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How to Protect Trade Secrets When Noncompete Agreements Are Not an Option
Colorado has always been one of the most restrictive states when it comes to enforcing noncompete agreements. However, Colorado’s restrictions have always included an exception for noncompete agreements that are tailored to protect a business’s trade secrets. That said, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) recently proposed a [...]
Silicon Valley Bank Failure: Could Your Bank be Next?
If you haven’t been following the second-largest bank failure in history, you may want to start. To recap, Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) located in California was the 16th largest bank in the United States, with $209 billion in assets. Just a few weeks ago, it failed. Shockingly, the Silicon Valley Bank failure happened in just [&[...]
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Three Best Practices for Accounts Payable Departments That Will Bolster Working Capital
When corporate finance professionals advocate for automating their Accounts Payable (AP) process, they often cite how automation brings down the cost of paying bills and reduces the number of paper checks that are written. But these conversations sometimes overlook another important way that the digitization of the AP function c[...]
5 Mindful Marketing Tactics for Keeping Customers Connected During Temporary Business Closures
Running a local business is a rewarding experience, but it’s often filled with challenges. Among these will be the occasional need to temporarily close your business. In some cases, this will be something you can plan in advance, such as for renovations or technology updates. In others, this may be due to emergency situations.[...]
Introducing the Newest Residential Highrise in Denver’s Golden Triangle
Revesco Properties/Alpine Investments (RPAI), Pinkard Construction, and OZ Architecture celebrated the groundbreaking for a 12-story, multifamily project, akin Golden Triangle, on March 14th. Construction commenced in early February and is expected to continue into Q4 of 2024. The luxury-boutique building will contain 98 [...]
Revolutionizing Agriculture with Machine Learning: Achieving Sustainability for a Healthier Planet
In an era of a rapidly changing climate, achieving agricultural sustainability is critical to ensure the health and well-being of our planet. With limited resources and an ever-increasing population, traditional farming practices can no longer support a sustainable food system. Fortunately, the current technological advances in [...]
Unlocking Business Success Through Travel: 5 Lessons Learned in Nepal
I am a firm believer that travel is one of the most impactful ways one can learn. It challenges you to step outside of your comfort zone and leaves you with a fresh perspective that remains long after your bags are unpacked. I recently concluded my term as President of the Superior Chamber of Commerce […]
OPINION: Higher Costs, Higher Crime, and More Red Tape — How Government Interference May Be Hurting Coloradans’ Wallets
Coloradans are feeling the consequences of recent elections: higher costs, higher crime, more red tape and new regulations on just about everything we do. The inflation in Colorado is getting out of hand. When voters turned out in November, they were faced with 11 statewide ballot measures, more than 150 state and local races, p[...]
How Civic Engagement Creates Quality Workforce and Informed Citizens in Colorado
A thriving economy depends on recruiting and retaining a quality, educated workforce. Recruiting and retaining a quality and educated workforce depends on building a community of informed and active citizens. So how do we build an informed and active society that can address these workforce challenges? Civic engagement. READ: Gu[...]
Exploring the Potential of AI Bots in HR — Tips for Leveraging Technology in Employee Communications
Artificial Intelligence (AI) bots have taken over the Internet. Beginning with the launch of ChatGPT from Microsoft, many professionals have explored the tool’s capabilities – which has HR leaders wondering about the applications of AI bots in their field. With AI bots capable of composing emails and even lengthy articles, H[...]
Girl Scouts Open First-Ever ‘DreamLab’ in Denver
Girl Scouts of the USA (GSUSA) recently celebrated the grand opening of the first-ever Girl Scout DreamLab, an innovative program-based experience center concept designed to enhance the Girl Scout presence in communities and host one-of-a-kind programming for children, families, and Girl Scouts. The DreamLab concept builds upon [...]
CBCA Applauds 12 Honorees at Sold-Out Business for the Arts Awards Luncheon
Colorado Business Committee for the Arts (CBCA) recognized 12 honorees at its 2023 Business for the Arts Awards, presented by EY and PNC Bank. This sold-out event was attended by 700 corporate, cultural and civic leaders at the Seawell Ballroom, Denver Center for the Performing Arts, as well as live streamed to attendees. CBCA�[...]
