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Sheets & Giggles Raises $1.3 Million in Seed Round
The one-year-old bedding retailer is making quite a splash in a seemingly boring market. Sheets & Giggles won the 2018 Denver Startup Week pitch competition and was part of the 2019 class of Techstars Boulder.
Transforming Brick-and-Mortar Stores in the Online Era
Despite the ubiquitous impact of online shopping, brick-and-mortar stores are proving foundational to the contemporary shopping experience. Given the pervasiveness of online retailing, that resiliency may be surprising.
Gov. Polis Establishes Way Forward for Colorado Hemp Industry
Last week, the American Herbal Products Association hosted the first-ever Hemp-CBD Supplement Congress in downtown Denver. The event brought together professionals from across the industry — including farmers, producers, retailers and marketers — to discuss the quickly evolving regulatory and financial landscapes around hemp and CBD.
How One Castle Rock Author Shot to the Top of the Charts With Self-Publishing
From struggling to find passion in his career to writing 13 books, Jeff Carson used self-publishing to shoot to the top of Amazon’s best-seller lists. Here, he talks about the benefits of the self-publishing, how he found success and why others should jump in.
The 154 Colorado Companies That Made Inc. 5000's List
For the 154 Colorado firms on the list, the average three-year revenue growth was 435% and the average revenue in 2018 was $22.34 million. In total, Colorado companies brought in a revenue of about $4.56 billion in 2018.
What Addiction Can Look Like in the Workplace
The rhetoric and media coverage surrounding alcohol addiction often paints a misleading picture. Dave Jansa shares his experience with addiction in the workplace and how getting clean transformed his work ethic.
How Brownstein is Flipping the Script on Women in Law
Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck has recently been recognized for its practices in recruiting, retaining, promoting and developing women lawyers. Through establishing its Women’s Leadership Initiative and new benefits programs, the firm is putting diversity at the forefront of its business.
The Chrysler Pacifica Might be the Best Vehicle on the Road
Though large, the Pacifica proved to be nimble, not anywhere near as mushy-handling as many minivans and, coupled with the excellent power sources, a top-notch driving vehicle, a mountain road super star.
How This Colorado Firm Developed Its Approach to Franchising
One Australian snowboarder turned Colorado business owner has helped transform and grow a number of Colorado-based franchises. His name is Brent Dowling and he is the co-founder of RainTree, a franchise development firm.
Teen Entrepreneurs Have the Chance to Win $300 in Startup Funding
The pitch event was the culmination of an 8-week program ran by Read More Co.The program, Stay F.R.E.S.H. Entrepreneur Program, introduces students to entrepreneurship and helps them to create and run their own businesses.
This Acura MDX is Perfect for Your Next Road Trip
When you’re going for a long, scenic drive you want the best driving vehicle you can get your hands on, and this Acura offered the comfort, space and power to cruise the scenic roadways of Michigan.
Do You Have What it Takes to Create an App?
In 2019, coming up with an app idea, let alone one that consumers will ultimately find useful and pay for, comes with its own set of difficulties. Raika helps companies collect the data and knowledge required to determine if their app ideas can transform into a business that makes money.
