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Nov 27, 2023

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[...]

Nov 27, 2023

Is the Future of Luxury Sports Suites Less… Luxury? Or Just More Practical?

The Broncos are down by seven against the Texans with just 12 minutes to go, but Russell Wilson and Co. are on the march, staring down a first-and-ten on the opponent’s 22-yard line. On the lookout for a one-on-one matchup, Wilson scans the defense. And then sees it: Wideout Eric Saubert, lined up in the […]

Nov 22, 2023

Transform Your Mental Health in the Workplace: Strategies for a Healthier, Happier Experience

It’s easy to let our well-being take a back seat as the demands of the modern workplace often leave us little room to focus on our health. Long hours, looming deadlines, and the constant pressures of work can take a toll on our physical and mental health. But it doesn’t have to be this way. […]

Nov 22, 2023

Starting Your Colorado Business at Home: A Guide to Successful Homepreneurship 

It’s no secret that Colorado is supportive of entrepreneurs. Indeed, a recent report found it to be the 11th best state to start a business. A thriving business landscape isn’t just positive for those operating from traditional stores or offices though. It’s more practical than ever to start your small business in Colorado[...]

Nov 22, 2023

Inside the Colorado Semiconductor Industry Renaissance: CHIPS Act Sparks Manufacturing Revival

A $600 billion global market, semiconductors are omnipresent. They’re the chips used for memory, processing and other systems in basically every new phone, car, fridge, TV, computer and plane.  When supply chain woes hit the semiconductor industry in Asia, U.S. companies paid the price for decades of offshoring. National empl[...]

Nov 21, 2023

Colorado College’s Bold Move: Breaking Free from U.S. News College Rankings

In February, Colorado College announced it would no longer cooperate with U.S. News & World Report’s annual ranking of best colleges. The private Colorado Springs school, ranked 27th nationally among liberal arts colleges, said the list “privileges criteria that are antithetical to our values and our aspirational goals.�[...]

Nov 21, 2023

7 Must-Have Features for Your Restaurant Mobile App

It’s no secret that the restaurant market is oversaturated. Opening a restaurant means you’ll be competing with dozens of other restaurants in the area. To avoid shutting down and ensure your continuous success, you need to find ways to differentiate yourself from the competition. One such way is to provide customers with th[...]

Nov 20, 2023

From Boardrooms to Bedrooms: How Denver is Turning Vacant Office Towers into Residential Properties Post-Pandemic

All across the country, office tower values have been doing their best Humpty Dumpty impression in 2023.  In Denver, the valuation of Wells Fargo Center (aka the “cash register building”) dropped from $475 million in 2019 to $287 million in 2023.  The bust is largely due to an office vacancy rate that has remained stubborn[...]

Nov 17, 2023

Generating Leads on Instagram: 10 Proven Tactics to Enhance Your Social Media Reach

As a social media platform, Instagram connects users by allowing them to share life stories through images and videos. Interestingly, statistics reveal that up to 80% of Instagram accounts follow a business. Therefore, if you are yet to venture into the digital space to market your business, you are missing out on many opportuni[...]

Nov 16, 2023

An Essential Guide to Business Impact Analysis (BIA): What it is and Why it Matters

If a global pandemic has taught us anything, it is to expect the unexpected. In the business world, it is important to understand future possibilities, including worst-case scenarios, in order to minimize the impact on your business.  This is where business impact analysis (BIA) comes in. But what exactly is business impact ana[...]

Nov 15, 2023

Smarter House Hunting: How AI Is Changing The Homebuying Process in Mayberry, Colorado

Mayberry, a new community in Colorado Springs, might be inspired by the walkable towns of the past, but it’s taking a cutting-edge approach to selling homes through a partnership with OpenHouse.ai, a fast-growing company pioneering AI real estate solutions. The collaboration offers a new level of convenience and personalizati[...]

Nov 15, 2023

Three Things Colorado Student Athletes Should Know Before Signing a Name, Image, Likeness Agreement.

On January 1, 2023, Senate Bill 20-123 became law in Colorado, which codified the statutory rights of student athletes to receive compensation for their name, image, and likeness (“NIL”). This new law comes at the heels of a transition in college sports where the National Collegiate Athletic Association (“NCAA”) is now a[...]