Botanical Beauty
Sarah Josey was studying biochemistry at Colorado State University when she learned about herbalism, a plant-based approach to wellness. As it turns...
Next Gen Learning
As a middle school teacher around 2010, Matt Farber noticed a curious detail in a student essay. Copied at the end of the text were numbered...
More Than Macho
About a year-and-a-half ago, Brendan Rice decided to create his own Meetup group for men in the basement of Gryphon Games and Comics in Fort...
Reformed by the Reformer
Imagine doing a lunge as slowly as you possibly can. Your legs shake in protest, but instead of being a sign to stop, the shakes mean you’re doing...
Dollars and Drama
By Peter Moore Keaton Fletcher and Kimberly French understand the financial strain of our times—they’ve overpaid for lattes too—and the pressure it...
Taking the Plunge
Yulia Avdeyeva is used to people saying she’s lost her mind. Normal people, she says, don’t understand why she would spend a portion of her weekend...
Hustling on the Side
Colin Fitzgerald, of Fort Collins, is 32 and works as a Realtor for 8z Real Estate. He finds his leads partly by presenting first-time homebuyer...
The Building Blocks of Learning
When Jean Kirshner teaches future educators about early childhood development, she likes to have them lie on their backs and take note of what they...
The rumors are true… our March Happy Hour is coming up on Thursday, March 5 at 5:30PM at The Lincoln Center! 🍸✨
Hosted by Canyon Concert Ballet, this evening will bring relaxed networking, great conversation, and connection with local business owners, creatives, and community members in a beautiful cultural setting. Stick around after Happy Hour for an exclusive look inside Canyon Concert Ballet’s dress rehearsal of Innovation and get a behind-the-scenes peek at the performance.
See the full event details and grab your tickets, linked in our stories and bio! 🎟️
{Northern Colorado networking, local business community, Fort Collins, Loveland, Longmont, Windsor, Timnath, Estes Park, Johnstown, Berthoud, Greeley, Wellington, NOCO, March happy hour, small business owners, professional networking, NOCO community}
Northern Colorado’s entrepreneurial energy is taking over downtown Loveland! 🌟 Made in Loveland 2026 is a week-long celebration happening February 23–27 at @_deskchair, designed to ignite the entrepreneurial spirit and empower our community.
From dynamic speakers and industry trailblazers to hands-on workshops and networking opportunities, attendees can expect innovative strategies, practical skills, and connections with fellow go-getters. Whether you’re a college student, startup founder, small business owner, or side-hustler, there’s something for you and it’s all free and open to the public.
Swipe through to see the full lineup of events happening throughout the week. Full event details are linked in our stories! See you there.
{Loveland entrepreneurship events, Northern Colorado, Made in Loveland, business growth, business resources, entrepreneur workshops, business seminars, local businesses, small businesses, NOCO leaders, local events}
Need a little creative community in your life? 🧵 In Northern Colorado, sewing and knitting circles are bringing people together in ways that go far beyond yarn and needles.
At The Twisted Stitch in downtown Fort Collins, co-owners Mariah Tree and Nadia Hare have built a space centered on creativity, inclusion, and genuine connection. Whether you are brand new or have been crafting for years, you are welcomed with open arms. Tree brings years of knitting experience and a warm, patient teaching style, while Hare brings strong business experience and local community roots that help the shop thrive. Together they have created a place where people can learn, unwind, share stories, and feel part of something bigger.
From Thursday “open stitch” nights to beginner friendly classes, these crafting hubs remind us that creativity is a powerful way to build friendships and support in NOCO.
Read the full article on our website linked in our stories and bio!
{Northern Colorado sewing community, Fort Collins knitting classes, creative workshops, local craft community, beginner knitting lessons, sewing classes, crafting circles, sewing and knitting events, community crafting, NOCO}
Meet February’s NOCO Local, Amanda Hofer. Amanda helps Northern Colorado feel a little more like home whether she’s supporting the Fort Collins Food Co-Op, guiding locals through the real estate world, or making music with her band. Her story is rooted in connection, community, and twenty years of NOCO living.
Watch her interview here and check out the full article linked in our stories!
Your photos. Your stories. Your love. We felt it all. Ready to meet the couples who won your hearts (and votes)? 👀💌
We loved seeing all your Sweetheart Sweepstakes entries and the incredible support from your family and friends. These couples received the most votes, congratulations to our winners!
✨ Amy + Ryan
✨ Brittney + Dana
✨ Carlie + Aidan
✨ Nikole + Chris
They’re about to enjoy their prizes from @acegilletts, @thearmstronghotel, @photocg, @sweetheartwinery, and @mosscustomhatbar, and we couldn’t be more excited for them.
Thank you to everyone who shared, voted and celebrated love with us this season. Stay tuned, more fun contests are coming soon! And happy Valentine’s Day!
