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Battling the “Data Wheel of Death” in Business Development
In our modern corporate world, data is the most valuable asset a company can hold. Organizational leaders know just how much value there is in the metrics of everything from customer behavior to operational efficiency. From a strategic point of view, data can reduce waste and help businesses to grow more quickly — unless, of [[...]
Best of Colorado Nominations — Your Vote Matters in More Than Just Elections
On February 17, 2023, our 9th annual reader’s poll of favorite businesses will come to a close. Our Best of Colorado contest gives readers and friends of ColoradoBiz a chance to weigh in on their favorite Colorado service providers and we hope you’ll join us! From golf courses to law firms to IT support or […]
Biden is Right About One Thing — Oil and Natural Gas Aren’t Going Anywhere
A funny thing happened when President Biden went off script during his recent State of the Union speech and began jousting with a raucous group of Republican lawmakers. He told the truth. Now, that’s not to say the rest of what he said was lies, but in this unscripted moment, which began just as he […]
How Emily Griffith Technical College Is Helping To Ensure Clean Water for the Future
The importance of our water utilities cannot be overstated; they are the quiet guarantors of our public health and environmental wellness. Despite a half-century of progress under the United States Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) systems of rigorously enforced water regulations, the past decade’s news cycles have been [...]
How to Craft an Ideal Employee Experience Strategy — 6 Easy Steps
Families are feeling more connected after the challenging times they’ve experienced over the past three years. In addition to enjoying more time together, they’ve saved money and found convenience from new workplace policies toward flexibility, choice, and remote or hybrid work — three factors that contribute to a successf[...]
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 in[...]
New Limits on Noncompete Agreements: What Colorado Employers Need to Know
When Colorado enacted its new noncompete agreements statute in August 2022, many employers expressed apprehension about what it would mean for their company and how to comply. Not only is the new law a dramatic departure from the old, but there are also serious financial penalties for violations. Even companies based outside of [...]
4 Biggest Risks of Real Estate Investing in 2023 and How to Minimize Them
Real estate investing is one of the surest paths to building wealth, but it’s not without certain risks. And in 2023’s unsettled and hazy market, those risks could sneak up on you. With demand tanking, prices flattening, mortgage rates at historic highs, inventory increasing, and general inflation driving up costs across t[...]
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[...]
Becoming a Zero-Emissions State — How Alternative Fuels Are Transforming Transportation in Colorado
Gone are the days of gas-burning vehicles. We’re officially in an energy renaissance with a firm trajectory toward clean energy consumption in our transportation methods. There’s a strong push for everything run on gasoline to be phased out. We’re now seeing the great transformation that the state of Colorado has been yea[...]
What Does the Secure 2.0 Act Mean for Retirement Planning?
In recent years, Congress has continued to push for changes to retirement accounts as they look for new ways to encourage retirement saving and create tax streams for the budget. Most recently, that includes the Secure 2.0 Act. The Secure 2.0 Act was passed by Congress and signed by President Biden in the final days […]
4 Tips for Rebranding Your Business – And What It Reminds Us About Entrepreneurship
As entrepreneurs, our businesses grow and evolve in ways we never expected. Our business plans, products and services, even the very identity of our ventures, are constantly changing — that’s why rebranding your business at the right time is so important. So when was the last time you considered if your logo is still an [...]
