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Colorado Companies to Watch honors 2025 winners at gala
ColoradoBiz Staff //June 20, 2025//
DENVER — Colorado‘s top second-stage companies were honored Friday, June 20, at the 17th annual Colorado Companies to Watch Gala, held at the Wings Over the Rockies Air & Space Museum. The event, which celebrates emerging firms that are driving the state’s economic growth, featured Channel 2 anchor and Emmy Award-winning broadcaster Chris Parente as master of ceremonies.
In Brief:
- 2025 Colorado Companies to Watch winners recognized at gala
- Event held at Wings Over the Rockies with Chris Parente as host
- Winners projected to generate 1,990 jobs, $447M in revenue
- Governor declares June 20 as Colorado Companies to Watch Day
Governor Jared Polis proclaimed June 20 as Colorado Companies to Watch Day, recognizing the vital contributions of these companies to job creation, innovation, and community impact across the state.
Now in its 17th year, Colorado Companies to Watch is a statewide program that highlights high-performing businesses that have moved beyond the startup phase but are not yet large enterprises. These companies demonstrate strong marketplace performance and make significant contributions to their communities and industries.
Since its inception in 2009, past winners have created 27,685 full-time equivalent jobs and generated more than $7.3 billion in revenue. The 2025 winners are expected to add another 1,990 jobs and $447 million in revenue in the coming year.
“The Gala is a chance to recognize the achievements of our business community and recommit to building an agile, forward-looking economy in Colorado,” said Matt Frary, board chair of Colorado Companies to Watch.
The evening also includes the presentation of the 2025 Hall of Fame Award, the program’s highest honor, recognizing a company for exceptional leadership, sustained growth and community impact.
For more information about the Gala or Colorado Companies to Watch, visit www.ColoradoCompaniesToWatch.org.
The 2025 Hall of Fame Winner
Bluestaq in Colorado Springs
2025 Colorado Companies to Watch Winners
| 47 Bakery | HRSoft | RADICL |
| Active Release Techniques (ART) | InnovaFlex Foundry | Sandbox Solar |
| Acuity Innovations LLC | Kayhan Space | SAOLA |
| Ad Fontes Media | Kilroy’s Workshop | Scottish Stained Glass |
| Alpine Maids | LEVATA Human Performance | SKYHOOK SOLAR CORP. |
| Ambrosia Biosciences | Lokiten Behavioral Health | Spotsurfer LLC |
| Beaver Meadows Resort Ranch | Mind Spa, Inc. | Telluride Truffle Artisan Chocolate |
| Cesco Linguistic Services, Inc. | NTV360 | The Elite Pipe MD LLC |
| Denver Flooring & Finishes | Old Town Design Build, Inc. | ThrivePass Inc |
| DNA Vibe | Palski & Associates, Inc. | Trident Fire & Security |
| Dream Books Co. | Pentamix Security | Truckster |
| Endolith | Pins & Aces | Vannin Chief of Staff |
| Fresh Tape Media | Prana Pets | Willow Home |
| GeoSure, Inc. | Prost Brewing Co. | |
| Ginger and Baker | Quandary Consultants |
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