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IN BRIEF

Community Foundation changes its name

The Community Foundation of Northern Colorado announced a new name refreshed look for the organization, formally adopting its nickname, NoCo Foundation.

According to a news release, the name change comes after informal research in 2023 indicated the former name was too long, and its look and feel were not overly memorable.

NoCo Foundation also is planning to celebrate its 50th anniversary from May to November 2025.

The refreshed logo and its font are meant to symbolize its evolving personality and position in the market as a dynamic, approachable, innovative, community-oriented, and high-customer service organization. “And it includes our tagline, Community is our Business; as a local, public foundation, we did not want to lose that important word from the previous logo,” the release stated.

The organization also is in the process of refreshing its website, nocofoundation.org.

Schroeder Roofing to contribute to local nonprofits

Schroeder Roofing has committed to donating $200 for every roofing project scheduled between now and March 31, as a part of its ‘Every Roof Counts’ campaign.

According to a news release, customers participating in the campaign will have the opportunity 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.

The contributions will help provide critical resources such as meals, housing, and emergency assistance to individuals and families in need.

“With more than 40 years in business serving Northern Colorado, 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 scheduled by March 31 and completed by August 2025.

Learn more about the campaign and the organizations Schroeder Roofing has selected by visiting schroederroofing.com/every-roof-counts.

Colorado Candy Company holding a flavor contest

Colorado Candy Company is calling on candy enthusiasts across the United States to craft the 2025 candy flavor of the year.

In a Flavor Maker Sweepstakes, individuals can submit flavor ideas inspired by their love of candy, according to a news release.

Participants are encouraged to think outside the box and design flavors that reflect their distinct personality.

The Flavor Maker Sweepstakes begins at noon on Sunday, and submissions will be accepted via Instagram.

Submissions should include the hard candy flavor idea and a brief explanation of its inspiration. The company will select the winning flavor on Feb. 4, and Colorado Candy Company will make and sell the candy in-store for a limited time.

The winner of the Flavor Maker Sweepstakes 2025 will enjoy a 20-pound shipment of their custom candy flavor and an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the candy-making process.

For details, visit www.ColoradoCandyCompany.com.

CSU Global names new chief business officer

DENVER — Colorado State University Global has selected Patti Arroyo to serve as its chief business officer. She will be responsible for accounting and finance, compliance and regulatory affairs, information technology, human resources, and student financial services departments.

Arroyo joined CSU Global in 2022 as vice president of finance and administration. She has more than 30 years of institutional financial experience and has led the management of a $100 million-plus budget, streamlined development processes, built comprehensive revenue and expense forecasting models, and created a suite of practical, user-friendly financial planning and analysis tools, according to a news release. She also has held multiple leadership roles at financial services firm GE Capital and management consulting firm ZS Associates.

Ent Credit Union uses Broncos’ playoff berth to help Children’s Hospital

Ent Credit Union will double its donations to Children’s Hospital Colorado during the NFL postseason. The bank, with branches across the Front Range and Northern Colorado, said that for every Denver Broncos interception, it will increase its donation from $1,000 to $2,000 and boost every pick-six scored by the Broncos’ defense from $6,000 to $12,000, according to a news release.

So far this year, Ent has donated $38,000 to Children’s based on the Broncos’ 18 interceptions, including three pick-sixes through its “Ent-erceptions” program, the release stated.

Pro Bowl cornerback Pat Surtain II, who has alone contributed $9,000 toward the cause based on his interceptions, has been working with Ent to bring awareness about “Ent-erceptions” to fans. In addition, for every person who shares Surtain’s Instagram post, Ent will contribute an additional $5 to the Children’s Colorado campaign, the release stated.

“The fans have been hyped this year every time we score an ‘Ent-erception.’ You can feel the environment in the stadium shift. It’s created some great conversations and buzz. Knowing what happens on the field is benefiting those off the field, is impactful,” Surtain said in the news release.

Human Bean Northern Colorado donates to Finally Home

Human Bean Northern Colorado raised more than $400 for Finally Home during its Dec. 5 guest barista day.

The coffee drive-thru company donated 10% of its Dec. 5 sales at 405 E. Main St., in Windsor to the nonprofit organization. With additional cash donations from customers, the event raised a total of $410.89, according to a news release.

Finally Home helps support foster, adoptive and kinship families with resources, training and peer support. Since their inception in 2008, the program has helped more than 1,500 families, according to the release.

Through Human Bean’s Guest Barista Day program representatives from a selected nonprofit serve as “guest baristas” for a couple of hours during the day at participating locations. They tell customers more about their mission, while distributing information. In addition to the 10% donated to the nonprofit, customers can make cash donations through the “Fill the Cup” campaign.

In Brief

• Fat Shack is marking its 15th anniversary in 2025 by offering rotating deals on the 15th of every month. To kick things off, Fat Shack is serving up 15-cent single burgers on Wednesday, Jan. 15, from opening through 10 p.m. at all locations, while supplies last. The chain serves what it calls “indulgent comfort food,” and has a Loveland location at 1433 N. Denver Ave. Visit fatshack.com or follow on social media @fatshack for updates.

• Dan Flanscha has announced the release of more episodes of his podcast, two focused on the types of business entities and one on what makes up an ideal financial plan. Listen on Spotify. longspeakfinancial.com.

• In 2025, Professional Engineering Consultants, P.A. (PEC) kicks off its 60th anniversary celebration. Originally a merger of three engineering firms in Wichita, Kan., PEC was established in 1965. Since then, PEC has grown to be a nationally recognized, holistic solutions provider for communities across the nation, with offices in Fort Collins as well as in Kansas, Oklahoma and Missouri, and more than 400 team members. pec1.com.

• Children’s Speech & Reading Center has been selected as the Charity of the Month at 477 Distilling, which has a location in Loveland at 123 E. Fifth St. Throughout January, 10% of the proceeds from the Drink of the Month (the Resolution) will be donated to CSRC. Additionally, a Give Back Night, during which 15% of the proceeds from that day will be donated to CSRC, will be held Jan. 23 at the Loveland location. Children’s Speech & Reading Center will co-host Disney Trivia at 6:30 p.m. that night. For details, visit csrckids.org or 477distilling.com.

• Duck Donuts, 4842 Larimer Parkway, Johnstown, is offering a $12 Party Dozens deal to celebrate National Rubber Ducky Day on Monday, Jan. 13. The classic Party Dozen features 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, N.J., has been assigned a patent (No. US 12167883 B2, initially filed Sept. 11, 2020) developed by five inventors, including Casey Hebert of Loveland, for “Medical device including expandable muscle polymer.”

• Covidien LP of Mansfield, Mass., has been assigned a patent (No. US 12167886 B2, initially filed Feb. 16, 2022) developed by Duane E. Kerr of Loveland, for “Accurate jaw closure force in a catheter based instrument.”

• Express Scripts Strategic Development Inc. of St. Louis, Mo., has been assigned a patent (No. US 12165755 B2, initially filed July 12, 2023) developed by six inventors, including Corinne M. Bradley-Pollack of Loveland, for “Systems and methods for controlling data workflow.”

• Hach Co. of Loveland has been assigned a patent (No. US 12163937 B2, initially filed Jan. 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 using total organic fluoride.”

• Micro Motion Inc. of Boulder has been assigned a patent (No. US 12169169 B2, initially filed June 8, 2015) developed by four inventors, including Paul Benedetti of Loveland, for “Controlling a viscosity of fuel in a fuel control system with a vibratory meter.”

• Teres Technologies Inc. of Loveland has been assigned a patent (No. US 12165365 B2, initially filed Dec. 30, 2022) developed by Jeffrey Edward Mast of Loveland and David Chambers, Livermore, Calif., for “Color image rendering for ground-penetrating radar systems.”

People

• SummitStone Health Partners has selected John Dowling, CPA, as chief financial officer, to SummitStone’s leadership team. Dowling brings over 20 years of experience in financial leadership, including significant work with both nonprofit and for-profit organizations. He holds a master’s in accounting with focuses in information technology and entrepreneurship from the University of Denver. “I am excited to join the SummitStone team and help the organization drive its vision of health equity for the Northern Colorado community,” Dowling said in a news release. 970-494-4200, SummitStoneHealth.org.