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“I immediately saw theimportance of what we

were doing and how thistype of growing could helpthe planet, and I marveled

at the beauty of it all.”- Christine Hubbard, co-owner

and general manager of BoulderHydroponic & Organic Center, Inc.

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“We feel we aresuccessful because wetruly care about ourcustomers and always tryto do the right thing.”- Leah and Glen Taylor,Taylor Moving LLC

“We offer the best pricing,service and products along the

Front Range. Come see why wewere voted the No. 1 Flooring

Store in Boulder.”- Leister Bowling, owner, Atlas Flooring

“When you work with customers whoneed a lot of understanding,consideration and help with their homes,elevating the level of customer service is amust. Our team prides itself in the credoof the Golden Rule.”- Brad Barnett, president, Mountain High Appliance

“I started with the idea that Icould provide a better servicethan what I saw as anapprentice. I discovered thatI have a great attention todetail. I love what I do andI believe that enthusiasm ispart of my success.”- Clarence Harrison, owner,WoodWise Hardwood Floor Company

“A good brais your mostpowerfulaccessory.”- Barbra Wilson,owner, Christina’s

“People never think about how their clothes arecleaned. We decided their clothing is important,and found a better way.”- Revolution Cleaners

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SUCCESScan be defined in many ways. Ask 10 people what it means to themand you’ll probably get 10 different answers.

To some, success is determined by a company’s size or profits. But when you ask businessowners about their success, you rarely hear them talk about those things.

There are many variables to consider when gauging success, such as: achieving personal growth;realizing a dream; having pride in doing something you love; building a business from the groundup; being honest and truthful, and environmentally conscientious; and seeing your ideas and hardwork come to fruition. Many would also agree that having the right attitude is a necessary ingredientin the recipe for success.

Success doesn’t just happen. It requires time, talent and determination. And it’s not theculmination of hard work ending at a finish line. It’s an ongoing journey that requires continuousattention by a company or organization’s dedicated, hard-working staff. It’s more like a neverendingmarathon, because even if success is acquired, it must be maintained.

A successful company or organization is proud of and stands behind its product or service, aswell as its employees. It offers great customer service and it contributes to the community. In return,it receives admiration and respect from its clients and the community.

Boulder and Broomfield counties are filled with many thriving companies and organizationsthat have succeeded for many years. Read about many of them on the following pages.

Success Stories is a marketing feature of your Camera. For adverstising information,call your consultant or 303.473.1400. Special thanks to writers Judy Finman and L.L. Charles.Design by Aubrey Laurence. Copyright 2010.

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Looking for an expert to help you transform your home from theground up? Come meet Leister Bowling. He not only owns Atlas

Flooring with his wife Nancy, he’s been working here since he was 15years old.

Atlas Flooring has everything you need to cover your floors – andsome walls and counters, too. The locally owned, independentlyoperated store houses hundreds of options in carpet, area rugs,ceramic tile, wood, stone, vinyl and laminate. Atlas Flooring is alsoone of our area’s premier sources for kitchen cabinets and granitecountertops. Atlas Flooring can provide a list of professional installerswho can bring your vision to life.

Established in 1958 by George and Fran Snyder, and laterpurchased by Loyd Deavenport in the late ’60s, Atlas Flooringquickly became a hot spot for Boulder County contractors, propertymanagers, Realtors and do-it-yourselfers alike. Over the next severaldecades, the company earned a reputation for high quality products,excellent customer service and bargain prices. Deavenport decided toretire in 2007 but wanted to leave his business in the right hands.Leister had been Deavenport’s protégé for many years and was eagerto take the helm.

“Since our business was already successful and 50 yearsestablished, our goals were to keep the same loyal employees, updatethe store’s appearance and keep our same low prices,” explains Leister.

Recently, the company has added cabinetry, which has quicklybecome a huge part of the business. This is due, in part, to thecompany’s winning formula: Beat any competitor’s pricing – oftenwith a much better product. Plus, with the quick, two-weekturnaround offered by Mastercraft cabinets, you can see whycustomers rely on Atlas time and time again.

Atlas also offers additional discounts to local interior designersand contractors.

Don’t know which material is the most suitable for your space?Looking for the best options a fixed budget will allow? Havesomething specific in mind but can’t find it? Speak to one of AtlasFlooring’s seasoned staff members for a tour of the showroom andpersonalized consultation. Still can’t locate exactly what you need?Custom orders are no problem.

Though Leister is the veteran flooring authority, he isn’t alone.The average length of employment at Atlas Flooring is 20 years.Employees are happy to be there and happy to help. “We don’t workon commission and want to be sure our customers are always takencare of and have a great experience,” says Leister. The difference incustomer service is conspicuous.

The prices at Atlas Flooring are none too shabby either. The storehas a huge inventory of stock tile, carpet and wood flooring that ispriced to move – typically 50 percent off regular price. If you can’tfind what you want in the close-out section, you can always wait forone of the store’s infamous sales. Every May and October, AtlasFlooring receives seasonal discounts from its vendors, and the storepasses these savings along directly to its customers. No gimmicks, nomark-ups, just honest-to-goodness deals.

At Atlas Flooring, shopping within a budget is a pleasure. “Ourmotivation is to keep our customers happy,” says Leister with a smile.“We pride ourselves on customer service and our ability to beat all ofour competitors’ prices.”

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Since its humble beginnings in 1921, Art Cleaners has always made it its highestpriority to listen to customers’ needs and provide services with the utmost

attention to detail. With this philosophy in mind, owner and president BrianHansen has transformed a traditional cleaning service into a hi-tech, environmentallyconscious business that reflects many of the values of his community.

According to Hansen, a big part of adapting the business to modern needs isunderstanding the hectic lifestyles of customers and offering services that make theirlives easier. “People’s busy lifestyles have permitted Art Cleaners to offer free pick-upand delivery, to either home or office, and same-day service,” he says. Additionally,Art Cleaners proudly offers the environmentally safe Green Earth cleaning system,which is gentle on clothes, safe on skin and leaves no residual odor.

Whether cleaning clothes, removing stains, preserving bridal gowns,performing alterations or restoring water or smoke-damaged garments, ArtCleaners remains competitive by striving for the highest quality and service.

Hansen attributes his excellent staff for much of Art Cleaners’ success.“We do whatever we can to take care of our customers,” he says. “Our customersappreciate and enjoy their clothing, whether brand new or years old, and theywant each item to look like the day it was purchased. Clothing is an investment.”

“We do whatever we can to take care of our customers.”

Since 1921Six locations plus free pickup & delivery

www.ArtCleaners.com

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Afavorite of outdoors enthusiasts, Play It Again Sports buys, sells andtrades new and quality-used sports equipment and fitness gear.

“We do everything: team sports, kids’ sports, lacrosse, soccer, hockey,” andof course, skiing, says founder Sue Stapleton. “We have customers who havebeen with us the whole 20 years. Families just keep recycling their sportsequipment. We take it if it’s in good condition and has the latest technology.And we give customers the opportunity to create their own discounts onpurchases, if they bring in what they’ve outgrown. We can find somebody whocan still use it. We work with the sports leagues in Boulder.”

Stapleton opened the business in April 17, 1990, and for the first 13 years sheran the business herself, and then sold it. In August 2009, she learned that the secondowner was about to close the store. Stapleton, who had survived earlier recessions,stepped in to save the business. She and her three new partners shut the doors forfive weeks, restocked, and reopened in October. “The community response to animminent closing was overwhelming. We’ve been doing incredibly well.”

These are the givens: Kids grow out of clothing, teens insist on namebrands, and grownups look for affordable prices. That is why Play It AgainSports is the sporting goods store for the whole family.

Play it Again Sports celebrated 20 years in business on Saturday, April 17. Visitthe store the first weekend in May for its 20th Anniversary Sidewalk Sale!

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Play It Again Sports“We do everything: team sports, kids’ sports, ...”

Since 1990653 S. Broadway St., Boulder

303.499.2011, www.PlayItAgainSports.com

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In 1960, when Boulder wasa small college town, Joe

and Betty Barnhill openedBarnhill Interiors, a carpetand drapery business. As theyears passed, the Barnhillsexpanded their vision toinclude an extensive selectionof fine home furnishings,lamps, fabrics, wall coveringsand accessories. They pavedthe way for what the store(now called Bartlett Interiors)has become today: a locallyowned and operated businesswith the largest library ofupholstery, drapery andspecialty fabrics in all ofBoulder County.

As a child, Jane Bartlett loved to sew and discover new fabrics. She spentcountless hours at the store with Betty’s daughter, an experience that exposed herto Betty’s work and fueled her interest in interior design. Sometimes, as a specialtreat, Betty gave Jane some of the leftover fabrics from the store, and Jane usedthem to make her clothes.

When Jane went to college, Barnhill Interiors was never far from her mind. After

graduating from CSU in 1975, Jane was hired as a designer. For the next 9 years sheapprenticed with them, and then had the opportunity to buy the business in 1984.Knowing that she would need some help, she enlisted her sister Nancy who “signedon” before the ink was dry on the sales contract, and they have never looked back.

Though times have changed – as has the name of the store – Jane and Nancy neverforget what they learned from Betty Barnhill all those years ago: relationships buildsuccessful businesses. Betty always had a lot of personal style and a gift for helpingothers make their homes into something special and beautiful. She invested in hercustomers and built long-term relationships with them.

Building long-term relationships with customers and striving to give excellentservice is a driving force behind the success of Bartlett Interiors. The showroom floordisplays a variety of fabrics and furniture styles to help customers visualize the use ofpattern and color in their homes. Jane and Nancy love to help customers create anenvironment that represents “home” to them.

They attribute the success of their 50-year history in Boulder to their customerswho have supported them all of these years. Boulder may no longer be a smallcollege town, but small-town values are still alive and well at Bartlett Interiors, wherethe goal is to provide personal service, attention to detail and quality home furnishings.

Jane and Nancy BartlettBartlett Interiors

Since 19602020 Pearl St., Boulder

303.442.5194, www.BartlettInteriors.com

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Of all the forward-thinking inventors that have been cultivated in the state ofColorado, Igor Gamow ranks right up there with the best of the best.

An avid outdoorsman, Gamow developed many inventions for safety inoutdoor activities and founded Hyperbaric Mountain Technologies as the formalbusiness entity to market his efforts. The most significant invention, The GamowBag, was patented in 1990 and is still lauded by high-altitude climbers andexplorers as the ideal resource in combating AMS, HAPE and HACE, all severe,life-threatening conditions from the lack of oxygen at higher altitudes. Sold toDuPont Co. and still on the market in various forms, The Gamow Bag has savedscores of lives around the world.

As a retired professor from the department of chemical and biologicalengineering at CU-Boulder, Gamow has turned his focus to refreshing his family’sscientific legacy through his latest business venture, Big Bang Productions LLC.Based on his late father George Gamow’s creative approach to sharing the worldof physics with students and lay people in a unique and colorful way, TheAdventures of Mr. Tompkins DVD and comic book series is set to engage andeducate audiences across the globe. The DVD is currently being sold at BoulderBook Store on the Pearl Street Mall, and you can download episodes and orderthe DVD or comic book online at www.theadventuresofmrtompkins.com.

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Violette is an exciting feminine clothing store with affordablesensibilities. “At Violette we enjoy helping you discover your

personal style, while shopping for clothing and accessories that arecurrent, creative, and that adapt to your lifestyle,” says co-owner LilieSt. Germain.

Family owned and operated, Violette is one of Boulder’s newestboutiques, but Lilie St. Germain and Lisa Ciardelli are not new toretail. The mother-daughter team has more than 60 years of combinedretail experience.

What’s the secret to Violette’s success? “Our location at the EastEnd of Pearl Street and our affordable, fun and creative clothing,” saysSt. Germain. Violette is located on the 1600 block of Boulder’s PearlStreet, a shopping area alive with a diverse community of imaginativelocal merchants.

Violette was recently named Boulder’s haven for dresses, but alsofeatures pants, jeans, blouses and accessories that are so inspiring andcolorful that you will want to fill your closet – accessibly priced soyou can.

Violette“A lovely boutique.”

Since 20081631 Pearl St., Boulder

303.443.3976, www.VioletteBoulder.com

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Since 19893080 Valmont St., Boulder, 303.447.1154

715 South Main St., Longmont, 303.651.9024www.verlo.com

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Verlo Mattress Factory Stores

Even as a youngster, Dick Sumerfield, owner of Boulder’s Verlo® MattressFactory, wanted to own his own business. He got his wish in 1989, when he

opened the first of his two local Verlo stores.“At Verlo Mattress, we make a bed just for you,” he explains. “All our beds

are custom-made here in our factory. You try out the beds in our showroom, andwe tailor your bed to your needs. We use only the highest quality, mosttechnologically advanced materials, and yet we sell our custom-crafted mattressesfor less than other mattress retailers.”

How does Verlo keep prices down? “We build what we sell – locally – so thecustomer saves! Our Craftsman-Direct® mattresses don’t sit in a warehouse or ona truck for weeks or months. They’re made one day before delivery. Customersspend less and sleep better on a mattress made just for them.”

No wonder Verlo has won the Boulder County Gold People’s Choice Awardfor 11 years in a row!

Sumerfield explains how he and his staff stay motivated and successful, evenduring these tough times. “Today, even more people look for value in what theypurchase. My staff and I know that we offer the best product at the best price.”

Walters & Hogsett Fine Jewelers is in the business of celebrating life’smilestones – popping the question, becoming new parents or

celebrating achievements!Beginning in downtown Longmont in 1980, Walters & Hogsett entered

the Boulder market in 1983 and joined the upscale shopping at WaterStreetin 1988. Opportunity knocked in 2001 to double the floor space andmerchandise.

Wally & BJ Vieregg and Gail Hogsett will celebrate 30 years sincerealizing their dream. Don Janson joined in 1991 and three years ago, MarkVieregg (nephew to Wally & BJ) became the new generation of this familybusiness. As as a gesture of appreciation for those many years, they havepartnered with dozens of local non-profits.

“Our success has been built upon relationships we build with ourclients,” Hogsett said. Clients appreciate the personal service and expertise ofthe familiar faces who are anxious to assist with that perfect gift or simplyoffer a complimentary jewelry cleaning. It’s those valued clients whoconsistently vote Walters & Hogsett “Boulder County’s Best Jeweler”!

Wally & BJ Vieregg and Gail Hogsett

Walters & Hogsett Fine Jewelers“Celebrate Life With Us!”

Since 19802425 Canyon Blvd., Boulder

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Since 1981 owners Gary and Debbie Chambers of Super Rupair, Inc., havebeen Boulder County’s Subaru gurus.“Our niche is ‘Subaru Only,’ and our customers are the ultimate reason

for our success,” Gary asserts. “Our customers have made us the largestindependent Subaru facility in the nation.”

Besides service and repair, they buy and sell more used Suburus, alongwith new, used and high-performance Suburu parts, than anyone else. Theirprices are competitive.

“I was attracted to owning my own shop because it was the best way toreceive a fair return for my hard work. As it turned out, the harder I workedthe more results I achieved,” says Gary.

The biggest challenge Gary and Debbie faced in 1981 is the same onethey face today – getting new customers to give Super Rupair a try. “Whenthey do, we prove that we’re the best shop,” Gary says with assurance.

G a r y & D e b b i e C h a m b e r s

Super Rupair, Inc.“Our customers have made us the largest

independent Subaru repair shop in the nation.”

Since 19811309 Yarmouth Ave., Boulder

www.superrupair.com, 303.442.6508

The Animal Doctor,PC, is a full-service veterinary clinic in Broomfield thatoffers everything from boarding and grooming to advanced diagnostic

work-ups and boarded surgeons. The caring staff is dedicated to assisting your petin living a longer, happier and healthier life.

The Animal Doctor’s advanced services include digital imaging, videoscopy,dentistry, exotic animal care, certified acupuncture and more. The state-of-the-art facility includes digital radiology, spotless surgery rooms and a fully stockedpharmacy. Front Range horse owners appreciate the separate equine practice,headed by Dave Sievers, DVM, who has a special interest in equine dentistry,advanced reproductive techniques and advanced equine sports medicine.

“My family and I have always loved animals,” Sievers says. “After graduatingfrom the CSU Vet School in 1975, I wanted to create a veterinary clinic thatoffered special services to all companion animals. Our equine doctors only workwith horses, and our small animal doctors offer veterinary care for just dogs, catsand exotics – such as birds, bunnies and reptiles. We offer the best care available,at reasonable prices.”

D a v e S i e v e r s , D V M

The Animal Doctor“We love our pets! And whether your companion

animals sleep curled at your feet or out in the pasture,you want the best care available for them.”

Since 19851705 W. 10th Ave., Broomfield

www.TheAnimalDoctor.org, 303.466.8888


Crist Mortuary has been serving the needs of the local bereaved for morethan 100 years. As Boulder’s only full-service funeral home, it provides

an on-site crematory and cemetery, and a chapel for celebration of lifeservices and memorial services. The exemplary staff, many of whom havebeen involved in the Boulder community for years, do everything they can toalleviate the burdens of a death in the family. They provide a myriad ofservices to help families with preplanning, arrangements and aftercare.

The Crist family sold the business to the Dignity Memorial network in1987. Though no longer locally owned, it is still locally managed, with anemphasis on maintaining community-based, individualized customer service.Crist Mortuary offers a variety of options, including a cremation garden andfamily mausoleum. Many more people are choosing cremation overtraditional burial, and as a whole, the process of laying loved ones to rest hasbecome far more personalized. For example, in lieu of traditional funeralservices, many are opting for more contemporary celebration-of-life services.

Four funeral directors with local connections lead Crist’s staff: For 20years Mark Hendriksen has been a funeral director in northern Colorado;Michael Greenwood is a lifelong resident of Boulder; Phyllis Medina hasbeen at Crist for about 10 years; and Michael Slater has been a funeraldirector in Boulder County for 15 years.

“We all accommodate the amount of personalization families want toinclude; for example, DVD showings or photo displays,” Hendriksen says.“Also, we can provide aftercare services for families to help them sort outtheir personal and financial matters, which can include contact with localattorneys to have legal questions answered. We have a toll-free ‘CompassionHelp Line’ for the immediate and extended family to call a professional griefcounselor. And we offer many choices of traditional or cremation services tohelp the family simplify the memorial service process.”

Several Crist services benefit the community; for example, civil servantswho perish in the line of duty and honorably discharged homeless U.S.veterans receive free services. Escape School is a safety program for kids, andthe Smart and Safe Seniors program helps older people avoid fraud. Crist isinvolved in the greater Boulder community in other ways, too; it proudlysponsors a North Boulder Little League team that’s coached by Hendriksen.

Crist Mortuary & Crematory

Since the early 1900s3395 Penrose Place, Boulder

303.442.4411, www.CristMortuary.com

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Please contact our family counselors for

more information or to schedule a tour.

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This year marks the 87th year that Boulder Cleaners (formerly DugoutCleaners) has been in business!

In 1923, when Grandfather Ellwood started the Dugout, he went withthe idea that if you provide quality service for a fair price you would besuccessful. A name change and 87 years later, the company still followsVincent Ellwood’s principles.

Boulder Cleaners feels that it is very important to be on the cutting edgeof the technology available to drycleaners. Thus, it has upgraded itsmachinery to operate with only environmentally friendly solvents and soaps.

Boulder Cleaners is a Certified Environmental Drycleaners from theDrycleaners and Launderers Institute and it is the first and only PACEcertified drycleaners. Additionally, Boulder Cleaner’s is now a Zero-Waste facility.

Styles may have changed, but the company’s commitment to GrandfatherEllwood’s work principles have not changed, as the company continues tostrive to provide quality service at a fair price.

Call 303.581.0630 for a location or free home/business pickup/delivery.

B i l l & S u s a n E l l w o o d

Boulder Cleaners, Inc.“We combine new technology with

old-fashioned service.”

Since 19235280 Spine Road, Boulder

303.581.0630, www.BoulderCleaners.com

If you print a lot of documents, you know how expensive those tonercartridges are! And being an eco-conscious consumer, you’d love to not

send all that excess packaging to the landfill with each new cartridge you buy.Thankfully, Cartridge World in Boulder has the successful solution to

this dilemma: environmentally friendly, refillable cartridges that will save youan average of 40 percent on your purchase price. “We recycle all our ink andtoner cores and service all major brands including HP, Dell, Canon, Lexmarkand Epson,” explains owner John Clauson.

Clauson, who had been working in the construction industry, says, “Oneday I went into a Cartridge World store to get a cartridge filled and came outwith a deal to buy the store. My life was changed in an instant by purchasinga cartridge!” he laughs.

“Small businesses love the way we make it easy for them to ‘go green’and, of course, they appreciate the significant savings, too.”

But are recharged cartridges as good as new ones? “Our technicians usethe latest technology and processes to deliver dependable cartridges that youcan rely on, and we have a 100-percent guarantee that takes all risk awayfrom our customers,” Clauson says.

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Cartridge World Boulder“We make it easy to ‘go green’ and save!”

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Nancy Wee always wanted to do something related to travel to helppeople see the world. Her first dream was to visit Switzerland, and she

has fulfilled it many times.That’s not all. She has taken 43 groups of travelers to Alaska, been to

Europe and the Holy Land multiple times, and this summer will return toRussia for the fifth time, taking other travelers on a 14-day Volga River cruiseand then on to Finland. She’s partial to China, loved Antarctica, and is acruise expert.

What helps make her company unique is that her trips are verypersonalized. “I am so blessed to have traveled to so many areas. I know manyof the local people when I return to an area. This makes my groups feel special.”

She is an expert in arranging trips for baby boomers, seniors and groupsof all ages. “We also do many wedding groups.”

Wee Travel’s competitive advantage is service and, often, price.“After 9/11 I wasn’t sure if I would make it. My clients are so loyal that

they stuck with me. One couple has done around 25 trips with me. I havemany who have done 15 to 20. Word of mouth from a happy customer is thebest testimonial.”

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Wee Travel Ltd.“Word of mouth from a happy customer is the best testimonial.”

Since 19911380 W. Midway Blvd., Broomfield

303.465.2118, [email protected]

Aspen Eyewear is family-owned and locally operated. Heinz Ebner and hiswife started the business almost a quarter-century ago with a big challenge.

“I didn’t have any money,” he says. “I depleted the savings account, sold twocars that I rebuilt from a junkyard, and borrowed money from my in-laws.”

But it has paid off. “Our longevity in Boulder has kept people coming inour door. We are reliable and the best in our industry in Boulder, asexemplified by our numerous awards. Our goal has always been to helppeople SEE. That is why we use only premium products and the newesttechnology for the highest quality prescription eyewear. Having the onlyonsite custom lens-finishing lab in Boulder allows us to control quality,assuring your lenses are finished to perfection.”

What is Aspen Eyewear’s competitive advantage? “Our customer servicegoes above and beyond. Being family owned, our store has a very pleasantatmosphere. Our customers feel more like family.” Two of Ebner’s daughters,both Certified Opticians, are now in the business, too.

“We carry dozens of the highest quality brands available and havethousands of frames in stock, so you get the very best value possible. We alsostay current with the latest in progressive lenses.”

E b n e r f a m i l y

Aspen Eyewear“We are reliable and the best in our industry in Boulder.”

Since 19862525 Arapahoe Ave., Suite E-23, Boulder303.447.0210, www.AspenEyewear.com I N T H E V I L L A G E A T 2525 ARAPAHOE

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Glen and Leah Taylor are quick to share the credit ofTaylor Moving’s success with their co-owners Scout,

George, Sky and Jake. No matter that these partners are of thecanine variety. They are as industrious as the rest of theexperienced staff, and lend a paw whenever they can. Like themorning one of the dogs got in the back of a truck while thecrew was loading supplies, curled up for a nap and woke up atthe moving site. “He stayed and amused the shipper’s kidsuntil lunch,” laughs Glen.

At Taylor Moving, every job is given personal attention andapproached with a family sensibility. Which is why the locallyowned and operated company keeps earning Boulder CountyGold awards year after year, a Best of Boulder prize and theloyalty of thousands of customers.

Glen started the business in 1996 after several years ofworking for other moving companies. “I realized I could gointo business for myself with my experience and put out abetter product than what was currently available,” he says. Heshared his vision with many of the top movers in town,promptly recruited them, and Taylor Moving was born.

It wasn’t easy. Glen held several other jobs while he wasbuilding a client base, and he worked long hours to convincehis first patrons to put their faith in an unknown company.He must have been pretty persuasive. These days TaylorMoving transports an average of 1,200 households andbusinesses every year, most of which are the result of repeatcustomers and referrals.

Taylor Moving serves the entire Front Range, from FortCollins to Denver, though most of its moves take place withinBoulder County. It is a year-round, full-service movingcompany, offering boxes and packing supplies, professionalpacking services, climate-controlled storage, customized longdistance moves and competitive prices that come with aguarantee. Free insurance is included in local moves, anduncompromising customer service comes standard with everymove, regardless of destination. “We are very hands-on and wealways make sure that our crews are personality matched toeach customer each day,” says Glen.

This is another example of a personal touch that puts TaylorMoving head and shoulders above its competition. Glen andLeah handpick a crew for every move based not only on thejob specifications but on customer compatibility as well. Sowhen the doorbell rings on moving day, clients areimmediately at ease, bolstered by the knowledge that everymover has a minimum of two years on-the-job experience, andmany have been on staff for significantly longer.

“We try to make the customer comfortable and make themoving process as simple as it can be by offering free advice,helpful tips and really putting out nice guys on every job,”explains Glen. And, with luck, some face time with the four-legged management team, too.

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Helping in her grandmother’s lingerie store as a young girlinspired Barbra Wilson to open Christina’s, but her devotion to

making all women feel beautiful is what has made the boutique sucha success. “We like to cater to exactly what women want – whatmakes them feel good,” said Wilson.

When Wilson opened the Boulder store 31 years ago, shemodeled it after her grandmother’s and carried lingerie only. Over theyears, Wilson’s vision expanded as Boulder fashion progressed, andnow the boutique offers everything from chic lingerie and bathingsuits to everyday fashion and formal wear. She carries accessories aswell. Christina’s houses a wide range of designers, reaching to toplines such as Nicole Miller and Elie Tahari.

Even with such high-fashion brands, Wilson is still able toemphasize comfort with beauty. As the one and only buyer forChristina’s, she makes this a priority. “Boulder has evolved incrediblyin terms of fashion, but women still love feeling pure fabrics on theirskin. I like to choose items that are beautiful and fashionable, butalso soft and comfortable,” Wilson said.

Wilson’s expertise stretches far beyond her ability to evolve withthe trends. Her story began with Connie’s – her grandmother’slingerie store in New Jersey, which her mother, Elizabeth Meserole,has run for years now. Next, Wilson created Christina’s, which is

named after her daughter who was nine when the store opened. Yearslater, Wilson’s daughter, Christina LaBone-Brady, started her ownboutique in Berkeley, Cali., called Beauty and Attitude. “I realized Iwanted to open my own store when I found that the way my momdid things is the way it should be done,” LaBone-Brady said. “She isall about generosity and making people love lingerie and fashion.”

Beauty and Attitude marked the 4th generation of lingerie storesin Wilson’s family. All three stores are still open today. “Each of ourstores is slightly different, reflecting our different personalities,”Wilson said.

Outside of Barbra’s family of long-time lingerie experts is theChristina’s staff, which has become a family of its own. Many of thewomen on the staff have worked there more than 10 years; thecurrent staff includes Lynne Russell, Judy Foley, Ann McCauley,Kathy Sarbough, and Hannalove Wagner.

The devoted staff ensures that every customer receives specialattention – even those who are visiting the store seeking a simplestaple item. “I finally went [to Christina’s] per a friend’srecommendation – I loved it! The women there were extremelyhelpful without being pushy – I wanted to get a beige bra and theyhelped me find a really stylish one. It’s the best bra I own,” shared a26-year-old customer of her experience at Christina’s.

This is exactly what makes Christina’s a success; Wilson’s long-time passion for the trade is apparent to every customer. “It wasinevitable I would open my own store – it’s what I’ve always known,and I’ve always had so much fun with it. It’s the most fun a girl canhave and still call it a job.”

Barbra WilsonChristina’s

“We like to cater to exactlywhat women want – whatmakes them feel good.”

Since 19792425 Canyon Blvd., Suite 100, Boulder

www.ChristinasLuxuries.com, 303.443.2421


Christine Hubbard, co-owner and general manager of BoulderHydroponic & Organic Center, became interested in the field

when she was a little girl and saw hydroponics in action at the St.Louis Zoo. Now she serves as president of the Progressive GardeningTrade Association for the United States and Canada. Her personaljourney is analogous to the hydroponic industry itself – organicbeginnings, thriving results.

“I immediately saw the importance of what we were doing and howthis type of growing could help the planet,” explains Hubbard,describing her first foray into professional hydroponics. “This was thefuture of growing food and saving resources. I just saw it andmarveled at the beauty of it all.”

Hydroponics is the cultivation of plants in a nutrient solutioninstead of soil. Why are so many people, Hubbard included,captivated by it? Hydroponics can be employed with virtually anyplant in nearly any location. With the proper supplies, people cansuccessfully grow fresh fruits, vegetables and other flora whether theylive – on a large plot of land or in a studio apartment. Hydroponicgardens produce a greater yield as well as more consistent crops, whilesimultaneously requiring less space, resources and work. Hydroponicgrowing can produce up to 10 times more food while using one-tenththe water of conventional gardening methods.

That Hubbard’s path, like so many local hydroponic enthusiasts’,led her to the Boulder Hydroponic & Organic Center seems onlyfitting since it is the premier hydroponic store in Colorado. Afternearly 18 years in the industry, including starting and selling asuccessful small business in Englewood (Mrs. Greenjeans Hydroponics),Hubbard came to work for Boulder Hydroponic & Organic Center in2002. She has since formed a partnership to build the business, whichincluded adding the Denver Hydroponic & Organic Center to thefold in 2005.

“Ed really built this business right,” enthuses Hubbard. “Slow andsteady and on a great foundation of having products at fair prices,always putting the customer first and spending the time each personneeds to be taught how to accomplish their goals.”

Indeed, Boulder Hydroponic & Organic Center has 6,000 squarefeet stocked to the gills with everything needed to create hospitablegrowing environments for plants. The locally owned and operatedstore – since 1995 – sells fully loaded garden kits as well as do-it-yourself garden-building components. The store carries products tocontrol climate as well as natural and non-poisonous pest controlproducts. In support of Earth Friendly and Sustainable gardening,the store provides the Organic Gardener with a full array of organicsoils and fertilizers; soilless and hydroponic options; nutrients,lighting systems, propagation products and growing accessories. Bestof all, Boulder Hydroponic & Organic Center employs friendly,knowledgeable staff who hold degrees in everything from biology tobotany to horticulture.

“This is why Boulder Hydroponic & Organic Center has been inbusiness longer than any other hydroponic store in Colorado; and votedBest of Boulder for six years,” says Hubbard. “We have been growingour business (pun intended) to be even more successful in the future.”

Christine HubbardBoulder Hydroponic & Organic Center, Inc.

“I immediately saw theimportance of what we were doingand how this type of growingcould help the planet. This was thefuture of growing food and savingresources. I just saw it andmarveled at the beauty of it all.”

Since 1995Boulder Hydroponic & Organic Center, Inc.

1630 N 63rd St., Boulder, 303.415.0045

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For Clarence Harrison, “success” is what he feels when he sees his clientsgetting their first look at the new artisan wood floor he has just installed

in their home. “I love what I do and I believe my enthusiasm is part of thissuccess,” he says. “The positive feedback that I get on every one of my jobsis what keeps me motivated.” Harrison, owner of WoodWise HardwoodFloors in Boulder, has been installing and refinishing Front Range floors formore than 20 years.

“Our expertise ensures that your floor will be created to complementyour home’s existing materials and site requirements. The best wood floorsare designed and installed by a professional craftsman, who can advise youon the best materials, finishes and methods to create a masterpiece floor thatwill last for decades. I offer unparalleled service at hard-to-beat prices.”

It’s fair to measure success in terms of the challenges that have beenovercome. “In 1988, when I opened my first wood flooring business, I wascoming into a market where I was unknown and I was competing againstestablished businesses,” Harrison recalls. “But my experience as anapprentice told me that, with my commitment and attention to detail, Icould provide a better service. I was motivated to be my own boss, and toshowcase what I do better than anyone else.” Harrison’s installation“portfolio” even includes a 60,000-square-foot athletic gym.

A longtime dedicated runner, Harrison sees parallels between hiscompetitive running and running a successful business. Every trail isdifferent, and understanding the course is key to an excellent run. Similarly,Harrison says, no two floors are exactly alike. “This makes planning thedetails very important. I pay meticulous attention to each step of everyproject,” he says. “I am personally on each job, every day, to make sureeverything is being done correctly and to our standards. A WoodWise flooris second to none.” The company also provides refinishing, floor restorationand repairs on water- or sun-damaged areas.

Your home’s interior environment benefits in two important ways whenWoodWise is your floor contractor. Adding a wood floor creates a lot ofdust and sawdust, and most contractors charge hundreds more for “dustless”installation. “Every one of our projects are dust-free, and at no extracharge,” Harrison says. “You don’t want all the dust in your air, or gatheringin the nooks and crannies, or even in the duct work. As a serious runner, Idon’t want that stuff in my lungs – or yours!”

Finishing the wood is another area where WoodWise works to reducethe environmental impact. Few wood finishes are truly environmentallyfriendly, and the solvents used in most products can give off toxic fumes formonths after application. “Natural oils look great, but they don’t hold up,”Harrison explains. “For most applications, water-based finishes are the bestway to go. These products have really improved in terms of ease ofapplication and durability, and there is no off-gassing of any toxic ingredients.”

WoodWise customers appreciate the follow-up they receive, too –whether their home is an entry-level townhome or a multi-million-dollarshowcase. “We always do a walk-through with the homeowner, to see if theyhave any questions, discuss upkeep and maintenance, and ensure that theirnew floor matches their desire and expectation.”

“We are happy to visit your home, consult with you on your project andprovide a free, no-obligation estimate. We’ll bring our showroom to you,with hundreds of samples to choose from. Just give us a call – we’d love towork with you in creating the floor of your dreams,” Clarence Harrison says.

Clarence HarrisonWoodWise Hardwood Floors

“I started with the idea that I couldprovide a better service than what Isaw as an apprentice. I discovered thatI have a great attention to detail. I lovewhat I do and I believe thatenthusiasm is part of my success.”

Since 1988303.591.4426, www.WoodWiseBoulder.com


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HospiceCare of Boulder and Broomfield Counties, the area’s only private,nonprofit hospice, was founded in 1976 as an all-volunteer, grassroots

effort. Though much has changed over the years, the organization’swholehearted commitment to those who are facing end-of-life issues and theirfamilies remains steadfast.

“After 33 years, we continue to be humbled by the privilege of walkingalongside those who are terminally ill or grieving the loss of someone close tothem,” says Darla Schueth, HospiceCare President & CEO.

With services based on the principles of comfort, dignity, respect andchoice, HospiceCare brings its expert, compassionate care to patientswherever they live (whether that’s a private home or a senior nursing facility),whenever they call (be it 2 p.m. or 4 a.m.). Moreover, no one who needssupport is ever turned away, regardless of ability to pay.

Moving forward, HospiceCare will continue to provide the very highestquality end-of-life services to the community that founded, shapes andsupports its important work.

For more information, visit www.hospicecareonline.org.

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“Most of our patients say they wish they’d called us sooner. More timeenriches the end-of-life experience for both patients and families.”

Since 1976www.hospicecareonline.org, 303.449.7740

This award-winning restaurant is a long-time Boulder favorite for fine food andexcellent service in an intimate setting.

For the last six years John’s Restaurant has received Zagat’s “extraordinary” ratingas a destination for epicures. Zagat cited the ambience of the “delightfully quietcottage,” longtime favorite dishes, and “innovative and eclectic new offerings ...served gracefully and with professional aplomb.”

The glory belongs to the owners, Chef Corey Buck and his sister, AshleyMaxwell, who bought the business in 2003.

“We love working together and are the perfect team,” says Maxwell. “It hasalways been a dream of ours to have a restaurant – because of my brother’s passionfor food and my desire to see him become a success.” Buck went to culinary schoolat Johnston and Wales.

John’s Restaurant is special for a host of reasons. “We are family owned. We areone of the oldest restaurants in Boulder. We make amazing food. Everyone loves thecharm and quaintness of our space; it is always conducive to conversation, no matterhow busy we are. We take care of our customers’ needs and special requests – wewant them to have a memorable experience. We always go the extra mile.”

The brother and sister team stay motivated despite the current tough times. “Weare always changing our menu to keep our customers coming back. We participate inmany charity events and support our community. This has built loyal customers.”

John’s is available for private parties and weddings and offers complete cateringservices. Monthly wine dinners feature the outstanding cuisine paired with John’saward-winning wine list.

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New owner Sanu continues to offer fine cuisine from Nepal, India andTibet, along with some east-Asian dishes, like sesame chicken and pad

Thai. A native of Nepal, Sanu moved to Boulder in 2001. “It reminds me ofNepal,” she says. Her sons, 19 and 23, and her brother also work in therestaurant and encouraged her to take it over.

“We are a health-conscious people and do our best to keep our restaurantand customers healthy by providing fresh food in a clean environment,” shesays. The restaurant offers good service, delivery, catering, parties, a full bar,and a pleasant dining experience. As the menu says: “Serving food is not justour business; it’s our culture.”

Sanu’s path has not been easy. Seventeen years ago she was severelyburned in an accidental fire and miraculously restored to life after beingthought dead. She endured many surgeries and great pain. “I promised Godto give to other people,” she says. She has been working with Alzheimerpatients in Louisville since 2004.

“I make nice friends at the restaurant. Old customers come and say theylove it. I’m so happy to be with other people. I have hope – a miraclehappened in my life.”

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Here’s a new direction for IRA and 401k investing: expand and diversify yourportfolio with real estate, private stock, gold, LLCs, lending and more. Catherine

Wynne and Bill Humphrey started offering self-directed retirement plan services whenthey sat down and read the IRS code on IRA investments, and now offer clients accessto these unique diversification opportunities.

Real estate had been a successful investment for them in the past, but theywere told their retirement plans (IRAs) could only buy securities, not real estate.“Our stock broker/financial advisors said that this couldn’t be done, so we startedresearching why only securities were purchased in IRAs.” That research opened thedoor for them to untapped investment possibilities, and they started their business.

“The biggest challenge in our business was overcoming the security industrymomentum with IRAs only being invested in stocks. Our company is uniquebecause we provide education and guidance through sometimes complextransactions. Entrust New Direction IRA has made client education a top prioritythrough classes, articles, and presentations.”

Their business has grown continuously in spite of the troubled economy.Entrust New Direction IRA just crossed the 4,000 client threshold and administersover $300 million in assets. “Our motivation comes from spreading the word thatsecurities are not the only game in town for IRAs.”

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Most of us take our appliances – those trusty machines that wash ourdishes, dry our clothes and cook our dinner – for granted. But when

we need a new dishwasher, clothes dryer or stove, we really appreciate anappliance store with a friendly and knowledgeable sales staff that can answerall the hard questions and help us find the right gadget at a great price.

For the most choices, expert service and value, the place to go isMountain High Appliance. “We offer everything from ultra-high-endappliance packages to replacement microwaves, vacuum cleaners and waterfilters,” says Brad Barnett, president. “And we treat you with courtesy, werespect your time, and we keep our word.”

This combination of great products and a caring, personable staff hasbeen the formula for success for Mountain High Appliance since it openedits doors in 1993. Locally owned and operated, Mountain High Appliance isColorado’s most complete appliance source, offering Colorado’s bestselection of today’s most desirable brands, a knowledgeable staff and state-of-the-art showrooms featuring live kitchens and brand names such Dacor,Miele, Asko, Viking, KitchenAid, Sub Zero, Wolf, Bosch, GE, Frigidaireand many more. Full-time delivery and installation teams ensure that yournew stove, washer, refrigerator or dryer arrives in perfect condition and iscorrectly installed and functioning.

Like most good success stories, this one starts out with humblebeginnings. “I started out delivering appliances for a large store in Boulder,”Barnett recalls, and moved into sales and management. But that didn’t reallymeet my expectations. At age 25, it became apparent that starting my ownbusiness was the only way to take charge of my own destiny. With just $5,000in the bank, I started buying and servicing used appliances in my garage – anddeliveries were done with an old truck without so much as a lift gate!

“I knew that my vendors were going to be my lifeblood to having anexpanded product offering. A very special sales representative for Viking hadfaith in me and pushed to open me up as a dealer. My entry into the high-end appliance market was on its way!”

With hard work and the right mix of products, Barnett’s fledglingbusiness grew from its original workshop space to today’s 12,000-square-foot showroom, featuring more brands for side-by-side comparison than anyother store in the region. “We believe in pricing our merchandisecompetitively without compromising our tradition of excellent service andknowledge. That’s how we have built our reputation.”

The company’s reputation also extends into the community. “Weestablished the Mountain High Appliance Good Neighbor Fund, wheredonations from participants of our many events are given back to thecommunity, whether we’re supporting Centaurus High School, the BoulderShelter for the Homeless, Habitat for Humanity or other deservingcommunity organizations. We feel we are part of these organizations andthey are now an integral part of our doing business,” Barnett explains.

Barnett says that Mountain High Appliance’s competitive advantage istheir legendary Hassle-Free Service. “We meet or beat our competition, eventhe big-box stores. We provide complete service, from state-wide deliveryand installation to classes on how to use and care for your appliance. We cananswer your troubleshooting questions for any warranty situation. We hostmonthly events in our seven live showcase kitchens that let customersexperience and operate appliances before they buy.”

Along the way, the staff manages to make the work fun. “I find thatwhen people work hard, they also want to play hard,” Barnett says with alaugh. “We have a family-like atmosphere, with a team spirit of camaraderie.”

When all is said and done, Barnett says that his passion for the businessis what keeps him motivated to achieve a little more, each day. “We’rehelping customers enhance their homes with great appliances. It’s really allabout the Golden Rule. I personally invite you to come on by and see us –you’ll be glad you did.”

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With more than 20,000 square feet of fine wine, beer and spirits,plus friendly and helpful customer service, Superior Liquor is a

shopper’s delight. Whether you need a tasteful gift for your dinner hostor simply want the best aperitif, beer or wine for your own enjoyment,here is a superstore of good values.

Superior Liquor is locally owned and operated in Superior, at U.S. 36and McCaslin Blvd. General Manager and Partner Pete Messimer, aBoulder resident for more than four decades, knows his liquor. Hisresume includes 10 years with a major winery, four years with a breweryand three years with a Colorado wholesaler before opening SuperiorLiquor. His expertise and knowledge of world markets make Superior aunique Colorado marketplace.

The store serves a diverse clientele, from college students to retirees.The staff is strict and diligent about verifying that customers are over 21years old and that they have not already had too much to drink.

Stocking more than 5,000 different wines, Superior Liquor rightlyclaims to offer the most rewarding wine shopping experience inNorthern Colorado. The expert staff is equipped to help with wineand food pairings, planning your party or finding the perfect gift forwine aficionados.

“We pride ourselves on giving the most attentive and informativeservice in the business,” says Messimer. “We have unprecedented accessto some of the rarest and most sought-after wines in the world. SuperiorLiquor has gained a reputation among collectors as the place to go forcult wines from California, Oregon, Italy and France. Our particularfocus is on value – at all price points. We constantly seek out wines wethink are under-priced for their quality. We cover the gamut fromeconomy-priced brands to high-end collectibles that will age in a winecellar for years.”

When it comes to beer, Boulder County’s location in “The NapaValley of Beer” gives Superior Liquor a competitive advantage todiscover new local brews for the connoisseur. The store also carriesdomestic microbrews from California to Delaware, and imports from allover the world, notably Germany, United Kingdom, India and Mexico.

“Getting people to try your business is not too difficult. Gettingpeople to trust and be loyal to your business is the challenge,” saysMessimer. Superior Liquor introduced a lucrative Frequent CustomerProgram and a weekly consumer sweepstakes that customers love.

Frequent Customer ProgramThis unique program rewards your every purchase. Sign up in the

store and you’ll begin seeing added savings. The success of the FrequentCustomer “Points” Program has been exciting. Some customers chooseto hoard their points and not cash them in; others take a little bit offtheir tab each time they come in. But everyone pays attention to thesavings buildup.

Weekly SpecialsSuperior Liquor advertises weekly specials in addition to the

hundreds of in-store specials they post every day at the store. EveryWednesday morning a Superior Liquor customer’s name is drawn from theentry box to win a valuable prize; recent giveaways included a gas grill, adeluxe cruiser bike, and an LCD CD-playing TV.

Friendly, Trained StaffThe store’s competitive advantage is its staff. They are known for

consistent delivery of excellent service. Customers feel at ease workingwith people they can count on for high-quality choices at reasonableprices. “It is our people that have helped build our store in BoulderCounty,” Messimer says.

“Our customers are looking for value in today’s tough economictimes. Our staff negotiates special pricing and special buys from oursuppliers that deliver quality at a lower cost to our customers. We arealways promoting new and different products as they become available.”

An Independent, Locally Owned and Operated BusinessColorado’s retail liquor laws foster large independent stores like

Superior Liquor, which provides Colorado consumers with selection, lowpricing and expertise. Additionally, Superior Liquor is actively involvedin supporting dozens of local charities and non-profit organizations.Those programs, combined with its highly trained and experienced staff,help the store to stand out in the community.

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Five years ago a group of entrepreneurs started a revolution in Colorado’sdry-cleaning industry. They launched Revolution Cleaners, the only

CO2 dry cleaner in Colorado and one of a handful in the country. Fiveyears later, they can boast about having six stores in the Denver area, twomore in Boulder County, and more coming. Along the way they have alsogiven the environment a helping hand.

Revolution Cleaners is unique because its cleaning process usesrecaptured, liquid carbon dioxide (CO2) – the same agent that humansbreathe out and plants breathe in. Traditional dry cleaning uses the toxicchemical perchloroethylene (PERC), which is harmful for the environmentand for human beings. Most dry cleaners use PERC to clean clothes. TheEPA lists it as a probable carcinogen, and it is a known pollutant.

The CO2 that Revolution Cleaners uses reduces the greater carbonfootprint, since it is a byproduct of other industrial processes – like oilrefining, ammonia production and fermentation of wine and beer. Bycapturing the CO2, Revolution utilizes exhaust that would otherwise bereleased into the atmosphere and reduces greenhouse gas emissions.

In conjunction with the dry cleaning, Revolution utilizes a state-of-the-art Miele wet-cleaning system. These machines conserve energy and waterresources during their highly efficient cycles.

Oddly enough, the business was conceived at Proto’s on Platte Street inDenver over pizza and beer. To the entrepreneurs, it seemed like a goodopportunity to improve an antiquated industry. CO2 dry cleaning was newtechnology and not well known. The biggest challenge the owners faced inopening the business was that they had to figure it out for themselves. Therewas very little help to be had.

The concept showed such promise, it attracted the private equity firmRMR Capital to invest a substantial sum of money for future growth.“RMR Capital saw the potential Revolution Cleaners had to change thedry-cleaning business,” says Edward Pizzarello of RMR. “Our long-termstrategy involves strategic growth through corporate expansion, franchising /licensing opportunities and acquisitions.”

Revolution’s target customer is a consumer who wants consistent,impeccable customer service and a cleaning process that is revolutionary.Traditionally, dry cleaning has been seen as a low-priority commoditychosen for convenience and price. Revolution Cleaners is changing thatperception. They provide the most advanced, environmentally friendly dry-cleaning technology, in a pristine retail environment, with friendly, highly-

trained and knowledgeable employees.“We believe that our customer service is the fundamental reason we’ve

retained loyal customers and continue to grow in the face of a recession.After opening our Louisville store in February, and with at least two morelocations in the works, it is easy to stay energized and motivated,” theowners say.

Benefiting the EnvironmentRevolution Cleaners is Colorado’s environmentally friendly cleaner,

using non-toxic technologies. The company employs wind power to runtheir plant. Their fleet consists of Hybrids and other alternative-fuelvehicles that use ethanol or biodiesel. Revolution offers free pickup anddelivery service to most of Denver, Boulder and the surrounding areasusing these environmentally friendly vehicles. Whenever possible, theiruniforms and laundry bags are made from organic cotton. In their storesthey use such renewable resources as bamboo hardwoods, cork flooring andreclaimed particleboard. They provide a clean, safe and comfortableworkplace. “Better for our people and better for our business.”

Revolutionary TechnologyRevolution’s dry-cleaning process uses naturally occurring and reclaimed

CO2 as the cleaning solution. Under pressure, CO2 becomes an odorless,non-toxic liquid with unparalleled cleaning characteristics. It’s non-hazardous and non-flammable. It dissolves stains as well or better than thetoxic substances other cleaners use. It naturally cleans delicate fabrics such asleather, down, silk, beads, sequins, wool, Spandex and nylon. Plus, no heatis involved in the process, so clothes last longer and feel softer. In addition,without heat, stains aren’t set, and stain removal is still possible aftertreatment. For certain water-soluble stains and fabrics, Revolution uses thehigh-tech Miele wet-cleaning system. Best of all, clothes don’t have thatchemical dry-cleaning smell.

According to Revolution, “It’s better for your clothes, better for the earthand it’s just as affordable as traditional full-service cleaning – without thenasty chemicals and fumes. Consumer studies rate CO2 as the best dry-cleaning method on the market.”

David Askman, Noel Bennett, Steve Madsen, Rusty Perry, Edward Pizzarello & Amanda Rafool

Revolution Cleaners“We believe that our customer serviceis the fundamental reason we’veretained loyal customers and continueto grow in the face of a recession.”

Since 2005459 S. McCaslin Drive, Suite 5,

Louisville, 303.996.3540

3320 Arapahoe Ave., Boulder, 720.406.7636

www.RevolutionCleaners.com


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