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Executive wheels: Lexus luxury - perfect, and improving

The new 2010 Lexus HS 250h is the line's first hybrid-only offering, and true to its reputation for innovation, the car was special. I can honestly say that this car is the reason we have luxury cars in the marketplace. By Jeff Rundles

The key to unlocking your sales potential

Your expense budget has been decimated, sales targets are a stretch, only a part of your sales organization is producing, and pipeline management has been nearly impossible. Does this sound remotely familiar? By Larry Turner

Clean-tech Entrepreneurs: It takes green to make green

The NREL Industry Growth Forum is about connecting the billions of dollars available in the capital markets with business talent worthy of investment. By Martha Young

Good can come from a disaster

Even before the quake Haiti had major environmental problems. Perhaps the silver lining of the earthquake is that millions of now know about the plight of Haiti's people and environment, and donations are pouring in. By the Editors of E/The Environmental Magazine 

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Community Calendar

Find out more about the 5th Annual Sustainable Opportunities Summit March 2-4 at the Colorado Convention Center. Check out ColoradoBiz's other sponsored events and community events or submit your own.

                                             Learn more about the 2010 Rocky Mountain Corporate Growth Conference -- Managing Beyond the Recovery: New Realities, New Rules, New Values. And read the latest ACG news here and web exclusives here.

Wanted: Nominations for Top 100 Women-Owned Companies 

Nominate your firm for ColoradoBiz magazine's annual ranking of the state's Top 100 Women-Owned Companies slated for the May issue. Submission deadline: March 19

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Today on ColoradoBiz TV

Merging interests

ColoradoBiz Editor Mike Cote chats with Cole Finegan, managing editor of Hogan & Hartson, about his firm's upcoming merger. 

See more from ColoradoBiz:

• Name of the game: service
• Shout for stout
• Insights from Cole

ColoradoBiz Podcasts

Top 25 salesperson: Katrina Roth
As of early December, Roth was at 146 percent of her quota for 2009.

Hear more from ColoradoBiz:

• VanDyne SuperTurbo finds home at CSU lab
  The Woodword Governor spinoff is building a super-charged engine at the Engines & Energy Conversion Laboratory
• Colorado State University's Engines and Energy Conversion Laboratory, part 1
  Founder Bryan Willson talks about the CSU lab's emphasis on research that has direct real-world applications 

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.

Hot Biz Deals

•       OPERATION BLANKET: Sears customers are invited to show their support for homeless veterans and donate gently used blankets through Feb. 18. For each blanket donated, customers will receive a coupon for 20 percent savings on any one home fashion or home décor item, or a coupon for 10 percent savings on any one housewares, luggage or furniture item (mattresses excluded). Go here to find the drop-off closest to you. 
•       BLOW OFF SOME STEAM at your next meeting. Glenwood Hot Springs Lodge includes complimentary pool admission to the World¹s Largest Hot Springs pool!  Book a meeting with rooms for January, February or March and receive complimentary meeting space, coffee service and a Spa Treatment. Contact Ann Denney at 970-945-3339 adenney@hotspringspool.com .
•       The Sheraton Steamboat Resort has put together two fabulous ski packages to make it even more affordable to hit the slopes. As the area's only ski-in, ski-out resort, Sheraton Steamboat Resort is offering the Champagne Powder Package and the Stay & Ski Package. To make a reservation or for more information, visit http://www.sheratonsteamboatresort.com/or call 1-800-325-3535
•       Tired of the pressure to have a date for February 14^th? In a relationship, but not the lovey-dovey type? Are you disgusted that Valentine's Day displays go up before Christmas is even over? The Hotel Boulderado presents an Anti-Valentine's Day Party! Enjoy dancing, drinks, food and non-romantic comedies in the Boulderado Events Center on Saturday, February 13^th as we explore an alternative to celebrating Valentine's Day.  

BEST COMPANIES TO WORK FOR IN COLORADO - 2010
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