How to support small businesses this season
During Small Business Saturday, we encourage people to take a walk down Main Street and get to know their local small businesses and the great impact they can make for the local community.
Community News
Vinyl City: Victrola move highlights booming sector in Denver
Victrola designs products at its office at Shift Workspaces in Denver and manufactures in Asia. Designers embrace a retro theme for the catalog of record players, Bluetooth speakers and other accessories. CEO Scott Hagen teases new products: a new “flagship” all-in-one system in the fall and a self-powered portable player in early 2022.
The next era for the Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce
J. J. brings proven leadership to his new role along with financial acumen, a deep understanding of what organizations and communities need now to succeed, and pro-business passion to create a climate for growth and opportunity.
Xero Shoes tops Inc. 5000
This is the fifth year in a row that Xero Shoes makes the listing, as the company has grown by 316 percent over three years, from 2017 to 2020, and added 20 jobs.
Colorado’s first coworking space for women in construction opens
Edifice 2120 was built out of demand for a collaborative space where women in the construction field from engineers to architects can network, share ideas and engage with clients, contractors and services.
Call for nominations for region’s first Mental Health Awards
The award program that recognizes people within healthcare, organizations, non-profits, educational institutions and church or community groups in the Pikes Peak Region that have demonstrated positive contributions to mental health challenges in our community and have committed to helping others become mentally strong.
Northstar Investment Advisors announces merger with Beacon Pointe Advisors
The acquisition of Northstar will bring Beacon Pointe’s assets under advisement to more than $20 billion and will provide Northstar’s clients with a slate of value-added services, including access to private equity investing, life and legacy planning, and ESG investment options.
Why the return to “normal” is anything but for some
The demand for food-related support services is higher than ever, creating a crisis for Coloradans already facing hunger who now must manage steeply increasing food costs.
Boulder’s eTown turns 30
Based in Boulder, eTown has blossomed into an internationally syndicated radio broadcast, podcast, multi-media and events-production platform. It airs on more than 300 stations worldwide while sticking to its mission to help create a socially responsible and environmentally sustainable world through its musical, social and environmental programming.
Burgess Group | Compass: Supporting Food Security and Selling the Coloradan Dream
Burgess Group | Compass takes corporate social responsibility seriously, regularly donating to 14+ charities and launching a project to support Coloradans experiencing food insecurity.
Business leaders form group to address inequities
Research shows companies that are racially and ethnically diverse are more likely to outperform their competitors, collaborate better and be more innovative. The Colorado Inclusive Economy (CIE) is a new organization aimed at increasing the participation of underrepresented and marginalized groups in the state’s business ecosystem.
A woman-owned, multimillion-dollar business in Colorado
Fewer than one percent of Colorado women-owned businesses generate over $1 million in sales, which makes Tres Picosos among the few that sit prominently on the other side as a strong, woman-owned multimillion-dollar business.
Mayor John Suthers elected as Chair of Daniels Fund Board of Directors
The Daniels Fund is a private charitable foundation dedicated to making life better for the people of Colorado, New Mexico, Utah, and Wyoming through its grants program, scholarship program, and ethics initiative.
ColoradoBiz names Jon Haubert Publisher
As publisher, Haubert will be responsible for managing Coloradobiz’s business operations and ensuring the magazine is an editorial and commercial success. Haubert will maintain his media consulting business though H.B. Legacy Media and continue to serve clients’ communications and earned media needs.
Native American Bank attracts Bank of America as shareholder
Bank of America deposited $10 million in the Denver-based bank, providing capital for small businesses, community development projects and consumer lending needs.
T/ACO's Frontline Worker Wednesdays
T/ACO and local sponsors will donate outdoor cabana space and dinner to frontline and essential workers every Wednesday throughout April and May. #BoulderStrong
Make-A-Wish Colorado ® and Arrow Electronics team up to make the impossible possible
Make-A-Wish Colorado granted Belle her one true wish–to have a pet dragon. That’s when they turned to Centennial-based Arrow Electronics for help.
Denver Metro Chamber Honors 2021 Business Awards Winners
In a year that has challenged businesses–both large and small–across sectors and industries, the Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce celebrated the six winners of the 2021 Business Awards
Faces of Business: The journey from pandemic to Green Roots Meals to Dos Amigas
The Faces of Business campaign profiles 20 real-life business owners, employers and employees from every age group and demographic. Meet Érica Arteaga and Liz Gonzalez-Lara, founders of Green Roots Meals, a woman and minority-owned business specializing in authentic Mexican food delivery to homes and businesses throughout Metro Denver.
Local entrepreneur plans major expansion in Western Colorado
The building tech company, which is widely considered at the forefront of a construction industry revolution, is expanding its footprint and planning to add anywhere from 80-160 people in the next year.
Faces of Business: find your "why" and your purpose for being
The Faces of Business campaign profiles 20 real-life business owners, employers and employees from every age group and demographic. Meet Llyod Lewis, CEO of arc Thrift Stores, who is committed with every fiber of his being, business and life to “giving back.”
Faces of Business: discover your purpose and live your passion
The Faces of Business campaign profiles 20 real-life business owners, employers and employees from every age group and demographic. Meet two inspiring women who both believe that business, and the faces behind companies, can help people succeed.
Businesses step up for the arts
Colorado Business Committee for the Arts (CBCA) brought a new sense of accessibility, creativity and purpose to its annual Business for the Arts Awards. As the state’s art industry grapples with the devastating effects of COVID-19, the virtual event celebrates the resiliency of the arts community and the businesses that continued to lift the community.
Denver’s first dog treat food truck
The dog treat food truck offers freshly baked, 100 percent natural human-grade cookies in all shapes, sizes and colors , plus treats and a variety of chews made from all natural ingredients and free of chemicals.
