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U.S. workers can expect skimpy raises in their base salaries next year, but top performers may still fatten their paychecks with merit compensation.

A study released today by Hewitt Associates, a human resources consulting firm, found base pay will rise by 3.8 percent in 2009, marking the seventh consecutive year of flat growth.
One-time performance-based […]

Despite decreasing general fund sales tax revenue, the city plans to expand the existing bike lane network from 54 miles to 71.5 miles – an increase of more than 30 percent.
Revenue earmarked from the city’s Bicycle Excise Tax and the Pikes Peak Rural Transportation Authority has paid for the program, which has […]

The fledgling Tri-Lakes business community is celebrating the first graduation from its business incubator.

RTL Payment Systems is the first graduate of the Tri-Lakes Business Incubator, which was established during November.
RTL develops financial software, and like Apple Computer Inc., started in its founder’s garage.
David Schoenberger, RTL’s founder, credits the incubator for his company’s quick growth.
The incubator […]

General Motors officials said its OnStar on-board automobile navigation and safety phone system received a spike in calls during the weekend from drivers fleeing Hurricane Gustav.
Because of the emergency, OnStar offered its higher service-level package to all customers free of charge. The higher service levels offer crisis advisers who can suggest […]