Posted inOpinion, Opinion Columns

Opinion: Embracing technology will propel Colorado’s economic recovery from COVID-19

The year 2020 began with a global pandemic that crippled the economy, upended daily routines, and saw heightened political and cultural tensions.  But all this has made clear that, second to the coronavirus, Colorado’s economic recovery is the top of mind for voters across the state.  With the election behind us, we need political leaders […]

Posted inBusiness, COVID, News

A mission-minded loan source that doesn’t care if you’re a startup with no experience, revenues or credit

When Valerie and Cesar Beltran decided to open Beltran’s Meat Market & Grill in Northglenn four years ago, they thought their past experience of running their own meat market in New Mexico and then a Front Range tortilla factory was enough to make them creditworthy. But as opening day approached, the couple realized they needed […]

Posted inCrime and Courts, News, Politics and Government

Korey Wise’s donation gave CU’s Innocence Project real power. A Netflix series on the Central Park 5 is making it even stronger.

In 2015, after spending 13 years in prison for his wrongful conviction in one of America’s most notorious rape cases, Korey Wise made a major contribution to the University of Colorado Law School’s Innocence Project — a financial boost that instantly put more resources at the project’s disposal. His $190,000 donation made it possible for […]