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Xcel gives new life to historic, clean energy water plant
A hydroelectric generating station with a difficult past is getting a new multi-million dollar lease on life. As part of its commitment to carbon-free electricity by 2050, Xcel Energy is modernizing Cabin Creek, a historic high-altitude, clean-energy water plant near Georgetown. The utility currently sources 27% of its electricity[...]
In 2020 consumers are buying authenticity
One of the biggest marketing trends we are seeing in 2020 is authenticity. Authenticity is taking a life of its own. While a lot of companies and personal brands are trying to show engaging behind-the-scenes content, they’re doing it in a way that may be too contrived. With all the tech tools, tips and tricks out there, there is[...]
Parent company of Citywide Banks named as one of Forbes Best Bank in America
Citywide Banks through its parent company, Heartland Financial USA, has been named a “Forbes Best Bank 2020.” In its annual review of the largest publicly traded banks and thrifts, Forbes ranked Heartland No. 40 among a nationwide group of 100 banking organizations with assets ranging from $9 billion to over $2 tri[...]
Gearo: Bringing new affordability to outdoor recreation
Tech Startup: Gearo WHERE: Denver FOUNDED: 2016 Initial Lightbulb: What Justine and Andrew Barone, Gearo’s wife-and-husband co-founders, first saw as a consumer-facing iPhone app emerged as a back-end service tool for outdoor shops to manage rental gear. “The whole idea was to make gear more accessible,” says Justine Barone, [...]
Alpine Bank Wealth Management Tops $1 Billion
Alpine Bank Wealth Management (ABWM) has started the new year by surpassing $1 billion in assets managed for clients for the first time in its history as a division of the bank. “To our clients we say thank you for placing their trust in us,” says Tim Kenczewicz, president of Alpine Bank Wealth Management. &ldquo[...]
What public relations is, and is not
A client asked me a couple months ago (after working with his firm for six months): "What is it that you do, anyway?" I thought that funny as heck. This man is the president of a very successful and growing company; he's strategic and smart and his work ethic is like no other. Plus, he had hired our firm to do public relations and[...]
How to stay relevant in a disruptive marketplace
Conversations about business life cycles have been around for decades. If you majored in business or have an MBA, you’ve likely talked about the startup, growth, maturity and decline stages, and you can visualize the curve that represents this cycle. In the past decade, there has been more discussion around disruption, which[...]
Made in Colorado 2020: The Top 100 Manufacturers
Making products locally is no easy feat, but Colorado companies are up to the challenge, bringing production to all corners of the state. Manufacturing in the state has rapidly expanded in the past years across industries, from beer to aerospace. Which is why, once again, ColoradoBiz is gearing up to celebrate just some of the man[...]
Norwich University to open new facility in Denver
Norwich University’s College of Graduate and Continuing Studies (CGCS) is opening a new office in downtown Denver in early 2020. The new location serves Norwich’s four key initiatives to support the educational demands of the growing workforce in that region. The first initiative is that the Denver office will pos[...]
How chefs can make farm to table a reality
When you see the word chef what do you think? Someone who cooks, handles your food and prepares your meals; these days even someone who grows the food themselves might be considered a chef. But what doesn’t come to mind is a logistics manager tasked with negotiating prices, building relationships with food growers and jugglin[...]
Commerce Bank and Progressive partner for claims payments offering
Commerce Bank worked with Progressive to implement CommercePayments PreferPay for claims payments. The relationship is the result of a collaboration between Commerce’s product team and Progressive's stakeholders to build a solution that provides fast, convenient reimbursement options to cust[...]
Travelers Haven Announces promotes Carlos Abisambra to president, CEO
Elia Wallen and Carlos Abisambra. Corporate housing company Travelers Haven founder Elia Wallen stepped down as the company’s president and chief executive officer (CEO) and will transition to chairman of the new Board of Directors. Wallen will focus his efforts on the continued growth of Hotel Engine, the sister [...]
Air Methods Promotes JaeLynn Williams to CEO
Air Methods, an air medical service company, promoted JaeLynn Williams to the position of Chief Executive Officer. Williams, currently executive vice president of sales, marketing and communications, will succeed Steve Gorman, who will continue as an active member of the company’s board of directors. These changes are effe[...]
Canfield Bikes Relocates To Colorado, Expands Staff
Canfield Bikes, mountain-bike manufacturer, is relocating from Bellingham, WA, to Fruita. The brand — which is celebrating 20 years in business — chose Colorado’s Western Slope due to its burgeoning riding community and mountain bike culture, year-long riding season, proximity to a multitude of lift-served bi[...]
A New Decade of Media: Top 10 Marketing Trends for 2020
Media and marketing changes on a monthly, weekly and sometimes daily basis. As technology progresses, and users become more adept at using platforms, apps and their devices, businesses must keep up, not only with their competitors, but with their users as well. As we say goodbye to 2019 and move into a new decade, brands must navi[...]
The 2019 Best Large Companies to Work for in Colorado
Image courtesy of PopSockets. In a job market with a record-breaking 2.6% unemployement rate, company culture is of the utmost importance for Colorado employers seeking outstanding employees. Which is why each year, ColoradoBiz, in partnership with ICC: Innovate. Coach. Consult., seeks and awards the companies (small, med[...]
3 Things Every CEO Needs to Know About Engaging Millennials
Smart CEOs understand the significance of millennial engagement. According to recent research from Nielsen, millennials “are the most-coveted consumer demographic from a marketer-engagement perspective.” As consumers, the demographic is projected to spend $1.4 trillion in 2020, representing 30% of all retail sales globa[...]
10 Ways Small Businesses Can Help Make Denver a Better Community
Denver is changing and growing, and business owners have an opportunity to make their hometown even better during this growth spurt. If you are closely tied to the community, then it’s more essential than ever to give back in a way that’s authentic and meaningful. Giving back also makes good business sense.[...]
Solving the top pain points in parental leave management
Believe it or not, the U.S. is still one of only four nations in the world that fails to guarantee the right to paid maternity leave. As such, managing parental leave in the workplace can be a significant pain point for managers and human resource departments. From the administration of leave management to leave inconsistencies and[...]
Is it time to sell your business?
How do you know when it’s time to sell? Unless you started your business with a specific exit date in mind, answering this question can be incredibly difficult. You have poured more hours, sweat and energy into your business than you can count, and you have recruited good, talented people who believe in your vision. How can [...]
