Recent Articles from Ali Longwell
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.
Real estate firm surprises employees with the bonus of a lifetime
Each of the 198 St. John Properties employees will receive a portion of the $10 million bonus based on the years of employment and service. The average employee will receive a bonus of $50,000.
To electrify transportation, Colorado needs the infrastructure
Colorado in 2018 adopted a goal of having 940,000 electric vehicles on state roads by 2030. Legislators in the last session passed five bills to nudge along adoption of EVs.
A culture of preparedness drives innovation, growth
Adrenaline and caffeine are great, but the best fuel for growing companies is preparedness. Here’s how to cultivate it across your organization.
Confessions of an Employment Attorney after Extended Maternity Leave
Many employment law questions must be filtered through the lens of the client’s desired business culture — not just the immediate needs of the business.
This Denver Foundation is investing in nonprofit leaders
What differentiates this leadership program from others in the state is two things: its focus on nonprofits and the program is entirely customized. The foundation serves established nonprofit leaders and helps inspire new creativity and innovation to serve their organization's mission and purpose.
The 2020 Subaru Outback Onyx is a real winner
Whereas some luxury editions fail to bring anything extra to the table, the Onyx Edition of the Outback is different. Starting with the engine and rounding out with features from switchable weather driving modes to a SmartDevice link, this model lives up to the hype.
Colorado Crafted supports small biz, one gift box at a time
Finding something unique, high quality and with wide appeal isn’t always easy, even in Colorado, with small businesses and artisans aplenty. That's where Colorado Crafted comes in.
5 emerging trends in business gifting
In recent years, significant trends and research in business gifting have emerged. Here are five of the biggest trends to keep in mind when gifting to clients and employees this holiday season.



























