Daily Camera Stories: Business

PepsiCo to cut 3,300 jobs as profit falls 10%

Tue, 14 Oct 2008 16:48:00 -0000

NEW YORK -- PepsiCo announced plans on Tuesday to cut 3,300 jobs and close six plants as it deals with lagging U.S. drinks sales and a surging dollar, which will hurt profits from its rapidly growing international business.

Abo’s fight tests alcohol regulations

morganr@dailycamera.com (Ryan Morgan) — Thu, 16 Oct 2008 03:30:00 -0000

A University Hill pizzeria’s attempt to stay open until 2 a.m. could turn out to be a test case for how Boulder will regulate neighborhood bars and restaurants after losing a legal battle over another Hill restaurant this summer.

Gallon of gas under $3 in Boulder County

Thu, 16 Oct 2008 01:43:00 -0000

For the first time in months, a gallon of gas is available in Boulder County for under $3.

Locals blogging from Expo East

wallacea@dailycamera.com (Alicia Wallace) — Thu, 16 Oct 2008 00:08:00 -0000

Rick Sterling and John Grubb of Boulder’s Sterling-Rice Group are attending this week’s Natural Products Expo East and will be blogging about the Boston trade show on dailycamera.com.

Boulder biotech receives $1.6M research grant

wallacea@dailycamera.com (Alicia Wallace) — Wed, 15 Oct 2008 23:57:00 -0000

Boulder-based Bolder BioTechnology Inc. on Wednesday announced it received a $1.6 million grant to further development on a Multiple Sclerosis drug.

Real Goods Solar buys Calif. firm

wallacea@dailycamera.com (Alicia Wallace) — Wed, 15 Oct 2008 23:42:00 -0000

Real Goods Solar Inc., a residential solar array installer and spinoff from local lifestyle media company Gaiam Inc., acquired a Northern California-based provider of solar electric systems, Real Goods officials announced Wednesday.

15-Second Pitch: Frey Design & Construction

Wed, 15 Oct 2008 06:00:00 -0000

Business: Frey Design & Construction

Ho-ho humbler holidays

Wed, 15 Oct 2008 02:22:00 -0000

More consumers are looking to spend less dough for the holidays, making it tougher for retailers to move from the red to the black, according to a survey released Tuesday.

New property manager for 29th St., FlatIron

wallacea@dailycamera.com (Alicia Wallace) — Tue, 14 Oct 2008 23:28:00 -0000

Kim Campbell, who has 22 years of experience in the shopping center industry, was named as the senior property manager for Boulder’s Twenty Ninth Street and Broomfield’s FlatIron Crossing, the malls’ owner announced Tuesday.

Encision transitioning to OTCBB

wallacea@dailycamera.com (Alicia Wallace) — Tue, 14 Oct 2008 23:26:00 -0000

Encision Inc., a Boulder medical device maker recently delisted by the American Stock Exchange, announced Tuesday that the company is going through the process of transferring its stock to the Over-the-Counter Bulletin Board.

Ask Dave Taylor: More Factors in Buying a New Computer?

Wed, 15 Oct 2008 15:15:00 -0000

Last column we started to talk about what factors to consider when buying a new Windows PC, but only had space to talk about RAM. My advice was "get as much RAM as you possibly can afford, a minimum of 1GB and ideally at least 2GB". Let's pick it up from there...

LAURA SNIDER: It's a wonderful life

sniderl@dailycamera.com (Laura Snider) — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 00:42:00 -0000

I know, it's not even Thanksgiving. And despite what retailers might have you believe, it's still a couple of weeks until Halloween. But, let's skip the turkeys and pumpkins and get straight to the punch -- let's talk about Christmas.

LIZ RYAN: Burn after reading -- dangerous job-search advice

Mon, 13 Oct 2008 00:41:00 -0000

There is fear in the workplace these days, and who can be surprised?

ALL BUSINESS: Unintended consequences of bailout

Mon, 13 Oct 2008 00:39:00 -0000

NEW YORK -- Two things rule the financial world: Making money and figuring out ways to make more of it. That's why some on Wall Street are sure to figure out how to profit from the U.S. government's $700 billion financial bailout plan.

Ask Dave Taylor: What's important when buying a new computer?

Wed, 08 Oct 2008 13:20:00 -0000

Q: My computer is tired, old and slow as molasses. I can't even run some of the more modern programs, and it takes a few minutes to boot, 30 seconds or longer to launch any programs and, frankly, fails left and right with Windows Media Player. What should I buy, and what features should I seek?

LIZ RYAN: Client freakout? Look for the fear

Mon, 06 Oct 2008 21:31:00 -0000

Dear Liz, I'm a consultant who builds marketing plans for new businesses. I evaluate the market, competition, and my clients' offerings to create a strategy and materials.

ENID ALBOWITZ: Talking stock in difficult times

Mon, 06 Oct 2008 21:30:00 -0000

On Saturday, I celebrated a big "0" birthday with my closest friends. This summer, my husband and I celebrated our 40th anniversary. And, I wrote my 100th column. Hard to believe.

SEAN MAHER: Say yes to extending tax

Tue, 30 Sep 2008 02:37:00 -0000

Paying taxes is never fun. Given the state of the economy right now, the idea is less appealing than ever. So writing this column will not be the most fun I have this week.

LAURA SNIDER: Mortgage crisis for dummies

Mon, 29 Sep 2008 02:38:00 -0000

If you read my column, then you know I'm no financial genius. I mean, I'm focused on the basics: trying to spend less than I earn, dumping a little bit of money into my IRA every year, and trying not to melt my credit card with too many swipes.

LIZ RYAN: Just say no to invitation twisters

Mon, 29 Sep 2008 02:36:00 -0000

I'm shaken from an afternoon nap by my daughter, saying "Someone on the phone for you."