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Building community from the ground up
Forefront Renovations expands multifamily and single-family projects across Colorado, fueled by community partnerships and a national small-business grant.
Colorado couple helps seniors live safely at home
A Colorado couple is helping older adults age safely in place by offering home safety upgrades, fall prevention and trusted maintenance services.
Colorado certifies seven new creative districts
Seven Colorado communities earned Creative District certification, expanding the state’s arts network and supporting jobs, innovation, and local economies.
Colorado craft beer enters new era of consolidation
Colorado craft beer faces closures and change as major breweries including Denver Beer, Great Divide and Funkwerks join forces, signaling industry consolidation.
CU Boulder ranked No. 1 in nation for startup launches
CU Boulder ranked No. 1 in the U.S. for launching startups in 2024, creating 35 new companies from university research and driving national impact.
Denver ranks high in GoDaddy’s entrepreneurial football city study
Denver placed second in GoDaddy’s Entrepreneurial Power Rankings, which measured small business density in 30 U.S. pro football cities.
Colorado ranked top 10 to work and start a business
Colorado ranked among the top 10 states to work and launch a business, earning high marks for wage policies and worker protections in Oxfam’s index.
Tech Startup: Initial Lightbulb
Gene Dedick’s fascination with the science of water originated when he worked on fishing boats as a kid.
Good Company: KC Becker, COSSA
KC Becker is CEO of the Colorado Solar and Storage Association (COSSA).
Good Company: Noah Bryan and Smartwool
As the general manager for Smartwool and icebreaker, Noah Bryan finds purpose and passion in two iconic clothing brands that sidestep fast fashion.
Entrepreneur of 2025 Finalist: Emily McAteer
McAteer, 39, heard a talk from Dr. Rajendra Pachauri, the late chairman of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, circa 2010 that cemented her career path.
Entrepreneur of 2025 Finalist: Andre McGregor
Before founding ForceMetrics in 2021, McGregor worked in technology for Goldman Sachs and Cardinal Health, then spent six years with the FBI as a cyber special agent.
