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C-PACE Gives Power of Tax Assessments to Business Owners
Adding a line item to property tax bills is not usually something that commercial entities relish, but Colorado C-PACE is putting the business investment power of a tax assessment into the hands of building owners. C-PACE, or Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy, is a public/private partnership funding mechanism that takes ad[...]
Click Medical Helps Amputees, Patients with Growing Product Line
Imagine trying to move around all day in shoes that don’t fit with no way to fix the problem without visiting a medical professional. People using prosthetic limbs often deal with that discomfort and impaired mobility, says Jimmy Capra, CEO of Click Medical in Steamboat Springs. Capra, 44, and business partner and prosthetis[...]
What Symbols Mean to your Business
Does your company value the role of symbols in your branding and corporate culture? How about symbols in your office space? They play an important role, the visual symbols of success, failure, confidence and most importantly, culture. Think about this: symbols are found in almost every item in an office. If you have an office full [...]
The Fixers: A Diverse Collection of Colorado Service Providers to Watch
Keeping fixtures, finishes fully functioning, these local companies, scattered across the state, provide services ranging from plumbing to book-keeping and much, much more. Check out these Colorado Companies to Watch. Neuworks Mechanical Inc. Fort Collins | Since 2010 | Plumbing & HVAC Neuworks calls itself a &ldq[...]
The Makers: From Footwear to Medical Apparel and Pool Sanitation
The following businesses are scattered throughout the state and present a variety of physical products to the marketplace. From chemicals to sandals, bicycles to scrubs, there's an assortment of expertise in every tangible item produced by these Colorado Companies to Watch. B&B Blending LLC Northglenn | Since 1990 | Chem[...]
The Techies: Forward-Thinking Disruptors Reshaping Business
Dating back to prehistoric times and the invention of fire, the simplest definition of technology is the development and use of basic tools. Expanding and evolving to present day, technologies have many forms, functions and effects. Colorado has morphed and matured into a technology hub, with particular nodes along the Front[...]
Why Colorado? Come for the Mountains, Stay for the Culture
I’ve worked in the tech industry more than 20 years, at companies all across the tech spectrum – from Match.com to HomeAdvisor. My career has taken me across the country from Dallas to Philadelphia and Denver. Despite the well-known brands I’ve been a part of, I am an atypical tech CEO having worked outside of th[...]
Where to Play in Colorado Now
BEST PLACE TO MOUNTAIN BIKE WINTER PARK RESORT With more than 600 miles of trails and two downhill bike parks, Winter Park makes a strong case for the title Mountain Bike Capital USA. The resort offers everything from family-friendly rides to hard-core single track and everything between. Winter Park also hosts numerous bike race[...]
Communities Push to Create Places Where Artists Can Flourish
Once considered too touchy-feely for economic development, the arts are now at the vanguard of Colorado’s strategy for growth. Arts advocates have gotten a seat at the table for policy discussions in communities from Steamboat Springs to Mancos. There’s a good reason for that: The difference between a vibrant downtown [...]
Navajo Nation Buys Ranches Near Base of Sacred Blanca Peak
The flag of the Navajo Nation has four mountains, one of which is white. It represents Blanca Peak, Colorado’s third highest mountain, located in the Sangre de Cristo Range. In two recent purchases, the Navajos acquired nearly 29,000 acres at the base of the range south of Westcliffe. The purchases were not coincidental.&nbs[...]
The Best Place to Move and Open a Business in Colorado
BEST COLLEGE + UNIVERSITY UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO BOULDER CU Boulder has more than 30,000 undergraduate and graduate students, and a retention rate of 87 percent. While they are attending school, many students find time to work in the community with more than 14,500 students participating in community service. They also do plenty [...]
Best of Colorado's Mr. Fix-Its
BEST CARPET + RUG CLEANING ZEROREZ Denver-based Zerorez does not use any soaps, shampoos or harsh chemicals. Its cleaning system includes a patent on "Empowered Water," which acts as a soap, Zerorez is able to clean floors, rugs, upholstery, tile and hard surfaces without leaving residue behind, for residential [...]
Executive Wheels: A Little Edge to the Compass
These two vehicles are really nothing alike, as the first is a compact SUV/crossover and the second is a beefy compact hatchback, but since both (can) feature all-wheel-drive and off-road capabilities, and are priced very much alike, there are some similarities. But I have a personal reason for putting them together in a review: Th[...]
Arch11 Unveils Spanish-Inspired Design for Boulder's Corrida Restaurant
PC: Jonathan Phillips When the highly anticipated Spanish-style steak and tapas restaurant Corrida opened its doors in downtown Boulder this spring, guests were greeted by warm wood and neutral hues, white linens, modern lighting and unobstructed views of the surrounding Flatirons. Designed by award-winning Denver/Boulder archit[...]
4 Colorado Real Estate Markets to Watch
As we all know Colorado is growing rapidly. What areas in the state still provide the best value following the rapid appreciation seen over the last five years? What sets these markets apart from others? Why would these markets outperform others within the state? The top four markets to watch in 2018 are as follows (in[...]
Military Appreciation Month and Design Thinking
May is Military Appreciation Month and many people use this annual reminder to express gratitude for the service of military members. As a retired Air Force officer, one of the things I’ve come to appreciate about the military lately is our current focus on innovation. We’ve realized as an organization (granted, [...]
The Climb of Coworking Salon Suites
In today’s startup-driven world, coworking spaces have proven practical options for entrepreneurs worldwide. Gaining momentum in past few years, the shared environment remains a popular solution for growing businesses amid building transitions, long-standing companies that value creative collaboration and individual[...]
Fruita's Hot Tomato Takes Home the 2018 Prize at Something Independent's Wright Award
Recognizing independent spirits, strong communities and meaningful work, Fruita's Hot Tomato Pizzeria, a venue for mountain adventurers, was named winner of the 2018 Wright Award, Thursday, May 3. Two finalists, Alpacka Raft and Yeti Cycles, were selected from 12 outdoor-inspired Wright contender companies from across the Rock[...]
Superfund Sites Reborn
In the 1880s, there were 2,200 mines on the east side of Leadville,” says Greg Labbe, mayor of the historic town in the heart of the Colorado Rockies. Population peaked around 50,000 in the late 1800s; it’s 2,600 now. “It was madness,” Labbe says. “We glorify that as an age of riches, and it was certa[...]
Colorado Plays With House Money
A golf course closes in Florida, and the value of the neighboring homes drops $20 a square foot, immediately. A neighborhood panics when an Arizona course closes and suddenly nobody is mowing the grass. In a Reno, Nevada, development, a vacant golf course clubhouse burns after hoodlums finish vandalizing the once glamorous property[...]
