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Heather Brown, a nurse at Center Avenue Health and Rehab - Columbine Health Systems in Fort Collins, was selected to receive the DAISY Award, an international award created by the DAISY (Diseases Attacking the Immune System) Foundation to express gratitude to nurses and recognize them for the extraordinary, compassionate, skillful care they provide patients and families. She was nominated by the family of Beverly Hadden for the care Brown gave her. From left are administrator of Centre Avenue Clint Dale, CHS Director of Clinical Services Cathy Franecki, Hadden's daughter Ann Hamilton, Brown, Hadden's son Mike Haley, Hadden's granddaughter Laura Holstrom,  and Director of Nursing at Centre Avenue Jordyn Pim, and back row, Joel Bitler, CHS chief operating officer; Paul Benigni, CHS CEO; and Hadden's son-in-law Ben Hamilton.   (Courtesy photo)
Heather Brown, a nurse at Center Avenue Health and Rehab – Columbine Health Systems in Fort Collins, was selected to receive the DAISY Award, an international award created by the DAISY (Diseases Attacking the Immune System) Foundation to express gratitude to nurses and recognize them for the extraordinary, compassionate, skillful care they provide patients and families. She was nominated by the family of Beverly Hadden for the care Brown gave her. From left are administrator of Centre Avenue Clint Dale, CHS Director of Clinical Services Cathy Franecki, Hadden’s daughter Ann Hamilton, Brown, Hadden’s son Mike Haley, Hadden’s granddaughter Laura Holstrom, and Director of Nursing at Centre Avenue Jordyn Pim, and back row, Joel Bitler, CHS chief operating officer; Paul Benigni, CHS CEO; and Hadden’s son-in-law Ben Hamilton. (Courtesy photo)
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Roadhouse Loveland building sells, more to be constructed

Building A at Roadhouse Loveland, 400 W. 66th St., was sold Dec. 18, 2024. (Courtesy Colorado Commercial)
Building A at Roadhouse Loveland, 400 W. 66th St., was sold Dec. 18, 2024. (Courtesy Colorado Commercial)

Colorado Commercial, a boutique commercial real estate brokerage firm based in Fort Collins, announced the sale of Building A at Roadhouse Loveland, a premier light industrial complex located in Longview Business Park on West 66th Street.

The sale was finalized on Dec. 18, 2024, with the buyer planning to occupy the entire 18,020 square-foot facility for use as a metal fabrication shop, according to a news release.

David D’Ambrosio, a broker with Colorado Commercial, represented M & J Development in the transaction.

M & J Development, a Longmont-based real estate developer, is now preparing for the construction of Building C, offering 15,744 square feet of Class A industrial space, which is now being offered for sale.

Moe’s Original BBQ to transition to schnitzel

After 15 years of serving the community through Moe’s Original BBQ Fort Collins, owner Ted Schneider and wife Ryan Corley are embarking on a new culinary journey, transforming the restaurant at 181 N. College Ave. into Schneider’s Schnitzel Service.

Citing changes within the Moe’s franchise as the catalyst for the transition, Schneider said he “decided to turn the page to the next chapter and am looking forward to continuing my culinary journey by creating this new menu and atmosphere.”

Schneider’s Schnitzel Service will feature a reimagined interior inspired by his grandfather’s cherished 1950s fuel service station in upstate New York. The restaurant is designed to evoke nostalgia while celebrating craftsmanship and exceptional flavor.

The new menu will highlight pork and chicken schnitzel, a dish with roots in Eastern Europe and a staple in German and Austrian cuisine.

Guests can also look forward to house-made specialties, including duck-fat melted cabbage, deviled eggs, brisket kielbasa, chive spätzle, and dishes that reflect Schneider’s Wisconsin heritage: cheddar bratwurst, cracker-crusted walleye, and Wisconsin cheese curds.

Billed as “a place where handcrafted, from-scratch dishes are served with heart and soul,” Schneider’s Schnitzel Service aims to provide “fine food for the working folks.”

Moe’s Original BBQ Fort Collins will officially close on Feb. 8, with Schneider’s Schnitzel Service expected to open its doors in late March or early April 2025.

For updates on the grand opening, visit focoschnitzel.com and follow on Instagram @schneidersschnitzelservice.

Valor Elite Training to be collection spot for Soles4Souls

Over the final six weeks of 2024, Valor Elite Training in Fort Collins held a shoe drive, collecting 125 pairs of shoes to be donated to Soles4Souls, a global nonprofit dedicated to turning unwanted shoes into opportunities and making a tangible difference in the lives of those in need.

Due to the success of that drive, the business will serve as a drop-off site for Soles4Souls throughout 2025.

“We are so thankful for the generosity of our community,” the owner of Valor Elite Training, Tim Anderson said in a news release. “Each pair of donated shoes has the potential to change someone’s life, providing them with comfort, dignity, and hope for a brighter future.”

Soles4Souls distributes new and gently worn shoes to individuals worldwide living in vulnerable circumstances. For recipients, the shoes help to eliminate a barrier to going on a job interview, to school or participating in extracurricular activities, and can improve the health and well-being of under-resourced people around the world.

Community members can donate new or gently worn shoes at Valor Elite Training, 3350 Eastbrook Drive, Suite100, Fort Collins, open 5 a.m.-7 p.m.Monday-Thursday, 5 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday and 6 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.

For information about Soles4Souls, visit soles4souls.org.

Webinar to focus on hiring military candidates

Northern Colorado HR Association (NoCoHRA) will hold a professional development webinar on “Military Candidates — Do they fit in?” at noon-1:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 29.

The talk will focus on how to engage, develop and retain military talent for your organization: Why your ATS screens them out; how to help my hiring managers understand their skill set;  and how to create or improve a veteran hiring strategy.

Presenter Lisa Austin is a senior client development partner with the Korn Ferry Military division.

Cost is $10 for NoCoHRA members and $20for non-members.

For details or to register, visit bit.ly/3EbdXYI.

Windsor Chamber plans town celebration

The Windsor Area Chamber of Commerce has expanded its annual gala to become a Community Celebration.

The group will look back on the year and come together as a community to celebrate the successes that have made the Windsor area special, honoring the hardworking business owners, community leaders and visionaries who have dedicated time, energy and passion to making a difference.

The Community Celebration will take place at 5:30-8:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 1, at Embassy Suites by Hilton Loveland Conference Center, 4705 Clydesdale Parkway, Loveland.

For details, visit business.windsorchamber.net.

Application period open for Sustainability Leadership Program

The Sustainable Living Association (SLA) is taking applications for its Sustainability Leadership Program.

The program aims to inspire and equip individuals with the skills, knowledge and tools to drive meaningful change within their businesses and communities, according to a news release.

Participants will get in-depth training, practical strategies and a network of like-minded individuals to work on resilience and environmental stewardship.

Highlights of the program include training on topics such as renewable energy, waste reduction, engaging stakeholders and sustainable business approaches.

Graduates of the program will get a toolkit of resources to inspire and lead change in their workplaces, neighborhoods and beyond.

“Through the Sustainability Leadership Program, we are empowering a new generation of leaders who are committed to making sustainable living a priority,” Kellie Falbo, executive director of the Sustainable Living Association, said in the release. “This program is not just about education — it’s about action. It’s about giving individuals the confidence and skills to create real, measurable change in their businesses and communities.”

Applications are now open for the 2025 cohort.

For details or to apply, visit sustainablelivingassociation.org/leadership-program.

In Brief

• What If? Publishing, a book services provider that helps local authors self-publish, design, market and advertise their books, has moved to 201 E. Fourth St. in the desk chair co-working building. The business also has a new phone number and can be reached at 970-412-7920. Visit whatifpublishing.com for information or to schedule a free consultation.

• Big 7 Travel has included the Stanley Hotel in Estes Park as No. 5 on its list of The 50 Most Iconic Hotels in the World. Hotels were judged for unique design, cultural or historic significance and more. View the full list at bit.ly/40uVgXj.

• Carefree/Scott Fetzer Co. of Broomfield has been assigned a patent (No. US 12195975 B2, initially filed July 29, 2022) developed by Mark Lyle Goth of Loveland and Scott P. Thompson of Boulder for “Lateral arm awning system and method of operation.”

• Chromadex Inc. of Los Angeles has been assigned a patent (No. US 12195494 B2, initially filed Aug. 24, 2023) developed by seven inventors, including Aron Erickson of Berthoud, for “Efficient and scalable syntheses of nicotinoyl ribosides and reduced nicotinoyl ribosides, modified derivatives thereof, phosphorylated analogs thereof, adenylyl dinucleotide conjugates thereof, and novel crystalline forms thereof.”

People

• Gov. Jared Polis recently announced boards and commissions appointments including Jeff Swanty of Loveland to serve on the Independent Judicial Discipline Adjudicative Board through Jan. 3, 2028; Jeannie Valliere of Johnstown to serve on the Independent Judicial Discipline Adjudicative Board through Jan. 3, 2030; Lesli Cohan of Windsor to serve on the State Board of Marriage and Family Therapist Examiners through Aug. 12, 2025; Kendal Nolan of Fort Collins to serve on the State Board of Marriage and Family Therapist Examiners through Aug. 1, 2027;  Vanessa Fewell of Fort Collins to serve on the Early Childhood Leadership Commission through July 1, 2026; Kathleen Bracke of Fort Collins to serve on the Clean Transit Enterprise through Sept. 28, 2028.

• Michael C. Payne, a founding partner of Coan, Payton & Payne LLC is Fort Collins, has been elected to the board of directors for the UCHealth Northern Colorado Foundation. The not-for-profit organization utilizes donor and public grant funding to support research and education, patient financial assistance, community health programs and enhancements to patient care.

• Coan, Payton & Payne LLC has named Amy Wegner Kho a partner at the firm. Kho, licensed in both Colorado and Idaho, specializes in estate planning, probate, elder law, agricultural law, and other natural resources law.

Calendar

• Quid Novi: 5-7 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 28, Café Vino, 1200 S. College Ave., Fort Collins. Quid Novi — which is Latin for “what’s new” — will relaunch with a program that seeks to cross boundaries for innovation and collaboration while encouraging participants to think and discover new ideas. Fort Collins author Mimi Wahlfeldt, who recently published her debut novel “Forks & Knives,” will speak. Also speaking will be Ed VanDyne, founder of Plastic2Green, a startup that seeks to convert massive amounts of waste plastic into ammonia, which then can be used for fertilizer or broken into its component parts to produce hydrogen, often seen as a fuel of the future. The February session will feature Martin Lind, speaking on transformation.  $20. 970-690-7327,  quidnovi.io.

• Lunch & Learn Talk with Shun-Luoi Fong: noon-1 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 28, Innosphere, 320 E. Vine Drive, Fort Collins. The founder and chief executive officer of Forge will discuss “The Human-Centered Business: Transforming How We Build, Lead, and Innovate.” Free, register at innosphereventures.org/events.

• 2025 Colorado Farm Show:  Tuesday-Thursday, Jan. 28-30, Island Grove Regional Park, 501 N. 14th Ave., Greeley. Visit 300-plus exhibitors and hear from dozens of industry experts covering a wide variety of agricultural topics. Free admission; a $5 parking fee goes to scholarships for students pursuing college degrees in ag-related fields. coloradofarmshow.com.

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