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Its location near the geographic centre of the US, a world-class airport and a rash of recent hotel developments in its pedestrian-friendly core have combined to make Denver an increasingly regular stop on the business travel circuit. From 2010 to 2011, there was a 17% increase in business travellers coming to the city, and a hotel building boom will add some 1,400 new rooms over the next two to three years.

Also, the city’s diverse economy has weathered the recent economic storm better than most other major US cities. In April the Metro Denver Economic Development Corporation had to revise its  forecast due to better-than-expected gains in employment, retail sales and applications for residential building permits."

Read more: http://www.bbc.com/travel/feature/20130516-business-trip-denver/1

"WASHINGTON, May 16, 2013 -- /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- With its entry "Scooping Up International Sales," Bassetts Ice Cream, a fifth-generation family business and a Philadelphia tradition since 1861, won first prize at the annual export video contest co-sponsored by the Small Business Administration and Visa, Inc. SBA Associate Administrator for the Office of International Trade Dario Gomez today made the announcement and presented the awards at the 2013 World Trade Day Conference in Denver. SBA Deputy Administrator Marie Johns was a keynote speaker at the event."

Read more: http://www.sacbee.com/2013/05/16/5426498/sba-announces-winners-of-export.html

By Howard Pankratz, The Denver Post

"Two Colorado firms will be among more than 50 U.S. companies that will be honored next week for increasing American exports.

Geotech Environmental Equipment Inc. of Denver and Boulder's Lightning Eliminators & Consultants will receive the 2013 President's "E" Award.

Of the 57 recipients, 47 are small or medium-sized enterprises, 33 are manufacturers and 31 fall into both categories, according to the U.S. Department of Commerce."

By Heather Draper, Denver Business Journal

"The U.S. Commerce Department will honor more than 50 companies and organizations, including four from Colorado, for their contributions to increasing U.S. exports.

Colorado companies receiving the “E” Award for Exports are Geotech Environmental Equipment Inc. of Denver and Lightning Eliminators & Consultants of Boulder.

Also, the World Trade Center-Denver and Frederick Export in Denver received the “E” Award for Export Service."

Read more: http://www.bizjournals.com/denver/news/2013/05/15/colorado-companies-get-honors-from.html

"Adams County-based Zeigler Brothers Inc., a manufacturer of animal feeds for aquaculture, biomedical industries, pets and zoos, has been named national “Exporter of the Year” by the U.S. Small Business Administration.

“Small business exporters like (Zeigler) are key engines of our economy and are playing a crucial role in job creation as we move toward an economy that is built to last,” SBA Deputy Administrator Marie Johns said in a statement.

Zeigler’s executives were presented the award at the World Trade Day Conference in Denver yesterday."

Read more: http://www.centralpennbusiness.com/article/20130517/CPBJ01/130519789/Zeigler-Bros-named-national-Exporter-of-the-Year

"Avon-based Liberty Skis on Thursday won a 2013 Governor's Award for Excellence in Exporting from the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT).

This award has been given since 1970 and honors Colorado companies that demonstrate a commitment to international trade.

Liberty Skis makes high performance skis rooted in functional innovation and respect for the environment, according to an OEDIT announcement on Thursday: "Every material they use and design is done with the ultimate goal of elevating customers' experience on skis in Colorado and around the globe."

Read more at RealVail.com: http://www.realvail.com/article/1800/Avons-Liberty-Skis-wins-Governors-Excellence-in-Exporting-Award

"GLENDALE, Colo. (CBS4)- A robot used to monitor dangerous situations debuted at World Trade Day on Thursday.

Read more: http://denver.cbslocal.com/2013/05/16/world-trade-day-features-robots-new-tech/

When Otterbox CEO Brian Thomas proudly showed off the company’s latest gadget – the Defender Series battery protector with ion technology – at the International Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in early January, he was pleased when he learned that an Otterbox product saved the life of a customer—again.

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NEW YORK, April 4, 2013 – In recognition of its commitment to helping the economy grow and support small and medium-sized businesses in the U.S., J.P. Morgan today received the Lender of the Year award from the Export-Import Bank of the United States (Ex-Im Bank).  Click here to read more.

"A top Senate Democrat is arguing that a trade deal forged between the United States and European Union would spur significant economic growth and must be made a top priority for the White House and the Congress. 

Senate Finance Committee Chairman Max Baucus (D-Mont.), whose panel oversees trade, said a free-trade agreement would not only lower barriers but also raise the level of confidence in the United States and the EU undefined sparking significant growth in the world’s two largest economies," he wrote in an op-ed in the Financial Times on Monday."

Read more: http://thehill.com/blogs/on-the-money/1005-trade/286071-baucus-makes-us-eu-trade-deal-a-top-priority#ixzz2McSozQrF