Today in ColoradoBiz Update

Pre-ordering the iPad

I don't know what it is about Apple products that makes me just whip out my wallet, but darned if I don't have one of each, including the laptops. By Dave Taylor

The Social Security mulligan

For golfers, a mulligan is a "do-over," typically of your drive on the first hole. However, even the most avid golfer may not know that a mulligan is also available for your Social Security benefits.  By Wayne Farlow

Secrets of the garage sale millionaire

Q: What do an art gallery opening, book signing and charity fundraiser have in common?
A: A Colorado native with a passion for the underdog. By Triche Guenin

Taking stock in Colorado's biofuels industry

The biofuels industry is faring better in Colorado than elsewhere, but bolder and more sustained actions are required if the state's going to become the clean-tech version of Silicon Valley. By Michael Miller

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Zen and the art of medical marijuana

ColoradoBiz writer Lisa Ryckman talks with Ralph Morgan, owner of the Evergreen Apothecary, about the art of matching the right strain of cannibis to the patient's ailment.

ColoradoBiz Podcasts

• A chat with Chuck Morris

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• Hick's it
• Banking on small business

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The Association for Corporate Growth

  Learn more about the 12th Annual Golf Challenge  in June. And read the latest ACG news here  and web exclusives here.

Hot Biz Deals

• SPRING BREAK DEALS! Book now for sunny, warmer days of incredible skiing and boarding! Telluride Resort Lodging is now offering half off select available lodging for the rest of this ski season. Rates now starting as low as $107 per night. Some restrictions may apply. Offer valid for new reservations only. Minimum night stay required. Go to www.tellurideskiresort.com, or call 800.778.8581. Discover why Telluride skiing is unmatched in North America!
• Get two tickets for $38 -- the price of one -- to see Brazillian guitarist Marcus Tardelli at the Newman Center for the Performing Arts on Thursday, March 25 at 7:30 p.m. Find other great 2-for-1 offers here.
• Join us on March 17 for a St. Patrick's Day Celebration at the Hotel Boulderado! Festivities begin at 5:30 p.m. with live Irish music from The Green Party, specialty Irish food and libations.
• The Sheraton Steamboat Resort has put together two fabulous ski packages to make it even more affordable to hit the slopes. As the area's only ski-in, ski-out resort, Sheraton Steamboat Resort is offering the Champagne Powder Package and the Stay & Ski Package. To make a reservation or for more information, visit http://www.sheratonsteamboatresort.com/or call 1-800-325-3535.
• Hit the links at the Broadmoor! Its 5-star Golf Getaway includes accommodations, full breakfast, one round of golf including cart, locker, club storage and range balls for $233 per person per night based on double occupancy. Plus earn resort credit from $75 to $300 depending on length of stay. Through April 30.