Kat Rico brings a wealth of experience to her role as Program Director, including 8 years as a local business owner. Through Silver Rose Retro, she created custom dresses with a vintage flair, did bridal alterations, and worked directly with her customers to bring their sewn creations to life. Kat has a strong operation and […]
Beau and Belle Littles, Nageuret Reusable Swim Diaper Announced as Finalist in NCW 2019 Eco-Excellence Awards
Beau and Belle Littles’ Nageuret Reusable Swim Diaper has been named a Finalist for Natural CHILD World’s [NCW] Magazine’s, Eco- Excellence Awards, honoring sustainable and socially responsible products. Beau and Belle Littles is a Loveland, CO based business. Public voting has begun and will be open until July 31. NCW will name the 2019 award […]
Owners of Wordsmith Wood Shop blend ‘creative skills’ with customer service
Loveland area couple Gib and Lisa Coalwell made a few wooden boxes decorated with sayings but a large order put a toll on their small laser engraver. The owners of Wordsmith Wood Shop needed to hire staff, get three more engravers and quickly learn manufacturing on a large scale. The couple blends handcrafted wood and […]
Growth, Infrastructure and Regionalism
In 2011, with community and elected official support, the Windsor Economic Development Department was formed. The department is currently made up of two economic development professionals who focus on primary employment, retail and being the business ombudsman (business advocates). Windsor’s growth has continued to increase exponentially in both residential and commercial for the past few […]
Kure’s Ginger Beer – National Small Business Week Business Spotlight
Kure’s Craft Beverage Co. was launched in 2017 in Loveland, CO with the goal of bringing the best ginger beer made with real ingredients to the market. The idea of starting a business in the craft beverage world started shortly after I moved to Colorado from Illinois in January 2010. I had been enjoying craft […]
Economic Development Week in Loveland
Every year in early May the nation celebrates the field of Economic Development. The goal of Economic Development Week is to increase awareness for local programs that create jobs, advance career development opportunities and increase the quality of life in communities everywhere. There are so many activities happening in Loveland and the region that help […]
Top of the Lake Coffee: Great Coffee for the Greater Good
A day without coffee is like……. (hmmm, I actually have no idea!). When a person loves coffee, their affection is complicated! Some like it for waking up and energizing the day. And repeat! Others are taken by the flavor, the aroma, the savoring of it until the last sip. Whatever your relationship to the beverage […]
LBDC Business Before Hours Networking
The Loveland Business Development Center will be offering a networking event on Friday, April 26th, 2019 from 8:00 am – 9:30 am. The event will be held in the Loveland Chamber of Commerce conference room – 5400 Stone Creek Circle in Loveland. The event is free but we do ask that you register: LBDC networking […]
Cost Effective Benefit Add-ons, Business After Hours Event at the LBDC
The Loveland Business Development Center will be offering a Business After Hours event, Cost Effective Benefit Add-ons, on Monday, March 11th from 4 pm – 6 pm at the Loveland Chamber of Commerce conference room (5400 Stone Creek Circle in Loveland). The event is free but registration is requested. The event will start out with […]
LBDC Team Presenting at FoCo Startup Week 2019
Techstars Startup Week will be held in Fort Collins from February 22nd – March 2nd, 2019. Follow their fan page for updates: https://www.facebook.com/startupweekfoco/. Check out the full line-up of free workshops and sign up to volunteer on their website: https://startupfoco.com/. The Loveland Business Development Center is honored to have some of our team members participating […]