In previous articles, I’ve touched on concepts related to creating mission-based organizations and I’ve highlighted companies that have built a culture of impact and sustainability into daily business practices. More than any defined monetary contribution, these cultural and community-based efforts are crucial to ensuring that the future of our world is as bright as the […]

For the past several months, I have written about business in Boulder and throughout Colorado with a particular focus on businesses with an impactful or sustainable mission. These businesses have run the gamut from technology to consumer products to non-for-profits. The Colorado Impact Initiative is a push to bring many of the diverse impact businesses […]

The latest estimates suggest that nearly half the world’s population suffers from vitamin D deficiency. This is bad news since vitamin D  deficiency has been associated with a host of serious conditions: cancer, heart disease, diabetes, multiple sclerosis, tuberculosis and depression, as well as  brittle bones and the common cold. Currently, vitamin D is being […]

The statistics around female entrepreneurship are either non-existent or depressingly bleak. Alicia Robb, a senior fellow with the Kauffman Foundation and a prominent researcher on issues of gender, race, and entrepreneurship notes that over the last 15 years 85% of all venture-funded businesses have completely male executive teams with no females in leadership roles. What’s […]

With the burst of sunshine and unusually high temperatures for this time of year, this weekend is the best time to get out and explore some new trails. Reynolds Ranch Open Space is a great off-the-beaten-path destination that is actually surprisingly close to town. Just a few minutes south of Nederland, you turn off onto a […]

For all of the dateless students this V-Day: Here is what you should do this weekend. -Find a stop light party. Chances are, you won’t be the only one wearing green. -Go on a hike. The weather is beautiful, the Flatirons are close by, and there is no better way to forget about the romance […]

Valentine’s Day falls on a Sunday this year, which leaves a lot of room for planning. It doesn’t just have to be an evening filled with loved ones and soul mates, it can be a whole day or even a whole weekend! Hopefully you already have set plans for the holiday, but for those who […]

For a limited time, AboutBoulder readers can join for only $5! This special discount (a $20 savings!) is for this week only 1/29/16- 2/5/16 and all you need to do is use the Promo code AboutBoulder5. Sold already? Join at carshare.org! eGo CarShare is a local nonprofit that has been serving the Boulder community since […]

In light of an overwhelming response to last week’s post about the rise of the B Corp, I wanted to follow up on some of the questions that I received. Many in the community wanted to know more about how to become a B Corp from a practical perspective. I think most entrepreneurs understand the […]

On Thursday from 7:00 to 9:30, check out Brew and View happy hour at Neptune Mountaineering. Big City Mountaineers will be showing TGR’s Paradise Waits for $20.00. All proceeds will go to Big City Mountaineering which mentors kids in nature. If you feel like going swing dancing, head down to Caffe Sole this Thursday featuring […]