Loveland Colorado

Named as one of the nation’s most successful startups and one of the top 25 “hot” companies by Business Week’s online edition, Abound Solar has expanded its Northern Colorado presence to Centerra, located at the intersection of Interstate 25 and U.S. 34 in Loveland.

Abound Solar currently occupies two locations at Centerra, 7,500 square feet of office space at Rangeview Two, 2695 Rocky Mountain Avenue, and has recently expanded its certification and reliability laboratory to include 15,000 square feet of space at 3755 Precision Drive.

The Abound laboratory works directly with its manufacturing facility in Longmont, which opened in April 2009 to produce photovoltaic modules in commercial volumes. In addition, the lab has been approved by Underwriters Laboratories (UL) to perform witness testing, meaning it meets the highest standards for safety and compliance testing in the industry. The facility tests modules under both indoor and outdoor conditions, including a semi-permanent rooftop installation.

“Expanding at Centerra offers the right location and the needed space to match our growth,” said Vern Settle, Controller for Abound Solar. “Our new office and lab space at Centerra has allowed us to bring our photovoltaic modules to market quickly.”

“Abound Solar is a leading world-class renewable energy company that is a perfect fit at Centerra,” said Ron Kuehl, McWhinney Vice President of Real Estate. “As a fast growing company, they had immediate needs which we could accommodate. Our flex space at Centerra is designed to accommodate their testing laboratory requirements, and it is exciting to have our first solar modules installed at Centerra.”

Developed and incubated at Colorado State University with the support of the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), Abound Solar is a manufacturer of thin-film photovoltaic (PV) modules. Abound Solar’s proprietary technology will enable the production of low-cost PV modules and will significantly reduce the cost of generating solar electricity. Production capacity will be scaled rapidly to meet the fast growing demand for solar energy.

Members of the Denver Center Theatre Company will present ON Broadway at the Castle, Sunday, June 6 at 5:30 p.m. in the Great Hall at Cherokee Ranch and Castle in Douglas County, Colorado. Located adjacent to the Castle Pines communities, Cherokee Ranch and Castle is central to people living in or visiting Colorado’s front-range.

“We are just a short drive for residents in Arapahoe, Boulder, Denver, Douglas, El Paso, Larimer and Weld counties,” says Cherokee Ranch and Castle CEO Donna Wilson, of the unique performing arts, cultural and educational venue nestled on 3,100 pristine acres. “We are very excited this season to once again be bringing world class performers to the Castle.”

An exciting evening of Broadway’s greatest show tunes will be directed by acclaimed Denver Center Theatre Company actress Kathleen McCall (Eventide, Othello, Richard III and A Prayer for Owen Meany). Actress/Singer Christine Rowan (Quilters, A Christmas Carol, You Can’t Take it with You) with Actor/Singer Jeff Roark (A Christmas Carol, The Merry Wives of Windsor, White Christmas), and pianist Martha Yordy, who has over 30 years experience as a composer, arranger and musical director logging performances from Aspen’s Crystal Palace to the Arvada Center, will delight Cherokee guests with their extraordinary talent and passion.

Guests visiting Cherokee for DCTC’s, ON Broadway at the Castle performance, will enjoy a complete evening of entertainment beginning with the breathtaking views of the Rocky Mountains to signature tours of the Castle, Buffet Supper, cash bar, the spectacular performance, followed by a dessert /coffee reception with the entertainers. Reservations are $75/person.

Wilson is proud of the caliber of entertainers Cherokee has attracted this season. She is also proud of Cherokee’s mission. “We really want people to know that Cherokee Ranch and Castle Foundation, a non-profit, truly exists as a resource for the public. We are committed to preserving the natural environment, enhancing cultural life in our Colorado communities and providing educational opportunities devoted to western heritage, wildlife and the arts,” she said.

Reservations Hotline: (303) 688-4600

The Fort Collins Colorado summer festival season is capped off with the largest one of all the New West Fest. This year 2010 it will be on August 20, 21 and 22. That of course is Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The 22nd annual affair will be held on the streets surrounding Old Town Square. The festival is also used to celebrate the birthday of the city which was established along the banks of the Poudre River in 1863.

In recent years the New West Fest has a major added attraction named Bohemian Nights which is a music venue second to none in Colorado. The music is provided by Bohemian Nights LLC a local philanthropy organization. It is completely free all three days of the festival.

This year there will be over 6o bands playing for three days on three stages. This all starts at 6 PM Friday August 20 on the stage at Mountain and

The streets are closed and taken over by more than 300 vendors and service organizations to demonstrate their products and services. You can find everything from artists and their work to pain cream. Also featured are seven stages of continuous running entertainment.

Festival Hours & Details for Attendees Friday: Kick off concert Friday night 7-9:00pm in Old Town Square Saturday: 10:00am-7:00pm with evening concerts until 10:00pm Sunday: 10:00am-7:00pm.

Festival Requests

* We ask people to leave their pets at home. NO PETS are allowed in the festival. * Wear sunscreen, shade is a commodity at the festival! * Carpool! Parking is available along the surrounding streets & in both parking garages. * Garages are $2/all day Saturday and FREE on Sunday * Help the festival be GREEN – Please help us in this effort by recycling & composting!