Archives » November 8th, 2007

Colorado now nation’s biggest beer producer

Colorado is known for its majestic mountain ranges, natural beauty, rich history – and now for beer.
The state outpaced former first place beer producer California last year when it produced more than 23.3 million barrels or 724.5 million gallons of beer, according to newly released data from the Beer Institute.
California now ranks No. 2 followed […]

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State, IRS partner to curb employment tax fraud

The Internal Revenue Service and more than two dozen state workforce agencies have agreed to share employment tax examinations results.
The agreements, part of the Questionable Employment Tax Practice initiative, will provide a centralized, uniform means for the IRS and state employment officials to ensure that businesses comply with federal and state tax requirements.
“Combining resources will […]

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FDIC approves new banking rule

The Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. has approved a rule that requires certain large banks to calculate risk-based capital requirements using their own internal parameters to determine credit and operational risk.
It is the final rule of the Basel II Capital Accord.
Under the new regulation, banks will be able to calculate specific credit risks to each loan, […]

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Water Works salutes veterans with free car wash

This Veterans Day, Nov. 11th, all Colorado Springs Water Works Car Wash locations will give free car washes to military veterans.
No I.D. is required to get the free wash.
“Your word is all we need to give you the wash for free,” said Water Works CEO Jim Spinato.
The free washes will offered from 9 a.m. to […]

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