Home About Contact
Twitter
LinkedIn
Facebook
ClickBank1

Loveland’s newest food cart

By on Thursday, May 17th, 2012 | No Comments

I was alerted that there is a new food cart around Loveland.  It’s easy to spot because it is being towed by a mosly yellow Mini Cooper. The owner of the businss, called Chaulkboard Gourment Express, is not your average hot dog stand.

The food served at this mobile eatery is Philly steak sandwiches and sausage grinders.  Daniels is a delivery driver for Loveland’s Taste of Philly.

The former chef is really hustling for locations.  He can be found at various sites around the Sweetheart City including Grimm Brothers Brewhouse and a tattoo shop at First Street and St. Louis.

I just got word that Billy Daniels and his shiny silver cart is probably heading to Berthoud too.  He hopes to be there on a street corner and has plans to be at Berthoud Day on June 2.

It is nice to see a local business growing.

line

line

line

line

Loveland’s Rick Padden on the move

By on Wednesday, May 16th, 2012 | No Comments

Loveland businessman journalist and playwright Rick Padden is starting a new adventure.  Rick and his wife own Kitchen Alley downtown Loveland.

Rick send me an email telling me that he is now involved with Blue Tree Real Estate Ltd.  He is billing himself as The Bone Hunter “I’ll find you a home with good bones.”

Speaking of Padden–His play The Great Loveland Potato Hoax is set to open this weekend at the Rialto Theater Center.  I have seen the reading of it and it is good.  A fun but true story from Loveland’s past.

Since my wife and I volunteer at the Rialto, I will be there this Friday night.  Stop by and say hello.  Not sure if I will be doing concesions, tickets or ushering.

 

 

Loveland company to watch

By on Wednesday, May 9th, 2012 | No Comments

Yes, this company should be watched — In a good way.  (They have recarpeted my house in the past, so I know the do great work.)

Graham’sCarpet Network Named as a Finalist by Colorado Companies to Watch

Loveland, Colorado’s own demonstrate their ability to grow

Loveland, Colorado – Graham’s Carpet Network, Northern Colorado’s traveling floor and window covering store, ispleased to announce that the company has been named a Colorado Companies to Watch finalist. The CapitalValueAdvisors program recognizes second-stage growth companies throughout the state.

“We are honored to be a part of such anelite group of nominees. I am so proud to be a part of this community and it is wonderful that our team has done so well,” said Monica Graham, co-owner of Graham’s Carpet Network.

It has been a great year for Graham’s Carpet Network in Loveland, Colorado. Owners Scott and Monica Graham have led their team of employees to create an award winning company and culture. As a 2012 Colorado Companies to Watch finalist, Graham’s Carpet Network is honored to represent the Northern Colorado community and be recognized as a company developing valuable products and services.

As a locally owned company, Graham’s Carpet Network has increased sales, added new employees, and developed a goal-oriented atmosphere that truly adds value to their employees’ lives. The nomination and selection as a Colorado Companies to Watch finalist comes as a bit of a surprise, but the Grahams have worked diligently to grow and improve their business since its founding in 2003. Their hard work and dedication has paidoff, as they reached all of the COCTW guidelines, including having more than $750,000in sales or working capital. The Graham’s exceptional entrepreneurialleadership has earned the company a number of local and regional honors, and the team looks forward to keeping the momentum going.

Early last month, the Grahams attended an exclusive reception at the Governor’s residence in Denver to celebrate and network with other nominees. This reception formally announced the remaining finalists to be recognized at themain Colorado Companies to Watch event on June 22, 2012.

About Colorado Companies to Watch

Colorado Companies to Watch, presented by Capital Value Advisors, energizes the state of Colorado by recognizing second-stage companies that are developing valuable products and services, creating quality jobs, enriching communities, and creating new industries throughout the state. Second-stage companies fuel the economic fire of Colorado by accounting for much ofthe economic growth and economic independence of individuals throughout the state. These companies possess attributes such as: Growth focused Privately-held, headquartered in Colorado 6 to 99 full-time equivalent employees $750,000 to $50 million in sales or a similar range of working capital.

This unique awards program, developed by the Edward Lowe Foundation, produces a multitude of benefits for all stakeholders. Participating companies have the opportunityto gain increased visibility in local and state communities as well as to improve stakeholder relationships and contribute to a dynamic business environment. Citizens will have increased access to rewarding income opportunities and be able to build pride in innovative and valuable entrepreneurial companies. The state of Colorado will be able to showcase trend-setting leaders in diverse entrepreneurial fields that strengthen thestate’s economy. For more details, visit http://colorado.companiestowatch.org/.

About Graham’s Carpet Network

Graham’s Carpet Network operates on the principle that there’s no place like your own home or office to make important decisions about the floor and window coverings that are best for your environment. Consultants bring a pallet of personalized colorful samples right to your home or office, so you can select from a wide variety of carpeting, vinyl, hardwood, naturalstone, ceramic tile, area rugs and laminates, as well as designer blinds, shutters and shades, right in the rooms where the materials will be installed and enjoyed.Graham’s Carpet Network’s low overhead and volume buying power help ensure that clients receive superior flooring and window fashion values, along with high-quality, professional installation by trained craftsmen dedicated to providing “Red Carpet Service.”

Scott & Monica Graham opened Graham’s Carpet Network to serve the northern Front Range in 2003. They are graduates of Carpet Network College and are Hunter Douglas Certified Professional Installers. Their business has been honored by the Loveland Chamber of Commerce as multi-year nominees for ‘Business of the Year.’ The Grahams work hard to be the mostconvenient, knowledgeable, professional and informative resource for residential and commercial consumers of carpet and related products in northern Colorado and southern Wyoming. They strive to provide their customers with the most pleasant and professional shopping experience, acting as advocates and establishing relationships to help ensure repeat customers and referrals.

For more information, call (970)612-0214, visit www.grahamscarpetnetwork.com, oremail graham@grahamscarpetnetwork.com. You can also find them onFacebook (www.Facebook.com/GrahamsCarpetNetwork) and Twitter (http://twitter.com/designdivacn),or connect on LinkedIn (http://www.linkedin.com/in/monicagraham).

link

line

Loveland realtor encounters a “shark”

By on Tuesday, April 17th, 2012 | No Comments

Nanci Garnand  has been a businesswoman in Loveland for quite a while.  According the ther press release sent to me by Brad Shannon, she has garnered another award in the worlf of real estate.   Below is the press release.

GarnandHonored at Women’s Business Event

“Shark Tank’s”Barbara Corcoran Recognizes Area RE/MAX Agent

Loveland, Colorado – Nanci Garnand, who leadsThe Nanci Garnand Team with RE/MAX Alliance, received an award last quarter for her use of innovative real estate business practices and direct response permission marketing to educate clients in northern Colorado,as well as those interested in moving here, to help grow her business. Garnand’s success was recognized by Barbara Corcoran of NBC’s “Shark Tank” and “Today” duringthe GKIC Business Makeover for Women event in San Antonio, Texas.

The event brought together women businessleaders from around the country to share stories of how they took their businessesto new levels, and learn how to take the most important next steps. “It was an honor to be recognized by Barbara, who has done business with and gone up against DonaldTrump in her real estate career,” notes Garnand. “Her creative approach ofstarting with just $1,000 and building and selling her business for $66 millionis inspiring to women in real estate and anyone with a streak ofentrepreneurialism.”

Nanci and her team have increased theirsales each year for the past three years. Garnand credits her focus on internet marketing to connect with people moving to Colorado. Next steps for Nanci include continuing to grow The Nanci Garnand Team and writing a book to help women and men learn how to become investors, told through personal stories from Nanci,her colleagues, partners and clients.

Nanci startedin real estate in 1995, after a successful banking career. Her background inlending gives her the skills and understanding needed to review finances or engage in detailed discussions with lenders.

About The Nanci Garnand Team

The Nanci GarnandTeam, with RE/MAX Alliance, started in 1995 with one agent providingreal estate services to individuals interested in purchasing or selling property.Today, the team includes three licensed real estate professionals and an unlicensedassistant, all focused on providing first-class service. The Garnand Team with RE/MAX Alliance has been utilizingDirect Response Internet Marketing to connect with buyers and sellers. They keeptheir focus on also having a strong referral business, now assisting with the childrenof people they have helped and in some cases, it is the parents that are being referred.For more information, call (970) 622-1846, visit www.sellsrealestate.com, or email Nanci@SellsRealEstate.com. You can also connect with Nanci onTwitter (https://twitter.com/nancigarnand),LinkedIn (http://www.linkedin.com/in/nancigarnand),and Facebook (www.facebook.com/ngarnand).

 

About RE/MAX Alliance

RE/MAX Alliance is the largest RE/MAX franchise in the world. Itis the 27th-largest brokerage in the United States. In 2011, RE/MAX saw a total of 9,288 transactions with total sales volume of $2,324,703,434, an average 12.9 transactionsper agent, and an average sales price of $251,918. The company’s website is at http://www.homesincolorado.com.

 

RE/MAX was awarded “Highest OverallSatisfaction for Home Sellers and Home Buyers among National Full-Service Real EstateFirms” by JD Power & Associates. The company received the highest numericalscore among full-service real estate firms for home sellers and home buyers in theproprietary J.D. Power and Associates 2011 Home Buyer/Seller StudySM.The study was based on 3,861 total evaluations of 8 firms and the opinions of individualswho bought a home between March 2010 and April 2011. Proprietary study results arebased on experiences and perceptions of consumers surveyed March-May 2011. Yourexperiences may vary. Visit jdpower.com

line

line

 

 

Loveland’s Perfect Square — congrats!

By on Tuesday, March 27th, 2012 | 1 Comment

Loveland, CO is full of up-and-coming entreprenuers.  Through my association with the Loveland Chamber and other local networking I do, I have met many sharp businessmen and women.  I am amazed at the number of younger (everyone is younger to me) people who are becoming successful.

Nicole Yost, one of those mentioned above, of Fyn Public Relations sent a press release that I would like to share with the rest of Loveland.  John Metcalf is a great designer who has a growing business called Perfect Square.  I have worked with John on the Loveland 365 book, the Loveland Chamber of Commerce marketing resource committee and a mastermind group.  

John Metcalf’s company, Perfect Square,  has garnered another project.

City of Loveland Chooses Perfect Square for Destination Tourism Identity and Branding
 
LOVELAND, Colo. – March 26, 2012 – Perfect Square, a leading Loveland-based visual communications and graphic design firm, has been chosen by the City of Loveland to develop the brand and identity needed to market Loveland as a world-class destination for tourism. Following the recommendation of the city’s Tourism Coordinator Cindy Mackin and Economic Development Director Betsey Hale, the Community Marketing Commission (CMC) unanimously approved the decision at the March 21 meeting. 
 
Perfect Square, whose mission is to provide ‘design with the right angle,’ is no stranger to Loveland and tourism-based branding projects and can be considered the go-to design firm to promote Loveland’s community. Perfect Square was responsible for the look and feel of the Loveland 365 brand and book, the Sweetheart City merchandise sold through the Loveland Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Center and all event collateral for Engaging Loveland’s programs and events designed to increase tourism to the City of Loveland. Outside of Loveland, the firm’s tourism marketing experience with LoDo in Denver and Xanterra Parks & Resorts were important to sealing the deal with the city.
 
“Perfect Square’s tourism marketing experience coupled with its passion and excitement for Loveland makes it the right fit for our Destination Loveland branding project. The firm understands the message that we need to convey and is committed to working within our timeline to better promote the wonderful experiences that Loveland has to offer,” said Mackin. “Perfect Square knows how to make campaigns malleable and we are confident that the firm will produce exceptional concepts. We have already begun our work together and can see we chose the right design partner for our needs.”
 
According to Mackin, the city’s brand must encompass all components identified through the CMC’s initial research. This includes events, recreation, arts, weddings, and the ‘Sweetheart City’ concept. Perfect Square will begin with brand and identity conception and delivery. Additional and specific deliverables will be determined, but will likely include a logo, tagline, brochures, letterset materials, website, business cards, rack cards, advertisements and any other collateral necessary to portray the Destination Loveland brand.

“As a Loveland-based design firm, we experience the greatness that Loveland has to offer on a daily basis. We are confident that our extensive tourism and destination marketing experience as well as our four-angled design approach – boundless creativity, keen judgment, intent focus and client goals – will make an impact for the City of Loveland,” said John Metcalf, owner of Perfect Square. “The work and research already completed by the CMC has given us additional information and tools to incorporate into our work. Through our initial work and conversations with the city, we already have some great concepts in the works and are working diligently to meet the city’s early April timeline.”
 
About Perfect Square
Founded in 2007, Perfect Square is a full-service visual communication and graphic design firm specializing in the development of marketing collateral for companies large and small.  With experience in both interactive and print design, Perfect Square constructs company logos, brochures, marketing collateral, direct mail pieces, annual reports, invitations, websites, posters and more all with ‘the right angle.’ Perfect Square’s designs have been recognized with local, state & regional awards and featured in graphic design publications.  Visit Perfect Square online at www.perfectsquare.net or on Facebook at www.Facebook.com/PerfectSquare9.
 
For More Information:             
Nicole Yost | Fyn Public Relations on behalf of Perfect Square              
Nicole@FynPR.com | (970) 682-2420)

linw

linw

« Older Entries