Business briefs for Jan. 12, 2025: NoCo Foundation name change; Schroeder Roofing campaign; candy contest and more
Community Foundation changes its nameThe Community Foundation of Northern Colorado announced a new name and refreshed look for the organization, formally adopting its nickname, NoCo Foundation.
According to a new release, the name change comes after informal research in 2023 indicated the former name was too long, and its look and feel were not overly memorable.
NoCo Foundation also is planning to celebrate its 50th anniversary from May to November 2025.
The refreshed logo and its font are meant to symbolize its evolving personality and position in the market as a Dynamic, approachable, innovative, community-oriented, and high-customer service organization. “And it includes our tagline, Community is our Business; as a local, public foundation, we did not want to lose that important word from the previous logo,” the release stated.
The organization also is in the process of refreshing its website, nocofoundation.org.
Schroeder Roofing to contribute to local nonprofits
Schroeder Roofing has committed to donating $200 for every roofing project scheduled between now and March 31, as a part of its ‘Every Roof Counts’ campaign.
According to a news release, customers participating in the campaign will have the opportunity to direct their donation to one of several local organizations, including Loveland Lions Club, Rotary Club of Fort Collins, Meals On Wheels of Loveland and Berthoud, Greeley Family House, United Way Weld County, and HOPE for Longmont.
The contributions will help provide critical resources such as meals, housing, and emergency assistance to individuals and families in need.
“With more than 40 years in business serving Northern Colorado, we are always looking for great ways to give back to the place we call home,” Wesley Hill, owner of Schroeder Roofing, said in the release. “Every Roof Counts allows us to support the work of local organizations that are at the heart of our community. By partnering with our neighbors, we can strengthen essential services and create a lasting impact for those in need.”
The campaign applies to roofing projects, including new roof installations, re-roofs, and roof repairs valued at $9,000 or more. All projects must be scheduled by March 31 and completed by August 2025.
Learn more about the campaign and the organizations Schroeder Roofing has selected by visiting schroederroofing.com/every-roof-counts.
Colorado Candy Company holding a flavor contest
Colorado Candy Company is calling on candy enthusiasts across the United States to craft the 2025 candy flavor of the year.
In a Flavor Maker Sweepstakes, individuals can submit flavor ideas inspired by their
love of candy, according to a news release.
Participants are encouraged to think outside the box and design flavors that reflect their distinct personality.
The Flavor Maker Sweepstakes begins at noon on Jan. 12, and submissions will be accepted via Instagram.
Submissions should include the hard candy flavor idea and a brief explanation of its inspiration. The company will select the winning flavor on Feb. 4, and Colorado Candy Company will make and sell the candy in-store for a limited time.
The winner of the Flavor Maker Sweepstakes 2025 will enjoy a 20-pound shipment of their custom candy flavor and an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the candy-making process.
“We’re thrilled to engage with candy lovers nationwide in such a fun and meaningful way,”
John Buoniconti, one of the owners of Colorado Candy Company in Fort Collins, said in the release. “This contest kicks off our 10th anniversary and celebrates a decade of our family-owned shop. Now we can’t wait to see the unique ideas that others come up with.”
For details, visit www.ColoradoCandyCompany.com.
In Brief
• Fat Shack is marking its 15th anniversary in 2025 by offering rotating deals on the 15th of every month. To kick things off, Fat Shack is serving up 15-cent single burgers on Wednesday, Jan. 15, from opening through 10 p.m. at all locations, while supplies last. The chain serves what it calls “indulgent comfort food,” and has a Loveland location at 1433 N. Denver Ave. Visit fatshack.com or follow on social media @fatshack for updates.
• Dan Flanscha has announced the release of more episodes of his podcast, two focused on the types of business entities and one on what makes up an ideal financial plan. Listen on Spotify. longspeakfinancial.com.
• In 2025, Professional Engineering Consultants, P.A. (PEC) kicks off its 60th anniversary celebration. Originally a merger of three engineering firms in Wichita, Kan., PEC was established in 1965. Since then, PEC has grown to be a nationally recognized, holistic solutions provider for communities across the nation, with offices in Fort Collins as well as in Kansas, Oklahoma and Missouri, and more than 400 team members. pec1.com.
• Children’s Speech & Reading Center has been selected as the Charity of the Month at 477 Distilling, which has a location in Loveland at 123 E. Fifth St. Throughout January, 10% of the proceeds from the Drink of the Month (the Resolution) will be donated to CSRC. Additionally, a Give Back Night, during which 15% of the proceeds from that day will be donated to CSRC, will be held Jan. 23 at the Loveland location. Children’s Speech & Reading Center will co-host Disney Trivia at 6:30 p.m. that night. For details, visit csrckids.org or 477distilling.com.
• Duck Donuts, 4842 Larimer Parkway, Johnstown, is offering a $12 Party Dozens deal to celebrate National Rubber Ducky Day on Monday, Jan. 13. The classic Party Dozen features 12 celebration-inspired combinations. The one-day offer can be redeemed in-store or at order.duckdonuts.com/locations.
• Bard Peripheral Vascular Inc. of Franklin Lakes, N.J., has been assigned a patent (No. US 12167883 B2, initially filed Sept. 11, 2020) developed by five inventors, including Casey Hebert of Loveland, for “Medical device including expandable muscle polymer.”
• Covidien LP of Mansfield, Mass., has been assigned a patent (No. US 12167886 B2, initially filed Feb. 16, 2022) developed by Duane E. Kerr of Loveland, for “Accurate jaw closure force in a catheter based instrument.”
• Express Scripts Strategic Development Inc. of St. Louis, Mo., has been assigned a patent (No. US 12165755 B2, initially filed July 12, 2023) developed by six inventors, including Corinne M. Bradley-Pollack of Loveland, for “Systems and methods for controlling data workflow.”
• Hach Co. of Loveland has been assigned a patent (No. US 12163937 B2, initially filed Jan. 20, 2022) developed by four inventors Matthew Ryan Salzer, Loveland; Vishnu Vardhanan Rajasekharan, Fort Collins; Cary Burton Jackson, Fort Collins; and Dan Jonathan Kroll, Fort Collins; for “Detection of per and polyfluoroalkyl substances using total organic fluoride.”
• Micro Motion Inc. of Boulder has been assigned a patent (No. US 12169169 B2, initially filed June 8, 2015) developed by four inventors, including Paul Benedetti of Loveland, for “Controlling a viscosity of fuel in a fuel control system with a vibratory meter.”
• Teres Technologies Inc. of Loveland has been assigned a patent (No. US 12165365 B2, initially filed Dec. 30, 2022) developed by Jeffrey Edward Mast of Loveland and David Chambers, Livermore, Calif., for “Color image rendering for ground-penetrating radar systems.”
People
• SummitStone Health Partners has selected John Dowling, CPA, as chief financial officer, to SummitStone’s leadership team. Dowling brings over 20 years of experience in financial leadership, including significant work with both nonprofit and for-profit organizations. He holds a master’s in accounting with focuses in information technology and entrepreneurship from the University of Denver. “I am excited to join the SummitStone team and help the organization drive its vision of health equity for the Northern Colorado community,” Dowling said in a news release. 970-494-4200, SummitStoneHealth.org.
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