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Nomination deadline for 2010 is Feb. 5th! Nominate NOW!
Colorado Companies to Watch, presented by M3 Insurance, 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. 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.
Nominations are now closed. However, companies may still apply directly without being nominated. Encourage second-stage companies to submit an application before the deadline. Find out if your company meets the eligibility criteria. Companies may apply without being nominated.

Application deadline:
February 19, 2010
(NEW DEADLINE)

Attend the official festivities honoring the 2010 Colorado Companies to Watch on June 18, 2010.
COMPANIES CAN APPLY DIRECTLY APPLY ATTEND THE AWARDS EVENT
Colorado Companies to Watch is presented by M3 Insurance and hosted by the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade in association with ACG-Denver, Arc Capital Development, Arvada Economic Development, AuroMira, ColoradoBiz Magazine, Colorado Lending Source, Colorado Rural Development Council, Economic Development Council of Colorado, Edward Lowe Foundation, iTruss Solutions, Jefferson Business Resource Center, Jefferson Economic Council, Littleton Business and Industry Office, The Mead Consulting Group, TalenTrust, TiE Rockies, Region 9 Economic Development of Southwest Colorado and the Westminster Economic Development Office.

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