Fifty Winners were Announced at 9th Annual Gala Awards Ceremony

Denver, CO -- (ReleaseWire) -- 06/26/2017 -- Colorado Companies to Watch (CCTW) today announced the 2017 Winners of the 9th Annual Colorado Company to Watch Awards Gala, a unique program that honors 50 high-performing 2nd stage companies from across the state for their performance in the marketplace, innovative products, unique processes and philanthropic actions.

Second-stage companies are those that have moved past the startup stage and into a period of growth. The 2017 Winners selected significantly impact the state's economy by collectively providing thousands of jobs and contributing millions of dollars in revenue while representing Colorado's diverse economic landscape.

"The 2017 Colorado Companies to Watch Winners represent the most innovation and impactful companies that are fueling the economic fire of our state," said Rick Ninneman, Board Chair of Colorado Companies to Watch. "We are proud to recognize the contributions of these second-stage companies of Colorado."

Candidates are selected from nominations within the local community. This year, over 750 companies nominated, with 100 Finalists emerging, from which 50 Winners were chosen by the esteemed CCTW volunteer judging panel. Winners were announced at the 9th Annual Gala Awards Dinner on Friday, June 23, 2016 at the Denver Marriott City Center.

2017 Colorado Companies to Watch Winners Include:

1908 Brands
AdCellerant
Amplio Digital
Apto
Blinker
Blue Canyon Technologies
BombBomb
Bonsai Design
Brinkman
Bye Aerospace, Inc.
Catalyst Solutions
Dizzion
Down River Equipment
Egg Strategy
Epiphany Ai
Epoch Eyewear
Front Range Dermatology Associates
GoSpotCheck
High Precision Devices
Image Audiovisuals, Inc.
Ink Monstr
Integrity Communications Solutions, Inc.
Integrity Electrical Solutions
Karrikins Group LLC
KD Kanopy, Inc.
LoCo Food Distribution, LLC
Marczyk Fine Foods
Maria Empanada
Mayfly Outdoors
Motherlove Herbal Company
Ombud
P2Binvestor
PAIRIN
PeakMed
Phunkshun Wear
Pinnacle Healthcare Consulting
PopSockets, LLC
ProStar GeoCorp Inc.
ShadeScapes Americas
Shine Community
Solar Roast Coffee, LLC
Stem Ciders
STRYD
System76
Tailwind Nutrition
TouchSource
Two Leaves and a Bud Tea Company
Velocity Global
VintageView Wine Storage Systems
Your Green Contractor

About Colorado Companies to Watch
Colorado Companies to Watch is an awards program honoring 2nd-stage companies headquartered in the state of Colorado. The 450 companies that have been honored since the program's inception demonstrate high performance in the marketplace or exhibit innovative products or processes. The program is designed to seek businesses from a wide range of industries throughout the state, not just the major metropolitan areas. The 50 companies selected each year make an astounding impact on Colorado's economy by collectively providing thousands of jobs and contributing millions of dollars in revenue. The Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT) launched the program in 2009 in conjunction with the Edward Lowe Foundation and valuable community partners from across Colorado.

For more information on Colorado Companies to Watch, visit ColoradoCompaniestoWatch.org, facebook.com/ColoradoCompaniestoWatch and Twitter @coloradoCTW.

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Only three weeks left to nominate a Colorado business for this elite award!

Denver, CO -- (ReleaseWire) -- 01/18/2017 -- The January 31st deadline for nominating a Colorado business for the prestigious Colorado Company to Watch award is quickly approaching.

Colorado Companies to Watch (CCTW) awards this recognition to 50 local second-stage companies, bringing visibility to businesses often flying "under the radar", yet indispensable to our economy for the role they play in innovation, employment opportunities, sustained growth and economic contributions.

Business owners, associates, employees, or fans can nominate eligible businesses; companies may also nominate themselves for inclusion in this elite group.

"By creating jobs and helping communities flourish, second-stage businesses are the backbone of Colorado's growing and diverse economy," said Stephanie Veck, Director, Colorado Workforce Development Council, and 2017 Title Civic Sponsor. "We're looking for Colorado's brightest second-stage businesses and entrepreneurs to tell us why they deserve to be recognized."

To nominate a business, visit http://www.coloradocompaniestowatch.org/award-nomination/ for application forms. Nominations are open until January 31, 2017 and the awards will be presented at the Gala Awards Dinner in June.

To be considered for selection as one of the Colorado Companies to Watch, the enterprise must meet the following criteria for the year ending 2016:

- Be privately held
- Be a commercial enterprise, not a nonprofit
- Be past the startup stage
- Be facing issues of growth, not survival
- Employ 6 to 99 full-time equivalent W-2 employees, including the owner
- Have between $750,000 and $50 million in annual revenue or working capital
- Be headquartered in the state of Colorado

- Demonstrate the intent and capacity to grow based on evidence such as:

- Employee or sales growth
- Exceptional entrepreneurial leadership
- Sustainable competitive advantage
- Other notable factors that showcase the company's success

In 2016 alone, the program received more than 1,000 nominees, with 50 Winners ultimately chosen to join a 400-strong alumni network. Last year's Winners employed over 2,000 people and generated more than $500 million in 2015.

About Colorado Companies to Watch
Now in its 9th year, Colorado Companies to Watch (CCTW) is an awards program honoring second-stage companies headquartered in the state of Colorado. The 400 companies that have been honored since the program's inception demonstrate high performance in the marketplace or exhibit innovative products or processes. The program is designed to seek businesses from a wide range of industries throughout the state, not just the major metropolitan areas. The 50 companies selected each year make an astounding impact on Colorado's economy by collectively providing thousands of jobs and contributing hundreds of millions of dollars in revenue. The Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT) launched the program in 2009 in conjunction with the Edward Lowe Foundation, which remains an adviser to the program.

CCTW is continuously seeking leaders from across the state to participate as a volunteer, Sponsor, Community Partner, Supporting Partner or Board Director. For more information and to get involved with CCTW, visit ColoradoCompaniestoWatch.org, facebook.com/ColoradoCompaniestoWatch and Twitter @coloradoCTW.

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720-325-2517 x603
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