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Rising Rents Transform the Retail Mix in Urban Spaces
As rents for retail space along the Front Range continue to rise, pockets of the city that historically have had concentrations of locally owned shops and restaurants are giving way to national retailers that can afford to pay higher prices. As the region’s growing population gravitates toward urban centers, national retaile[...]
This Organization is Helping Women Over 40 Kickstart New Careers
Tired of age and experience standing between them and their careers, Barbara Brooks and Guadalupe Hirt co-founded the organization SecondActWomen to provide women over 40 with resources, events and programs to help them pursue passion in their second career. “Sadly, my age was standing in the way of getting the job I wanted [...]
Well-Behaved Women Rarely Ever Make Startups
As a woman working in tech, I understand how it feels to be treated based on qualities unrelated to my talent. It’s no secret that technology is a male-dominated industry, but it may be surprising to learn that even as the field continues to expand, representation of women is going down, not up. Emily Chang, in her 2018 book[...]
All Entrepreneurs are Liars, and It’s Stifling Your Company
After I sold my company in 2012, I became what lots of former owners become: a consultant. It’s a good way to use your skills to help others and to figure out what you want to be when you grow up – again. Consulting also happens to squelch that sucking sound of cash leaving your bank account. Besides, I’m also no[...]
Best for Colorado is a Force for Good in Business
Colorado businesses are on the leading edge of a trend to do well by doing good, with one of the highest concentrations of B Corp-certified companies in the country. Which is why, each year, the Alliance Center, in partnership with B Lab and B Local Colorado, awards the companies that are doing the Best for Colorado. “Colora[...]
What is Your Relationship With Work?
An older woman in our neighborhood has significant dementia. I first met her when I found her in my garage trying to pry the logo off my car. At that point, she could still talk, but it was far from coherent. She asked for water, and I got her to sit down in a lawn chair. As I sat with her waiting for the sheriff, we had an “[...]
Rents are Increasing. What are your Options?
Maybe you’ve heard of it happening, maybe it’s happened to you: You get a notice from your landlord that your rent is going up 30% once your current lease expires. “How can they do that?” you may ask. “We paid rent on time and have a great relationship with our landlord!” you may lament. Altho[...]
Denver's Startup Ecosystem is Bolstered by Community
With consistent and considerable GDP grow since 2009, Denver is quickly establishing itself as a hub for entrepreneurs to grow businesses out of ideas and dreams. But why is this? According to a new study from Clever Real Estate, Denver — as well as Aurora and Lakewood — was ranked the No. 12 most affordable city to la[...]
The High Cost of Poor Health at Work — More Than Just Premiums
Poor lifestyle choices increase the risk of chronic conditions, which have a negative effect on your employees’ lives and can raise your premiums. They also make it harder to be productive, lead to more sick days and increase worker compensation costs. The good news is that many lifestyle risks can be affected by behavior cha[...]
How to Recruit and Retain Denver's Women
It seems that gender, diversity and inclusion are becoming inescapable topics in today’s business landscape. For evidence of this, look no further than this week’s Denver Startup Week. In its eighth year, the event added a new set of sessions, panels and events purely to promote the topic of people and bringing about di[...]
Calling All Entrepreneurs to Denver Startup Week 2019
This week, Denver Startup Week is taking over downtown Denver’s co-working spaces, tech offices and art galleries. In its eighth year, entrepreneurs, founders, investors and other Denver business professionals will participate in 350 events at 80 different venues over the next five days. The week kicked off with stories[...]
Boulder Google Names Bhavna Chhabra as Engineering Site Director
Photo credit to: Glenn Asakawa/University of Colorado Google named Bhavna Chhabra as the new tech site director for its Boulder campus. Chhabra first joined Google in 2016 as an engineering manager and eventually became the director of Google’s payments team. She is preceded by the former site director, Scott Green[...]
Avid4 Adventure: Making the Outdoors More Inclusive
This interview is part of an ongoing series with ColoradoBiz Magazine to learn from Best for Colorado companies about the impact they have in our state. With the rise of social media, obesity and other unhealthy trends, more and more, kids are losing out on the opportunity to get outdoors. Which is why the Boulder-based [...]
From Startup to Grownup: How to Build Your Company
So, you think you are finally growing up? From startup, a company can either continue to grow and mature into a reborn version of itself -- or it can decline into irrelevance. Understanding what phase your company is in makes all the difference when it comes time to strategically plan and operate your business. Many growing compan[...]
ACC's New Campus: At the Intersection of Education and Business
Photo by Nicklucey.com. Last month, Arapahoe Community College (ACC) opened its new Sturm Collaboration Campus in Castle Rock. A project which was a joint venture between ACC, the Town of Castle Rock, the Castle Rock Economic Development Council, Colorado State University System and the Douglas County School District. A large[...]
Acting With Agility: The New Business Currency
Today the speed of change seems only to increase, and I think any business leader would agree with that simple observation. The effects of advancing technology, increasing globalization and evolving customer expectations mean that standing still is not an option. When I meet with CEOs and other business leaders in Denver, Boulder [...]
Are You Operating Your Business Ethically?
During the month of September, the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) shines a light on ethics. Though there is only one month dedicated to the topic, conducting business and communicating ethically is an everyday responsibility for communications professionals, the media, government, for profit and nonprofit organizations [...]
Camp Bow Wow Names Julie Turner as New President
Camp Bow Wow, a doggy day care and boarding franchise, promoted Julie Turner as the company’s new president. Turner formerly served as vice president of marketing at Camp Bow Wow, and brings over five years’ experience developing and leading the internal marketing team for the company. With a focus on integra[...]
Today’s M&A Landscape: Emerging Trends and Tips
With mergers and acquisitions (M&As) on the rise, it’s increasingly important for businesses to understand best practices for a successful transaction. Below are some of the latest trends in this volatile M&A climate, as well as some tips for a successful transaction. M&A as an Investment Strategy The biggest tr[...]
Top Company 2019: Advertising and Marketing
In its 32nd year, ColoradoBiz's Top Company honors the Colorado companies that have drive, determination, a vision and a plan and are ultimately making the state a better place to live and work. These three companies – one winner and two finalists – represent the 2019 Top Companies in Advertisin[...]
