Just two years into business, Sky Blue Builders was close to shutting its doors. It was 2009 and the custom home builder was feeling the squeeze of the sinking housing market. Founder and CEO Mowa Haile knew his company needed to pivot, so he turned to the Denver Metro Small Business Development Center (Denver Metro SBDC). Haile took advantage of transportation-focused programming and consulting in order to change … Read Post
The future of health care is transforming thanks to growing access to virtual care. CirrusMD, a Chamber member, is at the forefront of this change; making their mark on Denver. We sat down with Andrew Altorfer, co-founder and CEO of CirrusMD to learn more about his company and how digital health care is influencing Denver. … Read Post
After months of training, five Denver entrepreneurs pitched their businesses to a room full of judges, lenders, investors and community members. Each company brought their own unique products to the plate – from collaborative dry-erase boards to custom hand-made aprons. Two awards were given at Trout Tank this week: Melissa Gallic of Union Stitch and … Read Post
Starting your own business can be exhilarating. You’re beginning a new adventure and with the start of every new adventure you need the right tools and guide to help you along the way. The Denver Metro Small Business Development Center’s (SBDC) program, Leading Edge for Entrepreneurs, will provide you with the toolkit you need to … Read Post
Employers know internships are more than a filler on a résumé. They are a way to try out prospective employees, build capacity on their teams and pass along knowledge and experience to the next generation of workers. That’s why the Chamber has taken the lead on the Denver Opportunity Youth Initiative, focused on connecting businesses … Read Post
Across the Denver metro area, there are small 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 Small Business of the … Read Post
Blue Grimes, founder and president of Out of the Blue Screen Printing, loves hearing new ideas for how to improve his business. And he has received them from business students for over five years through the Denver Metro Small Business Development Center’s (SBDC) Strategic Business Analysis. Grimes is in the process of executing new marketing strategies in social media and on the company’s website that he hopes will ultimately … Read Post
