CSBJ Daily

The Associated Press
WASHINGTON – The economy skidded to a near halt in the final quarter of last year, clobbered by dual slumps in housing and credit that caused people and businesses to spend and invest more sparingly. The Commerce Department reported today that the gross domestic product increased at a scant […]

When the Democratic National Convention comes to Denver in August, there could be something in it for Springs’ small businesses. With more than 1,500 events scheduled – and only a handful hosted by the DNC – many events need planners, entertainers and caterers. To make it easier for out-of-town guests, the local host committee […]

The Associated Press
WASHINGTON – Don’t be alarmed. More than 130 million households will get letters from the IRS starting next week – and it’s good news. The letters are part of an extensive outreach effort to make sure people don’t miss out on their share of the recently passed $168 billion economic stimulus […]

Both supply and demand for commercial real estate loans, a source of funds for office, retail, warehouse and hotel construction, appear to be shrinking. That opinion, from a February Commercial Mortgage Alert, and shared by many in the construction industry, is based on the results of a January Federal Reserve Senior […]