Top Headlines Thursday, December 04, 2008 | 16 ° Light Snow   Denver Launches Podcasts The Denver Office of Economic Development (OED) hosts podcasts on its Web site, www.milehigh.com.   September 29, 2006 - The podcasts feature Mayor John Hickenlooper and a group of business leaders who share their perspectives on Denver as an ideal location for conducting business.   Users can listen to the podcasts directly on their computer or subscribe to them through an RSS feed. The podcasts also will be available for free subscription through Apple’s iTunes. Mayor's Construction Empowerment Initiative Program to Spur the Growth of Small Businesses, Including Minority and Women-Owned Businesses, in the Construction, Professional Design and Construction Services Industry   September 14, 2006 -- Mayor John Hickenlooper unveiled plans Wednesday for an economic development program designed to increase City contracting with small businesses – including minority- and women-owned – in Denver’s construction, professional design and construction services industries. Dubbed the Construction Empowerment Initiative, the program seeks to ensure that business opportunities created by the expenditure of public funds are made available to all community members, providing a pathway for smaller and minority- and women-owned companies in the Denver construction market to grow, prosper and succeed.        News Archives         Current Headlines      1

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Announcements Animals Need Attention Too Denver's 311 is letting animals know that people care. The office will be collecting donations for Animal Care and Control through December 12. See how you can help. LeafDrop Program Ends December 5th Two weekday sites open until December 5th. Dig leaves into garden, compost them or use as mulch; then take the rest to a Denver LeafDrop program  collection site. Parade of Lights Right Around the Corner! The 34th Annual Parade of Lights takes place December 5 and 6 in downtown Denver. For more information visit the event website.   Public Safety Diversity Career Day   The City & County of Denver in coordination with the Denver Regional Council of Governments is hosting the 7th Annual Rocky Mountain Public Safety Diversity Career Day.  This event will be held Tuesday December 9, 2008. Hip Hop Nights  Denver Parks and Rec presents Hip Hop night @ the Center. Featuring live DJ, dance battles, graffiti Art, and more... Check out this poster for details! Name the New Justice Center Buildings Have any ideas about what the new Detention Center and Courthouse should be named?   The Mayor is inviting you to submit suggestions. Mayor's Gala Ball 2008 It's the 25th annual showcase of  ballroom dance talent in the City. Make it part of your holiday season and dance the night away! 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