A determined pair of brothers embarked on a mission to help their dad who developed macular degeneration, and the OcuLenz was born, using pixel manipulation to fill in the missing viewpoints. “My brother and I founded the company,” CEO and CTO of Ocutrx, Michael Freeman, said. “Our father was a brigadier general fighter pilot in […]
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KRDO: Woodland Park School District announcing their participation in the National Civics Bee
The Woodland Park School District (WSPD) has announced plans for their students to participate in the National Civics Bee, a competition to improve civic education among 6th, 7th, and 8th-grade students. The U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation organizes the competition in partnership with The Civic Trust seeking to inspire young Americans to participate in civic […]
Colorado Politics: Jared Polis, lawmakers appoint members to group tasked with solving Colorado’s property tax woes
Gov. Jared Polis and legislative leaders picked appointments to a 19-member group tasked with figuring out a long-term solution to Colorado’s property tax woes. Legislation from the recent special session, which sought to offer relief from soaring property taxes, created the task force. Polis announced his picks on Tuesday, while lawmakers announced their appointments on […]
Colorado Newsline: Colorado leaders appoint members to commission that could alter long-term property tax policy
A commission set to begin work this month on brainstorming a solution to rising property tax bills in Colorado now has a full roster as state leaders complete their appointments. The 19-member Commission on Property Taxation was born out of a recent special legislative session. As lawmakers worked over four hectic days to deliver short-term […]
Gazette: EDITORIAL: Colorado’s housing market at risk — again
The Legislature’s leftist fringe has been grabbing headlines with its extremist stands; most recently, against U.S. ally Israel. However, a subtler, more insidious shift to the left also is underway by ruling Democrats’ legislative leadership. And it could affect far more Coloradans. … The changes by Rodriguez involve obscure, behind-the-scenes maneuvers that could have profound […]
Common Wealth Beacon: Digging into fine print of salary range legislation
A bill requiring employers to disclose salary ranges on all their job postings is making its way through the Massachusetts Legislature, but a check with other states that have gone this route suggests the law may not be the huge breakthrough its sponsors are hoping for nor the terrible burden employers have complained about. … […]
The Journal: Colorado ranked as eighth-best state to start a business
Earlier this month, research data provided by the business consulting firm Venture Smarter named Colorado in the top 10 of best states to start a business, as it tied for 8th place with Hawaii. … The Colorado Chamber of Commerce and Small Business Administration reported in May 2023 that there are 691,230 small businesses in […]
Greeley Tribune: Essay submissions open for second annual 2024 National Civics Bee
All Colorado middle school students can apply via essay submission for the 2024 National Civics Bee. The National Civics Bee encourages young Americans to engage in civics while contributing to their community, according to a news release from the Colorado Chamber of Commerce. To facilitate this program, the state chamber has partnered with six local […]
Summit Daily: Colorado’s middle school students could win thousands of dollars, and a trip to Washington, DC, with National Civics Bee competition
Submissions are now open for middle school students in Colorado who wish to compete in the 2024 National Civics Bee, which encourages sixth, seventh and eighth grade students to test their civic knowledge. The Colorado Chamber of Commerce and the Colorado Chamber Foundation partnered with six chambers across the state to help administer the program […]
Chaffee County Times: Essay submissions open for 2024 Nat’l Civics Bee
The Colorado Chamber of Commerce and the Colorado Chamber Foundation today announced the opening of essay submissions for the second annual 2024 National Civics Bee. The initiative encourages young Americans to engage in civics and contribute to their communities. The state chamber has partnered with six local chambers of commerce across Colorado to facilitate the […]