Recent Articles from ColoradoBiz Staff
GenXYZ 2023 — Top 25
They’re uncommon achievers, whether as entrepreneurs, CEOs, nonprofit leaders, visionaries critical to their companies’ success or, in some cases, all of those roles. This year’s Top 25 Young Professionals figure to continue making a difference professionally and in their communities for years to come. Nominations for the 13th annual Gen XYZ awards — open to […]
Tyler Fuss of LIME Painting Awarded Franchisee of the Year by International Franchise Association
The International Franchise Association (IFA) named Tyler Fuss, owner of LIME Painting in Northern Colorado as a 2023 Franchisee of the Year. Fuss was honored at the 63rd IFA Annual Convention in Las Vegas, Nevada, for being an outstanding franchise establishment owner-operator. “Franchisee of the Year recipients represent the best in franchising,” said Matthew Haller, […]
InBank Welcomes Steve Shear and Liz Pike to Senior Leadership Team
InBank, a growing independent commercial bank serving the Colorado Front Range, southern Colorado, and northern New Mexico markets, announces today that it has added Steve Shear and Liz Pike, two talented and experienced bankers, to its leadership team. “The addition of Steve and Liz to our senior leadership team is another great win for the InBank team. […]
Grand Junction Economic Partnership Announces the 7th Annual Western Colorado Economic Summit
The Grand Junction Economic Partnership has announced the return of the Western Colorado Economic Summit (WCES) with its founding partner, Coldwell Banker. The event will take place on Thursday, April 27 at Colorado Mesa University. GJEP’s Executive Director, Curtis Englehart, stated, “We are thrilled to be bringing back the WCES in April! This year’s event […]
CiviCO is Accepting Applications for the 2023 Governors Fellowship Program
CiviCO, a nonprofit that cultivates civic-minded leaders, is now accepting applications for its 2023 Governors Fellowship Program. Each year, CiviCO selects 30 mid- to senior-level career executives from across Colorado who demonstrate professional credibility and achievement, are actively engaged in the community through volunteerism or board membership, and maintain a strong standing in the comm[...]
Youth On Record Hires Stephen Smith-Contreras as Director of Academic Success
Youth on Record (YOR) is excited to announce that Stephen Smith-Contreras has been named Director of Academic Success. The hire marks YOR’s commitment to sustaining and expanding their school programs beyond Denver, Aurora, and Cherry Creek, and supports the development and implementation of career pathways for the creative industries (in partnership with the public schools). […]
Mark Smith Inducted Into 2023 Colorado Business Hall of Fame
Slifer Smith & Frampton together with East West Partners are proud to announce that Mark Smith has been inducted into the 2023 Class of the Colorado Business Hall of Fame which honors outstanding individuals who have made legendary contributions to the free enterprise system and provide inspiration for the next generation. “I couldn’t be more honored to receive […]
Colorado Finishes 8th in the Nation for Employment Growth in 2022
Colorado ended 2022 with continued strong job growth and is outperforming the nation in many areas, according to a report released today by the University of Colorado Boulder and Colorado Secretary of State Jena Griswold. The Quarterly Business and Economic Indicators report is prepared by the Leeds Business Research Division (BRD) at CU Boulder in conjunction […]
Pinkard Completes Construction on Multi-Family Development in Platt Park Neighborhood
Located just two blocks from the Louisiana/Pearl light rail station in Denver’s desirable Platt Park neighborhood, the 34,619-square-foot multi-family residential property offers 42 units with a focus on small unit sizes with lower monthly gross rents. Denver-based investment and development firm Confluent Development, in partnership with Narrate Companies, is the project owner. Throughout [...]
Grand Junction Economic Partnership Releases Economic Impact Report
While the Grand Junction Economic Partnership (GJEP) has experienced staff turnover over the past year, it has maintained a focus on supporting the greater community and now experiences increased stability with new leadership at its helm. In August 2022, Curtis Englehart accepted the role of GJEP’s Executive Director. Curtis Englehart was previously the Director of […]
Macs Adventure, An Award-winning UK Travel Company, Opens US Office in Colorado
The award-winning UK tour operator and world’s number 1 self-guided, active travel expert’, Macs Adventure, which has been serving US customers since 2017, has decided to plant roots by opening North American headquarters in Denver. The company advocates and enables self-guided travel as a positive force for people and the planet. The new Colorado office […]
Gen XYZ Nominations Will Be Closing Soon — Nominate a Young Professional Today!
For more than a decade, ColroadoBiz has celebrated young Colorado professionals who are making a massive impact in their industries — all before they turn 40. Click here to submit a nomination. NOMINATE A COLORADO YOUNG PROFESSIONAL (Deadline is January 24th) We’re looking for the new generation of go-getters, mobilizers and hot-shots in Colorado business, […]