Colorado Companies to Watch

Colorado Companies to Watch energizes the state of Colorado by recognizing second-stage companies that are developing valuable products and services, creating quality jobs, enriching communities, and creating new industries throughout the state. Second-stage companies fuel the economic fire of Colorado by accounting for much of the economic growth and economic independence of individuals throughout the state. Typically, these companies possess attributes such as:

Growth focused
Privately-held, headquartered in Colorado
6 to 99 full-time equivalent employees
$750,000 to $50 million in sales or a similar range of working capital

This unique awards program developed by the Edward Lowe Foundation produces a multitude of benefits for all stakeholders. Participating companies have the opportunity to gain increased visibility in local and state communities as well as to improve stakeholder relationships and contribute to a dynamic business environment. Citizens will have increased access to rewarding income opportunities and be able to build pride in innovative and valuable entrepreneurial companies. The state of Colorado will be able to showcase trend-setting leaders in diverse entrepreneurial fields that strengthen the state’s economy. Do you know of a company that's worth watching? Nominate that company. If yours is such a company, apply directly.


Ready to nominate a company for next year's award? Get started now. Not ready to nominate? Sign up to receive information.	Don't miss an opportunity to become one of the Colorado Companies to Watch for 2010. We'll let you know when the application process opens for the next program—sign up for information below.	The 2009 Colorado Companies to Watch were announced at a gala celebration on June 25, 2009. Find out who they are.
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Colorado Companies to Watch is presented by the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade in association with ACG-Denver, Adams County Economic Development, Arvada Economic Development, Case Dynamics, Colorado BioScience Association, ColoradoBiz Magazine, Colorado Lending Source, Colorado Rural Development Council, Economic Development Council of Colorado, Edward Lowe Foundation, Jefferson Business Resource Center, Jefferson Economic Council, Littleton Business and Industry Office, TiE Rockies, Region 9 Economic Development of Southwest Colorado and the Westminster Economic Development Office.

The 2009 Honorees

Profiles by ColoradoBiz magazine

City & County Break-out

Colorado Companies to Watch