GOV. RITTER'S SCHEDULE FOR TODAY AND WEDNESDAY

          

Tuesday, Jan. 5, 2010

                       

10:30 a.m.                   Gov. Ritter, Lt. Gov. O'Brien and lawmakers will announce three new pieces of legislation to help create jobs in Colorado's growing film, arts and other creative industries. A recent economic analysis shows that creative industries support 186,000 jobs in Colorado, making it the fifth-largest and among the fastest-growing job clusters in the state. Location: Newell Design Studio, 2644 Walnut, Denver.

 

Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2010

           

10 a.m.                        Gov. Bill Ritter will be joined by Microsoft Senior Vice President Gail Thomas Flynn to announce a public-private venture that will provide opportunities for thousands of Coloradans to receive free online job training at workforce centers throughout the state. Location: Adams County Workforce and Business Center, 12200 N. Pecos St., Westminster.