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Challenges and Recommendations for FCC 2/27/2006
“To prevent something that might happen is a very hazardous philosophy,” said Michael Powell, past Chairman of the FCC. He went onto point out in an open discussion with Phil Weiser, Executive Director of the Silicon Flatirons Telecommunications Program that government has to have a high-bar to justify intervention in the marketplace. Powell shares his very strong opinions. LISTEN

Related Links: Silicon Flatirons - Digital Crossroads - Denver Telecom Professionals Channel

Challenges and Choices for Denver Telecom 2/27/2006
After an eight-year rollercoaster ride the Telecom industry is redefining itself. Kelly Zunker, President of Denver Telecom professionals is happy to report that the telecom industry is solid and is changing and adapting at record pace. With new tech- nologies like VoIP, WIFI, IP TV and others, a common question is, “How will the old traditional companies fit in?” Kelly answers this and more. LISTEN

Related Links: Denver Telecom Professionals Home page - Genesys Lab - Denver Telecom Professionals Channel

Challenges and Opportunities for Green Investing
It will take a public sector and private sector partnership to achieve the next level of success in the clean energy field. John Casesa, First Vice President, Merrill Lynch points out that the, “Horse has already left the barn. And consumers want this technology. There’s no turning back now.” John was a keynote speaker at the Sustainability Opportunities Summit - "A Call to Sustainable Action: Energy, Security and Climate Change". Political tempers could rise in 2007- a hot year ahead. LISTEN 2/27/2006

Related Links: CORE Home page - Merrill Lynch - Renewable Energy Channel

Challenges and Profitability for Entrepreneurs
The track-record at CTEK in Longmont has been quite extraordinary. Over 16 companies have been helped, 8 of those have raised $18 million and 4 ended this past year in the black. Alex Summoury, Executive Director of CTEK Longmont and John Cody, CEO of Longmont Area Economic Council (LAEC) point out the value of working together for the benefit of new entrepreneurs and the community as a whole.2/27/2006 LISTEN

Related Links: LAEC Home page - CTEK Longmont - Entrepreneurs Channel

You Would be Surprised About VC Dollars for CO - 2/20/2006
Economic development, growth and stability don’t happen by accident. There are many important components including venture capital investments and Boulder County receives the lion’s share, says John Cody, President and CEO of Longmont Area Economic Council. Economic development in Longmont has a heavy focus on BioTech, Software, Semi Conductors, and Storage. LISTEN

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w3w3.com Software Channel - Biosciences Channel

You Would be Excited About Business Continuity 2/20/2006
When most people think of Homeland Security, they think of terrorists. Homeland Defense includes natural disasters like Katrina and other emergencies points out Murray Hamilton, Director of the Rocky Mountain Center for Homeland Defense Research Institute at DU. Business Continuity and homeland defense are now on the drawing board in conjunction with Daniels School of Business. LISTEN

Related Links: RMCHD - Research Institute -
w3w3.com Cyber Security Channel

You Would be Smart to Use This Planning Calendar 2/20/2006 Finally there is a mechanism to help plan, track a view coming events and conferences. Pat and Larry Nelson announce a new “Save the Dates” Planning Calendar. This will work in concert with the Web Community Calendar and support the quick-to-look-at-dates on both the w3w3.com home page as well as the Weekly Newsletter. Now you can avoid double booking and missing events. LISTEN

Related Links: Web Community Calendar - Save the Dates Planning Calendar
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You Would be Grateful to Receive Mentoring Like This
Partner at Arrow Investments, Mark Endry believes in the mentoring process. His high-profile tenure at various “large” companies helped him understand the value of mentoring. Mark shares both sides, mentor and mentee. There are specific guidelines and rules for being a super mentor and Mark shares those tips as well being the best mentee. He heads up the TiE Rockies mentor program. LISTEN 2/20/06

Related Links: Arrow Investments - w3w3.com Entrepreneurs Channel
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