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Why your Colorado business may not be a reliable retirement plan
For the typical entrepreneur, the business is more than a source of income. It is an identity, a passion project, and a legacy. So, it’s not surprising that small business equity is usually an owner’s single largest asset. In fact, ask any business owner about their retirement strategy, and you will likely receive a quick, confident[...]
Denver-based Galloway acquires Utah land development firm
Denver-based architecture and engineering firm Galloway & Company acquired Anderson Wahlen & Associates on July 1. The Salt Lake City-based land development consulting firm provides civil engineering, land surveying, land planning, development consulting, landscape architecture and construction support. Founded in 1958, th[...]
Durango-based Fungal Solutions-Wildfire Ltd joins Rural Jump-Start program
DURANGO, Colo. — Fungal Solutions-Wildfire Ltd. plans to establish its headquarters and manufacturing facility in Durango after joining Colorado’s Rural Jump-Start program. The company designs, manufactures and installs landscaping products intended to reduce wildfire risks and erosion. Its products use local fungal cultures in fi[...]
Chestnut Cellars to open boutique wine and spirits shop in Denver’s RiNo
When corporate communications and marketing professional Chris Gallegos was laid off about a year and a half ago, he faced a career crossroads. Instead of climbing back up the corporate ladder, Gallegos decided to turn his passion for wine and whiskey into his first entrepreneurial venture. In September, that vision becomes rea[...]
Taft expands Denver office with three new attorneys
DENVER — Law firm Taft has added three attorneys to its Denver office, expanding its litigation, government affairs and private client practices. The new hires include partner Michael Freimann, of counsel Joe Heaton and associate Natalie Whitacre. Freimann focuses on employment law and commercial litigation, advising employers[...]
Hogan Lovells Cadwalader merger expands Colorado finance practice
LONDON, NEW YORK and WASHINGTON — Hogan Lovells and Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft have completed their merger, launching the combined firm as Hogan Lovells Cadwalader. The merged firm has more than 3,200 lawyers across the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Africa and the Asia-Pacific region. The firms said it is the largest l[...]
Juniper Village at Aurora earns Great Place To Work® certification
AURORA, Colo. — Juniper Village at Aurora has been certified as a Great Place to Work® for 2026 based on employee survey responses about their workplace experience. The certification is based on employee feedback about leadership, workplace culture and their connection to the organization's mission. "This recognition is a refle[...]
Skiptown to open five new dog care locations in Colorado
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Dog care franchise Skiptown has signed a five-unit franchise agreement to expand in Colorado, with the first location planned for the Denver metro area. The new locations will be owned and operated by a Colorado entrepreneur who first became familiar with the company as a customer. The franchisee has a background[...]
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Finding businesses that truly stand out can be difficult, especially in a crowded and unpredictable economy. ColoradoBiz’s Best of Colorado aims to help readers identify the local companies earning the trust and support of Coloradans across the state. Now in its 12th year, the annual summer guide is driven entirely by reader parti[...]
How Colorado business leaders should respond to government investigations
Most government investigations don’t start with flashing lights or handcuffs. In Colorado’s fast-growing business environment — where construction, energy, healthcare and technology companies frequently interact with federal regulators — investigations often begin quietly. They start quietly with a subpoena, a call from an agent, a c[...]
Best Places to Work in Colorado accepting applications by May 1
Success has always come down to people. That’s why ColoradoBiz partnered with Best Companies Group to launch Best Places to Work in Colorado, a new program recognizing companies that put culture and employees first. This isn’t just an award. It’s a chance to understand your workplace through a confidential employee survey, stre[...]
Superior Roofing completes ownership transition with investor group
AURORA — Superior Roofing LLC has completed an ownership transition, partnering with an investor group as part of a succession plan initiated by its founder. The company will continue to be led by existing executives Alex Hannum, Brian Ottman and Max Hannum. Founded in 1983 and based in Aurora, Superior provides commercial roofing[...]
The Economist on business ethics and profit in Colorado
This column appeared in the Spring 2026 issue of Colorado Biz titled "The Economist: The Ethics of Profit." Not long after receiving my MBA, I began teaching at Regis University in Denver. I was teaching business and economics when the program director asked me to teach a course in Business Ethics to adult undergraduates. [...]
Startup of the Month: Endolith in Arvada raises $16.5 million to boost copper extraction
This column appeared in the Spring 2026 issue of ColoradoBiz titled "Startup of the Month: Endolith." Company: Endolith, Arvada www.endolithmining.com Founded: 2022 Endolith Mining With a PhD in astrobiology, Endolith CEO Liz Dennett is passionate about microbes. “They’re the Earth’s oldest miners,” she says. “Th[...]
Robert D. Comer: Colorado 500 – Natural Resources Law – 2026
Robert D. Comer is an Of Counsel attorney in the Natural Resources, Energy and the Environment practice group at Fennemore, resident in the Denver office. His practice focuses on mining, oil, gas, renewables, water, and energy development on federal, tribal, state, and private lands, with particular expertise in public land managemen[...]
Ben Stellor: Colorado 500 – Construction – 2026
Ben Stellor began his career at JHL Construction after earning a degree in Construction Management from Colorado State University and now serves as President, CEO, and Chairman of the Board of Directors. As a primary shareholder, he is responsible for the overall success of the organization, providing oversight across all projects an[...]
James Benning: Colorado 500 – Construction – 2026
James Benning is Co-Chief Executive Officer of Catamount Constructors, a 100% employee-owned commercial construction company headquartered in Lakewood, Colorado, with additional offices in San Antonio, Atlanta, and Tampa. He brings more than 25 years of leadership experience in the construction and development industries, most recent[...]
Stephanie Hagan: Colorado 500 – Technology – 2026
Stephanie Hagan is the founder and CEO of The CRM Firm, a software consulting company specializing in CRM and Salesforce solutions. She began her career as an ERP project consultant before finding her focus in CRM consulting, building a firm where culture and client connection are central to its mission. Hagan has spoken at events in[...]
Tim Jones: Colorado 500 – Nonprofits & Philanthropy – 2026
Tim Jones is the founder of Longer Tables, a nonprofit dedicated to battling social isolation and cultivating cultures of connection by bringing strangers together for shared meals across America. For more than five years, he has been setting tables nationwide, culminating in the inaugural Mile Long Table at Auraria Campus, where mor[...]
Jill Simonds: Colorado 500 – Business Consultants & Accountants – 2026
Jill Simonds is a four-time founder with one exit and a master's degree in Organizational Leadership, specializing in helping rapidly growing privately held businesses scale sustainably. She spent the first half of her career driving marketing operations within medium to large-sized organizations in the media and publishing industry[...]
