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A peek at the growing trend of impact investing
Denver- and New York City-based impact investing advisory firm Cornerstone Capital is helping its clients invest in companies that align with their opinions and in economies that support the future they see. Here’s why impact investing is on the rise, what economies its rising in and how Cornerstone is measuring the impacts that companies have.
A new firm identifies, services a gap in the building industry
FRDC has a team of ten that can help architects, contractors, designers and developers manage their projects’ logistics from start to finish. The center also offers consultative project management services and product and design guidance.
Why you should be launching your global brand in Colorado
Starting a business can be a daunting pursuit and to do it successfully, you need to have an idea of how well your environment and location can support you. This means acquiring a unique understanding of your state’s business ecosystem.
Women’s Bean Project: 30 years of finding self-sufficiency in a pot of soup
Each year, the project employs 60 to 70 women and distributes its products — which have expanded from bean soup into dog treats, spice blends, popcorn and more — to more than 1,000 stores and online retailers across the country.
Montanya Distillers' new rum is an ode to female distillers
The result of a four year journey of grit and determination, Montanya Distillers, a craft rum distillery in Crested Butte, recently released its newest rum, Valentia. The limited release rum was created to celebrate the progress women have made in becoming a vital part of craft distilling.
The role of trusts in estate planning
When you create an estate plan, there are many considerations to take into account. Among these considerations is whether you need a will or a trust.
Staying Lean on Legal While Forgoing VC Funding
What’s a scrappy, innovative entrepreneur meant to do when they have to stay lean while budgeting for one of the most notoriously exasperating business expenses -- legal? Risk is absolutely inherent to growth, and as such, legal counsel is a non-negotiable aspect of any successful business.
An overabundance of plastic, and irony
As the world becomes more aware of plastic, and the harm plastic is doing to the world, has grown exponentially. However, eliminating plastic entirely would require a complete lifestyle change for most consumers.
The Lexus ES is almost perfect
This car is extremely smooth and quick and complete with technology, style and comfort, it seems like a steal. However, for this car reviewer, there was a deal-breaker when the Lexus hit the highway.
Holly Wilson: Finding entrepreneurship on the road to recovery
How the Crested Butte native’s own experience with addiction led her to owning two drug and alcohol treatment centers in Colorado. The centers, under the name Women’s Recovery, offer gender-specific, trauma-informed addiction treatment for women.
How Appit Ventures Eliminated Its Gender Pay Gap
By implementing a standardized pay scale at the company, CEO Amanda Moriuchi not only eliminated any pay gaps, but she has seen a palatable increase in employee engagement and loyalty.
New Year, New Laws: What Colorado Employers Need to Know
Starting soon, new and revised labor and employment laws will take effect for Colorado employers that have the potential to cause significant disruption.
