The Community Foundation is changing its name
The Community Foundation of Northern Colorado announced a new name and refreshed look for the organization, officially adopting its NoCo Foundation moniker.
According to a new press release, the name change came after informal research in 2023 revealed that the previous name was too long and its appearance was not particularly memorable.
The NoCo Foundation also plans to celebrate its 50th anniversary from May to November 2025.
The updated logo and font are intended to symbolize the company's evolving personality and position as a dynamic, accessible, innovative, community-oriented organization with a high level of customer service. “And that includes our slogan: Community is our business; As a local, public foundation, we did not want to lose this important word from the previous logo,” the press release says.
The organization is also in the process of updating its website, nocofoundation.org.
Schroeder Roofing donates to local nonprofit organizations
Schroeder Roofing has committed to donating $200 for every planned roofing project through March 31 as part of its “Every Roof Matters” campaign.
According to a news release, customers participating in the campaign will have the option 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.
Contributions will help provide critical resources such as meals, shelter and emergency assistance to individuals and families in need.
“As we have served Northern Colorado for more than 40 years, 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 planned by March 31 and completed by August 2025.
Learn more about the campaign and the organizations selected by Schroeder Roofing at schroederroofing.com/every-roof-counts.
The Colorado Candy Company is hosting a flavor contest
The Colorado Candy Company is calling on candy enthusiasts across the United States to create the candy flavor of 2025.
A Flavor Maker competition allows individuals to submit flavor ideas inspired by them
Love of sweets, says a press release.
Participants are encouraged to think outside the box and design flavors that reflect their distinct personalities.
The Flavor Maker competition begins January 12th at 12pm and entries will be accepted via Instagram.
Submissions should include the idea of the candy flavor and a brief explanation of its inspiration. The company will select the winning flavor on February 4th and Colorado Candy Company will make the candy and sell it in store for a limited time.
The winner of the 2025 Flavor Maker Sweepstakes will enjoy a £20 delivery of their custom candy flavor and an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the candy-making process.
“We’re excited to connect with candy lovers across the country in such a fun and meaningful way.”
John Buoniconti, one of the owners of Colorado Candy Company in Fort Collins, said in the news release. “This competition kicks off our 10th anniversary and celebrates a decade of our family-run business. Now we can’t wait to see others’ unique ideas.”
For more information, visit www.ColoradoCandyCompany.com.
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• Fat Shack will celebrate its 15th anniversary in 2025 by offering rotating deals on the 15th of each month. To kick things off, Fat Shack will be serving single burgers for 15 cents at all locations on Wednesday, January 15, from opening time to 10 p.m., while supplies last. The chain serves what it calls “indulgent comfort food” and has a location in Loveland at 1433 N. Denver Ave. Visit fatshack.com or follow @fatshack on social media for updates.
• Dan Flanscha has announced the release of additional episodes of his podcast, two of which focus on types of business entities and one on what makes an ideal financial plan. Listen on Spotify. longspeakfinancial.com.
• In 2025, Professional Engineering Consultants, PA (PEC) will celebrate its 60th anniversary. PEC was originally a merger of three engineering firms in Wichita, Kansas, and was founded in 1965. Since then, PEC has grown into a nationally recognized, holistic solutions provider for communities across the country, with offices in Fort Collins and Kansas, Oklahoma and Missouri, and more than 400 team members. pec1.com.
• The Children's Language and Reading Center was named Charity of the Month at 477 Distilling, which has a location at 123 E. Fifth St. in Loveland. Throughout January, 10% of the proceeds from the Drink of the Month (the Resolution). will be donated to CSRC. Additionally, a Give Back Night will be held at the Loveland location on January 23rd where 15% of that day's proceeds will be donated to CSRC. The Children's Speech & Reading Center is co-hosting Disney Trivia this evening at 6:30 p.m. For more information, visit csrckids.org or 477distilling.com.
• Duck Donuts, 4842 Larimer Parkway, Johnstown, is offering a $12 Party Dozens deal in celebration of National Rubber Ducky Day on Monday, Jan. 13. The classic Party Dozen offers 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, New Jersey, was awarded a patent (No. US 12167883 B2, originally filed September 11, 2020) for “medical device including expandable muscles” developed by five inventors, including Casey Hebert of Loveland. assigned polymer.”
• Covidien LP of Mansfield, Massachusetts, has been awarded a patent (No. US 12167886 B2, originally filed February 16, 2022) developed by Duane E. Kerr of Loveland for “Precise Jaw Closing Force in a Catheter-Based Instrument.” ”
• Express Scripts Strategic Development Inc. of St. Louis, Missouri, was awarded a patent (No. US 12165755 B2, originally filed July 12, 2023) developed by six inventors, including Corinne M. Bradley-Pollack of Loveland became “Systems and methods for controlling data workflow.”
• Hach Co. of Loveland was awarded a patent (No. US 12163937 B2, originally filed January 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 based on total organic fluoride.”
• Micro Motion Inc. of Boulder was awarded a patent (No. US 12169169 B2, originally filed June 8, 2015) developed by four inventors, including Paul Benedetti of Loveland, for “the control of fuel viscosity in a fuel control system using a vibration meter.” .”
• Teres Technologies Inc. of Loveland was assigned a patent (No. US 12165365 B2, originally filed December 30, 2022) developed by Jeffrey Edward Mast of Loveland and David Chambers, Livermore, Calif., for “color imaging for ground-penetrating Radar systems.”
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• SummitStone Health Partners has selected John Dowling, CPA, to SummitStone's leadership team as Chief Financial Officer. Dowling has more than 20 years of financial leadership experience, including significant work with nonprofit and for-profit organizations. He holds a master's degree in accounting with a concentration in information technology and entrepreneurship from the University of Denver. “I am excited to join the SummitStone team and help the organization advance its health equity vision for the Northern Colorado community,” Dowling said in a press release. 970-494-4200, SummitStoneHealth.org.
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