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Mesa County Consortium Awarded $625,000 Grant for Technology Development Hub Project

The Economic Development Commission (EDC) has announced that a local consortium of public, private and non-profit organizations in Mesa County will receive up to $625,000 through the Colorado Office of Economic Development & International Trade (OEDIT) Technology Development Hub Program. The Technology Development Program seek[...]

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Business Insights

Future-Proof Your Company: 5 Key Strategies for Business Success in 2024

The world and the economy never stop evolving, and in 2024, customers expect more than just great products. Recent studies show that over 70% of consumers want to buy from companies that align with their values, especially in health, sustainability and digital innovation. This shows us the importance of understanding what people [...]

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Companies

Tech Startup: Afference’s Touch-Sensitive Prosthetics

Afference WHERE: Boulder, CO WEBSITE: www.afference.io FOUNDED: 2022 Initial lightbulb CEO Jacob Segil collaborated on Afference’s underlying technology with co-founder and CSO Dustin Tyler, a professor at Case Western Reserve University in Ohio. “We’ve been studying how to restore the sense of touch for people with amputa[...]

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Featured Articles

4 Ways Colorado Continues to Lead America’s Aerospace Industry

If space really is the real frontier, Colorado is a critical outpost at the edge of the wilderness. The state’s long legacy as an aerospace hub has provided a launchpad into the new era of commercial space. Many ongoing projects seem to have been lifted straight out of science fiction, from asteroid mining to next-generation spa[...]

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Behind the Biz

Good Company: Jon Nordmark and Iterate.ai

Nordmark co-founded eBags in 1998 and served as CEO through 2008 and chairman until Samsonite acquired the company in 2017. The company was profitable in 2001 and not only survived the dot-bomb, but thrived to the tune of 29 million bags sold before the acquisition.  For his follow-up act, Nordmark moved into software and artifici[...]

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Business Insights

Striking Tech Gold in The Rockies: Fueling Innovation and Talent in Denver and Beyond

Every 72 hours a new tech company stakes its claim and opens its doors in Colorado. This impressive statistic signifies more than a booming economy, it demonstrates that Colorado must be offering something more than a thriving job market. What is the allure of the Centennial State to tech giants and ambitious startups? Over the la[...]

Business Insights

Why Robot Can’t Sell: 6 Reasons AI Isn’t Ready to Replace Your Product Writer

Imagine this: You're browsing for a new pair of running shoes. You come across a product description that reads: "Experience optimal comfort and performance with our revolutionary running shoes! These shoes have premium materials and will propel you to new heights. Order yours today!" Something feels off. Why? It's generic, lacks [...]

Business Insights

5 Key Steps to Develop a Winning Business Plan in 2024

The world and the economy never stop evolving, and in 2024, customers expect more than just good products. Recent studies show that over 70% of consumers want to buy from companies that align with their values, especially in health, sustainability and digital innovation. This shows us the importance of understanding what people dema[...]

Community News

New Consortium Launches Colorado Hub for Health Impact to Attract Health Innovation Companies to the State

Colorado Hub for Health Impact, a new national economic development campaign elevating Colorado as America’s epicenter for life sciences innovation launches today. The campaign emphasizes Colorado’s leading innovation talent, central location, robust infrastructure, collaborative community, reasonable costs and unmatched quality[...]

Business Insights

Elevating the Economy: The Impact of Tech Startups on Colorado’s Business Ecosystem 

Colorado has long been known for its stunning natural landscapes and outdoor recreation opportunities. However, over the past few decades, the state has become a hub for innovation and entrepreneurship, particularly in the technology sector. This transformation of Colorado's business ecosystem can be attributed to the emergence of te[...]

Tech

Scale Your Startup With These Essential Smart Tech Strategies

New business startups in Colorado have many challenges in the modern marketplace. But they have one advantage that older startups don’t have: a plethora of innovative technology that can help build their businesses. There are thousands of cutting-edge tools available, which means the biggest difficulty might be choosing the right [...]

Sales & Marketing

Discover the Best CRMs for Small Businesses in 2024

Small businesses thrive by leveraging available resources in today's competitive landscape. CRM software stands as a pivotal tool in this tech arsenal. It's more than just data organization; it's a game-changer, offering insights into customer behavior, preferences and interactions — key elements for adapting strategies effectively[...]

Human Resources

The Importance of Embracing Experiential Learning in Modern Business

The ability to adapt and evolve has become crucial for helping organizations stay strong and relevant. Traditional models of business management are being challenged by a world where change is the only constant. This dynamic environment requires more than theoretical knowledge; it calls for a practical, hands-on approach to learning.[...]

Management & Leadership

10 Reasons Fractional Executives Could Transform Your Business in 2024

The concept of fractional executive work is gaining remarkable traction, but it isn't just a quirky experiment in the business world; it is already a proven and practical approach that is growing, and not going away. According to recent statistics, a growing number of companies in the United States are recognizing the value of fracti[...]

Made in Colorado

Made in Colorado (Winter 2023): Capella Space’s High-Resolution Satellites

There’s a common misconception that the United States doesn’t manufacture much anymore. In reality, the country continues to out-manufacture China on a per capita basis, and domestic growth outpaced the global average for the first time in years in late 2022. Colorado is a case in point. Data from the Federal Reserve Bank of St.[...]

Healthcare & Wellness

Bitewell’s ‘Food as Medicine’ Initiative is Empowering Employee Health Across Colorado

As the global workforce becomes more health-conscious, one solution gaining traction in the corporate realm is nutrition counseling, and a young Colorado company has developed a program businesses can add to their employee-benefits packages.  Bitewell is a food-as-medicine marketplace that makes it easier to make healthy choices at[...]

Economy/Politics

Denver Ranked 3rd Nationally in New Study for ‘Future-Readiness’

The future looks comparatively bright for the Mile High City, at least according to a recent study that set out to rank the 100 largest U.S. cities in terms of their “future-readiness.” Denver ranked third, behind only Seattle and San Jose, California. The study, released Oct. 10 and conducted by Point2, a Canada-based real esta[...]

Tech

Beyond the Basics: 7 Innovative Apps to Help Scale Your Business

Modern businesses must constantly innovate to stay ahead of the curve. The right technological tools can mean the difference between growth and stagnation. As an experienced voice in the business and tech community, I've witnessed the transformative power of apps in scaling operations, enriching customer interactions and refining man[...]

Management & Leadership

Balancing Business Ownership: Is Work-Life Balance Possible for Entrepreneurs?

The concept of “work-life balance,” is a frequent talking point in modern culture. Job seekers actively look for employment opportunities at businesses with a positive company culture. They want the opportunity to work hard, but also to enjoy their personal lives. While that may be possible for the average person, it becomes much[...]

Tech

Tech Startup: ThinkOrbital — Infrastructure For outer space

ThinkOrbital   WHERE: Lafayette, CO WEBSITE: www.thinkorbital.com FOUNDED: 2021   INITIAL LIGHTBULB  Co-founder and president Lee Rosen retired as a colonel in the U.S. Air Force in 2011 and embarked on a career in the commercial space sector. After a decade with SpaceX, Rosen came together with ThinkOrbital co-founders CEO [...]