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Governor Polis Secures Woman-Owned Communications Technology Firm, Caliola, for Expansion in Colorado Springs

ColoradoBiz Staff,

Governor Polis and the Global Business Development Division of the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT) formally announced today that Caliola, a 100% woman-owned communications technology firm that specializes in supporting the defense industry, has selected Colorado…

Introducing ColoradoBiz’s 2022 CEO of the Year – John Street

Mike Taylor,

A cousin of John Street once expressed surprise that such a creative soul would be drawn to a career in business. Street, an accomplished clarinet and piano player who studied business and accounting at Notre Dame, reasoned that he’s “ambidextrous”…

4 Business Success Secrets I Learned in the Symphony Orchestra

Dustin Pitney,

Music is one of the most important parts of our culture and daily lives, from workouts to hobbies and events. For those of us who have had the opportunity to be part of a large performing group — a symphony…

Q&A — Michael Walters Talks Future of Business Banking with KeyBank

ColoradoBiz Staff,

ColoradoBiz caught up recently with Michael Walters, who in September was named Keybank’s head of business banking across a 15-state footprint. Walters, who was named a ColoradoBiz Top 25 Young Professional in 2020, previously served as executive vice president and…

Guest Column: CEO of Atlas Real Estate — Is Working Remote Worth the Missed Opportunity?

Tony Julianelle,

I was talking to a dear friend this week about the early days of my career, and it caused my mind to turn to the topic of working from home. In my career in the real estate lending sector, my…

Good Company: Mike Shand, CEO of Bron Tapes

Eric Peterson,

Mike Shand joined Bron Tapes as a sales representative in San Diego in 2003. The company manufactures, customizes and distributes adhesive tape of all kinds to industries ranging from aerospace to construction to film. Its Killer Red Tape is trademarked…

Colorado Business Hall of Fame Names Six New Inductees for 2023 Program

Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce, Junior Achievement-Rocky Mountain,

The Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce and Junior Achievement-Rocky Mountain are pleased to announce that they will add six new inductees in 2023 to the Colorado Business Hall of Fame. The Hall of Fame recognizes influential state business leaders, past and present. The just-named…

GenXYZ 2022 Finalists: (21-25)

ColoradoBiz Staff,

This year’s Top 25 Young Professionals vary in their backgrounds and their professional pursuits – they’re leaders in banking, real estate, nonprofits, law, entrepreneurship and architecture, to name just a few. Some are lifelong Coloradans who couldn’t conceive of living…

GenXYZ 2022: Finalists (16-20)

ColoradoBiz Staff,

This year’s Top 25 Young Professionals vary in their backgrounds and their professional pursuits – they’re leaders in banking, real estate, nonprofits, law, entrepreneurship and architecture, to name just a few. Some are lifelong Coloradans who couldn’t conceive of living…

GenXYZ 2022: Daniel Ramirez

ColoradoBiz Staff,

This year’s Top 25 Young Professionals vary in their backgrounds and their professional pursuits – they’re leaders in banking, real estate, nonprofits, law, entrepreneurship and architecture, to name just a few. Some are lifelong Coloradans who couldn’t conceive of living…

GenXYZ 2022: Simone D. Ross

ColoradoBiz Staff,

This year’s Top 25 Young Professionals vary in their backgrounds and their professional pursuits – they’re leaders in banking, real estate, nonprofits, law, entrepreneurship and architecture, to name just a few. Some are lifelong Coloradans who couldn’t conceive of living…

GenXYZ 2022: Nina Vendhan

ColoradoBiz Staff,

This year’s Top 25 Young Professionals vary in their backgrounds and their professional pursuits – they’re leaders in banking, real estate, nonprofits, law, entrepreneurship and architecture, to name just a few. Some are lifelong Coloradans who couldn’t conceive of living…

GenXYZ 2022: Neil Fisher

ColoradoBiz Staff,

This year’s Top 25 Young Professionals vary in their backgrounds and their professional pursuits – they’re leaders in banking, real estate, nonprofits, law, entrepreneurship and architecture, to name just a few. Some are lifelong Coloradans who couldn’t conceive of living…

Celebrating Black Business Owners in Boulder: Leontyne Ashmore's Barefoot-inspired Shoes

Leontyne Ashmore,

Last month was Black Business Month, a time to celebrate Black-owned businesses here in Colorado and across the country and honor the rich heritage of Black entrepreneurship and Black-owned businesses. It’s important that the Boulder community recognizes the significance of…

GenXYZ 2022: Alejandra Harvey

ColoradoBiz Staff,

This year’s Top 25 Young Professionals vary in their backgrounds and their professional pursuits – they’re leaders in banking, real estate, nonprofits, law, entrepreneurship and architecture, to name just a few. Some are lifelong Coloradans who couldn’t conceive of living…

Women to Watch: Trio Design

ColoradoBiz Staff,

Women in Colorado are making an impact in every industry, enterprise and workplace role imaginable. They are CEOs, startup founders, strategists and irreplaceable employees who not only are instrumental in their own organization’s success; through their daily actions and achievements,…

Women to Watch: Tendit Group

ColoradoBiz Staff,

Women in Colorado are making an impact in every industry, enterprise and workplace role imaginable. They are CEOs, startup founders, strategists and irreplaceable employees who not only are instrumental in their own organization’s success; through their daily actions and achievements,…

Women to Watch: Vectra Bank

ColoradoBiz Staff,

Women in Colorado are making an impact in every industry, enterprise and workplace role imaginable. They are CEOs, startup founders, strategists and irreplaceable employees who not only are instrumental in their own organization’s success; through their daily actions and achievements,…

Women to Watch: Junior Achievement

ColoradoBiz Staff,

Women in Colorado are making an impact in every industry, enterprise and workplace role imaginable. They are CEOs, startup founders, strategists and irreplaceable employees who not only are instrumental in their own organization’s success; through their daily actions and achievements,…

Women to Watch: Crestone Capital

ColoradoBiz Staff,

Women in Colorado are making an impact in every industry, enterprise and workplace role imaginable. They are CEOs, startup founders, strategists and irreplaceable employees who not only are instrumental in their own organization’s success; through their daily actions and achievements,…

Heidi Ganahl Calls in Battle-Tested Pick for Her Lieutenant

Jon Haubert,

It probably wouldn’t be breaking news if I informed our readers that the mainstream media missed something big. But you can’t always fault the press. Colorado’s daily news outlets, with shrinking staff and resources, competing in a 24/7 news cycle…

Communication is the Key: High 5 Plumbing Explains the Unique Nature of Working with a Spouse

Cassi Torres,

Starting an independent business can be a difficult venture. Along with having the money to fund the project, one must develop a business plan, create working systems, hire employees, convince customers to purchase the product or service, and a multitude…

Good Company: Eric Phillips and his 3E's Comedy Club

Jamie Siebrase,

Eric Phillips Owner of 3E’s Comedy Club Hometown: Cleveland What he’s reading: Phillips subscribes to Colorado Springs’ local newspaper, The Gazette, and reads the print edition every morning, along with online trade publications covering the comedy industry. ColoradoBiz: We’ve…

How Colorado Can Make “The Great Reset” a Reality for a Disrupted Talent Pipeline

Debbie Brown, Lee Wheeler-Berliner,

Many have called the economic recovery efforts “The Great Reset.” The term is fitting as it implies that we have the opportunity to truly build back better. As we strive to rebuild, among the challenges facing Colorado’s workforce are the…

Business Leaders

Governor Polis Secures Woman-Owned Communications Technology Firm, Caliola, for Expansion in Colorado Springs

Introducing ColoradoBiz’s 2022 CEO of the Year – John Street

4 Business Success Secrets I Learned in the Symphony Orchestra

Q&A — Michael Walters Talks Future of Business Banking with KeyBank

Guest Column: CEO of Atlas Real Estate — Is Working Remote Worth the Missed Opportunity?

Good Company: Mike Shand, CEO of Bron Tapes

Colorado Business Hall of Fame Names Six New Inductees for 2023 Program

GenXYZ 2022 Finalists: (21-25)

GenXYZ 2022: Finalists (16-20)

GenXYZ 2022: Daniel Ramirez

GenXYZ 2022: Simone D. Ross

GenXYZ 2022: Nina Vendhan

GenXYZ 2022: Neil Fisher

Celebrating Black Business Owners in Boulder: Leontyne Ashmore's Barefoot-inspired Shoes

GenXYZ 2022: Alejandra Harvey

Women to Watch: Trio Design

Women to Watch: Tendit Group

Women to Watch: Vectra Bank

Women to Watch: Junior Achievement

Women to Watch: Crestone Capital

Heidi Ganahl Calls in Battle-Tested Pick for Her Lieutenant

Communication is the Key: High 5 Plumbing Explains the Unique Nature of Working with a Spouse

Good Company: Eric Phillips and his 3E's Comedy Club

How Colorado Can Make “The Great Reset” a Reality for a Disrupted Talent Pipeline

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