Bill Radford

Colorado Springs

Editor and Writer at The Gazette (Colorado Springs)

Bill Radford is an editor and writer at the Colorado Springs Gazette.

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Articles

State's first Milkshake Factory opens in Colorado Springs

2 months ago | gazette.com | Bill Radford

Jon and Micayla Bahr are at a truly sweet spot in life. On March 1, Micayla gave birth to a girl, Taverie, the couple's first child. Just over three weeks later, the Bahrs held a soft opening for the state's first MilkShake Factory, on Colorado Springs' north side. Taverie was born two and a half weeks early — a blessing, Micayla says, as that gave the couple a bit of breathing space between the baby coming and the business opening. A grand opening celebration, meanwhile, is set for Saturday.
Colorado's first MilkShake Factory opens in Colorado Springs

2 months ago | denvergazette.com | Bill Radford

Jon and Micayla Bahr are at a truly sweet spot in life. On March 1, Micayla gave birth to a girl, Taverie, the couple's first child. Just over three weeks later, the Bahrs held a soft opening for the state's first MilkShake Factory, on Colorado Springs' north side. Taverie was born two and a half weeks early — a blessing, Micayla says, as that gave the couple a bit of breathing space between the baby coming and the business opening. A grand opening celebration, meanwhile, is set for Saturday.
American Airlines to Restore Service to Chicago from Colorado Springs

Dec 10, 2024 | aviationpros.com | Bill Radford

American Airlines will resume daily nonstop service from Colorado Springs to Chicago next spring after the service was halted during the pandemic, the Colorado Springs Airport announced Monday. The flights to Chicago O’Hare International Airport will begin June 5. Tickets are available now for purchase.
Company's expansion plan could mean high-paying jobs for Colorado Springs area

Oct 17, 2024 | gazette.com | Bill Radford

A data management company is considering Colorado for its expansion plans, which would create dozens of high-paying jobs in El Paso County. The Colorado Economic Development Commission on Thursday approved up to $573,184 in performance-based Job Growth Incentive Tax Credits over an eight-year period for Project Pancake, identified as "a leading data management company." Company identification is kept under wraps in such cases to preserve the company's proprietary information.
Company's expansion plan could mean high-paying jobs for Colorado Springs area

Oct 17, 2024 | coloradopolitics.com | Bill Radford

A data management company is considering Colorado for its expansion plans, which could mean dozens of new, high-paying jobs in El Paso County. The Colorado Economic Development Commission on Thursday approved up to $573,184 in performance-based Job Growth Incentive Tax Credits over an eight-year period for Project Pancake, identified as “a leading data management company.” A company’s identification is kept under wraps in such cases to preserve its proprietary information.
Metal Supermarkets, a 'convenience store for metal,' opens in Colorado Springs

Oct 10, 2024 | gazette.com | Bill Radford

You won't find bread, fresh produce or meat at this supermarket. What you will find is lots of steel and aluminum, plus metals such as copper, brass and bronze available either at the store or through quick order. Metal Supermarkets, touted as "the convenience stores for metal," just opened a location in Colorado Springs. The Canadian-based company has more than 125 stores across the U.S., Canada and the United Kingdom.
Colorado jobless rate continues climb, within 'natural rate'

Sep 20, 2024 | gazette.com | Bill Radford

Colorado's unemployment rate continued its slow but steady climb in August, rising one-tenth of a percentage point from the month before to hit 4.0%, the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment reported Friday. The last time Colorado's jobless rate reached that mark was in January 2022, the state agency said. While Colorado's unemployment rate edged up in August, the national rate slipped one-tenth of a percentage point to 4.2%.
Micro-satellite company eyeing move to Denver

Sep 19, 2024 | denvergazette.com | Bill Radford

A company that develops micro-satellite systems and is considering moving its headquarters from Santa Clara, Calif., has its eyes on Denver. The Colorado Economic Development Commission on Thursday approved up to $1,910,438 in performance-based Job Growth Incentive Tax Credits over an eight-year period to bring the unidentified company, given the code name Project Sky Hawk, to Colorado. The company is also considering Utah for its move.
Nearly century-old Colorado Springs shop closing its doors

Aug 20, 2024 | gazette.com | Bill Radford

After nearly 100 years in business, it's the last roundup for Bingo's D&S Saddle Shop in Colorado Springs. The store at 422 S. 8th St. is closing its doors for good on Aug. 27. Bingo's has survived several moves and ownership changes over the many decades, but the challenges facing it now are just too much to overcome, says Diane Hanchey, who owns the business with her sister, Kim Parker. Bingo's, which sells tack, saddles, riding apparel and grooming supplies, began as a small harness shop downtown.
Meet the man behind El Paso County's new luxury amphitheater

Jul 29, 2024 | gazette.com | Bill Radford

Be a Weeble. “If you want to be successful in business, you have to be a Weeble,” says Pikes Peak region entrepreneur JW Roth, whose dream of a nationwide network of luxurious amphitheaters kicks off Aug. 9 with the opening of Ford Amphitheater. Weebles, an egg-shaped toy popular in the ‘70s, “wobble but don’t fall down,” as its advertising stated. Like a Weeble, a successful businessperson might get knocked down, “but they bounce back up, because failure is inevitable,” Roth says.