Archives » January 15th, 2008

Banning Lewis gets first resident today

In a precursor of things to come, Banning Lewis Ranch’s first residents will move into their Northtree home today.
Recently married, former Fort Collins residents Lucas and Veronica Fenske greeted development and city representatives at a press conference today before moving into their new home.
The move-in follows six years of […]

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New city manager addresses business leaders

Speaking to more than 300 people at a breakfast sponsored by the Quality Community Group this morning at the Doubletree Hotel, recently hired Colorado Springs city manager Penelope Culbreath-Graft discussed her impressions of her new community and her plans for the future.
While reluctant to be specific, citing her brief tenure, […]

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TIF, challenge grants for downtown development

Two different funding mechanisms are now available through the Downtown Development Authority for those interested in downtown development projects.
The programs, tax increment financing through reimbursement contracts and challenge grants, require an application and review process.
The deadline for challenge grant applications is April 30. Applications for TIF are ongoing.
Application […]

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Trade deficit at 14-month high

The U.S. trade deficit rose to its highest level in 14 months, as record high oil prices overshadowed a rise in exports.
The U.S. Department of Commerce said the deficit grew by 9.3 percent during November to $63.1 billion – largely created by a 16.3 percent increase in foreign oil costs. There […]

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