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Technology innovators raising bar
School board’s chief eyes Capitol
Awards ceremony honors Colorado entrepreneurs
By Chris Michlewicz cmichlewicz@coloradocommunitymedia.com
Silverthorn among four candidates vying to replace term-limited Scheffel
Colorado’s best and brightest innovators were recognized recently for developing groundbreaking technologies. Entrepreneurs from around the state were honored at Innovation Pavilion’s inaugural Innovation Awards & Anniversary Party on Feb. 10 at the Parker Arts, Culture and Events Center. Keynote speaker Gov. John Hickenlooper, a successful entrepreneur before he entered politics, told a standing-room-only audience that “this revolution of technology really is going to be centered in places like Colorado.”
By Mike DiFerdinando mdiferdinando@coloradocommunitymedia.com
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Above: Tod Baker, CEO of Centennial-based startup MDValuate, talks about the role of technology in improving outcomes in medical settings. The company won the Digital Health Innovation Award Feb. 10. Left: Gov. John Hickenlooper talks about the importance of collaboration between innovators in building a strong ecosystem of entrepreneurs in Colorado. Photos by Chris Michlewicz
Innovation Pavilion is an ecosystem of entrepreneurs, where productive collisions between professionals lead to creative solutions. Located in the heart of Centennial, Innovation Pavilion provides an innovation hub that allows entrepreneurs of all shapes and sizes — from established companies to emerging startups — to develop creative solutions in a collaborative environment. For more information, visit www.innovationpavilion.com
Possible uses for town land unveiled Planning areas show possible uses in draft of Pine Curve document By Chris Michlewicz cmichlewicz@colorado communitymedia.com
Residents go over the latest plans Feb. 10 for Pine Curve, a Parker-owned property directly across from town hall. Parker officials are having open houses to gather feedback from those who live near the land. Photo by Chris Michlewicz
Parker residents provided input on a development guide for land that’s considered the eastern gateway to downtown. Pine Curve, a 24-acre, townowned property across from town hall, has been the subject of many discussions for nearly a decade. That’s partly due to its prominence in the future of development in downtown Parker and its proximity to a residential neighborhood. A few dozen homeowners at-
tended the latest public open house for the project Feb. 10 at the Parker Arts, Culture and Events Center and got their first peek at a draft of the “Planned Development” guide. The document includes a map of “multiple planning areas which each have different zoning standards,” according to one of the boards displayed at the open house. “Planning Area 1” is designated for commercial projects, including retail, office and service-oriented uses, including drive-thru restaurants and gas stations. “Planning Area 2” will contain an extension of Mainstreet and accommodate retail, office and service-oriented businesses that will face “an internal
Douglas County School Board President Meghann Silverthorn is one of four Republican candidates for the state Senate seat in District 4. She will be vying with Benjamin Lyng, Jim Smallwood and Jess Loban for the Senate seat that has been occupied by Mark Scheffel, R-Parker, for the past eight years. Scheffel is leaving because of term limits. The district includes Castle Rock, Parker, Franktown, Larkspur and Castle Pines. No Democrats or third-party candidates have filed paperwork to run for the seat. Here is a brief look at the four candidates: • Loban, of Castle Rock, is a veteran of the Air Force and a small-business owner. He has patents in the logistics and engineering fields. “The reason that I’m running for (state Senate) is for my children and for the fact that I have watched Colorado slip so far to the left over my lifetime here,” Loban said. “I want to ensure that my children have the security and the values that I was afforded growing up here. Douglas County must produce a dedicated conservative, who is committed to restoring the foundation of Colorado back towards our original family values with a strong faith in God. I believe that I am the best choice to do this.” • Lyng, of Castle Rock, is a former Army officer and now works in the banking industry. “I had the privilege of serving as an explosive ordnance disposal company Race continues on Page 15
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