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$2.5M RPI grant backs Pikes Peak outdoor recreation
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — Gov. Jared Polis and state and local partners announced new Regional Partnership Initiative funding to support outdoor recreation management and conservation efforts in the Pikes Peak region. The $2.5 million grant will support construction and improvement of Ring the Peak Trail segments, expanded and[...]
ALDI plans Colorado expansion with 50-plus new stores
DENVER — Grocery chain ALDI plans to expand into Colorado within the next five years as part of a broader U.S. growth strategy that includes opening more than 180 new stores by the end of 2026. The company said it plans to open more than 50 stores in the Denver and Colorado Springs markets, supported by a new distribution cent[...]
Colorado expands lawsuit challenging Trump administration actions
DENVER — Colorado has expanded a federal lawsuit accusing the Trump administration of unlawfully retaliating against the state by threatening federal funding, social services and research institutions, Attorney General Phil Weiser said Thursday. The updated lawsuit adds challenges to several actions taken by the administration[...]
Colorado State Housing Board approves $23M for housing
DENVER — The Colorado Department of Local Affairs, through its Division of Housing, has approved more than $23 million in State Housing Board funding to support more than 400 housing opportunities across Colorado. The 20 awards will expand access through new rental developments, homeownership opportunities and down payment ass[...]
Winter 2025 Made in Colorado winners spotlight innovation
The variety of products manufactured in Colorado is truly mind-boggling. Not only is the Centennial State a major aerospace hub, but there’s also the “50-yard line of the natural foods industry” in Boulder, a nation-leading craft brewing and distilling industry, plenty of cutting-edge cleantech manufacturers and a seemingly en[...]
Report: Barnes & Noble plans Colorado store expansion in 2026
Barnes & Noble is set to give Coloradans more room to read. Colorado is among nine states and the District of Columbia that are slated to get new Barnes & Noble stores in 2026, according to a USA TODAY report. The chain wants to open 60 new stores over the next year, with “several openings” planned by June 2026, the[...]
Olympus Property buys second apartment community in Durango
FORT WORTH, Texas — Olympus Property has expanded its presence in Durango with the acquisition of Confluence at Three Springs, a 171-unit apartment community within the Three Springs master-planned development. The Class A property was built in 2016 and is located in one of Colorado’s most supply-constrained housing markets. T[...]
Denver’s Mahj Squad fuels mahjong’s modern revival
After learning mahjong together, Shaw Morris and Kelly Warren quickly fell in love with the game. What began as sharing their newfound passion with friends soon grew into something much bigger, and Mahj Squad was born. Today, Mahj Squad offers lessons and events, spreading their love of mahjong throughout Colorado and beyond. [...]
Housing Report: Colorado housing market shows balance amid fall slowdown
Colorado’s housing market ended fall with a seasonal slowdown and growing indicators of balance across the state. November data from the latest Colorado Association of Realtors Market Trends Housing Report showed a transition to a more stable environment as the state heads into the New Year. Statewide trends show moderation[...]
Colorado awards $52M for affordable housing projects
DENVER (AP) — Gov. Jared Polis and state housing officials on Wednesday announced five new recipients of voter-approved Proposition 123 Equity funds aimed at expanding affordable rental housing for low- and middle-income Coloradans in communities across the state. The awards, announced by Polis, the Colorado Office of Economic[...]
Colorado sues Trump administration over EV charging funds
DENVER — Colorado on Tuesday joined a coalition of 16 states and the District of Columbia in suing the Trump administration, alleging it illegally suspended federal funding for electric vehicle charging infrastructure approved by Congress. Attorney General Phil Weiser co-led the lawsuit, which challenges the U.S. Department of[...]
CDOT completes I-25 Greenland wildlife overpass near Larkspur
DOUGLAS COUNTY, Colo. — Elk, pronghorn, mule deer, black bears, mountain lions and other wildlife can now cross Interstate 25 safely on the newly completed Greenland wildlife overpass near Larkspur, the largest wildlife overpass in North America. The Colorado Department of Transportation completed construction on the overpass earl[...]
Colorado plans dual 150th and 250th anniversary celebrations
This article appears in the Winter 2025 issue of ColoradoBiz under the headline, Colorado prepares for dual milestones as 150th statehood anniversary nears. Colorado is preparing for a historic year as it readies to celebrate its 150th anniversary of statehood in 2026, while the nation marks the 250th anniversary of the Declar[...]
Colorado farmers face tariffs, labor shortages and drought
This article appears in the Winter 2025 issue of ColoradoBiz under the headline, Growing Uncertainty. Colorado farmers and ranchers face current challenges and look ahead to 2026. Faced with tariffs, labor shortages and drought, Colorado farmers are turning to their own ingenuity and some local expertise as they look to 202[...]
Aimee Pourciau
Aimee Pourciau is director of Your Part-Time Controller, LLC (YPTC), a national accounting firm specializing in financial management for nonprofit organizations. Based in Denver, she leads the firm’s Colorado office, overseeing a team of 22 professionals and driving growth, innovation and client impact across the region. A Louisia[...]
Colorado expands open education grants to cut textbook costs
DENVER — The Colorado Commission on Higher Education has approved 28 Open Educational Resources grants aimed at reducing textbook costs and expanding zero-cost degree options for students across the state. The grants, totaling $1 million, will support the creation of free, high-quality learning materials. More than half of the[...]
Colorado invests $2m to expand youth outdoor access
DENVER — Colorado Parks and Wildlife and the Outdoor Equity Grant Board have awarded $2 million in Outdoor Equity Grants to organizations that provide outdoor experiences for youth and families. The funding, announced Friday, brings total Outdoor Equity Grant investments to $10.5 million since 2022. The grants, funded through[...]
Helen Young Hayes
Helen Young Hayes is the founder and chief executive officer of ActivateWork, a Denver-based nonprofit organization that builds economic mobility by recruiting, training and coaching individuals for technology careers. Drawing on a distinguished background in finance and investment, Hayes has applied her business acumen to solving wo[...]
Dr. Seth Harvey
Dr. Seth Harvey is chief executive officer and co-founder of Bluestaq, a Colorado Springs-based software company pioneering secure data management solutions for the U.S. Department of Defense and Intelligence Community. Under his leadership, Bluestaq has grown from a startup in 2018 to a global enterprise with more than 200 employees[...]
Colorado expands digital passport program statewide
DENVER, Colo. — Colorado has expanded its Digital Passport Program with three new statewide passes that encourage residents and visitors to explore mountain towns, cultural sites and winter destinations. The Mountain Town Passport, Arts and Culture Passport, and Winter Wonderland Passport are now available through Colorado.com[...]
