Across the Denver metro area, there are minority or woman-owned businesses adding another page in the history of our region’s success.
The Chamber’s annual Business Awards luncheon presented by Colorado Business Bank recognizes organizations in our community that make our region a great place to live and do business.
Get to know our Minority or Woman-Owned Business of the Year finalists from their own voice, sponsored by Xcel Energy.
Established: 1981
What we do: Act II is a local consignment shop. We have three stores in the Denver metro area: one in Littleton, one in Englewood and one in Capitol Hill. We sell top quality, previously owned clothing, accessories (purses, jewelry and shoes), furniture and household goods.
Favorite quote: “I am the master of my fate, I am the captain of my soul.” – William Ernest Henley
We love having our business in Colorado because: What’s not to love? Great people, easy-to-do business, open minded and friendly. If you want to succeed here–it’s possible.
Best part of the day: Making someone else’s day.
Established: 2005
What we do: Aguilar Public Relations creates and executes strategies that build brands for companies of all sizes. We specialize in public affairs, community relations, media relations, government affairs and project management. We are a trusted resource for companies across the U.S. in reaching the audiences most important to building their brand presence.
Greatest mentor: When people say you are here on the shoulders of giants, my parents were the giants. They fought for civil rights when many doors were closed for Hispanics/women. They instilled in us that our opportunities were limitless and to be bold.
Favorite Colorado spot: Red Rocks – it’s the best! I get to combine my love for Colorado and my love for music here.
Established: 1999
What we do: Gateaux Bakery is a custom scratch bakery that creates beautiful and delicious cakes, pastries and decorative shortbread cookies for birthdays, weddings, corporate and other special events.
Best advice received: From my dad, Dennis Kenny: “Hard work will never hurt you, it can only help you throughout your career.”
Best part of the day: The end of the day! It is usually a Saturday when all of us on the Gateaux Team have succeeded in making all of our clients happy and have gotten through a crazy busy week!
Please join us on Friday, April 29, to see the winners announced live at the 2016 Business Awards.
Maggie McEntee is the digital communications and brand manager for the Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce.