A Golden-based business that flies drones for oil and gas, construction and mining companies just raised $500,000 and is hiring 24 drone operators.
3-year-old drone surveying firm plans pilot hiring spree following funding round
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Mortgage tech firm doubles Writer’s Square space
After growing from one employee to 60 in just over two years, a Denver-based software company is taking over another 2,500 square feet on Larimer Street.
Boulder company’s crowdfunded adult tree house hits production line
A Boulder-based outdoors firm earned $90,000 through a Kickstarter campaign for its latest hanging tent – big enough for adults.
Resort management software company raises $420K ahead of ski season
A 24-year-old CEO is ready to bring Snowvation to more resorts, while also continuing to develop what he calls the “Yelp for ski instructors.”
Durango rehab ranch files bankruptcy; 60 acres for sale for $4M
Denver lawyer Vincent Franco’s dream of helping drug addicts has turned into legal nightmare, after he says the facility’s former director mismanaged insurance payments and took off with 15 horses and a Jeep.
20-year-old Vail Valley hotel begins its first facelift
The 60-room Inn at Riverwalk, a hotel in Edwards, is spending $3 million on upgrades to its lobby, gym and guest rooms.
Bike shop closing on Old South Gaylord
Knobby tires will no longer roll out of 1005 S. Gaylord St. following the storeowner’s failed attempt to sell the business.
Media company files Ch. 11 with a pile of debt
A Fort Collins firm that makes health-related videos, animations and software owes creditors at least $4.4 million and defaulted on a $1.6 million bank loan.
Elbow patches are back: Denver native launches outdoorsy apparel line
“I’m shooting for Ralph Lauren meets Patagonia,” Jeremy Dougherty said of his company’s newly released flannel shirt. “On Saturday night, I wore it to Del Frisco’s and I sold two of them.”
DispatchHealth puts $31M into its black doctor’s bag
The RiNo mobile checkup startup plans to use its most recent capital raise to expand into more markets.
