In business, the sky is the limit for Big Sky Aerial Technology—literally. This start-up company captures high-resolution aerial images for use in precision agriculture, allowing farmers to analyze the health of their crops.
They say necessity is the mother of invention. Well, geography must be part of it, too. Consider this: Colorado is the fifth most entrepreneurial state in the country, home to three of the top 15 innovative tech hubs (Boulder, Fort Collins and Denver) and five of the best cities in the U.S. to start a company (again Boulder, … Read Post
If you can’t translate an idea into action, it’s just an interesting idea. One of the things our Denver Metro Small Business Development Center (SBDC) does is helps you take your great idea and turn it into a great business. And, since this week is National Small Business Week, we want to recognize the hard work and … Read Post
Leading organizations large and small were recognized for business excellence and community impact at the Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce’s 2015 Business Awards today. Meet the winners: Click here to see photos from the event. Want to get to know the winners better? They will be featured in the summer issue of Business Altitude, hitting … Read Post
We can’t all be Google, but as leaders of organizations we can put company culture in the forefront. In an age of job-hopping and new opportunities at our fingertips, it’s imperative to grow the best and brightest teams within. It starts with two simple things: how you recruit and retain your team. Here are some … Read Post
What drives the entrepreneurial spirit? Hundreds of small business owners heard from entrepreneurs born in three different generations in February about their approach to launching and running a successful business and get an update on what’s in store for small business owners in 2015 at State of Small Business. Millennial and Love Grown Foods founder Maddy D’Amato, Gen … Read Post
Colorado is known for its entrepreneurial spirit. To excel in this start-up culture, you have to have business smarts, an understanding of your market, interpersonal skills and the ability to set goals. As you’re developing those hard skills, however, it’s essential to the health of your business that you invest time and resources to grow … Read Post
