The future of restaurants is clouded by restrictions, fears
Along with travel-tourism, no Colorado industry has suffered more as a result of COVID-19 restrictions than restaurants. And as layoffs in state's restaurant industry surpass 150,000, uncertainty abounds. Here's what the head of the Colorado Restaurant Association had to say about it.
Colorado College’s carbon neutrality is a first for the region
In January, the private liberal arts college in Colorado Springs achieved carbon neutrality in its operations. The campus has reached zero net emissions in greenhouse gases in all operations for which they own or control.
Nonprofit grants athletes a way to ‘Suffer Better’
The nonprofit, Suffer Better, is partnering with outdoor brands to back up to $1,000 grants. Athletes can apply for grant money to stage their own creative events. Learn more about the nonprofit and its mission.
How the world could better handle black swan events in the future
Success in the modern world requires a clear and rehearsed national and global plan of action. Unfortunately, despite warnings from people like President G.W. Bush in 2005, Bill Gates in 2015 and many health experts around the world, our response to this black swan has been to bury our collective head in the sand.
Alex Cranberg marks 20 years as champion for school choice
Alongside his entrepreneurial interests as the founder and chairman of Aspect Energy LLC, Alex Cranberg is the co-founder of ACE Scholarships, now in its 20th year and operating in eight states.
It’s time to embrace the changing world of economic development
The focus in economic development appears to be shifting. It’s not jobs per se that set off the economic development dynamic. It’s putting more money in peoples’ pockets, especially after taxes and housing costs. In some cases, this may be better-paying jobs, and in other cases, it might be part-time earnings or health ben[...]
How Colorado universities are meeting the growing needs of the construction industry
Construction management has grown as the construction industry has grown, and now there are at least seven such programs at Colorado colleges and universities. Graduates learn scheduling, estimating, project cost control, surveying, contracts, building information modeling (BIM) and also soft skills.
The Best of Colorado Business Choice Awards 2020
The annual Best of Colorado readers' choice awards is comprised of over 70 top picks for businesses, fun, fulfillment and more. Although few of the businesses on this list have been spared from the COVID-19 pandemic, these winners and finalists are the best of the best (according to you).
The Best of Technology and Electronics 2020
While technology is an essential aspect of business today (especially in the COVID-19 era), it can be difficult to implement. Which is where these Best of Colorado companies come in. From IT services to audio-visual, these companies will cover your technological needs.
The Best of Transportation 2020
In order to get where you need to go, these Best of Colorado companies represent our readers' top choices for auto dealerships, auto repair and private jets.
The Best of Finance 2020
From selecting the right bank to finding the top SBA lender, these Best of Colorado companies will help you manage all your financial needs.
The Best of Food and Beverage 2020
With no shortage of amazing restaurants in Colorado, picking the best spot for lunch, happy hour, breakfast and more can be quite the task. Start here, with our readers’ top choices for food and beverage in the state.