UC Denver med school launches stem-cell center
University of Colorado Denver’s School of Medicine said Friday that its stem-cell research and treatment programs have been placed under a new regional center.
Denver using stimulus funds to subsidize wages for new hires
The Denver Office of Economic Development says funds are available for metro-area businesses through the federal stimulus program to subsidize wages for newly hired workers up to $8,000.
Kodiak Oil brings back Henderson as CFO
James Henderson is returning to Kodiak Oil & Gas Corp. as chief financial officer after two years at Aspect Energy LLC.
BBVA Compass names new Denver president
John Krusoe has been named the new Denver president for BBVA Compass, the bank announced on Friday. (BBVA)
Colorado’s Markey switching to ‘yes’ vote on health reform
U.S. Rep. Betsy Markey of Colorado says she will switch her vote to “yes” on the health-care reform bill now before Congress.
Colorado’s Markey to vote yes on health reform measure
U.S. Rep. Betsy Markey of Colorado says she will vote “yes” on health-care reform package that Congress is likely to take up this weekend.
DBJ Tech Watch for Friday 3/19: The nation’s top tech news
Welcome to the Denver Business Journal’s Tech Watch, our roundup of today’s tech news from around the nation, featuring reports on Google, Apple, Microsoft, Viacom, Palm, YouTube, Sony and more.
DBJ Business Pulse: Federal debt a big worry, readers say
Seven out of 10 DenverBusinessJournal.com readers who responded to our latest Business Pulse question said they’re very worried about the federal debt.
UC Denver prof co-authors study on high fructose corn syrup, liver damage
The corn industry is facing a new challenge over high fructose corn syrup. A new study co-authored by a University of Colorado Denver researcher indicates that high consumption of the controversial sugar substitute is associated with liver scarring or fibrosis, similar to the damage caused by heavy consumption of alcohol.
Pinnacol ups buyout offer to Colorado government
Worker’s-compensation insurer Pinnacol Assurance increased its buyout offer to Colorado by $130 million Thursday, offering to pay $330 million to receive its autonomy from state government.
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