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The Colorado General Assembly Is Open for Business — What Should Employers Expect in the 2023 Legislative Session?

Doug Friednash, Jia Meeks,

After a turbulent election cycle that saw many pundits predict that the GOP would gain ground in both chambers of the Colorado General Assembly (or even possibly retake the state Senate), Democrats cemented their dominance of the state legislature with…

Made in Colorado 2023 — 10 Stories Behind the Colorado Craft

Eric Peterson,

These businesses have at least one thing in common: They all make products in Colorado. There are some subsets with other commonalities. Two, coincidentally, were born in garages in Windsor. Three others have new ownership since 2020. After that, it’s…

Why We Need to Build a Better Trades Workforce — And How to Build It

Nora Caley,

Forget, “No one wants to work anymore.” The lament now might be, “No one knows they can launch a high-paying career without incurring student debt.” Employers in construction, manufacturing and other skilled trades are facing an ongoing labor shortage. Meanwhile,…

Gen XYZ Nominations Will Be Closing Soon — Nominate a Young Professional Today!

ColoradoBiz Staff,

For more than a decade, ColroadoBiz has celebrated young Colorado professionals who are making a massive impact in their industries — all before they turn 40. Click here to submit a nomination. NOMINATE A COLORADO YOUNG PROFESSIONAL (Deadline is January…

Do Hispanics Bear the Brunt of the Energy Crisis?

Sarah Hunt,

A perfect storm is a weather disaster produced by a calamitous combination of unusual factors. While we hear the term often, it’s also an apropos allegory for describing current events which are combining to effectuate a potential shift in Colorado’s…

6 Ways to Find New Employees During the "Great Resignation"

Griffen O'Shaughnessy, Chelle Johnson,

One of the lingering outcomes of the pandemic is a dwindling workforce, where it has become increasingly difficult for companies to find, attract and retain employees. This trend is being referred to by some as the “Great Resignation” and the…

From Employee to Entrepreneur: Top Tips for Making a Successful Switch

Jennifer Tierney,

In 2018, I was diagnosed with PTSD after working in a highly demanding corporate job setting for the majority of my career. It was then that I decided to leave corporate America and become an entrepreneur in the health and…

What Are the Safest Industries to Start Your First Business in 2023?

Andrew Deen,

Do you have entrepreneurial dreams? Good for you! Going into business for yourself is exciting and challenging. It can also be very rewarding and profitable if you choose the right business at the right time. Don’t worry if you don’t…

Post-holiday Credit Card Debt: How To Dig Out and Get Ready for a New Year

Jim Caniglia,

According to a recent U.S. News & World survey, Americans spend on average between $500 to $1,000 during the holiday season, with nearly 42% expecting to go into debt to pay for their spending in November and December. With the…

10 Things You Should Check for in Home and Property Insurance Policies

Luke Babich,

Real estate investing is risky enough even before you consider the typical challenges of owning a property. If you are planning on adding to your investment portfolio, here are 10 things you should check for in your home and property…

Save Time and Money in the Courtroom — Advice from a Family Law Attorney

Jamie Paine,

Google can be a blessing and a curse. At 1:00 AM, when you have a screaming baby that won’t settle, Google is a blessing. However, Google can be quite the curse when you are searching for answers that impact far…

Avoiding Founder Burnout: A Guide on Fighting Hustle Culture for Entrepreneurs

Indiana Lee,

Starting a business is a huge commitment, and requires a lot of time, focus, and dedication to achieve success. If you have a dream or idea that you need to get into the hands and minds of your audience, you’re…

Made in Colorado 2022 — Manufacturer With a Mission

Eric Peterson,

All Made In Colorado's winners and finalists have at least one thing in common: They all make products in Colorado. It underlines the sheer breadth of the products made in Colorado. While the Colorado manufacturing base is not as established…

Made in Colorado 2022 — Most Innovative Manufacturer

Eric Peterson,

All Made In Colorado's winners and finalists have at least one thing in common: They all make products in Colorado. It underlines the sheer breadth of the products made in Colorado. While the Colorado manufacturing base is not as established…

How Life Sciences Are Fueling the Real Estate Demand in Colorado

Margaret Jackson,

Colorado is home to 720 life sciences companies and organizations that directly employ 32,089 people earning an average annual salary of $96,460 for a total annual payroll of $3.09 billion, according to the Colorado Bioscience Association. And at 33 facilities,…

Made in Colorado 2022 — Emerging Manufacturer

Eric Peterson,

All Made In Colorado's winners and finalists have at least one thing in common: They all make products in Colorado. It underlines the sheer breadth of the products made in Colorado. While the Colorado manufacturing base is not as established…

Rising to the Cleantech Challenge

David Blackmon,

The oil and natural gas industry propelled America to greatness in the last century. It is the foundation of energy and artificial light, allowing homes and businesses to be lit at night. The industry is the reason America can heat…

Made in Colorado 2022 — Top Food and Beverage Manufacturer

Eric Peterson,

All Made In Colorado's winners and finalists have at least one thing in common: They all make products in Colorado. It underlines the sheer breadth of the products made in Colorado. While the Colorado manufacturing base is not as established…

Altitude Vs. Comcast — The Changing Economy of Sports Media

Stewart Schley,

Don’t tax you, don’t tax me, tax that fella behind the tree! — The kicky chant coined by former Louisiana senator Russell Long encapsulates the quandary affecting whether the Denver Nuggets and the Colorado Avalanche show up on your television…

Fitzsimons Innovation Community: Research, Tech Transfer and More

Margaret Jackson,

With more than 50 acres of prime real estate on its campus, Fitzsimons Innovation Community is in the midst of a 10-year infrastructure facilities and expansion project that allows life science companies to plan and customize their workspace. The campus’…

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Made In Colorado 2022 — Best Designed Goods

Eric Peterson,

All Made In Colorado's winners and finalists have at least one thing in common: They all make products in Colorado. It underlines the sheer breadth of the products made in Colorado. While the Colorado manufacturing base is not as established…

Clearing the Air on Colorado’s Emissions

Jon Haubert,

If you’ve lived here long enough, you know about Colorado’s infamous brown cloud and seen the electronic signs with air quality warnings. These ozone alerts from the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) appear more often on hot summer days and…

The Serious Business of Shopping Small

Allyson Fredeen,

We all know the benefits of shopping small – it supports members of our own community, puts money directly into the local economy, and is the best way to discover unique, not-found-elsewhere gifts. Over the past two years, we have…

New Approaches to Affordable Housing in Resort Communities

Eric Krohngold,

Many cities within the U.S. are currently experiencing an affordable housing crisis. Nowhere is that more apparent than resort communities where unprecedented increases in the cost of housing have brought significant challenges to both current and future residents. Sperling’s Best…

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The Colorado General Assembly Is Open for Business — What Should Employers Expect in the 2023 Legislative Session?

Made in Colorado 2023 — 10 Stories Behind the Colorado Craft

Why We Need to Build a Better Trades Workforce — And How to Build It

Gen XYZ Nominations Will Be Closing Soon — Nominate a Young Professional Today!

Do Hispanics Bear the Brunt of the Energy Crisis?

6 Ways to Find New Employees During the "Great Resignation"

From Employee to Entrepreneur: Top Tips for Making a Successful Switch

What Are the Safest Industries to Start Your First Business in 2023?

Post-holiday Credit Card Debt: How To Dig Out and Get Ready for a New Year

10 Things You Should Check for in Home and Property Insurance Policies

Save Time and Money in the Courtroom — Advice from a Family Law Attorney

Avoiding Founder Burnout: A Guide on Fighting Hustle Culture for Entrepreneurs

Made in Colorado 2022 — Manufacturer With a Mission

Made in Colorado 2022 — Most Innovative Manufacturer

How Life Sciences Are Fueling the Real Estate Demand in Colorado

Made in Colorado 2022 — Emerging Manufacturer

Rising to the Cleantech Challenge

Made in Colorado 2022 — Top Food and Beverage Manufacturer

Altitude Vs. Comcast — The Changing Economy of Sports Media

Fitzsimons Innovation Community: Research, Tech Transfer and More

Made In Colorado 2022 — Best Designed Goods

Clearing the Air on Colorado’s Emissions

The Serious Business of Shopping Small

New Approaches to Affordable Housing in Resort Communities

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