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Cherry Creek Shopping Center to welcome jewelry brand to Colorado
Southern California jewelry store Gorjana announced it will open its first location in the state on April 15.
Gorjana, founded in 2004, has been expanding nationally and has more than 65 locations in 17 states such as California, Texas, Massachusetts, New York, Florida, Illinois and Arizona. It also has a shop in Washington D.C.
“As we continue to join vibrant communities throughout the Midwest, Denver was an obvious choice for our next location with its natural beauty and rich culture,” said the retailer’s co-founder Gorjana Reidel in a news release announcing the opening.
It’ll open near the Neiman Marcus store as Gorjana said it looked to be close to other upscale retailers and restaurants.
Gorjana sells “coastal-cool” necklaces, bracelets, earring and rings and it staffs in-store stylists who help customers layer jewelry pieces together, which can be assembled over 10,000 ways.
“We couldn’t be more excited to plant our SoCal roots in the Mile High City just in time for spring,” Reidel said.
Local PR firm absorbs another local agency
Boulder communications agency Comprise announced last week that it will acquire Denver technology public relations agency VisiTech for an undisclosed price.
The deal is set to close May 1.
VisiTech was founded in 1998 and specializes in business-to-business technology companies within the media, entertainment, telecommunications, mobile and IT sectors, according to a news release. Comprise was established in 1991 and works with clients in software, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, green tech, health tech, media and entertainment, telecom, mobile and cable on communicating their complex products.
VisiTech’s CEO Lisa Tafolla will join Comprise as a strategic business advisor.
“Lisa and the VisiTech team have built an outstanding reputation over nearly three decades, and we look forward to integrating the VisiTech team and client roster,” said Comprise CEO Doyle Albee in a statement. “VisiTech’s skills, relationships, expertise and client base ideally complement our existing business, making this a natural fit.”
A headshot of Christy Woodward, a new regulatory affairs advisor for the Colorado Chamber of Commerce.
Colorado business chamber expands team to address regulatory pressures
The Colorado Chamber of Commerce added a new regulatory affairs advisor as it seeks to help companies struggling with the state’s requirements to operate.
The chamber hired Christy Woodward, who worked more than 25 years in civil and environmental engineering design and project management and was a senior director of regulatory affairs with the Colorado Oil and Gas Association, according to a news release. She also worked in environmental consulting and with the mining industry.
The hiring is a part of the chamber’s 10-year plan amid concerns Colorado’s regulatory environment is “burdensome,” the organization said. The new role will help add expertise on navigating the state’s regulations.
“We’ve heard the business community loud and clear – Colorado’s regulatory climate is the most significant barrier to economic growth across the state,” said chamber president and CEO Loren Furman in the release. “Bringing Christy on our team is a strategic investment by the Chamber to build on this important work.”
Woodward’s role will consist of working with state agencies, industry stakeholders and representing the chamber on legislation and new laws impacting businesses.
“A stable and predictable regulatory climate is critical to a thriving economy,” Woodward said in the release. “Unfortunately, this has become increasingly challenging and inconsistent in Colorado due to the substantial volume of new, complex policies coming from the state.”
Woodward got a bachelor’s degree in environmental engineering from Norrthern Arizona University and a master degree in science and engineering from the Colorado School of Mines.
“Her extensive background in the regulatory sector and her technical experience in rulemaking, litigation and regulatory compliance will be integral in our mission to spearhead these challenges,” Furman said.