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Founded in 2017 by JW Roth, VENU started in Colorado Springs with Bourbon Brothers Smokehouse & Tavern and The Hall at Bourbon Brothers, quickly expanding to Gainesville, Georgia.

They have established Themselves as leaders in entertainment and hospitality, and have recently expanded into Texas and Oklahoma.

VENU Holding Corporation is a dynamic and rapidly growing US entertainment and hospitality company offering unique owner ...

Peripheral artery disease (PAD) is a condition where narrowed arteries reduce blood flow to your limbs, most commonly the legs and feet. This reduced blood flow can cause pain, cramping, or aching, particularly during exercise, and is often relieved by rest. PAD is often caused by atherosclerosis, the buildup of plaque in the arteries. While PAD itself isn't usually life-threatening, it can be a warning sign of more serious cardiov...

Hard to believe, it's been twenty years since The Club at Flying Horse, now Flying Horse Resort opened it's doors. The renowned golf club and resort has become one of Colorado Springs’ most luxurious resorts. General Manager, Wendy McHenry and Director of Golf Jake O'Dell walk us through the early days, the covid days, the real estate boom of 2022-24 and how the resort is position to bring enjoyment for members and guests for the n...

Colorado Springs Utilities chief executive officer, Travas Deal joins Business Digest Weekly and host, Dirk Hobbs to discuss how CSU is working for long term sustainability of the region's power and resource availability. 

Travas addresses several key topics in this interview: 

• The importance and responsibility of laying a strong utilities foundation now for future generations of businesses and residents in the region - like o...

Garrison Ortiz, Ph.D. and chief financial officer for Colorado State University-Pueblo (CSU-Pueblo) joins host, Dirk Hobbs on this edition of Business Digest Weekly. 

Dr. Ortiz discusses economic development and opportunity in Pueblo County from a myriad of perspectives: Pueblo-native, former County Commissioner, higher education executive, business owner, economic development board member, family man, and community leader. 

Ga...

The Broadmoor Resort's Director of Golf, Russ Miller joins host Dirk Hobbs for a fun and insightful conversation about this year's U.S. Senior Open being hosted at the world-renowned destination. Enjoy learning about what it takes to prepare for one of the USGA's events, some of the conversations and experiences of The Broadmoor staff, and what life is like for the players and their families that week at the resort.

2025's event...

Michael Pepper, Managing Director - Investments at Virtuent Wealth Management Group joins host Dirk Hobbs to discuss the current economic landscape and some considerations for how investors can stay focused on the ultimate goals of the investor and how to view volatility. 

About Mick

Mick has served as a Financial Advisor since 2004, and transitioned his practice to Wells Fargo Advisors in 2008. Prior to his financial services indu...

Did you know?  Colorado ranks #2 behind California for being the most onerous for employers in regards to compliance and requirements to employ, legislative burden, and yet, our business economy is chugging along nicely. So what does that tell you? Employers want to be here, but they will not keep coming if we keep piling on the requirements for employment.

Tyler Johnston, Sr. Partner and VP of Sales for Vida HR and Vida Benefits ...

Aside from the "big three" - aerospace, advanced manufacturing, and cyber, there are several industry  sectors in southeast Colorado that continue to show signs of hiring for Q2, 2025: 

• Healthcare
• Tourism & Hospitality (seasonal jobs)
• Tech and Deep Tech
• The Trades
  • General carpentry
  • Electricians
  • Plumbers
  • Earth moving

Traci also discusses something called an LER - Learned Education Record. These are the ski...

Host Dirk Hobbs meets up with founder Trent Urban and his son, Gavin Urban to showcase one of the region's top Home Services businesses, WireNut on this week's TrueNORTH and The So. Colorado Business Digest. 

Learn the origins of the company as a family business that is this year, celebrating it's 20th anniversary. Keeping our home's core mechanical systems in tip top shape can help avoid costly repairs downstream and even keep our...

Colorado Springs banking executive Brett Wyss discusses the rise of Integrity Bank from the early 2000s through the 2008 recession, covid and post-covid markets, and other hallmark seasons in the Colorado economy. 

Brett explains the wisdom and disciplines gained through the more difficult seasons of banking and how those lessons shaped his leadership and keeping Integrity Bank strong for their customers regardless of external infl...

Our mission is to provide innovative technologies, information and services that improve the quality and reliability of airline travel. In the event that something goes wrong, FlightHound will offer support for travelers, airlines and other parties involved to reach a fair and cost-effective resolution.

FlightHound will provide airline passengers with an efficient, transparent disru...

Artificial Intelligence (AI) as we know of it today is here and touches nearly every aspect of our lives in some way, shape or form.

But AI is not new when you look back at the tools we've used over the past half century. However, the kind of AI we talk about today does have far wider reaching implications than the "problem solving" and automation AI of the past. 

Enter Motis OneAI - led by Dr. Rick Beaton and Dr. AnneMarie Artzen....

Optum Heath's Michael Harper, DO - Family Medicine, and Kendra Robison, MD - Senior Medical Director for Primary Care, discuss the ability to identify and manage the symptoms associated with seasonal depression. 

Feeling blue and sluggish during the winter months for more than a few days may indicate you fighting seasonal depression or seasonal affective disorder (SAD). But there are available solutions to help mitigate and even av...

Vance Brown, founder of Colorado Springs' Exponential Impact (XI) named Max Cupp as Executive Director for one of the region's top business accelerators.  

“From the first cohort in 2018 to today, XI has taken a holistic approach to creating community and a culture of innovation & collaboration. We develop founders and startups by equipping them with resources and expertise, then strengthen their connections to create exponenti...

Colorado’s second-stage companies are high-performing, innovative trailblazers, driving economic growth across every industry sector and region of the state. These companies not only provide thousands of high-quality jobs but also contribute billions of dollars back to our local economies, propelling Colorado’s economic landscape to take flight.

Colorado Companies to Watch (CCTW) certifies and celebrates these transformative contri...

Virtuent Wealth Management Group's Managing Director, T.H. Williams, Ph.D., CFP®  joins host Dirk Hobbs on Business Digest Weekly to discuss his popular article, "De-Dollarization: Should We be Concerned?"

Williams lends an academic and practical perspective to any concerns about the value of the U.S. dollar falling into jeopardy anytime soon. 

Williams explains what it takes to be a currency and why the U.S. dollar is uniquely pos...

In fall 2024, the Comcast RISE program selected 100 small businesses in El Paso and Pueblo Counties to receive a generous tech and media package as well as a $5000 grant to strengthen their businesses. 

Now in it’s fourth year, 14,000 recipients in 1,410 cities across 38 states were selected as Comcast RISE recipients, including a diverse roster from restaurants and barber shops, to professional services, childcare centers and reta...