Twist

About Us:No Sponge Left Behind

Not too long ago, we took a closer look at the sponges in our kitchen and realized something profound. Almost every other product in the cleaning aisle has undergone some kind of evolution, while sponges have been the same for decades. We set out to turn the world of cleaning products on its head – combining design and environmental responsibility to create functional, beautiful, and responsible alternatives.

Twist
PO Box 1159
Boulder, CO 80306
303-443-9953 phone
303-317-8211 fax

 

Odell Brewing

About Odells:
Doug Odell’s passion for crafting great beer started in his kitchen in Seattle. After the demand for his home-brew grew, Doug-along with his wife Wynne-searched for a good location to take Doug’s passion commercial. They moved to Fort Collins to be closer to Doug’s sister, Corkie, who quickly joined forces with them in opening the brewery in 1989.

After brewing and kegging his beer, Doug would deliver it, pick up empties, and make sales calls out of his old mustard-colored Datsun pickup. Our original brewery was located in an old grain elevator built in 1915, and was the second microbrewery to open in the state of Colorado. This brewery employed four floor levels to gravity-feed its beer from a 15-barrel brew kettle into open fermentation tanks, through cellaring and into draft kegs, the only package then offered.

During the first five years, the popularity of our hand-crafted ales grew so much that we needed a larger facility to meet the increasing demand. Thus a whole new brewery, with the current 50-barrel brewhouse, was built in 1994.

After a 6 year commitment to an all-draft product, we began bottling beers in 1996. A 10,500 square foot addition was needed to accommodate the addition of the new Krones bottling line. In 1997, the five barrel pilot system (one tenth the size of our main brewing system) was brought in to give the brewers a place to create and innovate in small batches. The Odell brewers are still creating new recipes, trying out different yeasts and practicing new techniques on this system, with the best results ending up on draft in the Tap Room.

We have invested significantly over the years to research new hop exposure processes, searching for ways to deliver the optimal flavor and aroma profiles to our selection of beers. The result, our delectable 5 Barrel Pale Ale, hopped in 8 stages with 6 different hops, and our newest member of the family, IPA, hopped in 7 stages with 6 different hops.

Today, Odell Brewing Co. also offers five different keg sizes and half-gallon draft jugs (available only at the brewery). Come visit us anytime, on Lincoln Avenue just three quarters of a mile east of downtown Fort Collins.

We currently produce at an annual rate of approximately 40,000 barrels. Odell beers are available in bars, restaurants, and liquor stores throughout Colorado, and in Wyoming, South Dakota, Kansas, New Mexico, Nebraska, and Missouri.

Contact Info
Odell Brewing Co.
800 East Lincoln Avenue
Fort Collins, CO 80524
Phone: 970-498-9070
888-887-2797
Odell Web Site

 

New Belgium Brewery

About Us:
We’ll set the scene.
1989. Belgium. Boy on bike. (Ok, make that a young man of 32).

As our aspiring young homebrewer rides his mountain bike with “fat tires” through European villages famous for beer, New Belgium Brewing Company was but a glimmer in his eye. Or basement. For Jeff Lebesch would return to Fort Collins with a handful of ingredients and an imagination full of recipes.

And then there was beer.

Jeff’s first two basement-brewed creations? A brown dubbel with earthy undertones named Abbey and a remarkably well-balanced amber he named Fat Tire. To say the rest was history would be to overlook his wife’s involvement. Kim Jordan was New Belgium’s first bottler, sales rep, distributor, marketer and financial planner.

And now, she’s our CEO.

Electrical engineer meets social worker; ideals flourish

The other side of the New Belgium story isn’t as romantic as bicycling through Europe, but it gives testament to our dedication and hard work. And it goes like this: Jeff, an electrical engineer by day and tinkerer by nature, builds a homebrewing kit in his basement out of repurposed dairy equipment. His Belgian inspired brews garnered enough praise from friends and neighbors that Jeff and Kim take their basement brewery commercial in 1991.

Kim, social worker by day and mother to two always, began the marketing process by knocking on their neighbor’s door. Anne Fitch was that neighbor and her watercolors are the artwork we continue to use on our labels today. With labeled bottles and local encouragement, the first Belgian-style beers brewed in the United States were officially for sale.

What else continues today? The ideals that Kim and Jeff built New Belgium Brewing Company on, from their basement operation to our first brewery in a railroad depot to our current sustainable home on 50 acres.

Contact Us:
New Belgium Brewing Company
500 Linden Fort Collins, Colorado 80524 USA
1-888-NBB-4044 or locally at 970-221-0524
New Belgium Web Site

 

Art With Function

About Us:
A design collaborative between Eliav Nissan and Holland Seydel. We combine our methodologies to create aesthetic objects for living. We are presently working on a conceptual “upcycle” collection in which we incorporate cast-offs and waste items. Repurposing these discarded raw materials into noteworthy design.

Art With Function
2550 49th Street
Boulder Colorado, 80301
303-442-1813

 

Crocs

About Us:
It all started when three Boulder, Colorado based founders decided to develop and market an innovative type of footwear called Crocs™ Shoes.

Originally, Crocs™ Shoes were intended as a boating/outdoor shoe because of its slip-resistant, non-marking sole. By 2003, Crocs™ Footwear had become a bona-fide phenomenon, universally accepted as an all purpose shoe for comfort and fashion.

Today, Crocs™ Shoes are available all over the world and on the internet as we continue to significantly expand all aspects of our business.

Despite our rapid success, we still stand behind the core values of Crocs™ Footwear. We are committed to making a lightweight, comfortable, slip-resistant, fashionable and functional shoe, which can be produced quickly and at an affordable price to our customers. We thank you for your support and look forward to providing you with exciting new Crocs™ Shoe designs in the years to come.

Crocs Website
Phone:1-866-306-3179

 

Posh Buffalo Leather Furniture

About Us:
The Buffalo Collection comes from Scenic Mesa Ranch in western Colorado. It was born of necessity: the natural buffalo meat business was producing a stack of green hides and the ranch lodges needed some rugged furniture that could take the wear and tear of cowboys and outdoorsmen. Our core line includes an 8’ sofa with tight back and three cushions, a club chair and ottoman. Buffalo leather is strong, soft, and thick. We tan our hides in Salt Lake City. The furniture is made in High Point NC and in Denver.

We are proud of our strong hardwood frames, hand-tied springs, and old-fashioned upholstery skill. Settle into those down-filled cushions and a nap is inevitable.

Phone: 970-872-6031
Posh Buffalo Web Site

 

Bestop

About Us:
If you’re looking for the highest quality Jeep accessories and truck accessories on the market today, you’ve found us: Bestop® Inc. We design and build an exciting mix of Jeep tops–both soft tops and hardtops–as well as other accessories adding utility, value and style to your vehicle. And now, utilizing our 50-year heritage of engineering and legendary design, Bestop is offering an assortment of exceptional truck caps and truck accessories too. We’ve also been serving the Toyota truck market and Toyota accessories market for Land Cruiser for over 30 years. At Bestop, we proudly utilize the finest materials and adhere to the factory original specifications for fit, function, style and craftsmanship–so you know you’re getting the best there is.

Bestop, Inc.
P.O. Box 307
Broomfield, CO 80038
(800) 845-3567

 

Two Hot Chili Peppers, Inc.

About Us:
Two Hot Chili Peppers, Inc. was started in Aurora, Colorado by a Greek Lady. Our inception came about by entering our Caliente Hot Salsa in a contest, in which we ended up winning. So many people asked for our product, we started making and selling our Gourmet Salsa. It has now grown into what it is today.
Since our first award, we have won many awards for our variety of Mexican foods. Some of the awards that we won were First Place Awards at the Fiery Food Challenge for 2003, 2004, 2005 & 2006, as well as 2002 Texas Shoot Out. In addition we received a 2nd place for our Mango Salsa, in 2006. Our Green Chili Stew has most recently been awarded the 1st place Golden Chili Award for 2006 and 2007.

Contact Information:
Phone: 303-367-5952
Two Hot Chili Peppers Web Site
1131 Fulton Street
Aurora, CO 80010

 

Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory

About us:
The factory typically produces approximately 300 chocolate candies and other confectionery products, using proprietary recipes developed primarily by its master candy maker. These products include many varieties of clusters, caramels, creams, meltaways, truffles and molded chocolates. Individual stores prepare a variety of caramel and candy apples, fudge, chocolate items and confections in full view of the customer using traditional cooking utensils such as copper kettles on gas-fired stoves and marble slab cooling tables.

Contact Information:
Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory Website
Corporate Headquarters:
265 Turner Drive
Durango, Colorado 81303
970-259-0554

 

Sweet and Saucy Sauces

About us:
Jane “Queen of All Things Chocolate” and Erin Jones “High Priestess of Caramel”

We are a Colorado mother and daughter team who share a passion for great food and a bit of a sweet tooth. For generations, our family history has centered on cooking delicious things and then sharing them with the people around us.

“…They know their stuff, and it’s good stuff . . . the best we’ve tasted. Once you taste, we’re sure you’ll feel the same way.” The Denver Post

Contact Information:
Phone: 303-807-5132
Sweet and Saucy Website