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2024 Business Awards Small Business of the Year Finalists

Every year, the Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce celebrates businesses shaping the future of Denver's economy. Be part of the excitement at the 2024 Business Awards, sponsored by BOK Financial, on April 25, 2024, and witness the winner announced live! This year’s Small Business of the Year finalists are Innovest Portfolio Solutions, Security Central Inc […]

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Every year, the Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce celebrates businesses shaping the future of Denver's economy. Be part of the excitement at the 2024 Business Awards, sponsored by BOK Financial, on April 25, 2024, and witness the winner announced live! This year’s Small Business of the Year finalists are Innovest Portfolio Solutions, Security Central Inc and Consolidated Services Group. Get to know each of the organizations below.

Consolidated Services Group

Consolidated Services Group (CSG) originated in 2014 with a mission to provide commercial cleaning and maintenance services for urban environments, transit hubs and special districts. As a social enterprise, CSG advocates for Fair Chance hiring, extending opportunities to individuals facing disadvantages such as homelessness, day, or transitional housing, and/or transitioning from recent incarceration. CSG operates not just as a business but as a community builder for fair chance opportunities. Their social mission empowers employees to rebuild their lives and reintegrate into the community. Through the power of this mission, they contribute to creating a thriving Denver Metro community and providing meaningful employment.

Innovest Portfolio Solutions, LLC

Founded 28 years ago by Co-founders Richard Todd and Wendy Dominguez, this independent and employee-owned investment consulting firm began with just five employees. Now, Innovest Portfolio Solutions has a team of 60 managing $45 billion in assets. Richard and Wendy aimed to establish one of the region's first fee-only investment consulting firms, a model they have maintained over the years to better serve their clients. Amidst a trend of acquisitions by private equity, Innovest remains an independent, employee-owned firm committed to client trust. Founded on the mission of thoughtful stewardship, clients have remained at the center of what they do.

Security Central, Inc.

Since 1969, Security Central, Inc. has been a cornerstone in protecting Colorado homes and businesses, embodying a family-owned legacy dedicated to personalized service and community care. Led by founder Jon Green's vision and now overseen by his daughter and son-in-law, Jordan and Holli Jackson, the company's enduring commitment to safety is evident in its longstanding employee tenure and top-tier monitoring facilities. They deliver unparalleled service, ensuring peace of mind for clients ranging from small retail stores to expansive campuses. What sets them apart is not just what they do, but how they do it – with compassion, authenticity, and excellence.

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