2016 Colorado Companies to Watch Finalists Announced

 

Fifty Winners to be Announced at 8th Annual Gala Awards Ceremony

Denver, CO – Colorado Companies to Watch (CCTW) announced the 2016 Finalists of the 8th Annual Colorado Company to Watch Awards, 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.

“The 2016 Colorado Companies to Watch Finalists represent the state’s most innovative and impactful businesses,” said Sean Nohavec, CCTW Chairman of the Board and Senior Vice President, Platinum Sponsor UMB Bank.  “We are proud to recognize the contributions of 2nd stage companies in Colorado, which often work behind the scenes creating the bulk of economic growth in our state.”

Second-stage companies are those that have moved past the startup stage and into a period of growth. The 2016 Finalists 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.

Candidates are selected from nominations within the local community.  This year had over 1,000 nominations, with 76 Finalists emerging, from which 50 Winners will ultimately be chosen by the esteemed CCTW volunteer judging panel. Winners will be announced at the 8th Annual Gala Awards Dinner on Friday, June 17, 2016 at the Hyatt Regency Denver. Registration for the event will open soon at ColoradoCompaniestoWatch.org.

 

2016 Colorado Companies to Watch Finalists:

AdPro 360

Image Audiovisuals, Inc.

Qwinix

AFC Urgent Care Denver

Inada USA

Rachio

Agribotix

Insight Designs Web Solutions, LLC

Redefy Real Estate

All Phase Restoration

InstaKey Security Systems

Residential Systems, Inc.

Allison Medical, Inc.

J.A. Balistreri Vineyards

Sand Cherry Associates, Inc.

AllUrData, Inc.

JCR Capital

Schoolrunner

Anthem Branding

Kindara, Inc.

Serious Texas Bar BQ

App-X

Liqid, Inc.

Shinesty

ASTRA, LLC

Littleton Equine Medical Center

Silvergate Pharmaceuticals

Avid4 Adventure, Inc.

Mame's Burrito Company

SnapEngage

Barber-Nichols, Inc.

MKK Consulting Engineers, Inc.

Solera Salon

Buehler Companies

Neuro Assesment Systems

SpenDifference, LLC

Canyon Bakehouse

NFT

SSB

Choozle

Nusura, Inc.

Stoneside Blinds & Shades

Colorado Medical Waste, Inc.

Outrigger Energy, LLC

Sunshine Plumbing Heating Air, LLC

Colorado Professional Resources, LLC

Parkifi, Inc.

Sustainable Supply

Columbine Label Co.

Pinnacle Mountain Homes

Tailwind Nutrition

concept3D, Inc.

Pinyon Environmental, Inc.

The BCER Group (BCER Engineering, RimRock Technology and Rondinelli Life Safety)

CPP, Inc.

Platte River Networks

Think Network Technologies

Denver Beer Co.

Polidori Sausage

Thought Ensemble, Inc.

Digabit, Inc.

PorchLight Real Estate Group

Timberline Bank

Epicurean Butter Co.

Precision Sample, LLC

TRIO Environments

Faris Machinery Co.

Providigm, LLC

Vectors, Inc.

FORTRUST

Purely Elizabeth

Volume Nine

GO Alpine

Quinn Snacks

VOORMI

Good Day Pharmacy

 

 

About Colorado Companies to Watch

Colorado Companies to Watch, presented by CapitalValue Advisors, is an awards program honoring 2nd stage companies headquartered in the state of Colorado. The 350 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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