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Denver Headlines Friday, July 04, 2008 | 81 ° Scattered Clouds   Lost Are Found Using Safety Technology Project Life Saver locates lost or missing persons with Alzheimer’s The Denver Police Department has invested in the Project Life Saver Program. Project Lifesaver is a radio transmission system designed to assist law enforcement and rescue agencies in locating lost or missing persons who have been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s, Autism, Dementia, or other disorders that may prohibit them from communicating personal information such as who they are or where they live. This program is designed for children and adults who have the propensity to wander from their homes and who may get lost. Free Business Certification Training Program Offered Free sessions connect small businesses with construction contracting opportunities   January 24, 2007  To assist Denver businesses with the procurement of construction-related contracting opportunities, the Denver Office of Economic Development is offering a free Business Certification Training Program every Friday. Launched  2007, the two-hour training prepares businesses to participate in the City’s new Construction Empowerment Initiative (CEI). Homelessness Programs Receive HUD Grants from Washington  HUD Awards More Than $10.3 Million to Metropolitan Denver's Homeless Initiatives   Dozens of homeless programs in the Metropolitan Denver Homeless Initiative will receive more than $10.3 million in grants awarded today by U.S. Housing and Urban Development Secretary Alphonso Jackson.  Philip F. Mangano, Executive Director of the U.S. Interagency Council on Homelessness and Regional Director John Carson made the announcement during a news conference with Mayor John Hickenlooper at Denver’s City Hall Mayor's Annual Arts Awards Announced  Office of Cultural Affairs host free community reception February 27   Mayor John Hickenlooper, the Denver Office of Cultural Affairs and the Denver Commission on Cultural Affairs are pleased to announce the 2006 recipients of the Mayor’s Awards for Excellence in the Arts.  The 2006 honorees are Fiesta Colorado, PlatteForum and Dianne Perry Vanderlip. Workforce Development Director Announced Paula Gomez Ferrell to lead training and development efforts John Huggins, director of the Denver Office of Economic Development (OED), is pleased to announce the appointment of Paula Gomez Farrell, Ph.D., as the director of OED’s Division of Workforce Development. Gomez Farrell is formerly of NorTech, a nonprofit technology-based economic development organization serving Cleveland and Northeastern Ohio.        Archives         Headlines      1

Announcements Summer Sounds Ring through the Air in July!         Denver Office of Cultural Affairs, Colorado Council on the Arts and Target presents the Colorado Symphony Orchestra outdoors at two Denver parks  -  July 3 and July 24 Free Concert Event Denver Office of Cultural Affairs presents the 5th annual Latino Rhythms July 11 at Sloan's Lake Park   City Looking for 150 Exceptional Residents This November on the city''s 150th anniversary,  Mayor John Hickenlooper will honor Denver's 150 .  These will be people who are doing something extraordinary that is making the City a better place for generations to come.   Fees waived at Denver Recreation Centers Denver youth age 17 and younger may use City recreation centers, including swimming pools, for free this summer from June 2 - Aug 16  Movies in the Parks June 6 - Aug 2: Bring your lawn chairs, blankets, and picnic goodies for a fun-filled night under the stars. 16 family-friendly films on outdoor screens with high quality sound is one-of–a-kind experience.   Denver Election Information   The Denver Elections Division has a new location and a new website. Both places have the most current and accurate election information for Denver voters. Visit the website www.DenverVotes.org     Build a Better Denver Citizens can follow progress on neighborhood bond projects. Visit the Better Denver website focusing to learn about capital maintenance, health and safety, transportation, libraries and cultural facilities and parks and recreation infrastructure. More Announcements      1 2