The 2020 Governor’s Minority Business Award recipients have been announced. The award honors for-profit, minority-owned businesses who have contributed to the economic diversity and success of minority communities in Colorado. Businesses are categorized between four geographic regions in Colorado, each of the four corners. The awards are given in four business size categories: micro, small, medium and large. An additional award is given to recognize a for-profit, non-minority-owned business that strongly supports the minority-owned business community in Colorado.
The winners of the 2020 award are:
Micro (1-5 FT employees)
Region 1: Project of Hope Mesa County
Region 2: Manos Emprendedoras
Region 3: Juanita’s Burritos
Region 4: Good Life Girls
Small (6-12 FT employees)
Region 2: Raíces Brewing Company
Region 3: Albuja Law, LLC
Region 4: ProSafe Professional Linens, Inc/dba ProSafe Products
Medium (13-50 FT employees)
Region 1: McQueen Hospitality
Region 2: Mexico City Lounge
Region 2: From Skratch, LLC
Region 3: Skyline Hospitality
Region 4: Altitude Technologies
Large (51+ FT employees)
Region 2: St. Andrews Construction Group
Region 3: Southeast Colorado Hospital District
Region 4: JG Management Systems
Non-Minority-Owned Business Awardee:
JZ Painting and Construction
In order to be eligible for the award, businesses must be at least 51% owned by a minority, woman, veteran, disabled and/or LGBTQ individual. The business must also be in good standing with the Colorado Secretary of State, be a Colorado-based business and/or have physical location in Colorado and have a history of revenue generation of at least 12 months.
To learn more about the Governor’s Minority Business Awards, view the Governor’s Proclamation and the video address, visit the Minority Business Office Awards website.