Recent Articles from Mike Taylor
Golden-Based Brewery, Holidaily Brewing Co. Expands to Pacific Northwest with New Distribution Deal
Golden-based Holidaily Brewing Co. announced on Tuesday a statewide distribution agreement in Oregon and Washington through a partnership with Columbia Distributing. Karen Hertz founded Holidaily Brewing Company in 2016 with one taproom in Golden that was open three days a week with three beers on tap. She wasn’t sure if people would be interested in […]
Cyberattacks Are on the Rise, and That Includes Small Businesses. Here’s What You Need to Know
—NEW YORK (AP) — Cyberattacks on businesses are rising, including small businesses. It’s a troubling trend because a breach can be very costly and time-consuming if owners don’t have a plan to deal with one. According to the Verizon 2023 Data Breach Investigations Report, the median cost per ransomware attack — which features a type […]
Ibotta’s Strong Debut on Wall Street Signals Growth for Digital Coupon Platforms
NEW YORK (AP) — Shares of Ibotta, a Denver-based and Walmart-backed digital company that offers customers cash-back rewards and rebates on grocery brands ranging from Nestle to Coca-Cola, rose 17% in its Wall Street debut. The stock, which trades under the ticker “IBTA” on the New York Stock exchange, opened Thursday at $117, well above […]
What You Need to Know About Bitcoin’s Latest ‘Halving’
The "miners" who chisel bitcoins out of complex mathematics are taking a 50% pay cut — effectively reducing new production of the world's largest cryptocurrency, again.
Colorado Among Six States Aiming to Regulate AI
Artificial intelligence is helping decide which Americans get the job interview, the apartment, even medical care, but the first major proposals to reign in bias in AI decision-making are facing headwinds from every direction. Lawmakers working on these bills, in states including Colorado, Connecticut and Texas, came together Thursday to argue the case for their […]
Metro State Unveils ‘Cannabis Hospitality’ Program
A new certificate program at Metropolitan State University of Denver aims to serve as a catalyst in reviving the state’s reputation as the “Silicon Valley of Cannabis.” READ: Weathering the Storm — How the Colorado Cannabis Industry Can Thrive Amidst Market Disruption MSU Denver will be the first higher-education institution in the nation to offer […]
Denver Extends Support to Migrants to Six Months but Limits Spaces
DENVER (AP) — Denver Mayor Mike Johnston announced a major shift Wednesday in the city’s response to the migrant crisis, extending support to six months but with only about 1,000 spaces. The mayor’s pivot follows failed attempts to get federal aid and deep cuts to the city’s budget as Denver served a total of nearly […]
Right to Repair for Electronic Equipment Bill Passes Committee
DENVER, CO – The Senate Business, Labor & Technology Committee on April 11 passed legislation to establish the right to repair for electronic devices. HB24-1121, sponsored by Senators Nick Hinrichsen, D-Pueblo, and Jeff Bridges, D-Arapahoe County, would extend current right to repair laws to certain electronic equipment, including cell phones, gaming systems, computers and […]
Colorado Summit’s Ultimate Frisbee matches to air live on TV
The Colorado Summit of the Ultimate Frisbee Association (UFA) announced live broadcast partnership with MTN TV and MTN Sports to broadcast matches for the 2024 season. Starting Saturday, May 4, viewers across Colorado will have the opportunity to watch all Colorado Summit matches from the comfort of their homes for free. The Colorado Summit, founded […]
Rising Property Taxes Add to State’s Housing-Affordability Woes
A new study by the Denver-based Common Sense Institute (CSI) examines the skyrocketing cost of property taxes and the implications for housing affordability in the state. Released April 9, the study, “Colorado Property Tax Primer: Where do Property Taxes Stand and Where are They Going?” notes that a dramatic increase in home values combined with […]
CEO of the Year 2023 Finalist: Rich Benenson
Colorado is full of devoted entrepreneurs, business leaders and tech-savvy visionaries who are constantly taking the business world to new heights. It’s no secret that here, at ColoradoBiz, we love the Colorado business community. That’s why, every year, we spotlight the most impressive CEOs throughout our Centennial state and give credit where credit is due […]
CEO of the Year 2023 Finalist: John Barry
Colorado is full of devoted entrepreneurs, business leaders and tech-savvy visionaries who are constantly taking the business world to new heights. It’s no secret that here, at ColoradoBiz, we love the Colorado business community. That’s why, every year, we spotlight the most impressive CEOs throughout our Centennial state and give credit where credit is due […]