Colorado Companies to Watch

Congratulations 2010 Winners!

Colorado 2010 Winners

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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.

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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 2011. We'll let you know when the application process opens for the next program—sign up for information below.	The 2010 Colorado Companies to Watch were announced at a gala celebration on June 18, 2010. Find out who they are.
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Colorado Companies to Watch is presented by M3 Insurance and the following Platinum Sponsors: CapitalValue Advisors, Faegre & Benson LLP, The Mead Consulting Group and the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade.

This program would not be possible without the support of the following Key Drivers: Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade, ACG-Denver, Boulder Economic Council, Castle Rock Economic Development Corporation, ColoradoBiz Magazine, Colorado Lending Source, Colorado Rural Development Council, Edward Lowe Foundation, iTruss Solutions, Jefferson Economic Council, City of Littleton Business and Industry Office, The Mead Consulting Group, Region 9 Economic Development of Southwest Colorado, TalenTrust, TiE Rockies, and the Westminster Economic Development Office.