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July 20, 2010

ColoradoBiz Update

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Today in ColoradoBiz Update

Five simple steps to grow your creative business

When working with creative businesses, I find that most don't use one of the easiest tools to take a pulse of the market, check up on their competition and grow. By Neil McKenzie

Why culture matters to the entrepreneur: part 2

Culture is the cumulative day-to-day behaviors that ensure people execute the company's projects and plans - or don't. Culture is the chemistry that produces happy soil, which produces great plants. By Lisa Jackson

What investors look for in bioscience startups

Funding bioscience companies is more like a relay race than a marathon. During each stage of development, entrepreneurs look to different kinds of funding sources and investors. By Arlen D. Meyers and Jeff Schottler

Need up, donations down

The economic crunch that has led to thousands of layoffs in Colorado has made it difficult for nonprofits to secure individual and corporate donations. By Allie Winter

The Gen XYZ 25: Colorado's Most Influential Young Professionals

ColoradoBiz wants to celebrate the young entrepreneurs of the 21^st century! We're looking for 21- to 39-year-olds who are creating game-changing technologies, business strategies, products and services. The Top 25 finalists will appear in our October issue and at our Gen XYZ party on Sept. 30 at Mile High Station.

Nominate your favorite young professional today!

Deadline extended to July 30!

Community Calendar

Find out more about the Minority Business Breakfast on July 22. Check out ColoradoBiz's other sponsored events and community events or submit your own .

Become a fan and follow ColoradoBiz:

You can now submit your own Playmakers or In Biz items! And check out ColoradoBiz's new job board for job seekers and employers.

Top 250 Private Companies? You tell us!

Nominate your company for ColoradoBiz magazine's annual ranking of the state's Top 250 Private Companies that will appear in the September issue.

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Today on ColoradoBiz TV

Taking cleantech regional

ColoradoBiz/Planet-Profit Report Editor Mike Cote talks with Chris Shapard, executive director of the Colorado Cleantech Industry Association, about plans to take the group regional

ColoradoBiz Podcasts

Talking sustainability in the U.S. West with Planet-Profit's founder
ColoradoBiz Publisher Bart Taylor talks about the mission of Planet-Profit Report, a new website and enewsletter.

See more ColoradoBiz stories on Channel 7

Channel 7 and ColoradoBiz on business
KMGH Channel 7 and ColoradoBiz are collaborating on stories that explore how business affects your life. You can also find them online at TheDenverChannel.com.

REGISTER TODAY to join other business executives from across Colorado and candidates for governor and U.S. Senate on July 22 at the 16th Annual Minority Business Breakfast.

In addition to recognizing the three fastest-growing minority-owned businesses, candidates will field questions relating to jobs and the economy and issues facing the minority business community.

Confirmed to attend and onstage July 22 at the Seawall Ballroom, Denver Center for Performing Arts:

Candidates for Governor
(Dem) John Hickenlooper
(GOP) Dan Maes
(GOP) Scott McInnis

Candidates for U.S. Senator
(GOP) Ken Buck
(GOP) Jane Norton
(Dem) Andrew Romanoff

(Dem) Wellington Webb, representing Michael Bennet

The Association for Corporate Growth

Learn more about the The 5th Annual Investment & Finance Cross-Networking Event on Oct. 20. And read the latest ACG news here and web exclusives here.