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September 2010

Thomas Frey
Flying cars? Just give it 20 years

Frictionless vehicles and binary power will define transportation

By Thomas Frey

Jeff Thredgold
Bubble bonds

Are they getting ready to leak, bleed or burst?

By Jeff Thredgold

Bill Greiner
Growth at a snail’s pace

Some might call it a "growth recession"

By Bill Greiner

John Heckers
Top 10 tips for executive-level networking

It needs a different approach

By John Heckers

Brian W. Tuite
Stressed out by distressed assets?

Consider the benefits of selling to a debt buyer

By Brian W. Tuite

Dave Taylor
Dave on film: “Takers” has nothing to give

This cliche-ridden heist flick made the audience laugh

By Dave Taylor

Allen Best
King Coal, politics and the new energy economy

Xcel Energy's Comanche 3 coal-fired plant underscores the debate between "cheap," reliable energy and its costs 
to the environment

By Allen Best

David Stewart
NREL Growth Forum: gathering connects companies with investors

By David Clucas

By David Stewart

Eric Peterson
Cleantech trends

It's happening now, and it's happening here

By Eric Peterson

Lisa Ryckman
The race for global green

U.S. risks losing its position as the leader in cleantech

By Lisa Ryckman

Powering up the future

Utilities balance new energy development while continuing to focus on reliability

By Debra Melani

Eric Peterson
Tech startup: GoSmart Technologies Inc.

By Eric Peterson

David Lewis
Venture visionary has deep roots in cleantech

Ira Ehrenpreis of Technology Partners will serve as keynote speaker at awards celebration

By David Lewis

Executive edge: Gary Brierly

Littleton CEO has tunnel vision for infrastructure and transportation projects

By Lynn Bronikowski

Mike Taylor
Small biz: not your usual imitation sharkskin

By Mike Taylor

Mike Cote
State of the state: natural resources

Broomfield-based MWH takes on the Panama Canal

By Mike Cote

the staff of ColoradoBiz
Top Company Finalists: Colorado’s most competitive business award

These 36 companies are making the grade in the toughest of times

By the staff of ColoradoBiz

Eric Peterson
Colorado cool stuff: otterbox, panda bikes and pine beetle furnishings

By Eric Peterson

Guest column: best practices for structuring corporate responsibility programs

By Sarah Martinez

Maria Cote
State of the state: tourism

King Tut filling the house at Denver Art Museum

By Maria Cote

Mike Cote
Cote’s Colorado: Sam’s choice

Denver sportswriter Sam Adams makes a mid-life plunge into comedy

By Mike Cote

Colorado’s cleantech industry needs a strong voice

By Christine Shapard

David Lewis
Who owns Colorado: Changing spaces

Get out of the cube and into the workplaces of the future

By David Lewis

Road map to a cleantech future

CCIA action plan will set the pace for clean energy commerce in Colorado

By Nora Caley

Jeff Rundles
Rundles wrap up: the confidence game

By Jeff Rundles

Jay Dedrick
Colorado craft beer’s ever-growing map

Brands favored 
by locals are growing by reaching converts from California 
to Florida

By Jay Dedrick

Stewart Schley
Sports biz: Tebow with the ball

By Stewart Schley

Mike Cote
State of the state: music

Blues for the Gulf aims to raise awareness and money

By Mike Cote

Tucker Hart Adams
The Economist: when should we start worrying about the deficit?

By Tucker Hart Adams

Allen Best
state of the state: transportation

Alliance aims to gain momentum for high-speed rail

By Allen Best

August 2010

Pat Wiesner
On management: One thing the feds do best

Don't miss the national parks -- and the bears

By Pat Wiesner

Brad Feld
Signature pages? There’s got to be a better way

Meanwhile -- X marks the spot

By Brad Feld

Tom Ninness
Right place, right bait—and you’ve got a sale

You need to know where to drop your line

By Tom Ninness

Mark Francischetti
The layer cake of sales knowledge

Love that icing!

By Mark Francischetti

Jeff Rundles
Executive wheels: Toyota’s still got it

The Camry hybrid is its latest measure of excellence

By Jeff Rundles

Marty Koenig and Keith McAslan
Six key questions to ask before hiring a CFO: part 2

Do they have 25+ years of experience?

By Marty Koenig and Keith McAslan

Randi Abels
Sharing the profits

FreeWave employees benefit even in tough times

By Randi Abels

Neil McKenzie
The creative economy in bloom

It just needs a little attention to keep growing

By Neil McKenzie

Marty Koenig and Keith McAslan
Six key questions to ask before hiring a CFO: part 1

How do you know you really need one?

By Marty Koenig and Keith McAslan

Editors of E/The Environmental Magazine
Where will all the flowers go?

Seed banking acts as a hedge against a sagebrush future

By Editors of E/The Environmental Magazine

Allen Best
Gerald Gallegos: an empire built one house at a time

Not quite rags to riches -- but close

By Allen Best

Jeff Thredgold
Smith and Jones talk economic growth

Just two pals mulling the data

By Jeff Thredgold

the Colorado Association of Commerce & Industry
Biz-friendly candidates get the nod

CACI unveils its list

By the Colorado Association of Commerce & Industry

John Heckers
The do’s and don’ts of networking: part 2

What are you going to do with that business card really?

By John Heckers

Liz Wendling
Confidence sells

If you've got it, flaunt it!

By Liz Wendling

Mike Cote
Dishing up the blues on harmonica and guitar

Bob Corritore, Robert Cray get in the groove

By Mike Cote

Jeff Rundles
Executive wheels: a luxurious diesel to rival the hybrids

2010 VW Jetta Sportswagen

By Jeff Rundles

Bob Rhyme
Creating passionate employees

Try a strong ARM -- attract, retain, motivate

By Bob Rhyme

Mark Francischetti
Emerging growth opportunities: part 2

Carefule strategic planning is key

By Mark Francischetti

Mike Cote
Finding a mountain to climb

ColoradoBiz editors summit 14'er for fundraiser (just in time)

By Mike Cote

Martha Young
Net neutrality law? Fuggedaboutit

It could hurt business and the economy

By Martha Young

Cathie Beck—The Wine Wench
Wines for every occasion: part 2

Raise a glass to empty nesting

By Cathie Beck—The Wine Wench

Brooke Wylie
Selling your biz: make it a bountiful “Harvest”

Co-owners of business-valuation firm share experiences in new book

By Brooke Wylie

Wayne Farlow
How to live with a sense of financial abundance

Check out your financial scorecard

By Wayne Farlow

Eric Peterson
Rocky Mountain Weekender: Gotta get back

Here are the places I want to see again

By Eric Peterson

John Heckers
Top 10 ways to survive and thrive without a job

I got your solutions right here

By John Heckers

Thomas Frey
A nation of 90,000 governments

Maximizing the number of failure points

By Thomas Frey

Bart Taylor
Corey Pavin’s rough Ryder Cup start

He's on a pointless power trip

By Bart Taylor

Jeff Thredgold
Inflation or deflation?

So what's it gonna be?

By Jeff Thredgold

Todd Fredrickson
Employee or independent contractor?

How and why you absolutely must know the difference

By Todd Fredrickson

Sarah Thoemke
Cutting corners not worth it in the long run

Classify your workers correctly -- or pay the price

By Sarah Thoemke

Mark Francischetti
Emerging growth opportunities: part 1

There's been a silver lining to those economic storm clouds

By Mark Francischetti

Dave Taylor
Dave on film: “The Expendables” is so not worth it

The good guys -- in a really bad film

By Dave Taylor

Jeff Rundles
Executive wheels: a marvy Mercedes

Beemers beware!

By Jeff Rundles

Liz Wendling
Go for the “no” in sales

Tiny word -- huge impact

By Liz Wendling

Dave Taylor
Dave on film: Scott Pilgrim to the rescue

Can't wait for the sequel!

By Dave Taylor

Keith McAslan
Establishing business credit: part 2

The seven steps to success

By Keith McAslan

Cathie Beck—The Wine Wench
Wines for every occasion: Part 1

And not just your Hallmark occasions, either

By Cathie Beck—The Wine Wench

Arlen D. Meyers
The five secrets for creating ivory tower entrepreneurs

A view from across the pond

By Arlen D. Meyers

Kathleen Quinn Votaw
Why training should be the last thing to go

Make an investment in your greatest asset

By Kathleen Quinn Votaw

Mike Cote
The hardworking guys from East LA with another winner

Plus Stevie Ray and Duran Duran

By Mike Cote

Keith McAslan
Establishing business credit: part 1

It's about more than just paying bills

By Keith McAslan

Aaron Harber
Lessons from the election

Obama helped Bennet; Tea Party helped Buck

By Aaron Harber

John Heckers
Why NOT to extend unemployment benefits

It might be political suicide, but it's the right thing to do

By John Heckers

Jeff Thredgold
Disappointing jobs news

But there were some bright spots

By Jeff Thredgold

David Heitman
Five strategies to slow the race to the bottom

Try these to put the brakes on

By David Heitman

Keith DuBay
Summer’s best burger

It'll make you the summer's most popular chef

By Keith DuBay

Bob Rhyme
Cashing out without selling out

The human dimensions of exiting a business

By Bob Rhyme

John Heckers
Should you be the boss of you?

Seven tips to help you get the answer

By John Heckers

Tracy E. Houston
Five focuses for a board chair

A new normal needs new skills

By Tracy E. Houston

Randi Abels
Happy birthday, KUVO

You're just getting better

By Randi Abels

Esty Atlas
The lessons of global advertising

Don't be fooled: ads still sell stuff

By Esty Atlas

Mike Cote
CoBiz editors try to make it to the top

They're helping to raise money for kids

By Mike Cote

Laurence B. Valant
How to be an effective manager

First and foremost: communicate!

By Laurence B. Valant

Randi Abels
Golf means business

Men aren't the only ones closing deals on the course

By Randi Abels

Tom Ninness
The power of OPM—Other People’s Money: part 2

Other people have lots of other stuff you can use, too.

By Tom Ninness

Randi Abels
Best bets: peaches, paints and museum sneak peek

Here's what's up this weekend

By Randi Abels

Rebecca Cole
Neighborly solutions to energy challenges

Look to the Americas

By Rebecca Cole

Eric Peterson
Rocky Mountain Weekender: Paradox Valley + Gateway Canyons

Heading down an old road that's new to me

By Eric Peterson

Bill Greiner
Why does government exist?

That is the question -- an emotional one for many

By Bill Greiner

Scott Esmond
How to deal with online comments

Tips to maintain your internet rep

By Scott Esmond

Larry Turner
Five cheap and easy ways to grow your biz

Try these today

By Larry Turner

Liz Wendling
Top 5 reasons women make great salespeople

We were born to do it

By Liz Wendling

John Heckers
The do’s and don’ts of networking: part 1

Most people don't do it very well

By John Heckers

Brooke Wylie
The best of what’s next

Maps and Atlases plays eclectic tunes for an eclectic crowd

By Brooke Wylie

Laurence B. Valant
Pay people what they’re worth!

Reward leadership at all levels

By Laurence B. Valant

Jay Dedrick
A sign of the very good times

When craft brewers want to see their name in lights, they call Zeon

By Jay Dedrick

Neil McKenzie
How to grow our creative economy

It's a win-win-win

By Neil McKenzie

Theresa M. Szczurek
Two more successful habits…

...for passionately pursuing business growth

By Theresa M. Szczurek

Stewart Schley
Sports biz: vocal point

By Stewart Schley

Tucker Hart Adams
The Economist: our unique central bank

By Tucker Hart Adams

The Healing Game

Health-care reform spells murky times ahead

By Debra Melani

Eric Peterson
Colorado cool stuff: wine racks, chalk fun and natural caskets

By Eric Peterson

Mike Taylor
Small biz: ex-realtor building meth cleanup biz

By Mike Taylor

Maria Cote
Best Companies to Work For in Colorado 2010: Medium

Rally Software's on top again

By Maria Cote

Brooke Wylie
State of the state: restaurants

Menus on the move: ‘Top Chef' winner Hosea adds to Front Range mobile food trend

By Brooke Wylie

Jeff Rundles
Rundles wrap up: resolute clarity

By Jeff Rundles

Mike Cote
Best Companies To Work For in Colorado 2010

Edward Jones, Rally Software and Infinity Systems Engineering rate the best among 31 finalists

By Mike Cote

Executive edge: Jane Miller

Charter Baking Co. CEO keeps dough rising for Rudi's Organic breads

By Lynn Bronikowski

Best Companies to Work For in Colorado 2010

The complete list

Mike Cote
Cote’s Colorado: Metro State sees growth ahead

By Mike Cote

Mike Cote
State of the state: entrepreneurs

Cleantech Open semifinalists underscore diverse interests

By Mike Cote

Pat Wiesner
On management: The real stimulus

By Pat Wiesner

Lisa Ryckman
Best Companies to Work For in Colorado 2010: Small

Infinity does it again

By Lisa Ryckman

Tuition outlook: Who pays, who saves

Area schools look to give more students a break

By Nora Caley

David Lewis
Who owns Colorado: Taking flight in a down economy

FasTracks, passenger traffic, spur DIA developers' optimism

By David Lewis

Mike Cote
Election 2010: John Hickenlooper

Denver's mayor wants to brand Colorado as a pro-business state and attract more entrepreneurs

By Mike Cote

Paul Suss
Guest column: Colorado’s safety net for business

By Paul Suss

Eric Peterson
Tech startup: Graphic.ly Inc.

By Eric Peterson

Mike Taylor
Best Companies to Work For in Colorado 2010: Large

Edward Jones comes out on top

By Mike Taylor

July 2010

Maria Cote
The King is in the house

Tut draws crowds to the Denver Art Museum

By Maria Cote

Brooke Wylie
Slow dancing with Citizen Cope

It was prom mode at Red Rocks

By Brooke Wylie

Randi Abels
The Wine Wench’s Cheap Cabernet sparkles

It's a love letter to friendship

By Randi Abels

Thomas Frey
Playing the game of life

The rules are about to change, big time

By Thomas Frey

Jeff Thredgold
Health care: So how’s it going, Canada?

Is your system working?

By Jeff Thredgold

Randi Abels
Panama’s partner? Project C.U.R.E.

And the country's first lady dropped by to say thanks

By Randi Abels

Brooke Wylie
Second chance for the stuff in your closet

Another Clothes Mentor opens its doors

By Brooke Wylie

Laurence B. Valant
Take a cue from World War II

An example of solid strategic planning

By Laurence B. Valant

Jack Robinson
Revamp your investment strategies

Developing defensive-oriented solutions

By Jack Robinson

John Heckers
Laid off and bummed out

Tips for overcoming unemployment depression

By John Heckers

Arlen D. Meyers and Jeff Schottler
What investors look for in bioscience startups: part 2

They assess seven critical factors

By Arlen D. Meyers and Jeff Schottler

Wayne Farlow
New taxes on the horizon

You don't think you're wealthy, but the government might

By Wayne Farlow

Sarah Marks
Roth conversion could be for you

The rules have changed

By Sarah Marks

Saira Taylor
Marketing to Millenials: part 2

Think we're smart? Wait till you see the next gen

By Saira Taylor

Tom Ninness
The power of OPM—Other People’s Money: part 1

You can get a lot done with it

By Tom Ninness

Eric Peterson
Rocky Mountain Weekender: Music in the mountains

And a splash of rum

By Eric Peterson

Mike Cote
Devo’s back with “Something for Everybody”

Plus the Stone River Boys in Colorado and the Undertones on iTunes

By Mike Cote

Ken Strom and Karen Avery
The birds that laid the golden eggs

Wildlife watching brings Colorado millions

By Ken Strom and Karen Avery

Jim Burton
How to breathe new life into Denver’s job market

Revive IPOs

By Jim Burton

the Colorado Association of Commerce & Industry
What health care reform means to employers

We're helping to figure it out

By the Colorado Association of Commerce & Industry

Bill Greiner
The shape of the recovery: part 1

V? W? Or something else?

By Bill Greiner

Robert Polk
All I ever needed to know about business…

...I learned from my Dad

By Robert Polk

Keith McAslan
Battle of the financial guys

CFO vs. Controller/Accountant/Bookkeeper

By Keith McAslan

Carla Ladd
Success Summit 2010

It really lived up to its name

By Carla Ladd

Neil McKenzie
Five simple steps to grow your creative business

Start by talking to your customers

By Neil McKenzie

Arlen D. Meyers and Jeff Schottler
What investors look for in bioscience startups

Venture capitalists step in near the end

By Arlen D. Meyers and Jeff Schottler

Lisa Jackson
Why culture matters to the entrepreneur: part 2

For a great harvest, till your soil

By Lisa Jackson

Saira Taylor
Marketing to Millenials: part 1

What attracts their buying dollars?

By Saira Taylor

Laurence B. Valant
Job of the CEO: build value

But what's the best way to do it?

By Laurence B. Valant

Gene Tanski
Point of sale data and beyond: part 2

Broadening the data question

By Gene Tanski

the staff of ColoradoBiz
Our Wine Wench hits the big time

Cathie Beck's "Cheap Cabernet: A Friendship" is out next week

By the staff of ColoradoBiz

Dave Taylor
Dave on film: A couple of cool summer movies

Beat the heat -- go see "Inception" and "Predators"

By Dave Taylor

Randi Abels
Whatever floats your boat

Wet and wild or positively peaceful -- Colorado rafting has it all

By Randi Abels

Randi Abels
Best bets: urban dare, Sunday blues jam and Kings of Leon

Here's what's up this weekend

By Randi Abels

Bart Taylor
McInnis’ sleight of hand

Troubling or not?

By Bart Taylor

The Colorado Immigrant Rights Coalition
It’s right to challenge Arizona’s law

We need immigration solutions, not division

By The Colorado Immigrant Rights Coalition

Thomas Frey
The ivory tower is headed for a fall

Colleges must find ways to compete with their digital counterparts

By Thomas Frey

Jeff Thredgold
Net worth is up

It's a sign of more recovery to come

By Jeff Thredgold

John Faris
Ten great ways to optimize your internet presence

Remember: all search is local

By John Faris

Lisa Jackson
Why culture matters to the entrepreneur: part 1

The tale of one Denver company

By Lisa Jackson

Martha Young
Top seven sustainable business practices

If you want to make a real difference, try these

By Martha Young

Kathleen Quinn Votaw
How building trust builds your business

It helps make companies great

By Kathleen Quinn Votaw

Gene Tanski
Point of sale data and beyond: part 1

Will your forecasting capacity be overwhelmed by the data gusher?

By Gene Tanski

Joe Schmidt
Financing expansion in a down economy

Try these tips

By Joe Schmidt

David Stewart
Five simple steps to connect your online business

And don't forget the cardinal rule

By David Stewart

Laurence B. Valant
Leadership & management: so misunderstood

Big bucks don't guarantee a great leader

By Laurence B. Valant

Larry Turner
Seven things you must do before selling your company: part 5

Now it's time to take your business to market

By Larry Turner

Jay Dedrick
Great Divide’s viral video

A commercial no one paid for

By Jay Dedrick

Cathie Beck—The Wine Wench
Open your wine with your shoe

Or hit one of these wine stores for some irresistible gadgets

By Cathie Beck—The Wine Wench

Eric Peterson
Rocky Mountain Weekender:: Happy trails to you

Wanna beat the heat? Just head up

By Eric Peterson

Lisa Ryckman
Best bets: burlesque, bodice-rippers and babes in rockland

Here's what's up this weekend

By Lisa Ryckman

Tucker Hart Adams
The Economist: simple solution to a complex question

It's important to remember we're all immigrants

By Tucker Hart Adams

Jeff Thredgold
Reality check on the job front

The unemployment rate dropped -- but for the wrong reason

By Jeff Thredgold

The Biennial of the Americas
Bringing the issues to the table

Biennial of the Americas tackles tough topics

By The Biennial of the Americas

Maureen McDonald
Denver in a word

When people ask you to describe it, what do you say?

By Maureen McDonald

Randi Abels
Grocery showdown: Sunflower Farmer’s Market

Sunflower and SmartCo shared an opening day -- and that's about it

By Randi Abels

Randi Abels
Grocery showdown: SmartCo Foods

It's like Costco meets King Soopers

By Randi Abels

Chris Myklebust
Overdraft is so over

...unless you opt in

By Chris Myklebust

John Heckers
Are you an exec whose job is gone?

Let's talk about panic and how to proceed

By John Heckers

George Tyler
How to track sales success: part 3

Listen to your customers and learn

By George Tyler

Theresa M. Szczurek
Top three habits of fast-growing companies

They really work

By Theresa M. Szczurek

Brooke Wylie
Keep on (food) truckin’, baby

"Top Chef" winner Hosea adds to Front Range mobile food trend

By Brooke Wylie

Dave Taylor
Dave on film: Micmacs hits the mark

A film about a guy with a bullet in his head can be hilarious

By Dave Taylor

Randi Abels
Best bets: ice cream, baseball, fireworks and cherry pie

Here's what's up this July 4 weekend

By Randi Abels

Thomas Frey
Death to the gatekeepers!

Freedom-loving entrepreneurs have made it their mission to get around them

By Thomas Frey

Jeff Thredgold
Old habits DIE HARD

So here's my semi-annual update with a Hollywood twist

By Jeff Thredgold

Maureen McDonald
What Denver can learn from Portland

We're going to find out

By Maureen McDonald

Mike Cote
Election 2010: Scott McInnis readies for fight against Hickenlooper

Six-term congressman leads the pack in fundraising but was narrowly bested by virtual unknown

By Mike Cote

Mike Cote
State of the state: utilities

Tri-State aims to keep energy affordable for rural customers

By Mike Cote

Mike Cote
State of the state: economy

With this recovery, it's back to the future

By Mike Cote

David Lewis
Who owns Colorado: nipped in the bud

Changes in state and local regulations have cooled the marijuana dispensary rush, but pot purveyors are still keeping plenty of commercial real estate occupied

By David Lewis

Colorado wine: World class or just a novelty?

State vintners are working hard to put an end to that question and have the medals to show for it

Eric Peterson
Colorado cool stuff

Cotton snack bags, waterproof cameras and a garden for the yardless

By Eric Peterson

Eric Peterson
Laboring over reform

Arizona's tough take on immigration has reopened the call to address labor needs

By Eric Peterson

Jeff Rundles
Rundles wrap up: the stickup

By Jeff Rundles

Allen Best
State of the state: energy

Panel sizes up the future for fossil fuels and renewables

By Allen Best

State of the state: nonprofits

Charities see increased need, fewer donations

Mike Cote
Cote’s Colorado: Teaming up on clean energy

NREL partners with France to bring research to market

By Mike Cote

Eric Peterson
Dawn of the iPad

Apple's touch-screen hit is primed to change how media is delivered and consumed

By Eric Peterson

Stewart Schley
Sports biz: CU’s Pacific heights

By Stewart Schley

Guest column: Moving on up

By Edward O. Romero

Executive edge: Vern Martinez

International chief's construction work takes him around 
the world

By Lynn Bronikowski

Mike Cote
Election 2010: Dan Maes’ dark horse campaign for governor has some legs

The Evergreen businessman had little money or clout, but that didn't stop him

By Mike Cote

Mike Taylor
Top 50 minority-owned businesses

Perennial no. 1 Burt Automotive vacates top rank

By Mike Taylor

Mike Taylor
Small biz: Are those real—or just real expensive?

By Mike Taylor

Eric Peterson
Tech startup: Suntrac Solar

By Eric Peterson

Pat Wiesner
On management: What’s it like to work for you?

What kind of an operation are you running?

By Pat Wiesner

Letters: Where readers stand on immigration

Randi Abels
State of the state: retail

Colorado grocery wars heat up: SmartCo jumps into the fray with a new concept

By Randi Abels

June 2010

Paula Berg
Six hot tips for starting a social media revolution

It can transform your corporate communications

By Paula Berg

Neil McKenzie
Stock images might be killing your brand

And hurting our local creative community

By Neil McKenzie

Brooke Wylie
Boulder startup encourages food for thought

Interactive website lets kids plan healthy meals

By Brooke Wylie

Kathleen Quinn Votaw
Your no. 1 sustainable advantage

Have the courage to believe in your people

By Kathleen Quinn Votaw

Esty Atlas
How to improve your bottom line with branding

Good marketing creates intangible value

By Esty Atlas

Michael Clark
The business case for remote working

It can save money and increase productivity

By Michael Clark

Martha Young
It’s going to be a IP-driven universe

And that's not necessarily a bed of roses

By Martha Young

Tracy E. Houston
Ethical leadership 101

A chat with an expert on corporate culture and risk

By Tracy E. Houston

Larry Turner
Seven things you must do before selling your company: part 4

Better get your house in order

By Larry Turner

Mike Cote
Marley’s ghost gives country music a good name

Plus -- revisiting Otis and Elvis

By Mike Cote

Eric Peterson
Rocky Mountain Weekender: Della Terra + Estes

A storybook chateau at park's edge

By Eric Peterson

Keith DuBay
Blondes at the Broadmoor

The faces selling. Women's Open tickets don't reflect reality

By Keith DuBay

Jon Anderson and Scott Martinez
What the legislature left behind

Business will feel the impact

By Jon Anderson and Scott Martinez

the Colorado Association of Commerce & Industry
The 2010 legislative session: good news, bad news

It could have been better -- or much worse

By the Colorado Association of Commerce & Industry

Jeff Thredgold
The global ABCs

The state of the world, A to Z

By Jeff Thredgold

John Heckers
Big executive fish in little company ponds

It means changing the way you swim

By John Heckers

Scott Esmond
Seven rules to build your internet presence

You need an effective content strategy

By Scott Esmond

Scott Theodore
Business internship how-tos

Finding and grooming your company's future leaders

By Scott Theodore

George Tyler
How to track sales success: part 2

Match your selling cycle to customer buying cycles

By George Tyler

Wayne Farlow
Managing portfolio risk

And ensuring an abundant retirement

By Wayne Farlow

Kelly Brough
Denver biz has got it goin’ on

The new energy economy is bringing 'em in

By Kelly Brough

Robert Polk
Robert’s not-so-excellent adventure: the final chapter

Who would've guessed that quilters have annual conventions?

By Robert Polk

Brooke Wylie
CaraSolva comes up with a winner

So do five other companies

By Brooke Wylie

Tom Ninness
A code of the West for sales pros

Unwritten rules that make a difference

By Tom Ninness

Randi Abels
A Greater Good Graduation celebrates ‘green’ entrepreneurs

Program promotes 'triple bottom line' businesses

By Randi Abels

Jay Dedrick
Ol’ reliable Breck Brew performs new tricks at 20

It's pairing familiarity with innovation

By Jay Dedrick

Randi Abels
Move over, Apple!

Make way for Microsoft at the mall

By Randi Abels

Brooke Wylie
The making of an amusement park mogul

It started with a prayer

By Brooke Wylie

Randi Abels
Best bets: sunset safaris, Juneteenth and celebrating Dad

Here's what's up this weekend

By Randi Abels

Kelly Brough
Job-killers and mergers

It's summer, and we're a little hot under the collar

By Kelly Brough

Jeff Thredgold
The future of Social Security

The program needs some tinkering around the edges

By Jeff Thredgold

the Colorado Association of Commerce & Industry
A letter to our senators: Nix EPA rule

It would hurt Colorado's economy

By the Colorado Association of Commerce & Industry

Steve Baker
My first Father’s Day without Dad

Gone, but never forgotten

By Steve Baker

Mike Cote
Beyond the new energy economy

Cleantech Open semifinalists underscore diverse interests

By Mike Cote

Meg Armstrong
Six secrets to an easier retirement

Invest smart now, be more secure later

By Meg Armstrong

Jeff Rundles
Executive wheels: 2010 Cadillac CTS-V

I've decided "V" is for Velocity

By Jeff Rundles

Robert Polk
Robert’s not-so-excellent adventure: part 2

That's right -- it gets worse

By Robert Polk

George Tyler
How to track sales success: part 1

Why it's so crucial to your bottom line

By George Tyler

John Heckers
No summer vacation for you!

Eight reasons why being laid off means no time off

By John Heckers

Kimberly Smith
Five things everyone should know about relocating

Sometimes you have to pay to win

By Kimberly Smith

Editors of E/The Environmental Magazine
Paper or plastic—or cornstarch?

There are options besides outright bans

By Editors of E/The Environmental Magazine

Cathie Beck—The Wine Wench
Sassy sangria from scratch

There's nothing cooler when the heat is on

By Cathie Beck—The Wine Wench

Eric Peterson
Rocky Mountain Weekender: the rebirth of cool

The Tropicana gets an extreme makeover

By Eric Peterson

Mike Cote
Hot child in the city grows up

Shemekia Copeland comes of age with the blues

By Mike Cote

Randi Abels
Best bets: microbrews, Breckenridge films and Seinfeld at the Buell

Here's what's up this weekend

By Randi Abels

Martha Young
Disasters and reality

Boycott oil? Are you serious?

By Martha Young

Bill Greiner
The same old story: borrow to buy

It's a model that always ends badly, for consumers and countries

By Bill Greiner

Jeff Thredgold
A look inside the employment numbers

All is not as it seems

By Jeff Thredgold

Robert Polk
Robert’s not-so-excellent adventure: part 1

Even a travel agent sometimes travels with Murphy...

By Robert Polk

Neil McKenzie
Marketing vs. brand—made easy

They're not the same thing

By Neil McKenzie

Randi Abels
Stolle’s Saudi deal saves jobs

And helps the equipment company meet its goals

By Randi Abels

George Tyler
How the right business alliances can double your sales

And the wrong ones can cost you

By George Tyler

Editors of E/The Environmental Magazine
Put corn in our tank—or on our table?

Ethanol use might not make sense

By Editors of E/The Environmental Magazine

Douglas R. Askam
Three keys to making your business stand out

For access to capital, bridge the financial information gap

By Douglas R. Askam

John Heckers
How to stay unemployed

(In 10 easy lessons)

By John Heckers

Larry Turner
Seven things you must do before selling your company: part 3

You need to manage the value detractors

By Larry Turner

Esty Atlas
Are you master of your domain? part 2

PYB: Protect Your Brand!

By Esty Atlas

Dave Taylor
Dave on film: Don’t look twice at “Splice”

Or even once, for that matter

By Dave Taylor

Randi Abels
Best bets: murderous fun, chalk walk and Ralphie May

Here's what's up this weekend

By Randi Abels

Mike Cote
Mickey’s back, and he’s plenty blue

And one of the 50 greatest voices: Iggy Pop (huh?)

By Mike Cote

John Gimple
Putting U.S. citizens first

It's not about race or ethnicity -- it's about enforcing the law

By John Gimple

Randi Abels
A bit o’ Mitt

The one-time GOP presidential hopeful speaks out on education

By Randi Abels

Jeff Thredgold
The economic ABCs:

The state of the nation, A to Z

By Jeff Thredgold

Randi Abels
Garvin’s turns 70

The Englewood company's kind of service will never go down the drain

By Randi Abels

Mike Taylor
Resources for Colorado businesses

By Mike Taylor

50 Colorado companies to watch 2010

The complete list

Mike Cote
Fueling the economic fire

What recession? These companies have achieved growth during the toughest of times

By Mike Cote

Randi Abels
The Colorado grocery wars heat up

SmartCo jumps into the fray with a new concept

By Randi Abels

Martha Young
Where do you get your information?

And how reliable is it?

By Martha Young

Laurence B. Valant
My last two rules

....for success in business and life

By Laurence B. Valant

Mike Taylor
Colorado’s Top 100 Public Companies

Guess who's No. 1 -- again?

By Mike Taylor

Tucker Hart Adams
The Economist: What will the next decade bring?

Spending more than we earn is simply not sustainable

By Tucker Hart Adams

David Lewis
Who Owns Colorado: Cherry Creek gets a makeover

High-end shopping district broadens vision of upscale to include downsized living with an urban feel

By David Lewis

Stewart Schley
Sports biz: brand “T”

By Stewart Schley

Mike Taylor
State of the state: Economy

U.S. Chamber's goal: 20 million jobs in 10 years

By Mike Taylor

Mike Cote
State of the state: Education

Ecotech Institute plans to launch clean-tech training center in Aurora

By Mike Cote

Jay Dedrick
State of the state: brewing

Beer fans will pay more for a little luxury in their mug

By Jay Dedrick

Mike Cote
Election 2010: Jane Norton

Former lieutenant governor has enjoyed ample campaign funds but faces tough primary bid

By Mike Cote

Mike Taylor
Small biz: brothers make Coda Coffee a company to watch

By Mike Taylor

Eric Peterson
Tech startup: Mojofiti Inc.

By Eric Peterson

Jeff Rundles
Rundles wrap up: the new frontier of Colorado business—

Branch managers

By Jeff Rundles

Mike Cote
Election 2010: Michael Bennet

Former Denver Public Schools chief faces competition in Democratic primary

By Mike Cote

Mike Cote
State of the state: innovation

Denver, Boulder make ‘Fast Cities 2010' list

By Mike Cote

Mike Cote
Cote’s Colorado: Power in transition

Tri-State Generation aims to keep energy options open

By Mike Cote

Mike Cote
State of the state: government

Beyond zero: Kansas City Fed chief advocates easing interest rates higher

By Mike Cote

Janna L. Six
Planet-profit report guest voice

The business of sustainability is booming

By Janna L. Six

The great expansion

Colorado's reputation as the land of the thin(ner) has become a marketing tool for business - but we're starting to pack on the pounds

By Rob Reuteman

Guest column: a statewide tour of the economy

By Bruce Alexander

Eric Peterson
Colorado cool stuff

By Eric Peterson

Pat Wiesner
On management: small crisis puts character on display

An adventure in finding a hero

By Pat Wiesner

Mike Cote
Election 2010: Tom Wiens

Castle Rock rancher and former state legislator thinks he can best Jane Norton and Ken Buck in Republican primary

By Mike Cote

David Lewis
Putting a price on the sun

The ROI calculation for solar takes more than just crunching numbers or weighing tax benefits

By David Lewis

May 2010

Executive edge: David Fein

ValuSource CEO finding global market for business valuation software

By Lynn Bronikowski

Dave Taylor
Dave on film: crass comedy or rollicking adventure?

Either way, you can get your fix this weekend

By Dave Taylor

Eric Peterson
Rocky Mountain Weekender: Yellowstone + Jackson

You've got the park to yourself

By Eric Peterson

Mike Cote
No time for sleep

The Insomniacs are carving out a career by making the road their home

By Mike Cote

Mike Taylor
Arizona’s law a step in the right direction

Like it or not, it's the price we pay for inaction

By Mike Taylor

Bill Greiner
The wild, wild world of economic forecasting

Just wait 15 minutes and the weather changes

By Bill Greiner

Rebecca Hudson and Leslie Thomson
Health care reform: coming to an employer near you—soon

Some provisions will kick in by September

By Rebecca Hudson and Leslie Thomson

Thomas Frey
Addressing the problem of addresses

Should deliveries be to a person or a place?

By Thomas Frey

Diane Gibson
Shipping the green way

Ever heard of packing peanuts made from potatoes?

By Diane Gibson

Randi Abels
Growing the Google way

Report touts generating $878 million for Colorado biz in 2009

By Randi Abels

Laurence B. Valant
I love you—but you make me crazy

...and other rules for success in business and life

By Laurence B. Valant

John Heckers
Eight great reasons to take a step down

It's not always a career-killer

By John Heckers

Gene Tanski
Best-of-breed vs. the failed ERP approach

IT's fiduciary responsibility for business performance

By Gene Tanski

Editors of E/The Environmental Magazine
Flying green

Southwest & Continental are both taking steps to reduce their eco-footprint

By Editors of E/The Environmental Magazine

Martha Young
When technology meets sustainability

How to go green without getting bamboozled

By Martha Young

Kathleen Quinn Votaw
Wired for work and wisdom

Why you need both kinds of brains in your business

By Kathleen Quinn Votaw

Mike Taylor
Broncos VP of finance resigns

Barlow had been there since 2003

By Mike Taylor

Mike Cote
John Nemeth: a young guy with more than a great voice

Plus Magic Slim and Big Audio Dynamite

By Mike Cote

Cathie Beck—The Wine Wench
Old friends, old wine

Which pals rate the really good stuff?

By Cathie Beck—The Wine Wench

Randi Abels
Best bets: Flora, Fiddler and the funniest around

Here's what's up this weekend

By Randi Abels

Dave Taylor
Dave on film: The Square—dark and gripping

It's noir at its best

By Dave Taylor

Jeff Campos
When government takes a wrong turn

Hispanics become the target of legal status investigations

By Jeff Campos

Amelia Patterson
Building hope, one paper at a time

The Denver VOICE teaches basic business to people who are homeless

By Amelia Patterson

Jeff Thredgold
High anxiety about Europe’s economy

A rush for stability is good news

By Jeff Thredgold

Bill Greiner
Sell in May and go away

We would not be surprised in the least for the market to slow its ascent

By Bill Greiner

Bob Dodge
Got gaps? 10 timely tips for closing them

Plus a disaster I actually saw coming

By Bob Dodge

Esty Atlas
Are you master of your domain?

Sorry, Seinfeld fans -- it's not what you think

By Esty Atlas

Theresa M. Szczurek
What a 19th century British orphan can teach us about business

Learn the Rockefeller Habits at the May 26 Metro Denver SBDC program

By Theresa M. Szczurek

John Heckers
10 reasons not to take a step backward

First two: It isn't necessary and probably doesn't work

By John Heckers

Laurence B. Valant
Get all the swords on the table

...and other rules for success in life and work

By Laurence B. Valant

Editors of E/The Environmental Magazine
The greening of Walmart

The chain's efforts are having a huge ripple effect

By Editors of E/The Environmental Magazine

Robert Polk
Pain in the “ash”

Does your corporate travel policy have a volcano clause?

By Robert Polk

K.J. McCorry
Seven ways to build green habits in the office

Engage your employees in the process

By K.J. McCorry

Daniel Hannaher
Six simple steps for collecting overdue accounts

It might not be fun, but it can be less stressful

By Daniel Hannaher

Jay Dedrick
A big new brewery worth the wait

Odell's $8 million facility is like a lake house without the lake

By Jay Dedrick

Eric Peterson
Rocky Mountain Weekender: Ritz and Rox

It's a bed-and-baseball bonanza

By Eric Peterson

Allen Best
Telluride’s treasure trove

Mountainfilm brings together the unexpected

By Allen Best

Lisa Ryckman
Best bets: Runners on Colfax, stars on ice, satirists on stage

Here's what's up this weekend

By Lisa Ryckman

Jeff Thredgold
Economic baby steps

They're getting us past the recession

By Jeff Thredgold

the Colorado Association of Commerce & Industry
This bill’s got problems

It will hurt companies that invest heavily in equipment

By the Colorado Association of Commerce & Industry

The Colorado Fiscal Policy Institute
Maybe Colorado’s taxes aren’t so taxing after all

Five tax facts to help put it in perspective

By The Colorado Fiscal Policy Institute

Metro Denver EDC
Positioned for growth

Report analyzes strengths, innovations in seven industry clusters

By Metro Denver EDC

John Heckers
How to be the Terminator

Eleven tips for firing an employee

By John Heckers

Wayne Farlow
Eight essential steps to avoiding investment pitfalls

"Expert" advice can cost you money

By Wayne Farlow

Neil McKenzie
The creative economy: define success to achieve it

Nine questions to help you get there

By Neil McKenzie

Esty Atlas
An insider’s guide to managing your message: part 3

Steer clear of speculation

By Esty Atlas

Laurence B. Valant
Can you pass the Hallway Test?

...and other rules for success in business and life

By Laurence B. Valant

Mike Cote
Crocs gets props in Iron Man 2

Robert Downey Jr.'s superhero makes quip about Niwot company in battle scene

By Mike Cote

Tracy E. Houston
Creating the “new normal”

Tom Frey talks about a competitive edge through systems thinking

By Tracy E. Houston

Bill Greiner
The economic future is rosier than expected

The consumer isn't out of the woods, but there are signs of recovery

By Bill Greiner

Larry Turner
Seven things you must do before selling your company: part 2

Focus on value drivers

By Larry Turner

Allen Best
Telluride’s festival of surprises

You can expect the unexpected

By Allen Best

Mike Cote
Otis Taylor’s entrancing trance blues

And the Kinks get no respect -- again

By Mike Cote

Lisa Ryckman
Best bets: Bluegrass, Broadway, baseball—and Cinco de Mayo

Here's what's up this weekend

By Lisa Ryckman

Bart Taylor
The economics of immigration reform

Have you got an opinion? Let's hear it

By Bart Taylor

Thomas Frey
The tension between privacy, security and convenience

Findability versus spyability

By Thomas Frey

Mike Gilsdorf
Immigration: it’s broke—so let’s fix it

We all have a stake in this

By Mike Gilsdorf

Carrie Rezabek
Top 10 tips for a fantastic franchise

Is your business ready? How about you?

By Carrie Rezabek

Gretchen Lipman
To noncompete or not?

A guide to avoiding that forehead-smacking moment

By Gretchen Lipman

Jeff Thredgold
The global economy rebound

Only aggressive steps will avoid a return to the brink

By Jeff Thredgold

Esty Atlas
An insider’s guide to managing your message: part 2

Give positive answers to negative questions

By Esty Atlas

Danielle Urban
The illustrated worker

Tattoos, body piercings -- what's an employer to do?

By Danielle Urban

Laurence B. Valant
If you pay peanuts— you’ll get monkeys

...and other rules for success in business and life

By Laurence B. Valant

TC North
Jack Welch, Josh McDaniels & John Elway success strategies

Seven surefire ways to win big in business and sports

By TC North

Mike Cote
Beyond zero: the future of interest rates

Kansas City Fed chief advocates easing them higher

By Mike Cote

Editors of E/The Environmental Magazine
Just how smart is “smart growth,“ anyway?

Not everybody agrees

By Editors of E/The Environmental Magazine

Lisa Ryckman
Trading Profit for Passion

Corporate women reinvent themselves -- because they can

By Lisa Ryckman

David Lewis
Who Owns Colorado: Feels like the first time—but then what?

As the new homebuyer tax credit ends, real estate pros are mixed on whether the market has bounce

By David Lewis

Mike Cote
Election 2010: U.S. Senate candidate Tom Wiens

The complete transcript

By Mike Cote

Mike Cote
Election 2010: U.S. Senate candidate Jane Norton

The complete transcript

By Mike Cote

Mike Cote
Election 2010: U.S. Senate candidate Michael Bennet

The complete transcript

By Mike Cote

Tucker Hart Adams
The Economist: Do individuals and businesses behave rationally?

That's one of the basic premises of economic theory

By Tucker Hart Adams

Mike Cote
Cote’s Colorado: Second chances on the menu

Work Options for Women café helps trainees gain real-world experience

By Mike Cote

Mike Cote
Election 2010: Republican Ken Buck vies for U.S. Senate seat

Weld County District Attorney Ken Buck gains momentum after caucus win

By Mike Cote

Stewart Schley
Sports biz: Muscle man

By Stewart Schley

Maria Cote
Athena Award finalist: Jill Tietjen

Engineering a path for young women

By Maria Cote

Maria Cote
Athena Award finalist: Heidi Crum

CEO of 10 til 2 finds niche with part-time placement service

By Maria Cote

Mike Taylor
Spirit of Athena

Colorado Women's Chamber of Commerce honors women who mix business acumen, community service and leadership

By Mike Taylor

Eric Peterson
State of the state: Technology

La Junta bank customers use cell phones as debit cards

By Eric Peterson

Executive edge: Jennifer Jasinski

Chef and business partner aim for trifecta with Larimer Square restaurant

By Lynn Bronikowski

Maria Cote
Athena Award finalist: Anna Maria Larsen

To ‘lift and serve' the greatest achievement

By Maria Cote

Pat Wiesner
On management: How to get into the Final Four of business

The problem of team has been pondered, solved and resolved 
since the dawn of time

By Pat Wiesner

Angela Bruns
Colorado and France are natural economic development partners

By Angela Bruns

Mike Cote
Athena Award finalist: Robin Heller

Western Union vice president finds the right ‘bounce' with career, community and family

By Mike Cote

Jeff Rundles
Rundles Wrap up: Rocky Mountain high

By Jeff Rundles

Eric Peterson
Colorado cool stuff:

Linx Audio, Make My Notebook, Noosa Yoghurt & Rosy Rings reed diffusers

By Eric Peterson

Mike Taylor
Small biz: 3D sports on TV more than a remote possibility

By Mike Taylor

Eric Peterson
Making the world work

Women engineers fought hard to get there but see too few following 
their path

By Eric Peterson

Allen Best
State of the state: Energy

Wind, solar stuck in transmission

By Allen Best

Eric Peterson
Tech startup: New Sky Energy Inc.

By Eric Peterson

Mike Cote
State of the state: Social entrepreneurship

Denver's Change Your City campaign promotes innovation 
between business, government and nonprofits

By Mike Cote

April 2010

Jay Dedrick
Colorado brewers craft growth

Beer fans will pay more for a little luxury in their mug

By Jay Dedrick

Mike Cote
Trombone Shorty and Ray Charles redefine jazz

Plus Ramblin' Jack in Denver, Johnny Long in Boulder

By Mike Cote

Eric Peterson
Rocky Mountain Weekender: Top five plains journeys

By Eric Peterson

Bart Taylor
Turning up the heat on immigration

Where do you stand on Arizona's new law? ColoradoBiz wants to know

By Bart Taylor

Mike Taylor
U.S. Chamber’s goal: 20 million jobs in 10 years

Nationwide free-enterprise campaign hits Denver with aim to inspire, educate

By Mike Taylor

the Colorado Association of Commerce & Industry
Workers comp bills are moving along

Including two we'd like to see defeated

By the Colorado Association of Commerce & Industry

Barbara Thompson
Employment law making your head hurt?

Mountain States Employers Council has the remedy

By Barbara Thompson

Esty Atlas
An insider’s guide to managing your message

How do you get comfortable with uncomfortable questions?

By Esty Atlas

Tony Felice
How your social media may be killing your brand

Make sure it drives traffic, conversation to your domain

By Tony Felice

Merit Gest
Five great tips for dealing with stress in sales

Staying centered is one key

By Merit Gest

John Heckers
Mind your manners! Take two

C'mon, people -- didn't your mommy teach you anything?

By John Heckers

Gene Tanski
Forecasting with the Stars?

Get a competitive advantage with world-class demand planning

By Gene Tanski

Jim Brendel
Questions from the SEC? Don’t panic!

It's just a sign of the times

By Jim Brendel

Laurence B. Valant
Clean up after yourself!

...and other rules for success in life and work

By Laurence B. Valant

Daniel Hannaher
Get ready before disaster strikes

Determine your business vulnerability

By Daniel Hannaher

Theresa M. Szczurek
Sex therapist named Young Careerist

Selected from five women

By Theresa M. Szczurek

Cathie Beck—The Wine Wench
Why I love the little gal

She knows her wine, and she's right around the corner

By Cathie Beck—The Wine Wench

Live from Elway’s Backyard

It's the 6th annual summer music series

Lisa Ryckman
Best bets: Hollywood’s goldie oldies, sexy firefighters & Cherry Creek Sneak

Here's what's up this weekend

By Lisa Ryckman

Govs. Bill Ritter, Richard Lamm, Bill Owens and Roy Romer
Four Colorado governors speak with one voice:

Great schools require great teachers

By Govs. Bill Ritter, Richard Lamm, Bill Owens and Roy Romer

Wayne Farlow
The number 16—with 11 zeros behind it

Boiling the federal deficit down to terms we can fathom

By Wayne Farlow

the Colorado Association of Commerce & Industry
CACI to Legislature: Toss these eight bills

They're not business-friendly

By the Colorado Association of Commerce & Industry

Jeff Thredgold
Former Fed chief on the defensive

Greenspan's retirement has been no bed of roses

By Jeff Thredgold

John Heckers
Top 10 most important things to do when you’re laid off

It can be a disaster -- or an opportunity

By John Heckers

Lawrence Knutson
R&D tax credits: Not just for big companies

They can even save the little guys money

By Lawrence Knutson

Jordan Greenberg
Headhunters get no respect—and no press

No matter -- we're quietly improving corporate America

By Jordan Greenberg

Esty Atlas
Top 5 marketing and PR blunders: No. 5

Playing it safe

By Esty Atlas

Matthew Cavarra and Ian O’Neill
Disregarding website terms of use—a crime?

Or just a calculated risk?

By Matthew Cavarra and Ian O’Neill

Editors of E/The Environmental Magazine
Will hybrids mean more reliance on coal?

The answer: renewable energy

By Editors of E/The Environmental Magazine

Fiona Cattermole
Don’t marry your employees…

...just engage them!

By Fiona Cattermole

Keith DuBay
When old media assimilates new media

Why didn't the newspaper industry protect its product when the Internet came?

By Keith DuBay

Laurence B. Valant
It’s time for a reality check

...and other rules for success in life and work

By Laurence B. Valant

Eric Peterson
Rocky Mountain Weekender: Aspen on the cheap

What a deal!

By Eric Peterson

Mike Cote
Head to your local shop for Record Store Day

New in the racks: Popa Chubby, T-Model Ford, Moreland and Arbuckle, Catherine Russell

By Mike Cote

Thomas Frey
Preparing for next generation thinking

Cable TV companies and the major television networks are not going to like the years ahead

By Thomas Frey

Jeff Thredgold
Most economists agree the recession is over…

...but not everyone is ready to admit it

By Jeff Thredgold

Colorado Center on Law & Policy
A huge state health care expansion

Hospitals, low-income Coloradans benefit from new fee

By Colorado Center on Law & Policy

The Alliance for Sustainable Colorado
Alliance sponsors Legislature’s Green Caucus

Guarding the state's resources

By The Alliance for Sustainable Colorado

Scott Hansen
Taking advantage of the digital marketplace

Here are the top trends

By Scott Hansen

Michael Lindemann
The greening of Colorado

Today's greenest standards must become tomorrow's norm

By Michael Lindemann

Gene Tanski
Where’s the love for boot-strapped companies?

Venture money comes with a big price

By Gene Tanski

Kathleen Quinn Votaw
The secret behind living your brand

Hire for role fit, culture fit and brand fit

By Kathleen Quinn Votaw

Esty Atlas
Top 5 marketing and PR blunders: No. 4

Selling the product, not the emotion

By Esty Atlas

David McCrosky
Three simple steps to protect your business reputation

Patent owners: beware of "qui tam"

By David McCrosky

Mike Cote
Change your city campaign takes off

Program aims to promote social entrepreneurship through "change makers"

By Mike Cote

David Behr
Spring training for salespeople

13 tips for getting in shape for the selling season

By David Behr

Laurence B. Valant
Obstacles? They’re doable

...and other rules for success in life and work

By Laurence B. Valant

Cathie Beck—The Wine Wench
Rioja: the restaurant—and the wine

Heavenly food, heavenly wine

By Cathie Beck—The Wine Wench

Lisa Ryckman
Best bets: Salvador Dali, darling doggies and cars, cars, cars

Here's what's up this weekend

By Lisa Ryckman

Jeff Thredgold
Jobs: some pain—but major gains

About 60 percent of industries added jobs last month

By Jeff Thredgold

Thomas Frey
Can better food create better people?

Radical transformations are brewing in the world's oldest industry

By Thomas Frey

Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce
EPA compliance: a job generator

Either we come up with a plan, or the Feds will do it for us

By Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce

Esty Atlas
Top 5 marketing and PR blunders: No. 3

Know when to hold 'em, know when to fold 'em

By Esty Atlas

John Heckers
Mind your manners!

10 surefire ways to lose that customer, promotion or job

By John Heckers

AJ Steger
Nine ways to prime your pump in 2010

With the worst behind us, plan for growth

By AJ Steger

Jeff Rundles
Executive wheels: Lincoln hits a homer with power and elegance

The 2010 MKS gives Mercedes a run for less money

By Jeff Rundles

Bob Checkosky
Small biz owners: protect your investment!

An insurance agent can help

By Bob Checkosky

Bill Greiner
The economy’s picking up steam

Here's what the Fed's up to, and where the market will go

By Bill Greiner

Robert Polk
A travel pro’s travel routine

Tell me yours and win a free plane ticket!

By Robert Polk

Theresa M. Szczurek
Smartphone dependence: the agony and the ecstasy

What I learned on spring break about how technology has changed life

By Theresa M. Szczurek

Bob Dodge
Get more done for less

First -- deal with stress

By Bob Dodge

Dave Taylor
Dave on firm: one stinker, one pleasure

Skip "Repo Men" -- go to "Dragon"

By Dave Taylor

Mike Cote
The Silversun Pickups on alienation, aging and angst

This band's got momentum

By Mike Cote

Eric Peterson
Rocky Mountain Weekender: Winter Park

The perfect spring playground

By Eric Peterson

Jeff Rundles
Rundles Wrap-up: Psyched out

By Jeff Rundles

Thomas Frey
Ghost towns of the Internet

When today's data goldmines becomes tomorrow's data carcasses

By Thomas Frey

the Colorado Association of Commerce & Industry
New and improved business lobbying

CACI unveils new approach

By the Colorado Association of Commerce & Industry

Who Owns Colorado: Cracking Denver’s new zoning code

By Stephen Titus

The Colorado Fiscal Policy Institute
Colorado recession watch

The pain continues

By The Colorado Fiscal Policy Institute

Mike Taylor
Depression & Anxiety in the Great Recession

The prolonged economic downturn is taking a toll on mental health

By Mike Taylor

Mike Cote
State of the state: Mergers

Hogan & Hartson merger with Lovells will land firm in top 10

By Mike Cote

Eric Peterson
State of the state: Media

Denver company sees gold in video archives

By Eric Peterson

Randi Abels
State of the state: Small biz

Program offers help to green startups with limited means

By Randi Abels

Mike Taylor
State of the state: Aviation

Bye Energy hopes to follow hybrid trail blazed by auto industry

By Mike Taylor

Mike Cote
Election 2010: Romanoff takes aim at U.S. Senate seat

Former Colorado speaker of the House rattles Democratic party leadership by challenging incumbent Sen. Michael Bennet

By Mike Cote

Guest column: A Colorado clean technology revolution…

....or new energy economy fantasy?

By Jim Spaanstra and Rex O’Neal

Eric Peterson
Colorado cool stuff: straight-up chess and small-batch whiskey

By Eric Peterson

David Lewis
Corporate class at budget prices

Businesses planning conferences and retreats at Colorado resorts can strike great deals this year

By David Lewis

Eric Peterson
Tech startup: TeamSnap

By Eric Peterson

Allen Best
State of the state: Natural resources

A $1 million study predicts the future of Colorado's water

By Allen Best

Stewart Schley
Sports Biz: Calling it quits

By Stewart Schley

Mike Taylor
Small biz: CEO improves prognosis for Atkins

By Mike Taylor

Pat Wiesner
On management: “I want to be a lion!“

So said Apolo Ohno at the Winter Olympics

By Pat Wiesner

Mike Cote
Cote’s Colorado: the arts—and the beat—pump up the economy

CBCA hits 25; Broomfield venue revived

By Mike Cote

Traveling Colorado’s Wine Trails

By Alta and Brad Smith

March 2010

Tucker Hart Adams
The Economist: What’s the Fed up to?

By Tucker Hart Adams

Tracy E. Houston
Before you join the board—ask these six questions

Here's how you'll know if it's a good fit

By Tracy E. Houston

Merit Gest
How empathy is killing your sales career

You might be sabotaging yourself without even realizing it

By Merit Gest

Esty Atlas
Top 5 marketing and PR blunders

No. 2: right product -- wrong place

By Esty Atlas

John Heckers
10 tips for telephone talks

It can be the most important interview you'll have

By John Heckers

Larry Turner
Seven things you must do before selling your company

You need to look at your business and life differently

By Larry Turner

Theresa M. Szczurek
Kick-start your career

Participate in the Young Careerist program

By Theresa M. Szczurek

Choices and more choices

Paths toward MBA and other post-graduate work offer plenty of variety

By Nora Caley

Executive edge: Barry Cooper

It's always tea time for this East African native

By Lynn Bronikowski

Neil McKenzie
Support your local creative enterprises

You can help them -- and they can help you

By Neil McKenzie

Triche Guenin
From Hattie McDaniel to Madeleine Albright: great CO women, past and present

At the Women's Hall of Fame induction, this year's winners were....

By Triche Guenin

Lisa Jackson
Merger—or mayhem?

Seven tips to help before and after the ink is dry

By Lisa Jackson

Jay Dedrick
A serious beer with a silly name

Oskar Blues introduces tasty Gubna in a can

By Jay Dedrick

Cathie Beck—The Wine Wench
When it comes to wine, the nose knows

If it smells good -- drink it!

By Cathie Beck—The Wine Wench

Mike Cote
John Hiatt hits the “Road”—and a bull’s eye—with new disc

The singer-songwriter is one of the concert season's highlights

By Mike Cote

Lisa Ryckman
Best bets: Cirque dreams, Black-eyed Peas, tulips and Othello

Here's what's up this weekend

By Lisa Ryckman

John Silvia and Mark Vitner
A few thoughts on health care reform

Less onerous than feared, but destined to get bigger

By John Silvia and Mark Vitner

the Colorado Association of Commerce & Industry
The “Clean Air, Clean Jobs” bill

An effort to get ahead of the federal curve

By the Colorado Association of Commerce & Industry

Jeff Thredgold
And now, for something completely different

Just the good news

By Jeff Thredgold

Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce
A letter from the business community to the Legislature

Here's what we're concerned about

By Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce

Esty Atlas
The top five marketing & PR blunders

Dave Letterman didn't make this one, but Tiger Woods did

By Esty Atlas

Laurence B. Valant
Get the elephants off the conference room table!

...and other rules for success in life and work

By Laurence B. Valant

Triche Guenin
Health care really goes global with medical tourism

The surgery should be top-notch, whether in Denver or Singapore

By Triche Guenin

John Heckers
10 essential tips for working with headhunters

Just remember: they can't replace networking

By John Heckers

David Heitman
Here’s how to write a great tagline

It can be an energizing exercise

By David Heitman

Sarah Thoemke
HR is more than just the holiday party planner

Seven reasons why human resources should sit at the strategic table

By Sarah Thoemke

Bob Rhyme
Protect your business: think human capital

If stars leave, your company will suffer

By Bob Rhyme

Jonathan Dhillon
Dealmaking should be a team sport

When it's time to sell, will your managers be ready?

By Jonathan Dhillon

Gene Tanski
Head in the cloud, feet on the ground

Can we trust our data to other companies?

By Gene Tanski

Maria Cote
Colorado Ballet ends the season with variety and passion

3motions -- it's electrifying

By Maria Cote

Dave Taylor
Dave on film: entering the Green Zone

Two words: don't bother

By Dave Taylor

Cathie Beck—The Wine Wench
Sheen’s keen on meeting Julie Andrews’ standards

She's practically perfect in every way

By Cathie Beck—The Wine Wench

Eric Peterson
Rocky Mountain weekender: Grand County

It lives up to its name

By Eric Peterson

Jeff Thredgold
Positive growth on tap for 2010

But the economy's still fighting the headwinds of recession-induced anxiety

By Jeff Thredgold

Thomas Frey
The end of prisons?

Incarceration breeds failure

By Thomas Frey

Dave Taylor
Pre-ordering the iPad

If it's Apple, I must have it!

By Dave Taylor

Triche Guenin
Secrets of the garage sale millionaire

It's all about what you can become

By Triche Guenin

Wayne Farlow
The Social Security mulligan

A primer on the "do-over" option

By Wayne Farlow

TC North
Beautiful, graceful and tough as nails

Joannie Rochette doesn't make excuses -- neither should you

By TC North

Robert Polk
Who’s your caddie?

Scholarships for some amazing young people

By Robert Polk

Michael Clark
Tech tips to get more done

Work piling up? Try these strategies

By Michael Clark

Laurence B. Valant
It’s hard to look smart with bad numbers

...and other rules for success in life and business

By Laurence B. Valant

Editors of E/The Environmental Magazine
What to do with e-waste?

Obsolete computers need to find new homes

By Editors of E/The Environmental Magazine

Cathie Beck—The Wine Wench
Tippling in Tuscany? If only!

Here's next best thing to being there

By Cathie Beck—The Wine Wench

Mike Cote
All-star jam a slice of blues heaven

‘Boulder's home of the blues' keeps the house rockin'

By Mike Cote

Lisa Ryckman
Best bets: body and heart, 12-step dance, Celtic bluegrass and buckets of oysters

Something for everybody

By Lisa Ryckman

Jeff Thredgold
Jobs: two steps forward, one step back

But overall, the news is good

By Jeff Thredgold

Allen Best
Shorter winters, hotter summers

A $1 million study predicts the future of Colorado's water

By Allen Best

Diane Schwenke
Has Colorado put out the “closed for business” sign?

Short-sighted measures make the state far less attractive

By Diane Schwenke

Dave Taylor
The day Amazon cut me off

Affiliate tax hits home -- hard

By Dave Taylor

Kathleen Quinn Votaw
Building the triple bottom line

It begins with talent management

By Kathleen Quinn Votaw

Jeff Rundles
Recalling a great car

Toyota still makes the world's best

By Jeff Rundles

Neil McKenzie
The creative economy

Colorado's creative sector is huge -- and it does matter to your business

By Neil McKenzie

John Heckers
Nine great ways to turn coffee into a job interview

It can be done, but you've got to be proactive

By John Heckers

Laurence B. Valant
Build an accountability bridge

...and other rules for success in life and business

By Laurence B. Valant

Theresa M. Szczurek
Five hot tips to build your brand

If they know you, they will buy

By Theresa M. Szczurek

Daniel Hannaher
Seven reasons why small businesses should export

Expand sales and soften the recession's impact

By Daniel Hannaher

Editors of E/The Environmental Magazine
Honked off about traffic

We spend a full work week each year sitting in it

By Editors of E/The Environmental Magazine

Eric Peterson
Rocky Mountain Weekender: Avon-Beaver Creek

The Westin Riverfront Resort is both green and plush

By Eric Peterson

Dave Taylor
Dave on film: an absolutely A-1 Alice

Tim Burton's dark vision works perfectly

By Dave Taylor

Mike Cote
AEG aims to revive ailing Broomfield Event Center as 1STBANK Center

A chat with Chuck Morris about his latest project

By Mike Cote

Lisa Ryckman
Best bets: Howie Mandel, Mary Poppins, Andre Watts and Oscar

Here's what's up this weekend

By Lisa Ryckman

Colorado Council on the Arts
Using the arts for an economic jumpstart

Creede, Telluride honored for their efforts

By Colorado Council on the Arts

Donna Evans
Employee Free Choice—or forced choice—Act?

By any name, it would be bad for business

By Donna Evans

Thomas Frey
The impending implosion of the income tax system

Taxation-wise, we're still stuck in prehistoric times

By Thomas Frey

Jeff Thredgold
Wouldn’t it be nice if…

...the government would do more than give lip service to being pro-business?

By Jeff Thredgold

Larry Turner
Beef up your biz instantly: acquire a competitor

It might be easier than you think

By Larry Turner

Esty Atlas
The 12-step plan for unlocking hidden potential

The art of possibility can help your business

By Esty Atlas

Gene Tanski
A letter to the C suite, Part II

I think you have to hear this

By Gene Tanski

Jeff Rundles
Executive wheels: Nissan Cube—it’s hip to be square

Complete with neon lights and shag carpet

By Jeff Rundles

Todd Fredrickson
Fidelity sacks fantasy football players

Not for goofing off -- for gambling. But were they really?

By Todd Fredrickson

Laurence B. Valant
Create accountability—don’t delegate it

...and other rules for success in life and business

By Laurence B. Valant

Jeff Rundles
Rundles Wrap-up: Too Progressive

By Jeff Rundles

Mike Cote
2010 Sustainability Champion: Colorado Medication Take-Back Pilot Project

By Mike Cote

AJ Steger
From caution to strategic action: part II

How one company grew despite the recession

By AJ Steger

Lisa Jackson
Best practices for a new era

Be fearless in the face of obstacles

By Lisa Jackson

Theresa M. Szczurek
Five tips to manage your business at an Olympic level

What gold medalists know that you should know

By Theresa M. Szczurek

Mike Cote
2010 Sustainability Champion Awards

State program recognizes individuals and teams in government and business

By Mike Cote

Eric Peterson
Tech Startup: Techpubs Global

"Their pain drives our sales."

By Eric Peterson

Mike Cote
2010 Sustainability Champion Awards: Coolerado Corp.

By Mike Cote

Executive Edge: Michael Gass

United Launch Alliance CEO forged team of former rocket competitors

By Lynn Bronikowski

Eric Peterson
State of the state: Conventions

Ski-industry event leaves Vegas for Denver

By Eric Peterson

Mike Taylor
18th Annual Colorado Ethics in Business Alliance Awards

Celebrating role models for leadership and service

By Mike Taylor

Lisa Ryckman
Joint Venture: Too legit to quit?

Colorado's fastest-growing cash crop causes an uproar

By Lisa Ryckman

Mike Cote
2010 Sustainability Champion: Mariner Kemper, CEO UMB Financial Corp.

Engaging in 'green' practices good for business, CEO says

By Mike Cote

Mike Taylor
On Small Biz: Eco-politan picks up where modern mommy gear left off

By Mike Taylor

Mike Cote
Cote’s Colorado: the last record store in town

Boulder CD shop has outlasted the competition, but just barely

By Mike Cote

David Lewis
Q1 Real Estate: Downscaling but not out

Sustainable developers adjust to downturn

By David Lewis

Pat Wiesner
On Management: Jobs

Everyone with an agenda can help get the ‘Snowball' of jobs rolling

By Pat Wiesner

2010 golf planner’s guide: Greening of the greens

Golf courses are adopting eco-friendly pracitices to spruce up their image

By Gary Baines

Mike Cote
2010 Sustainability Champion: Shahnaz Jaffari

Iran native grew up in land where buildings have stood the test of time

By Mike Cote

Mike Cote
2010 Sustainability Champion Awards: Denver Zoological Foundation

Zoo promotes recycling and alternative energy within its grounds and beyond

By Mike Cote

Michael Miller
Taking stock in Colorado’s biofuels industry

By Michael Miller

Stewart Schley
Sports Biz: Remembering to share

By Stewart Schley

Allen Best
Taking it to the bridge

Natural gas has environmentalists and producers holding hands, but skeptics abound

By Allen Best

David Miller
Guest Column: About the Business of Charity

By David Miller

Mike Cote
2010 Sustainability Champion: Ann Livingston, Boulder County Sustainability Coordinator

Her loan program finances green projects for homeowners and businesses

By Mike Cote

Maria Cote
State of the state: Culture

Business and cultural groups