The past couple of years the skies over the Greeley area have been metaphorically cloudy when it comes to the economy and home sales.  But as the seasons change so does the outlook for Greeley!    Greeley & Weld County is starting to see improvement!Forbes magazine just published it list for the Best Places for Business and Careers and the Greeley Metropolitan statistical areas is ranked #1 for the rate of personal income growth over the past five years! JBS-Swift is in the process of purchasing "several hundred" tractor/trailers and leasing a facility for its new transportation division which will be base out of Greeley.  The division will create 200 new jobs and should be in operation within 3 monthsThe Regency Hotel in downtown Greeley was purchased for $4 million in February by Pent... 05/08/2008

REGISTRATION OPENJoin us in Denverfor Green Real Estate 2008EcoBroker® Annual Conference & Expo with theAssociation of Energy & Environmental Real Estate ProfessionalsThis year Green Real Estate 2008 will be an energy-filled two-day conference and expo with national speakers, business building tracks to help maximize your utilization of green real estate tools and resources, and a green products expo that will help take your business and community service to the next level!Topics for discussion include: •·    Affordability, durability, comfort, and homeownership•·    The latest in green finance options for your clients•·    Working with conservation easements, energy raters, and real estate consumers•·    The latest energy technologies and real estate applications•·    Greening the MLS•... 03/14/2008

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Longmont, Firestone on collision course, an article from The Longmont Times-Call, reports that this month, Firestone officials are scheduled to decide whether to annex land across the street from Longmont city limits.  Longmont leaders will in turn ask Firestone to slow down before voting on the annexation or before adopting an updated master plan that would stretch to Longmont's borders.  The land being considered for annexation is Fairview Estates, 74 acres on the northeast corner of Colo. Highway 119 and Fairview Street.  Firestone planning coordinator Rebecca Toberman said Fairview owners submitted applications Feb. 13 to Firestone to annex into the town and zone the land for residential and commercial development.http://www.timescall.com/news_story.asp?ID=6964 Hope Now: We've helpe... 03/04/2008

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Big potential for ConocoPhillips site, an article from The Rocky Mountain News, reports that on Thursday, several experts said the 432-campus in Louisville purchased by ConocoPhillips could be rezoned to easily handle 10,000 or more people.  Tom Clark, executive vice president of the Metro Denver Economic Development Corp., said if you do the math the land easily supports well in excess of 10,000 on the site.  Clark said, "This would dwarf any economic development deal in the history of the state."  Paul Wood, planning director for Louisville, said ConocoPhillips could easily rezone the property from industrial, allowing 5 million to 5.5 million square feet of a wide range of buildings, from offices to industrial to research and development facilities, and even retail and hotels.  Bill ... 02/22/2008

C.A.R.D. biweekly NEWSLETTER - February 14th, 2008CARD, PO Box 143, Wellington, CO 80549,970-372-0029 (leave message) http://www.nunnglow.com/Update on HB 1161 and HB1165 HB 1161 and HB 1165 are steadily working their way through the Colorado General Assembly.  HB 1161, sponsored by Rep. John Kefalas (D-Fort Collins), Rep. Randy Fischer (D-Fort Collins), Sen. Steve Johnson (R-Fort Collins) and Sen. Bob Bacon (D-Fort Collins) would provide protections for ground water impacted by in situ leach uranium mines. HB 1165 is also sponsored by Rep. Kefalas and Rep. Fischer, along with Sen. Brandon Shaffer (D-Longmont) and Sen. Bacon and would ensure local government authority over mining operations that threaten water quality or public health. Both bills have been assigned to the House Agricult... 02/15/2008

Investor Report: College and University Towns, an article from RealtyTimes.com, reports that investors who specialize in buying rental houses and condos in carefully-selected major college and university towns suggest that it is a safe haven for real estate investing.  According to Stuart Frazier, an investor and co-founder of College RealEstate.com, buying small-scale rental properties in university communities where the underlying economic fundamentals are solid is "one of the true oasis situations out there" in residential investment.  Investors near Gonzaga University who are using Frazier's firm's assistance, are experiencing an average 8.8% annual appreciation rate plus turning positive cash flows due to the unending supply of new rental customers.  Frazier cautions that not every... 01/04/2008

Bush mortgage plan will help in Weld, lenders say, an article from The Greeley Tribune, reports that Steve LaForest, owner of Mortgage Services, LLC, said the Bush plan to freeze rates on certain subprime mortgages for five years will help quell future foreclosures in Weld and give the housing market time to fix itself.  He said, "It will definitely help a lot of people out.  If they can continue their payments as they are now, it will keep them in their homes."  In 2007, Weld County is on track to have about a 35% increase in foreclosures from 2006.  The Weld County Foreclosure Prevention Task Force has been meeting over the past few months to see what can be done.  The task force is still in its beginning stages but is making headway, according to Jeannine Truswell, executive director... 12/07/2007

Old Town gets room service:  Plans for Fort Collins' downtown hotel moving along, an article from The Greeley Tribune, reports that what is now a parking lot on Old Town will soon become a hotel.  According to Chip Steiner, executive director of Downtown Development Authority, plans are going forward to build a premier hotel in Old Town with hopes to break ground within the next 18 months.  Corporex Colorado, a development company, is working with the DDA and the city.  The company will soon start the design process now that a feasibility study has been completed.  The parking lot located on Remington Street next to the Elks Lodge was chosen as the location because it was owned by the city.  The plans for the hotel include between 120 and 150 rooms, with possibly 5,000-square-feet of me... 10/02/2007

City and soulhttp://www.reporterherald.com/businessRh/business-story.asp?ID=12419essRh/business-story.asp?ID=12419    Choose a hotelhttp://www.greeleytrib.com/article/20070930/BUSINESS/109300120   Council eyes what to buyhttp://www.coloradoan.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2007710010331   Renovations turn historic city buildings into development centerhttp://www.timescall.com/News_Story.asp?id=3763   Free help to stop foreclosurehttp://money.cnn.com/2007/09/26/real_estate/free_help_for_foreclosures/index.htm?postversion=2007092811    House OK's Flood Insurance Billhttp://www.realtor.org/rmodaily.nsf/pages/News2007092806   6 Questions Home Owners Often Forget to Askhttp://www.realtor.org/rmodaily.nsf/pages/News2007092802w.realtor.org/rmodaily.nsf/pages/News2007092802    Popularity of Outd... 10/01/2007

Greeley attracting more interest from potential employersA Greeley Tribune story reports that Greeley is making economic progress, at least compared to this time last year. The Greeley City Council heard from its economic development manager and Upstate Colorado Economic Development on Tuesday night, and indications are that more businesses are considering doing business in Greeley and Weld County. http://www.greeleytrib.com/article/20070815/NEWS/108150097   08/16/2007

UNC Links for those that need to get information about the Campus Life.http://www.unco.edu/ www.unco.edu/library/ www.uncbears.cstv.com/ 2007-2008 Entire Catalog - HTMl >. University architecture. Helpful UNC links:. Graduate Admissions · Undergraduate Admissions · Online Courses ...www.catalog.unco.edu/    08/15/2007

Greeley Mall, Western Sugar site redevelopment plans explained at meetingsThe Tribune reports that Greeley officials are hosting two meetings to solicit input and educate the public on two proposed redevelopments at the former Western Sugar site and the Greeley Mall.  This weeks' meetings will allow people to ask officials questions about the redevelopments and plans for the sites. For instructions or more information, call (970) 350-9780.    http://www.greeleytrib.com/article/20070813/NEWS/70813012                 08/15/2007

Greeley Mall, Western Sugar site redevelopment plans explained at meetingsThe Tribune reports that Greeley officials are hosting two meetings to solicit input and educate the public on two proposed redevelopments at the former Western Sugar site and the Greeley Mall.  This weeks' meetings will allow people to ask officials questions about the redevelopments and plans for the sites. For instructions or more information, call (970) 350-9780.    http://www.greeleytrib.com/article/20070813/NEWS/70813012                 08/13/2007

Fishing DerbyLand your first Rainbow Trout of the year!The City of Greeley presents its 19th Annual Community Fishing Derby for people of all ages!  Kids' All American Fishing Derby  Saturday, June 4th, 2006  8:00 a.m. to 12 noon  Allen Park  49th Avenue and 9th Street    Pre-register at the Greeley Recreation Center before June 3rd for $3 or at Allen Park on June 4 for $4 per person.    All Ages Welcome!  Lots of prizes will be given away! For more information, call C.J. at 350-9548.for more information please contact:Title:Marketing Coordinator Contact:John Litel Phone:970-350-9538 Title:Youth Enrichment Program Manager Contact:C.J. Archibeque Phone:970-350-9548 05/21/2007

Visit Greeley's Xeriscape GardenGreeley Garden TourThe City of Greeley's Xeric Demonstration Garden will be one of the several stops along the Greeley Garden Tour route and stands as is an example of how a lush, blooming garden can also improve the soil and save water and provide habitat. The Fourteenth Annual Greeley Garden Tour is sponsored by the Centennial Chapter of Operating Room Nurses, UNC School of Nursing Emeritus Faculty, the Colorado Nurses Association (District 8) and the City of Greeley Water Conservation Program. The event will be held Saturday, June 16 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The tour stops at several outstanding gardens around the City of Greeley, including the Xeric Demonstration Garden at 2503 Reservoir Road.Tickets are $12 and can be purchased at Lolly's, Happy Life Nu... 05/20/2007

RECREATION2nd Annual Greeley Grand Prix May 26-27, 2007 (Memorial Day Weekend)Though only in its second year at Greeley, the Grand Prix has already become one of the premier events in Colorado and includes the most competetive and exciting classes in the Rocky Mountain area!Probably the most exciting moment in any kart race is the first turn after the green flag. With the tightly packed field and racers jockeying for position, tension is high and it takes a lot of skill and a bit of luck to get through clean. While most classes use a standard rolling start, the shifter classes ad to the spectacle with F1-style standing starts!The Greeley Grand Prix will host a full range of classes from the entry level Kid Karts (5-7 yr olds) to the ultimate in sprint racing the ICC Pro Shifters capable... 05/20/2007

FRIDAY FEST 2007Downtown hosts - Friday Fest - Fun, Food & FriendsHave lunch downtown, hear some great tunes, talk with new and old friends, see just how fun Downtown can be! This summer you're invited downtown for Friday mid-day music and munchies over the lunch hour in downtown Greeley. The City of Greeley, the Greeley Downtown Development Authority, downtown restaurants and several other sponsors are bringing back the ultra-successful Friday events.Every Friday, from June 22 - July 20, the 9th Street Plaza will host live music and inviting food booths. Take a break from your hectic schedule, savor some excellent food, take a peek at the building renovations and the new plaza and enjoy some lunch-time tunes.Everyone is invited to Friday Fest from 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Admission is fr... 05/08/2007