Layoffs
Rentech To Close Commerce City Facility, Cut 65 Jobs
Rentech Inc. says it plans to shut its alternative-energy product demonstration facility in Commerce City and end all related research and development activities, which will mean cutting 65 employee and contractor positions by mid-year.
Vestas Cuts 10 Percent Of Manufacturing Workforce In Colorado
Wind manufacturer Vestas announced another round of layoffs on Thursday, saying that Congress’ last-minute extension of a tax credit for wind energy generation came too late to save jobs.
Frontier Airlines Lays Off Hundreds Of Employees
The airline confirmed to CBS4 that it is outsourcing workers at all airport stations except for Denver International Airport.
Denverites Line Up To Get The Last Of The Twinkies
Knowing it might be their last chance to stock up on Twinkies and Wonder Bread, Denver customers formed a big line at the Hostess factory. The company announced they will close on Friday morning.
Vestas Lays Off About 30 At Brighton Plant
Vestas is laying off more Colorado workers, as uncertainty remains over whether a U.S. wind production tax credit will be extended.
Denver Daily Print Media At A Crossroads
The changes announced at The Denver Post this week clearly show that, while not necessarily spelling its doom, a daily printed newspaper in Denver can no longer be taken for granted, CBSDenver.com blogger Dominic Dezzutti writes.
Denver Post Offers Buyouts To News Staff
The Denver Post on Wednesday offered voluntary buyouts to its newsroom staff, saying it hopes to trim up to 20 positions, or about 8 percent of its news staff.
Furloughs, Job Cuts To Balance Denver Budget
Denver Mayor Michael Hancock announced Tuesday that the city will cut nearly a hundred vacant jobs, and employees will take furlough days to balance a $100 million shortfall in the 2012 budget.
Colorado Unemployment And Layoffs Fall
The unemployment rate for the Denver metro area fell slightly last month.
Lockheed Says 750 In Colorado Eligible For Layoffs
Lockheed Martin says 750 people in Colorado are eligible for a national voluntary layoff program for about 6,500 employees.
