Free forum aims to boost telework opportunities
The Denver Regional Council of Governments’ RideArrangers program and consultant Swanson Rink will host a free forum for businesses interested in enhancing or creating telework programs, 11 a.m. Wednesday, 3400 Belcaro Drive. Information: Donna Dailey at 303-480-6725 or ddailey@drcog.org
Energy-wise retrofits weighed
The Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce and the Colorado Energy Coalition will host a seminar on the economics of retrofitting buildings for energy efficiency, 7:30 a.m. Tuesday at the chamber offices, 1445 Market St. Information:
THIS WEEK’S MOVERS
Today
•Weekly Treasury auction
Tuesday
•Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke and Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson are to testify at a Senate committee hearing on financial turmoil.
Wednesday
•National Association of Realtors releases existing-home sales for August.
Thursday
•10th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals hears arguments on decision that overturned the insider-trading conviction of ex-Qwest CEO Joe Nacchio.
•Commerce Department releases new- home sales for August.
•Commerce Department releases durable goods for August.
•Labor Department releases weekly jobless claims.
•Freddie Mac, the mortgage company, releases weekly mortgage rates.
Friday
•Commerce Department releases second-quarter gross domestic product.
Parker chamber schedules Benton
The Parker Chamber of Commerce will feature executive coach and consultant Debra Benton at its inaugural Business Mastery Series event, 7:30 a.m. Wednesday at the Wildlife Experience, 10035 S. Peoria St. Information:
Sustainable-farm forum this week
High Country Citizens’ Alliance will host the ninth annual Sustainable Communities Symposium focusing on sustainable agriculture, Thursday and Friday at the Center for the Arts in Crested Butte. Information:
Petroleum group conference opens
About 8,000 people are expected for the Society of Petroleum Engineers’ technical conference and exhibition, today through Wednesday at the Colorado Convention Center. Information:
Solar energy to be reviewed
The Colorado Renewable Energy Society will review the state of solar energy in Colorado at its September meeting, 5:30 p.m. Thursday at Jefferson Unitarian Church, 14350 S. 32nd Ave. in Golden. Information: cres-energy.org
