“I’ve come to the conclusion that private equity is just really bad for kids… It’s bad for families…”
Category: Business
Private Equity Firms Moving into the Childcare Business? Part One
Gerry Pastor, co-CEO of The Nest, said in an email that private equity investment helped sustain and grow The Nest Schools…
BIG PIVOTS: Rural Electric Associations Holding Their Breath
Tri-State Generation and Transmission Association alone has been promised $670 million in low-interest loans and other financial assistance…
Join LPEA for ‘Coffee with Chris’ Events
These informal gatherings are an opportunity to engage with CEO Chris Hansen, ask questions, and learn more about the cooperative’s 2025 operational plan
Colorado Announces ‘Innovative Housing’ Grant Recipients
VeroTouch Construction is a 3D-printed housing manufacturer that uses robots to print single- and multi-family concrete homes on-site…
Natural Grocers Releases 2024 Sustainability Report
“At Natural Grocers, we see grocery stores as a vital link in the food chain — integral to the health of people and the planet…”
Apache Nugget Travel Center and Casino to Reopen on February 14
Everyone is invited to “Escape to Exhilaration” with slot machines, electronic game tables and a sportsbook…
White House Cuts Off ‘New ERA’ Funding to Colorado Electric Cooperatives
Will the money eventually arrive? Donald Trump in his first days as president ordered a freeze on distribution of funds…
LPEA to Host ‘Resolve to Electrify’ Webinar Tomorrow, Wednesday, Jan. 29
“As a cooperative, we’re all in this together. By working collectively, we can reduce energy costs and accelerate the adoption of innovative energy technologies…”
CHAMBER NEWS: Alcohol Awareness Training Classes Offered in Pagosa
We expect these classes to be popular; therefore, we would like to make sure we have enough room in each class…
Geothermal Greenhouses Look Forward to 2025
As we undertake these important maintenance and improvement projects, we’re reaching out to our supportive community for assistance…
Applications for History Colorado’s ‘Centennial Farms & Ranches’ Program Now Open
In 2022, the program expanded to promote a more diverse and inclusive celebration of the farming and ranching families…
BIG PIVOTS: How About Those Natural Gas Pipelines?
New natural gas lines are a problem. Will these solutions be a model for Colorado?…
LPEA Primes the ‘Electrification Pump’
“Our rebate program is designed to help offset upfront costs by approximately 10%…”
REAL ESTATE: The Riley Report
Home sales were down 5%, and home sales priced below $600,000 were down 29%…
CHAMBER NEWS: Chamber Annual Gala & Community Awards Set for February 7
The Gala is open to the public, especially since we will be honoring community members and organizations that you, the public, have nominated…
LPEA Launches ‘Resolve to Electrify’ Campaign
“As a cooperative, we’re all in this together. By working collectively, we can reduce energy costs and accelerate the adoption of innovative energy technologies…”
As the American Economy Evolves, ‘AI’ Evolves into ‘Marketing’
Without understanding AI’s function and foundation, it’s easy to get lost in the hype cycle, technologists say…
LPEA Announces 2024 Round Up Foundation Grants
“Through the collective power of our members’ monthly contributions, we’ve been able to make a substantial impact…”