CSU leads to new Jobs.

Sun shines on solar startup; 500 jobs on the way     NCBR Online reports that, with the promise of at least 500 manufacturing jobs next year, and the potential to change the global energy economy forever, a Colorado State University-bred solar power startup is about to burst into the commercial marketplace.  AVA Solar Inc. will build a plant at least 70,000 square feet in size that will turn ordinary sheet glass into solar power generators that likely will undercut the cost of coal, natural gas and any other conventional fuel source for generating electricity.   http://www.ncbr.com/enews.asp

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  Park project begins today; Fairgrounds could receive more features
A Reporter-Herald story says that the new park at the old fairgrounds in Loveland may, over the next year, get quite a few more features than the city originally anticipated. Construction on the park begins today, and over the next year the park's facelift will include the planned ballfields and playgrounds, trails, a farmers market pavilion, dog park, river pavilion and restroom and concession facilities.  http://www.reporterherald.com/Top-Story.asp?id=12064

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  News from CAR ... .  December 31, 2007 marks the last renewal cycle where fingerprints are required for active renewing licensees. .  Mark your calendar for the 2007 CAR State Convention this October 21-23 at the Broadmoor Hotel in Colorado Springs. http://coloradorealtors.com/index.asp?dmtag=1