Recent Articles from Ali Longwell
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.
Flea Markets experience growth in the shadow of the circular economy
As the retail mix begins to shift from brick-and-mortar to online and from big department stores to locally-owned shops, one type of shopping experience appears to be rising — flea markets.
At Empower Field, the team may be bad, but the dining’s improved
Aramark, the food and beverage company that’s a major power on the sports-concession scene, conceived of the deli-styled retail concept in association with the stadium’s tenant and game-day operator, the Denver Broncos Football Club.
Demystifying the Patent Process: Resources to Support Innovation
Many inventors find the process of obtaining a patent intimidating. But for inventors in and around Colorado, there are a variety of resources that will guide you every step of the way.
Is Poor Contracts Management Costing Your Company?
Setting up the systems and processes once so you never have to worry about it again is more than a smart business decision – it’s risk mitigation, revenue realization and a faster and smoother process for financing events or exits.
Area Colleges Help Students Prep for Careers in Beer
Since 2013, Colorado State University, Metropolitan State University of Denver, Regis University, University of Northern Colorado and Front Range Community College have all brought brewing to the curriculum in a big way.
Two Colorado Cities Rank Among the Best in US for Starting a Company
Both cities also ranked as the best cities for IT and tech professionals in a separate ranking conducted by technology association CompTIA.
Food Maven Secures $15.3 Million Series B
The round was led by Tao Capital, also a Series A investor, with contributions from Fine Line Group, the family office of Sasha and Ed Bass
Consider the gift of scholarship for year-end charitable giving
Scholarships are uniquely personal in their impact. Donors have the opportunity to be extremely thoughtful in the design and qualifications of the scholarship.



























