As your company continues to grow, figuring out the right kind of space to support your operations is no small feat. As one of the top expenses for your business, making informed real estate decisions is imperative to the health of your bottom line and long-term success.

When you’re looking for office space, it’s important to consider not only where you are now, but also where you’ll be in 3-5 years, and even beyond that. Since most leases are 5+ years in length, the last thing you want is to outgrow your space and be stuck in a lease that doesn’t provide any viable options for expanding. Your time and energy is better spent on scaling your operations or coaching your employees to success rather than stressing out about real estate.

Column Commercial Partners Broker Melissa Krischuk recently interviewed Mark Reister, Founder of TGRP Solutions, to learn more about the firm's relationship-focused approach to company growth.

TGRP Solutions is a boutique professional services firm located in Denver, specializing in accounting, finance, internal audit and other CFO support services. Their team consists of experienced accounting and finance professionals who deliver the right talent at the right time – whether it is an extensive search for a permanent position within a company or an interim solution.

Over the past several years, Denver has solidified itself as a must-visit city in the U.S.

From its iconic mountain views to its exceptional restaurants (we’re looking at you, Alex Seidel, Juan Padro, Frank Bonanno, Troy Guard...) and chic cocktail scene, the Mile High City offers visitors and locals alike unique opportunities to stay in some of the hottest new hotels and most unique neighborhoods. 

Whether you’re recommending a hip spot for a friend to stay or your company needs a unique place to host clients or employees, look no further than our list of Denver’s Hottest Hotels to find the ideal location for your next overnight stay.

Finding growing businesses the perfect space is one of the many ways Column Commercial Partners provides rock star real estate solutions to our clients.

CCP recently got an insider's look at the new Denver office space for our client, oVertone.

oVertone is a hair-care company company that specializes in products for colored hair.

They were kind enough to show us through their office, which includes areas for styling and shampooing hair, creating videos and collaborating comfortably. 

(Photo Credit: Unico Properties)

People want to live in Denver, and companies from across the country are taking note.

It doesn’t take long to understand the appeal of Denver – proximity to the mountains, 300 days of sunshine, an epic food and booze scene, just to name a few. But beyond the hiking, cycling and craft beer lies a strong business community that is helping companies from startups to Fortune 500s thrive.

Almost every week, a new company is making headlines for moving their headquarters or setting up a major operation in the Mile High City. And for good reason.

Column Commercial Partners Managing Broker Matt Brower recently sat down with Pascal Wagner, founder of Walkthrough, to learn more about how the growing tech company got its start and how it’s revolutionizing the real estate market.

 Walkthrough is a platform that enables people to create high-end real estate marketing materials using their smartphones. It teaches customers how to take professional-grade photos without the professional-grade equipment, potentially saving them hundreds of dollars in marketing expenses. Since its founding in 2016, the company has grown exponentially, and mainly by word of mouth.

 Now, the company is embarking on its next chapter of growth in the midst of participating in a highly competitive accelerator program with Techstars Boulder.

(Photo taken at The Walnut Room; visit keeprinocraft.com)

RiNo is hands-down the hottest neighborhood in Denver right now. With its internationally renowned art culture, dynamic craft food and beverage scene, intentional walkability and direct access to public transit, it’s a destination for companies looking to attract and retain top talent in an increasingly competitive business landscape.

With enhanced connections through public infrastructure projects nearing completion like the Brighton Boulevard improvements, RiNo is becoming a new entry point into Downtown Denver, giving both business and leisure travelers their first taste of Denver culture.

With such an active startup scene and steady business growth, Denver’s commercial real estate market is going to remain strong in 2018, meaning the perfect space at your price point could be here one day and gone the next.

Start your search now with Column Commercial Partners. The sooner we start, the more time we have to find the right space and negotiate the best deal, all while minimizing stress on you and your business.

It’s time for the next installment of our series focusing on successful entrepreneurs and innovators across Colorado.

By sharing the experiences and lessons learned from these forward-thinking industry trailblazers, we hope that aspiring business leaders come away inspired to launch new projects and processes within their own companies and startups.

Our next interview is with Jennifer Panning, the chief financial officer of Apto. Apto is a web-based software company providing the commercial real estate industry with a simpler way to manage contacts, properties, listings and deals.

You can learn more about Apto and the work Jennifer is doing in our in-depth interview below, and on the company’s website. Let us know what you think in the comments.

It’s no secret that the Denver Metro Area is thriving. Companies big and small continue to flock here looking to tap into Colorado’s highly educated workforce and attract out-of-state talent with a desirable location that boasts the trifecta of reasonable cost of living (especially compared to the coasts), quality of life (the Rocky Mountains are, after all, in our backyard) and a great job market.

But with these amenities available to everyone, what makes certain companies stand out from the pack? Here are four must-haves to attract and retain your top talent.