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October 20, 2010

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Cleantech investment up close

Q3 results show some maturing of investments in the sustainable markets. Here are some highlights. By Martha Young

The top 10 signs your leadership is building trust

The most important quality of a leader is 100 percent self-awareness about why people follow you -- or don't. By Lisa Jackson

Lose the fear -- make the sale

Fear of rejection is the one condition for which there is no cure, no little pill and no quick fix. The choice is yours - deal with it or get out of sales. By Liz Wendling

ColoradoBiz EXTRA

Colorado cool stuff

Paul Gelose, current owner of Durango's Palace Restaurant and former personal chef for Oprah, is trying to make Ricky's Lucky Nuts a national brand. By Eric Peterson

Top 25 Most Powerful Salespeople in Colorado

Who's the most powerful salesperson in your sphere of business? We profile the state's "25 Most Powerful Salespeople" in our January issue based on your nominations. Nominate someone who sells for you or to you! Deadline: Oct. 29. Read more about it.

Community Calendar

Find out more about the DaVinci Inventor Showcase 2010 on Nov. 13. And 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.

The Association for Corporate Growth

Learn more about the Private Equity/Intermediary Networking Event at Invesco Field on Dec. 9. And read the latest ACG news here and web exclusives here.

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And the cleantech award goes to....

Editor Mike Cote talks with Gov. Bill Ritter about the state's sustainable future at the Colorado Cleantech Industry Association awards.

How does your professional-service firm stack up?

Tell the world! Submit your company for ColoradoBiz's annual ranking of professional-service firms that will appear in the December issue. Submission deadline: Nov. 5, 2010.

Categories: Accounting firms, Ad/Marketing/PR firms, Engineering firms, Architecture firms, General contractors, Law firms, Investment managers and financial advisors.

E-mail submissions or questions to: mtaylor@cobizmag.com

The Colorado Ethics in Business Alliance will tackle tough immigration issues during a panel discussion, Immigration: Melting pot or meltdown? from 7:30 a.m. to 9 a.m. on Oct. 21, at the Sheraton Denver Downtown. ColoradoBiz Editor Mike Cote moderates. Go here for more information and to register.

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.

ColoradoBiz Podcasts

David v. Goliath?

Dave Taylor and friends chat about the problems involved with grabbing content and putting it on the Internet.

Want to advance in the financial services industry?
Become a Certified Financial Planner and gain a competitive edge.
Take CSU's Certification Course to prepare for the CFP exam.
Evening & weekend courses in downtown Denver begin Oct. 22nd.