LETTERS From: Rocky Mountain News | Date: October 7, 2006 | Copyright 2006 Rocky Mountain News. Provided by ProQuest LLC.Copyright information

City's construction initiative essential for Denver business

"The preferences game," the Sept. 24 Rocky Mountain News editorial regarding the city of Denver's Construction Empowerment Initiative, fails to take into consideration the economic benefits this program will provide to all members of Denver's small- business community.

The city of Denver spends a significant amount of money - more than $100 million each year - on construction and design services. The city's new Construc...

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