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Good Company: Nicole Sullivan and Her Indie Book Empire
Explore the journey of Nicole Sullivan, founder of BookBar Press and owner of The Bookies, as she discusses navigating the complexities of book banning, the intersection of free speech and diversity in the publishing industry, and the evolution of her literary empire. Nicole Sullivan Founder of BookBar Press; owner of The Book[...]
Denver Ranked 3rd Nationally in New Study for ‘Future-Readiness’
The future looks comparatively bright for the Mile High City, at least according to a recent study that set out to rank the 100 largest U.S. cities in terms of their “future-readiness.” Denver ranked third, behind only Seattle and San Jose, California. The study, released Oct. 10 and conducted by Point2, a Canada-based real [...]
2024: The Next Battle in Colorado’s Never-Ending Fracking Wars
For decades, Colorado’s oil and gas industry has been subject to a constant barrage of threats coming from a variety of angles, including regulation, legislation and litigation. During the last four of five election cycles, you can add ballot initiatives to that list. For years, environmental groups and ad-hoc coalitions have [...]
How E-Bikes Will Transform the Transportation Economy in Colorado in 2024
All of a sudden, just this year — just the last few months really — everywhere I go I see and hear about electric bikes. E-bikes are the new fad, rolling into popularity as fast as their pedal-assisted electric motors will drive them. Among my circle of friends and acquaintances, they are the hottest new […]
Who Will Lead Colorado’s Energy Future?
As ColoradoBiz prepared its fifth Energy Report, we identified more than 100 story ideas for consideration. From renewables to hydrogen to the electric grid to battery storage and critical minerals, we were again reminded that we’ll never run out of business stories to tell. And while this report may merely scratch the surface[...]
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5 Metrics for Measuring the Success of Emotional Marketing
About 31% of advertisers report significant profit gains when using emotional marketing. However, emotional or emotive marketing might seem like a less tangible approach to marketing, as far as ways to measure its success. You’re not just looking at sales or website traffic — you’re delving deeper into sentiment [...]
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Unwrapping the Perfect Gift — A New Approach to Gifting in 2024
In a world where experiences triumph over possessions and sustainability takes center stage, it’s time to take an innovative approach to gifting. Say goodbye to cluttered junk drawers and hello to purposeful, travel-friendly gifts that align with the modern, conscious lifestyle. As we embark on this journey together, let’[...]
Andy Filson and the Future of Manufacturing in Colorado (Q&A)
Each year, ColoradoBiz brings together the state’s manufacturers at our Made in Colorado event to celebrate the people and businesses behind some of the state’s most innovative products. This year’s event on December 5, 2023 will feature CoorsTek Chief Operations Officer Andy Filson. ColoradoBiz staff sat down with Mr.[...]
Colorado’s ‘Small but Mighty’ International Tourists: A Powerful Economic Force
International visitors have historically represented nearly 2 percent of overall visitors to Colorado, but they pack a punch: The spending of the international tourist is about 8 percent of the overall tourist spending for the state. “We call them the ‘small but mighty crowd,’” says Andrea Blankenship, deputy director [...]
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Don’t be an “Average” Company: The Power of Prioritizing Team Happiness
My wife, April, and I recently went out to dinner, and the word we both used to describe our experience was “whelming.” It wasn’t a bad dinner, but there was nothing that stood out or impressed us. The service was fine, the food was good and the pricing for what we received was fair, but […]
The Messi Effect — How One Player is Drastically Changing the Global Sports Media Industry
We have seen the future of televised sports. It wears No. 10. The jersey belongs to one Lionel Messi, captain for Argentina’s national soccer team and more recently a forward for the Major League Soccer team Inter Miami, where in short order he has become a pink-shirted human highlight reel whose powerhouse left foot routi[...]
Colorado’s Looming Healthcare Crisis: 10,000 Nurses Needed by 2026
Healthcare statistics in Colorado continue to show a predicted shortfall of 10,000 registered nurses and 54,000 allied health professionals such as medical and nursing assistants by 2026. This comes at a time when the population of Colorado continues to age and will need more healthcare services, and aging nurses are retiring or[...]
