive at the rankings. They considered regulation, tax... more »

• Colorado Springs business ordered to pay $2.5 million

  May 11, 2010 3:10 PM

  An El Paso County District Court has issued orders barring a Colorado Springs business, the Immigration Center, and its owners and operators, Charles Doucette, Deborah Stilson and Alfred Boyce, from defrauding consumers in search of assistance in obtaining or completing federal immigration forms. The Office of the Attorney General... more »