Amy

Amy DiPierro is a BusinessDen reporter who covers residential real estate, nonprofits, startups and more. She is a graduate of Swarthmore College. Email her at [email protected].

Law firm enlists former governor

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Former Colorado Gov. Bill Owens has signed on with an international law firm to advise companies on large-scale projects that require government oversight, an extension of his work as governor in transportation and infrastructure.

Service dog nonprofit adding more room to run

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Construction is starting at the end of the month on a new facility for a nonprofit that plans to pair 70 owners in need with specially trained animals per year.

Solar firm files for Chapter 11

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Listing nearly $12 million in debts, a solar generator firm has retreated into Chapter 11 bankruptcy after it says investors backed out.

Cherry Hills Village home fetches nearly $6M

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A nearly 100-year-old house in Cherry Hills Village closed out 2015 as the highest-priced residential sale in December, below its original list price of $6.5 million.

Education tech startups win federal dollars

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Sitting at the intersection of technology and education, four local startups are receiving grants from a federal foundation this year and have a shot at more money in the future.

Corporate philanthropist named CEO of nonprofit

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The former head of corporate giving at a utility giant is taking over the reins of a nonprofit she used to fund, just as the organization prepares to move into a new location in Westwood.

Shifting focus, beef company raises $2.3M

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As it narrows its focus mainly to hot dogs and sausages, a grass-fed beef company is raising funds and is planning to move its office to Union Station.

Branding firm spruces up its own look

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As it irons out a new strategy and software, a local branding company is updating its own image with a new office, logo and website.

Accountant accused of siphoning payroll taxes

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Several former clients are pushing for a Chapter 7 bankruptcy of a Centennial accounting firm, while others weigh civil suits, over claims that the company’s founder was pocketing millions meant for the IRS.