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Best of Colorado 2023 — Professional Services

Many of this year’s Best of Colorado winners embody the art of specialization. They don’t pretend to be something they are not, rather they concentrate on one element and aim to perfect it. That in turn has clearly helped them make a name for themselves.

Our readers (Best of Colorado customers) not only remember them but make a concerted effort to vote for them. That’s a tremendous accomplishment in this era of overwhelming messages, marketing and mindshare. But that takes time. Here at ColoradoBiz, we’ve heard many serial entrepreneurs and CEOs depict their success as a climb rather than a meandering journey. After all, the highest summits are always uphill and rarely scaled on the first day.

So, here’s to this year’s Best of Colorado winners. They have found a way to perfect their craft, grow their brand, and be recognized for their specialization. They have scaled the summit of success.

BEST ACCOUNTING FIRM

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BOULDER CPA GROUP

In business since 1991, Boulder CPA Group specializes in taxation for small to medium-sized businesses and individuals, from planning to compliance strategies. The firm strives to meet each client’s specific needs in planning for the future and achieving goals in an ever-changing financial and regulatory environment. Services include tax management, entity selection and restructuring, estate and trust planning, and IRS representation.

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BEST ADVERTISING/MARKETING/PUBLIC RELATIONS AGENCY

ESTOUND

Founded in 2006, estound is the Best of Colorado top vote-getter in the Ad/Marketing/PR category for the fourth straight year. The Denver-based agency is known for developing award-winning marketing, consulting and web design/development services. The firm creates and manages digital-centric marketing portfolios that generate reliable, steady business gains.

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BEST EVENT PLANNING SERVICE

BESPOKE

Bespoke helps clients bring their business’ brand stories to life through personal and group engagement. That means designing the right mix of engagement opportunities to meet business goals — from meetings, conferences, fundraising campaigns, trade shows, incentive trips, online gatherings, video, podcasts and social media.

Bespoke oversees and executes these events, from invitation to registration, entertainment, speakers, food, signage and decor, audiovisual, amenities and more.

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BEST GRAPHIC DESIGN

VOLUME NINE

Founded in 2006, Denver-based Volume Nine is a digital marketing agency that provides custom digital marketing campaigns designed to rise above the online noise and reach target audiences. The firm helps clients grow their brands by delivering proven solutions in social media, marketing content and search engine optimization (SEO).

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BEST LAW FIRM – INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY

DORSEY & WHITNEY LLP

Dorsey & Whitney has been helping clients protect, enforce and leverage trademarks and copyrights for more than 50 years. The firm currently manages tens of thousands of active trademark and copyright applications and registrations on behalf of companies ranging from startups to global multinationals.

A few examples of Dorsey’s services regarding intellectual property include: registering, transferring and enforcing domain names; counseling on advertising claim substantiation and evaluation of competitor ad substantiation; performing intellectual property due diligence in M&A, financing and other business transactions; negotiating purchase, sale and financing agreements related to intellectual property; strategic positioning of trademarked or copyrighted products and services through licensing and joint venture programs; advising on issues unique to online retail sales.

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BEST LAW FIRM – CORPORATE LITIGATION

HASSAN + CABLES

Hassan + Cables represents businesses and nonprofit organizations on a wide range of legal and business matters, including civil litigation. The firm’s attorneys strive to develop options to resolve disputes without litigation wherever possible. However, where no other options are more suitable, the Boulder-based firm aggressively and professionally pursues clients’ goals and objections through the litigation process, whether through trial or appeal.

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BEST LAW FIRM – EMPLOYMENT AND LABOR

KISSINGER & FELLMAN P.C.

The legal practice and professional capabilities of Kissinger & Fellman have been conscientiously developed with a focus on the representation of clients involved in all aspects of business and government. The firm’s clients range from large publicly owned corporations to sole business proprietors to individuals.

Headquartered in Denver with an additional office in Silver Spring, Maryland, the firm is equipped to handle the most complex litigation from start to finish, yet small enough to treat each client as important and give each case the personal attention it deserves.

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BEST LAW FIRM – ESTATE PLANNING

AMBLER KEENAN MITCHELL JOHNSON

Founded in 1997, Ambler Keenan Mitchell Johnson is dedicated to providing cost-effective service to clients as they accumulate, preserve and transfer wealth. The Denver-based firm believes an estate plan will be most effective when it is crafted by a team comprised of the client’s most trusted advisers.

The firm specializes in estate planning, probate and trust administration, second-parent adoption, corporate, power of attorney, guardianship/conservatorship, elder law, and LGBTQIA+.

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BEST LAW FIRM – FAMILY LAW

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GRIFFITHS LAW P.C.

Griffith’s family law attorneys are skilled at handling complex divorce and child custody cases as well as child support and spousal maintenance. The firm’s civil litigation attorneys handle similarly complex matters such as construction, insurance, real estate, and business litigation cases.

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BEST LAW FIRM – PERSONAL INJURY (TIE)

CHENEY GALLUZI & HOWARD LLC

“Life happens. We can help.” That’s the philosophy and guiding principle of founding partners Kevin Cheney, Tim Galluzzi and Travis Howard. The firm points out that a personal injury lawyer is an important asset for securing financial restitution for injuries. Personal injury lawyers typically work on a contingency basis, allowing clients to focus more on their claim rather than compensation for their legal team.

Cheney Galluzzi & Howard’s practice areas include catastrophic injuries, motor vehicle accidents, bad-faith insurance, premises liability, ski accidents and wrongful death.

FRANKLIN D. AZAR & ASSOCIATES P.C.

Known for his ubiquitous “strong arm of the law” TV commercials, founding attorney Frank Azar has bult Franklin D. Azar & Associates into the largest plaintiff-centered personal injury firm in Colorado with offices in Denver, Aurora, Thornton, Colorado Springs and Pueblo.

Azar is actively involved in cases across the country concerning wage and hour violations, insurance bad faith, products liability, and various mass torts concerning pharmaceutical drugs and medical devices.

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BEST LAW FIRM –MERGERS & ACQUISITIONS

HOLLAND & HART LLP

Holland & Hart provides tailored M&A advice at every stage in the business lifecycle. Representing buyers, sellers, private equity funds, venture capitalists, other investors and portfolio companies, the firm offers 360-degree perspective that you’d expect from an organization that’s been around since 1947.

Holland & Hart has worked with clients in the technology, food, beverage, and consumer products, energy and cannabis sectors.

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BEST LOBBYING/LEGISLATIVE SERVICES

BROWNSTEIN HYATT FARBER SCHRECK LLP

One of the nation’s leading lobbying firms – by some accounts No. 1 – Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck boasts a bipartisan team with full-service lobbying, public policy and legal representation that helps companies, associations, nonprofits and other organizations interpret federal government actions, solve challenges and seize opportunities. Brownstein’s government relations team offers comprehensive services before Congress, federal agencies and regulatory bodies, as well as at state and local levels throughout the country.

The firm combines outstanding lawyers, leading authorities on policy and true business acumen to solve clients’ toughest challenges. Founded in Denver, BHFS has expanded around the country, with 12 offices, 600 employees and 300 attorneys and policy professionals nationwide.

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BEST MOVING COMPANY

JOHNSON STORAGE & MOVING

In business since 1900, Johnson Storage & Moving is owned and operated by fourth-generation members of the Johnson family. The global logistics company helps families, government and businesses store and move their goods around the world.

Storage accommodations include short-term or long-term storage; self-storage lockers; floor space for furniture; open shelving for files and records; secure vault space for high-value items; and large spaces for automobiles, RVs, boats and floats.

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BEST STORAGE FACILITIES

PUBLIC STORAGE

In business since 1972, Public Storage has self-storage facilities throughout the U.S. and many parts of the world. And those little (and big) units for personal, business, vehicle and boat storage add up: Public Storage is one of the world’s largest landlords, with more than 170 million rentable square feet of real estate.

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BEST STAFFING/RECRUITING/EXECUTIVE SEARCH

Z3 TALENT

Z3 Talent is a leading retained executive search firm for entrepreneurs, family-owned businesses, and private equity-backed companies. It helps growing businesses that are looking for a transformational shift to identify and recruit exceptional talent. The firm has been recognized by Hunt Scanlon as a Top 100 most prominent executive search firm serving the priva

Best of Colorado Nominations — Your Vote Matters in More Than Just Elections

On February 17, 2023, our 9^th annual reader’s poll of favorite businesses will come to a close. Our Best of Colorado contest gives readers and friends of ColoradoBiz a chance to weigh in on their favorite Colorado service providers and we hope you’ll join us!

From golf courses to law firms to IT support or great places to eat, we want to know which companies you consider top of their game. Voting is simple, easy, and takes no more than 5 minutes.

But it doesn’t have to stop there. We’re frequently asked how companies can make the list. The answer is simple: get the most votes! The Best of Colorado Business Choice awards are not a solicitation, nor can any business buy their way onto the list. We pay close attention and ensure all votes cast are legitimate.

If you’re a part of a business in the running that might be able to claim victory over others, especially your competitors, you might even encourage your customers to vote for you, too. E-marketing, social media, phone calls, signs in your business, employee contests — it’s all fair game. Just remember these three simple rules:

You must vote for at least 10 categories.
You may only submit one ballot per year.
If you vote for your own company in any category, you must vote for two other companies in that category.

The companies that receive the most votes in each category will be featured in our Best of Colorado issue this June, plus they’ll retain bragging rights for an entire year!

On behalf of everyone at ColoradoBiz, I want to wish every company the best of luck in their shot to be included in our 2023 Best of Colorado issue. But more importantly, beyond just voting and competing, we hope after the winners are made public you’ll see it as an opportunity to support the best our state has to offer with your business. They deserve it.

The Best of Recreation 2021

Best Place to Mountain Bike

Winter Park Resort

With more than 600 miles of trails to choose from, it doesn’t matter if you are an experienced cyclist or a newcomer to the sport.

Winter Park has mountain biking trails for everyone. For those looking for an extra dose of adrenaline, the Trestle Bike Park is the place for you.

You’ll face steep-banked turns and big dirt jumps as you navigate more than 40 miles of downhill terrain.

Full-day passes to Trestle are $60 for adults and $50 for children and members of the military.

Runners-up

Telluride Ski Resort
18 Road, Fruita
William F. Hayden Green Mountain Park

Best Casino

Black Hawk

We can only assume voters for Colorado’s best casino simply enjoy heading to Black Hawk and deciding where to go from there.

The leading vote-getter was “Black Hawk Casino.” There is no such place by that name, but there are numerous casinos in Black Hawk that make the drive worthwhile.

The leading vote-getter for a specific venue was Century Casinos in Central City, followed by Ameristar Casino Resort & Spa in Black Hawk.

Runners-up

Best Place to Play Hooky

Denver Zoo

What better way to take a much deserved, or self-determined day away from responsibility than by checking out lions, penguins and other creatures and habitats at the Denver Zoo.

Looking to learn a little on your day off? The Denver Zoo aims to educate its audiences in becoming environmental thinkers and learners and perhaps most importantly to become champions for wildlife.

“We believe that every learner in our community deserves the opportunity to tap into their natural curiosity, to engage in awe-inspiring learning experiences and to develop their inner-scientists,” the Denver Zoo’s website states.

Runners-up

Best Place to Ski

Aspen Snowmass Ski Resort

Snowmass, Aspen Mountain & Highlands and Buttermilk make up the mountains that the Aspen Skiing Co. operates where skiers and snowboarders have access to 362 trails over 5,527 acres through just one lift ticket.

Snowmass alone has 150 miles of trails for you to experience. And with 53% of trails in the intermediate or lower levels, Snowmass has options for people of all abilities.

Whether it is Snowmass or one of the other mountains, Aspen provides a skiing experience that has yet to find an equivalent.

Runners-up

Best Attraction for Impressing Visitors to Denver

Red Rocks Park and Amphitheatre

A hallmark of Colorado tourism, the Red Rocks Park and Amphitheatre never fails to drop jaws.

Whether it be the lights pumping as your favorite band takes the stage, or your lungs bursting after running up the fabled stairs, Red Rocks will certainly keep you entertained.

There are few places where you can take in the ancient natural beauty of Colorado while still marveling at the Denver skyline.

“All around you are 738 total acres of deer, dinosaurs, pines and prairies, geological wonders and spectacular vistas,” the park points out on its website.

Runners-up

Best Attraction for Impressing Visitors to the Eastern Plains

Wild Animal Sanctuary

First and foremost, the Wild Animal Sanctuary is not a zoo, rather a place where the focus is on the animals, not the people.

Rescued animals are cared for at the Sanctuary and are able to roam freely in large habitats more akin to their wild habitat.

With more than 170,000 annual visitors, the Sanctuary aims to use its popularity to educate those who visit about the Captive Wildlife Crisis.

Viewing these animals is done safely and respectfully from atop the Sanctuary’s elevated walkway, which spans more than 1.5 miles.

Best Attraction for Impressing Visitors to the Western Slope

Colorado National Monument

Imposing rock towers, winding canyons and picturesque red rocks reside within the umbrella of the Colorado National Monument as the allure of the American West’s natural beauty is brought to life.

Take a drive down the 23-mile Rim Rock Drive, where you’ll encounter sheer canyon cliffs, views atop the mesas and perhaps a bighorn sheep or a soaring eagle.

If you can’t make it to the park in person, be sure to check out the virtual tour on the park’s website.

Runners-up

Best Golf Course, Private

Sanctuary Golf Course

To play a course that can have views of Pikes Peak to the South and Longs Peak to the North on a clear day, you must be invited or a guest at one of the charity events hosted every year.

Since the course’s inception, more than 510 charity events that have raised more than $112 million.

“Play is limited not by membership, but by linking tournaments and other events to the support of charitable organizations devoted to the arts, children, health care and crisis management,” the company says.

Runners-up

Best Golf Course, Public (TIE)

Red Hawk Ridge Golf Course

Featuring dramatic elevation change and bluegrass fairways that juxtapose scrub oaks to the side, the Red Hawk Ridge Golf course aims to provide a course with affordable prices and country club conditions.

Offering a nine and 18-hole ladies league, a coed league and a competitive men’s league, Red Hawk Ridge will have a place for you whether you are a casual golfer or a competitive one.

Looking to up your game? Red Hawk Ridge also has a staff of PGA certified instructors available for lessons.

The Ridge at Castle Pines

With four sets of tees ranging from 5,000 to more than 7,000 yards, The Ridge at Castle Pines has a course that players of every ability can enjoy.

Located just south of Denver, the course has provided golfers with a top-tier Troon Golf-managed facility since 1997.

Although a public course, The Ridge also offers group packages ranging anywhere from 12-32 players that is sure to create a unique experience while you play through views overlooking the Castle Rock valley.

Runners-up

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This article is part of the 2021 Best of Colorado Business Choice Awards. Explore all the winners and finalists:
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES | TECHNOLOGY & ELECTRONICS | TRANSPORTATION | FINANCE
FOOD & BEVERAGE | LODGING & ACCOMMODATIONS | MAINTENANCE| REAL ESTATE
HEALTH | PERSONAL FULFILLMENT | LIFESTYLE | OFFICE | RECREATION

The Best of Finance 2021

Best Bank

FirstBank

Founded in 1963, FirstBank is now Colorado’s largest locally owned holding company, with more than 110 locations. The importance of how the company can positively impact communities and customers has been a hallmark of the FirstBank ethos and is largely what the company attributes its growth to.

Even with its large range of influence, FirstBank makes it a priority to give back to its community. Since FirstBank first helped in establishing the Colorado Gives Day initiative, more than $300 million has been raised for Colorado nonprofits.

Runners-up

Best Insurance Company

State Farm

Athletes like Aaron Rodgers and Patrick Mahomes elevate the social status of State Farm, but the comprehensive insurance coverage the company provides more than speaks for itself.

Providing insurance options for life, home, vehicle and small businesses, State Farm has plenty of options for you to pick from. Unsure of what works best for you?

Use the company’s website to get in touch with one of State Farm’s 19,000 agents across the country and find what type of coverage fits you.

Runners-up

Best Mortgage Broker

M2 Lending Solutions

Wanting to offer customers fair and customized home loans, Chris Murphy founded M2 Lending Solutions in 2002. Now with a team that has a combined 50 years of mortgage industry experience, Murphy has created a company that prioritizes customer education in an industry that is often geared to helping the banks and brokers instead of the prospective homeowners.

“It is each loan officer’s mission to both educate customers and meet their financial needs,” the company’s website states. “Every M2 Lending customer can rest assured that their sensitive financial information is handled with the utmost care and security.”

Runners-up

Best Credit Union

Ent Credit Union

Ent, the largest Colorado-based credit union, has more than 400,000 members served by more than 40 service centers up and down the Front Range. It was named Forbes “Best in State” credit union for Colorado for three years running and has received numerous other “best credit union” awards in the communities it serves.

Ent focuses on supporting nonprofits that support child and family health and wellbeing, and higher education, primarily through Colorado-based university and community college scholarships. Ent’s YES grants, now in their 21st year, have awarded more than $1.5 million to date to more than 200 not-for-profit agencies that benefit youth throughout the state.

Runners-up

Best Title Company

Land Title Guarantee Company

Started in 1967, Land Title Guarantee Company has become Colorado’s largest locally owned and operated title agency.

Customer service, employee satisfaction and a dedication to Colorado and its communities are the driving factors behind the ethos of Land Title. With more than 50 locations statewide, Land Title makes itself accessible to you wherever you live.

“With Land Title, you’ll partner with closing agents and title examiners who know Colorado real estate laws, customs and markets inside and out,” the company says..

Runners-up

Best Wealth Manager/Financial Planner

Alpine Bank Wealth Management

Specializing in investment management, financial lifestyle management, individual retirement accounts and many other services, Alpine Bank Wealth Management helps to create a financial portfolio that is customized to you and your lifestyle.

Their process is centered around in-depth consultations that allow their team of investment professionals to keep your best interests in mind while they navigate the markets so you don’t have to.

“With our shared vision of your financial objectives, we can respond to any changes to your circumstances or in the markets,” the company says.

Runners-up

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Best SBA Lender

Alpine Bank

Being a small business is tough, and Alpine Bank knows that. Aiming to relieve the stress that comes with financing your business, Alpine Bank can help navigate cash management, payment processing, remote deposit capture and lockbox services.

Alpine has been serving Colorado since 1973, and with over 35 locations, it can help you wherever your business is located.

Priding itself on long-term relationships with its customers, Alpine makes sure that the culture surrounding the bank and those that interact with it is reflected in its localized feel.

Runners-up

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This article is part of the 2021 Best of Colorado Business Choice Awards. Explore all the winners and finalists:
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES | TECHNOLOGY & ELECTRONICS | TRANSPORTATION | FINANCE
FOOD & BEVERAGE | LODGING & ACCOMMODATIONS | MAINTENANCE| REAL ESTATE
HEALTH | PERSONAL FULFILLMENT | LIFESTYLE | OFFICE | RECREATION

The Best of Personal Fulfillment 2021

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Best College/University

University of Colorado-Boulder (CU Boulder)

Nestled below the Flatirons, the University of Colorado-Boulder is a hub for those looking to push the limits of education and self-fulfillment. Offering more than 4,000 courses that span 150 fields of study, CU consistently lives up to its reputation as a desirable and enriching place of higher education.

“A degree from CU Boulder not only provides our students with promising career potential, it also expands their worldview, influences their social network and adds to their life experiences,” the university’s website states.

Runners-up

Colorado State University – Fort Collins
University of Denver (DU)
Colorado Mesa University

Best EMBA Program

Colorado State University Executive MBA Program

Whether it takes you two years or five years, the Colorado State Executive MBA program will adapt to your schedule and work with you to make sure you are able to get the most you can out of its program.

Ranked No. 1 in Colorado by U.S. News & World Report and No. 15 in the world by The Financial Times, CSU’s program will help to further your career while allowing you the flexibility to continue to navigate the professional world.

Runners-up

University of Denver (DU)
University of Colorado-Boulder (CU Boulder)

Best Coworking or Collaborative Workspaces

Shift Workspaces

With two locations in Denver and one in Littleton, Shift Workspaces aims to create an environment that ignites productivity and workplace happiness. Whether you need a private office or just a meeting room for the afternoon, Shift has multiple options to cater to your specific professional needs.

“Our friendly staff keeps the coffee hot, the building spotless, the wifi blazing fast, and our wellness centers stocked with everything you might need to support your journey to the best day ever,” the company’s website says.

Runners-up

Best Fitness Club

Crossfit Colfax

At Crossfit Colfax, everyone will be doing the “same” workout, but it will vary based on the load and intensity you feel you can manage.

For those in search of quick results, the Colfax FIT program – a one-hour full-body workout – is offered seven times a week and specializes in raising your metabolism so you can burn fat through intensive cardio and barbell sessions.

If you’re also looking to up your health levels outside the gym, Crossfit Colfax offers self-lead and one-on-one nutrition coaching programs.

Runners-up

Best Fundraiser/Charity Event

Youth on Record Block Party

Working annually with almost 1,700 students aged 12-24, Youth on Record emboldens their students to face systemic injustice through programs centered around the arts.

The seventh annual YOR Block Party will be held entirely virtually this year as a day-long festival that is designed and led by the organization’s students.

Attendees will be able to experience 10-15 free workshops covering career advancement, health and wellness and art making, as well as seven to 10 youth performances, all for free.

Runners-up

Best Nonprofit

Food Bank of the Rockies

One of seven people in the Rocky Mountain region face food uncertainty, but since 1978 the Food Bank of the Rockies has been providing hunger relief to its communities.

The nonprofit partners with more than 800 Hunger Relief Partners to provide more than 1 million meals a week, on average. For community members that struggle to make it to a food bank, the Food Bank of the Rockies operates more than 70 mobile sites that help reach those in need wherever they are.

Runners-up

Best Place to Move/Open a Business

Superior

Founded in 1896, Superior rode the economic boom of the mining industry from the town’s inception all the way until the Industrial Mine closed in 1945.

Now, Superior’s steady increase in residential development has seen its population rise to more than 13,000 as of 2019.

Superior is just four square miles in area, but is home to 630 acres of parks and 35 miles of trails. For more information about Superior’s history and upcoming community events, check out its website.

Runner-up

Best Business Podcast

ProCo360

Business meetings in Colorado can take place anywhere, from high-rises in downtown Denver to bike rides en route to your client’s favorite brewery.

ProCO360 looks to dive into the “multidimensional spirit” that embodies Coloradans and the way they live their life.

The host of ProCO360, Dave Tabor, brings on guests who inspire him and who understand that the way of life in Colorado is special.

“ProCO360 is a show about spirit, the spirit of opportunity created by people who could be successful anywhere and choose to start and grow businesses here in Colorado,” the podcast’s website states.

Runner-up

Best MBA Program

University of Denver (DU)

Pushing students to engage with real-world situations, the University of Denver’s MBA program at the Daniels College of Business aims to send its students to the top of the list for prospective employers.

The program requires students to complete four core challenges throughout their time at DU – the Enterprise Challenge, the Social Good Challenge, the Corporate Challenge and the Global Challenge – where classroom knowledge will be immediately applicable to industry relevant situations.

The Denver MBA also has five pre-set concentrations to pick from. And if none of those fit your needs, you can customize your own.

Runners-up

University of Colorado – Denver (CU Denver)
Regis University
University of Colorado-Boulder MBA

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This article is part of the 2021 Best of Colorado Business Choice Awards. Explore all the winners and finalists:
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES | TECHNOLOGY & ELECTRONICS | TRANSPORTATION | FINANCE
FOOD & BEVERAGE | LODGING & ACCOMMODATIONS | MAINTENANCE| REAL ESTATE
HEALTH | PERSONAL FULFILLMENT | LIFESTYLE | OFFICE | RECREATION

The Best of Office 2021

Best Office Furniture

Contract Furnishings

Based out of Denver, Contract Furnishings helps the workplace environment you desire come to life.

With services ranging from interior design overhauls to sourcing the best used pieces for your budget, Contract Furnishings will work with you from start to finish to make sure your workplace represents the company culture you are creating.

“Employees thrive in different environments,” the company points out. “Some need privacy, some crave collaboration and some want both. As your partner, we listen and understand your needs before making recommendations.”

Runners-up

Best Office Supplies

Staples

Staples has long been synonymous with office supplies – and for good reason. Inventory covers everything from printing supplies to breakroom snacks, but it is the company’s ability to continuously evolve their products to fit the ever-changing office landscape that speaks to why consumers rely so heavily on Staples.

Beyond their supplies, Staples has committed to increasing its focus on sustainability, and wants to help you do the same.

“We’re working hard to help you achieve your sustainability goals by sourcing and offering more eco-conscious products, presenting unique recycling capabilities and providing comprehensive reporting,” the company says.

Runners-up

Best Printer

YellowDog

Although it provides services to hundreds of businesses, YellowDog makes sure that when it is providing print, design and branding solutions, you feel like the company’s only client.

With this personalized approach, the team at YellowDog provides clients with high-end services that don’t come with a price tag that breaks the bank.

“The YellowDog team is a hearty mix of dreamers, doers, and makers,” the company says. “Between us, we have the unleashed creativity, number-crunching strategic thinking, and code-slinging tech skills to send your brand soaring to new heights.”

Runners-up

Best Sign Company

YellowDog

From customized decals to banners that span the length of a fence, YellowDog can help you bring the ideas for your signs to life.

The team at YellowDog prides itself on its ability to focus on each customer’s individual needs so you get the optimal attention.

YellowDog’s services are geared to local businesses, nonprofits, trade show displays and, as the company puts it, “anyone with a big message!

Think of us as a friend you have on speed-dial to bounce ideas off, problem-solve, or get things done.”

Runners-up

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This article is part of the 2021 Best of Colorado Business Choice Awards. Explore all the winners and finalists:
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES | TECHNOLOGY & ELECTRONICS | TRANSPORTATION | FINANCE
FOOD & BEVERAGE | LODGING & ACCOMMODATIONS | MAINTENANCE| REAL ESTATE
HEALTH | PERSONAL FULFILLMENT | LIFESTYLE | OFFICE | RECREATION

The Best of Transportation 2021

Best Car Dealership

Schomp MINI

With its One Price, One Person, One Hour policy, Schomp MINI provides an experience centered around one thing: the customer. A part of the larger Schomp Automotive dealer group, this team has been aiding prospective drivers for more than 75 years. Operating in Denver, Highlands Ranch, Littleton and the South Denver area, Schomp MINI aims to match you with the ideal ride for your needs.

“Our customers like the way we treated them and we earned their loyalty and repeat business,” Lisa Schomp, the third of four Schomp generations to head the group, says on the company’s website. “They became our best advertising investments.”

Runners-up

Best Car Repair

Keller Bros. Inc

In the world of auto repair, you’d be hard-pressed to find any Colorado company that has experienced more longevity and provided more customer-satisfaction than Keller Bros.

Operating out of Littleton for more than 45 years, Keller Bros. is a family business that has become a mainstay in its local community.

With ASE Certified Master technicians on staff, Keller Bros. is qualified to handle repairs on cars of all types and models. The company also offers a three-year/36,000-mile warranty on almost all parts and labor.

Runners-up

Best Car Wash

Magic Rabbit Car Wash & Detail

Whether your car is small or oversized, Magic Rabbit Car Wash & Detail provides a cleaning service that fits your needs. Locally owned and operated, Magic Rabbit’s services range from basic to full-service car washes that will make the inside of your car look just as good as the exterior.

While its Highlands Ranch location is going through renovations, the Aurora and Parker locations are pleasing customers as usual.

“Magic Rabbit is your ONE STOP shop,” the company’s website states. “We can help you to improve the appearance of your vehicles as well as to fix auto mechanical problems.”

Runners-up

Best Private Jet Service

International Jet

International Jet’s 24-hour availability is not a new thing, as the company is the longest tenured air charter company at Centennial Airport.

Flying since 1979, aviation experience and personalized customer service are what set this company apart from other charter operations along the Front Range.

Customers receive first-class service wherever the destination, and it doesn’t stop there. International Jet offers a slew of concierge services that aim to help your time on the ground run as smoothly as your time in the air.

Runners-up

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This article is part of the 2021 Best of Colorado Business Choice Awards. Explore all the winners and finalists:
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES | TECHNOLOGY & ELECTRONICS | TRANSPORTATION | FINANCE
FOOD & BEVERAGE | LODGING & ACCOMMODATIONS | MAINTENANCE| REAL ESTATE
HEALTH | PERSONAL FULFILLMENT | LIFESTYLE | OFFICE | RECREATION

The Best of Health 2021

Best Health Insurer

Kaiser Permanente

Whether you insure yourself or you are covered through your employer, Kaiser Permanente wants to make the world of health insurance as accessible as possible, while educating you along the way.

Meanwhile, Kaiser’s Charitable Health Coverage program helps to make sure those with low incomes are still able to get the health care they need.

“We’re here to help you make the health care choices that are right for you – from choosing your health plan to knowing how to get the most out of it,” Kaiser’s website states.

Runners-up

Best Hospital

UCHealth Medical Center of the Rockies

While specializing in heart and trauma care, the UCHealth Medical Center of the Rockies provides a wide array of services to keep the Front Range healthy. The 166-bed Loveland medical center is also home to Air Link, the emergency medical and critical care air transportation program for UCHealth.

“Whether you’re a guest or a visitor at Poudre Valley Hospital in Fort Collins or Medical Center of the Rockies in Loveland, our goal is to deliver world-class care and customer service that exceeds your expectations,” the hospital’s website states.

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Best Behavioral/Mental Health Provider (TIE)

Kaiser Permanente

Providing quality health care and coverage for more than 75 years, Kaiser Permanente supports all facets of your health, not just your physical.

At Kaiser, you don’t need a referral for mental health services, so you can get the help you need as quickly as possible. Kaiser Permanente’s goal is to provide health care that is specific to you and as hassle-free as possible.

“We offer many options for members with mental, emotional, and addiction issues – as your partners in health, we’ll help you find what works for you,” the company’s website states.

Mental Health Center of Denver (MHCD)

Mental Health Center of Denver is committed to empowering adults, children and families alike to live lives as fulfilling as possible. MHCD has a presence in multiple Denver public schools and multiple community sites where it offers treatment, prevention, outreach and crisis services. Help is focused on increasing a person’s recovery throughout his or her life, not just once.

“The Mental Health Center of Denver is a place for recovery, resilience and well-being, known locally and nationally as a model for innovative and effective community behavioral health care,” the company indicates on its website.

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Best Orthopedic Clinic

Orthopedic Centers of Colorado

With 19 locations across the Front Range, the Orthopedic Centers of Colorado aim to provide patients with care specific to their situation.

More than 150 orthopedic surgeons, doctors and allied health specialists work together to provide a patient experience that gets patients back on the path to recovery.

With appointment times catered to the patient, X-rays, MRIs and CT scans are also available at any of OCC’s three imaging centers, located in Colorado Springs and South and East Denver from the early morning to the evening.

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Best Plastic Surgery

Boulder Plastic Surgery

Offering options in both cosmetic and reconstruction surgery, Boulder Plastic Surgery provides services that help you achieve your self-improvement goals. Whether it be tummy tucks, breast augmentation or a variety of other operations, Drs. Kuisle, Hartley and Maxhimer’s 30 years of general surgery and plastic surgery training experience make clients feel comfortable from the first meeting to the last appointment.

Boulder Plastic Surgery’s mission is “to provide our patients with uncompromising quality of plastic surgical care in a personal, professional and caring environment to ensure optimum outcomes.”

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Best Veterinary Clinic (THREE-WAY TIE)

Indian Peaks Veterinary Hospital PC

Located in Boulder, the Indian Peaks Veterinary Hospital offers a variety of services to keep your animal companion healthy.

With a staff of nine, the team at Indian Peaks understands the bond between owners and their pets and navigates each case with the utmost respect.

In addition to routine wellness exams, surgery and pet vaccinations, Indian Peaks also offers boarding options while you are away.

“Our mission is to provide excellent veterinary care for our patients in a friendly, compassionate and convenient environment,” the hospital’s website states.

Pets on Broadway Animal Hospital

Whether a pet is experiencing health problems, or just in need of some routine grooming, the full-care facility at the Pets on Broadway Animal Hospital gives individualized care to pets throughout the Denver area.

Accredited by the American Animal Hospital Association, Pets on Broadway instills confidence that the care your pet will receive will be as professional as it gets.

“Our Denver animal hospital is dedicated to providing affordable, reliable and first-class medical services for your pets,” the hospital’s website states.

VCA Alameda East Veterinary Hospital

The VCA Alameda East Veterinary Hospital offers a $25 price tag for your pet’s first exam, but don’t let the affordable prices fool you; the VCA family prides itself on the vast knowledge its veterinarians provide.

Primary care options cover everything from vaccines to MRIs for your pet; the hospital also offers more specialized care centered around internal medicine and orthopedic services.

“We provide veterinary services for every stage in your pet’s life, from her first shots to a lifetime of preventative care to keep her happy and healthy,” the hospital’s website states.

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Best Property Management

Atlas Real Estate Group

Atlas Real Estate Group oversees 3,500 properties and has placed over $1 billion in funds for investors since the company’s start in 2008. Whether you are looking to buy, sell, rent or invest, Atlas Real Estate and its team will help you as you navigate the real estate market.

“Our mission at Atlas is to uplift humanity through real estate,” the company’s website states. “We do this by educating people on the value of homeownership and teaching the process of creating long-term wealth through real estate investing.”

Atlas was also the top vote-getter in the Residential Real Estate Office category.

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Best Home Builder

303 Development

Whether it’s Sloan’s Lake, Englewood or Cherry Creek, 303 Development has helped bring visions to life throughout Denver’s neighborhoods. With past projects ranging from single-family homes to custom duplexes, the team at 303 Development is there at the start of the design process to the end of a home’s construction.

“With decades of experience, our firm counts on the team’s expertise and knowledge to meet any occurrence head-on to provide the best possible outcome and deliver our clients ’dreams,” 303 Development’s website states.

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Best Commercial Builder

Mortenson Construction

With projects ranging from the National Jewish Health Center for Outpatient Health in Denver to the Four Seasons Resort and Residences in Vail, Mortenson Construction serves Colorado and all the variety that comes with it.

Not limited to just professional work, Mortenson also prides itself on its large presence in the communities in which it works. During Mortenson’s 2020 “Do Something Good” campaign, the company logged almost 500 hours of volunteer time, partnering with 22 different nonprofits around the Front Range.

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Best Engineering Firm

Galloway & Company Inc.

From site demolition plans to parking lot design and everything between, Galloway & Company provides a range of civil engineering services executed with a precise level of care.

In operation since 1982, Galloway continuously fortifies its knowledge of local, state and federal regulations so your project can move seamlessly from its planning phase to construction.

Current projects include the Future Legends Sports Complex in Windsor, The Hive on Broadway in Englewood and many others.

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The Best of Technology and Electronics 2021

Best Audio-Visual Service Production

Image Audiovisuals Inc.

Image Audiovisuals excels at fulfilling all event production needs. Whether it be virtual, live or hybrid, each project will have a sales and project manager to help guide and plan an event from start to finish. Image AV’s hands-on approach helps take the stress off the client and ensures a process that produces an event that is true to the client’s vision.

“At ImageAV, you’ll find a group of talented and fun AV professionals who are committed to making every event a flawless production,” the company says.

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Best IT Services

Decypher Technologies

With more than 40 employees across four locations, Decypher Technologies has grown significantly since the company’s humble beginnings in 2003. Providing services that focus on Managed IT, Cybersecurity and Cellular DAS, Decypher aims to keep businesses safe and connected 24/7.

The company’s managed services allow for a comprehensive package that helps to ease any IT concerns or issues clients may have, all for a fixed cost. Decypher updates and monitors a client’s network without him or her having to lift a finger. As the company’s website states, it’s “like Having an IT department on staff 24/7.”

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Best Web Development

Spire Digital

Since 1998, Spire Digital has provided clients with strategic consulting, user experience design, software development services, DevOps and staff augmentation to ensure that innovation and technology work hand in hand. Spire has helped more than 600 clients use technology to bolster their business practices through custom services in product, design, development and digital marketing. With clients in a variety of fields ranging from automotive to retail, no industry is too out of the way for the team at Spire.

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This article is part of the 2021 Best of Colorado Business Choice Awards. Explore all the winners and finalists:
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES | TECHNOLOGY & ELECTRONICS | TRANSPORTATION | FINANCE
FOOD & BEVERAGE | LODGING & ACCOMMODATIONS | MAINTENANCE| REAL ESTATE
HEALTH | PERSONAL FULFILLMENT | LIFESTYLE | OFFICE | RECREATION

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