One of the most rewarding things about getting to know so many entrepreneurs is seeing first-hand how many of them are focused on so much more than just financial results. So many of the folks we connect with are focused on having a positive social impact on their community or the world at large. Check out some of these amazing folks below.

Thomas Torres | Graphic Designer & Marketer

Social impact is actually a big deal for us, so much so we’ve incorporated it into our values and foundation. From the conception of our business, we knew we wanted a brand that was going to be eco-friendly, inclusive, and positive. While some of our methods do not match the way other, larger, companies do business, it helps set us apart from them even more! Read more>>

Andrea Pasquan | Business Owner

I curate a collection of fair trade items from around the globe. When you buy from Urbean, you are supporting artisans. Real humans. People who are trying to provide food on the table for their family. Many of these people have overcome life challenges such as prostitution, homelessness, or sex trafficking. Having a job gives them hope, dignity, and empowerment. Read more>>

Justin & Tyler Fukae | Co-Owners

We really wanted to make sure that the efforts that we put into the business are meaningful not only to us but to the community we serve. That is why we decided to source 100% of our products from local artists, makers, and producers to support the local business owners as well as reduce our carbon footprint. We also started a bulk refill program for the local community to fill up on various household cleaners, skincare products, shampoo, and accessories to help support those who wish to live more sustainably while also supporting local businesses. Read more>>

David LaSalle | Entrepreneur, veteran, learner.

When my bride Alix and I moved to Estes Park in 2016, after three decades as military officers and government/corporate employees, we felt as if we had discovered a secret. We still worked hard – Alix is an attorney and real estate agent, I was learning to manage a gym and a commercial building, we organized and ran non-profit retreats for veterans, and we each served as HOA presidents. But we also found that building nourishing relationships with our friends, colleagues and neighbors, and liberal doses of exercise and time spent in the forest and mountains created this amazing blend of productivity, community and movement that left us feeling more healthy and content than ever. Read more>>

Andrea Leonard | ACE Certified Personal Trainer, NASM Corrective Exercise Specialist and Performance Enhancement Specialist, CETI President & Founder, Published author and international presenter on oncology exercise, and 2019 Personal Trainer of the Year.

There are over 50 million cancer survivors worldwide! Speaking firsthand as a 38-year cancer survivor myself, very little information or assistance is provided once you have completed your surgery and treatment. Following cancer surgery and treatment, many patients find themselves unable to regain the full use of their arm/shoulder, have restricted motion due to scar tissue and adhesions, suffer from muscle imbalances that cause pain, alterations in mobility, and can lead to future joint degeneration, and are at an elevated risk for comorbidities such as lymphedema, diabetes, heart disease, osteoporosis, and future cancers. Read more>>

Alias Smith and Jones | Three Piece Acoustic Trio

For as long as music has been a thing, it has brought people together. Today, our music, our shows gives all a chance to forget about the day-to-day grind and just be in the moment with friends and good music. It is our job to show them a good time and the reward is in seeing them singing along and dancing to our songs. That’s what drives us to make music and perform. Read more>>

Julian Black | DJ, Promoter, and Nightlife Personality.

As a DJ who performs for our local underground social scenes, I feel that music is the common bond. Experiencing it together strengthens our community, and not only do I enjoying playing and mixing what people know and enjoy frequently, but I am always striving to discover the next up-and-coming musical artist (or even an artist who may have faded into obscurity,) and hope that the audience may also discover new music as a result of the risk I take to play what I hope is music that people didn’t know that they wanted to hear. Read more>>

Amanda Kissel | Co-owner & GM

By owning a small business in Loveland, we are able to host events in which we can give back to our community. For example, we are hosting a Halloween party this Saturday to collect items for the Food Bank and Coats for Colorado. This past weekend we co-hosted an invite to help get dogs adopted. We LOVE to give back. Read more>>

Shayle Sabo | Community Herbalist

Keeping a community-centered approach to my business is the foundation of everything I do. Matter of factly, with Thinning of the Veil Apothecary (which I lovingly call ToVA for short), I have actually pushed very little product to this day, because I want to create a community first. I do this through content creation and engaging social media, and a lot of my focus right now instead of strictly developing herbal products is to connect with others and provide education about how to use herbs in daily life. In my mind, herbalism is something that should be accessible to all, because it is something truly innate to all of us. Read more>>