Global stock markets have been in a tailspin this week. And the sinking price of oil received at least some of the blame. Just this week, the cost of a barrel of crude reached a 12-year-low of US $27 (RM118.33), down from more than US $100 a little more than year ago. And that may not be the end of it, according to some in the industry. Plummeting oil prices have raised fears of a worldwide recession, even though countries are still reporting growth in jobs and income.  Read more

As part of their Foundations of Commodities class at the J.P. Morgan Center for Commodities, Emily Miller and Matthew Kelsall were afforded the opportunity to attend up to four field trips. The destinations for the field trips were; Cripple Creek & Victor Gold Mine, National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), Cherokee Power Plant and Ardent Mills Flour Mill.  Read more

Dani Choromanski, a student at the CU Denver Business School and chapter member of Gamma Iota Sigma, spearheaded a toy drive over the holidays to help bring joy to children who were spending their holiday at the Children’s Hospital. Dani shared with us her experience and gratitude for everyone who helped below: First and foremost, I wanted to say thank you on behalf of Children’s Hospital to everyone affiliated with the University of Colorado Denver Business school that donated or took the time to consider donating.  Read more

Rob Carpenter is an exceptional individual who has used the education he is receiving from the CU Denver Business School to become a very successful entrepreneur. Rob received his undergraduate degree in Entrepreneurship from Northern Michigan University and will complete his Master’s in Business Administration next summer with an emphasis in Enterprise Technology Management.  Read more

Over 400 Denver community leaders and entrepreneurs gathered on November 3 at the Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce’s State of Small Business event to celebrate the achievements of the 2015 Bill Daniels Ethical Leader of the Year Award winner Evan Makovsky. The State of Small Business event was presented by the Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce and the Denver Metro Small Business Development Center in partnership with the University of Colorado Denver Business School, to give Colorado’s leaders and entrepreneurs insight into trends among the region’s small business community.  Read more

Every once in a while you cross paths with a woman whose drive, perseverance, and accomplishments far exceed the status quo. This woman inspires and humbles you. You admire her unceasing dedication to the things in life that matter most to her. You aspire to attain the same level of selfless service and generosity. You are proud to call her a friend, a co-worker, a family member, or mentor.  Read more

Being 23 years old, an entrepreneur, and the CEO of Recoup Fitness, certainly comes with challenges. Among these challenges is gaining the respect of those around you, including the older generation of business leaders. Through hard work, trial, error, and engaging with numerous successful people, I’ve learned a lot. Here are my four tips to be taken seriously as a young entrepreneur: 1) Passion Passion is key to anything in life and business is no exception.  Read more