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☆ Denver-Boulder's recipe for natural food success
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-17 | by ( Andrea Day | Chris Dilella | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailDenver-Boulder's recipe for natural food successMeet some of the successful entrepreneurs who parlayed their passion for healthy living into million-dollar businesses, fueled by the city's vibrant farmers market and supportive community.

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This story is part of CNBC's quarterly Cities of Success series, which explores cities that have transformed into business hubs with an entrepreneurial spirit that has attracted capital, companies and employees. Imagine a world where computers solve problems billions of times faster than today's machines can, ushering in a new era of scientific discovery. That's the promise of quantum technology — and a fierce race is underway to unlock its potential. In the shadow of the Rocky Mountains, the Denver-Boulder region is emerging as a global leader in this revolution. … We've built two of the largest quantum computers on the planet," Hays said in CNBC's primetime special "Cities of Success: Denver & Boulder," which airs April 11 at 10 p.m.

Persons: Rob Hays, We've, Hays, we've Organizations: Computing, CNBC, Denver & Locations: CNBC's, Rocky, Denver, Boulder, San Francisco, Success, Denver & Boulder, Antarctica

Nestled against the Rocky Mountains, Boulder, Colorado, has blossomed into a thriving hub for the natural products and wellness industry. The tea company was later acquired by Hain Food Group — now Hain Celestial Group — in 2000 for $390 million. Hain Celestial Group CEO Wendy Davidson (left) and CNBC's Andrea Day (right) trekking along the historic footrails where the founders of Celestial Seasonings gathered wild herbs in 1969. Turning peanut butter into goldThe Boulder County Farmers Market, a vibrant incubator since 1987, exemplifies the region's thriving ecosystem. A sign from the Boulder Farmers Market, operating from April to November, serving as an incubator for numerous small food businesses.

Persons: Wendy Davidson, CNBC's Andrea Day, Davidson, It's, Justin Gold, butters, —, Gold, Daniel Acker, Juan Stewart, Stewart, Kristine Carey, Kristy Lewis, Quinn Snacks Organizations: U.S . News, Rockies, Hain Food, Group, CNBC, Leeds School of Business, University of Colorado, Farmers, Boulder Farmers, Foods, Hormel Foods, Bloomberg, Getty, Boulder County Farmers, Kroger, Companies Locations: U.S, CNBC's, Rocky, Boulder , Colorado, Boulder, University of Colorado Boulder, Tiskilwa , Illinois, Boulder County

☆ Three booming businesses that make Denver stand out
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-08 | by ( Chris Dilella | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

Two cities in Colorado are experiencing tech-fueled economic booms, with Denver's skyline transforming and Boulder's gross domestic product surging. However, the influx of people and businesses has brought challenges like a growing homeless population, affordability issues and infrastructure strain. A recent report shows a 24% drop in Denver's cannabis revenue compared with 2021. Major league moneymakersCameron Fleming #73 of the Denver Broncos runs onto the field before a game against the Kansas City Chiefs at Empower Field at Mile High on January 8, 2022 in Denver, Colorado. A stage for economic successA concert at Red Rocks Park and Amphitheatre outside Denver.

Persons: Amy Sparwasser, Matthew Staver, Jared Polis, Polis, Mike Johnston, moneymakers Cameron Fleming, Dustin Bradford, Deion Sanders, Prime's, John P Kelly Organizations: Denver &, Bloomberg, Getty, CNBC, Denver Department of Excise, Licenses, trailblazer, Industry, State Planning, Denver, Denver Broncos, Kansas City Chiefs, Broncos, Nuggets, Rockies, Avalanche, Analysts, University of Colorado Boulder's, NFL, University of Colorado, Boulder, Rocks Locations: Denver, CNBC's, Colorado, Success, Denver & Boulder, Denver , Colorado, Chicago , New York, Los Angeles, University of Colorado Boulder

☆ Record levels of funding propel Denver-Boulder to the top of the life sciences market
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-08 | by ( Chris Dilella | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +7 min

The Denver-Boulder region is rapidly emerging as a major hub for the life sciences industry, attracting companies that develop cutting-edge medical treatments and technologies. Life sciences research aims to understand living things, from cells to our planet, to improve health, food and the environment. Founded in 2003, the Bioscience Association supports the growth of life sciences, with a focus on access to capital, education, networking and more. A recent CBRE report found Denver-Boulder to be the top U.S. life sciences real estate market, fueled by record investment from venture capitalists and the National Institutes of Health. Entrepreneurial successThe recent surge in venture capital flowing into Denver-Boulder builds on the area's proven track record of success over the past several decades.

Persons: Tim Schoen, BioMed, Schoen, Elyse Blazevich, Kevin Koch, Koch, Edgewise, We've, Dan LaBarbera, LaBarbera, Dr Organizations: BioMed, CNBC, Blackstone, Flatiron, Enveda Biosciences, Denver, Boulder, Colorado Bioscience Association, Bioscience Association, National Institutes of Health, U.S, Pfizer, Therapeutics, University of Colorado, Edgewise Therapeutics, Research, University of Colorado's Anschutz Medical, Center, Drug, Center for Drug, for Drug, Anschutz Medical Locations: CNBC's, Denver, Boulder, Diego, Boulder , Colorado, San Diego, San Francisco, Seattle, Boston, Cambridge, Massachusetts, Aurora, Rocky, Colorado, Boulder ., Denver's

A stack of freshly pressed gold vinyl records at United Record Pressing. CNBCOnce considered a dying industry, the vinyl record business has undergone a remarkable multibillion-dollar resurgence in the past decade. United Record Pressing CEO Mark Michaels inspecting a vinyl record. United Record Pressing has become a major player in the vinyl market, producing approximately 40,000 records daily at its Nashville, Tennessee, facility. Recording artist Taylor Swift's entire music catalog, including her album "Red," has been pressed at United Record Pressing.

Persons: Taylor Swift, Mark Michaels, CNBC's Andrea Day, Stevie Wonder, Michael Jackson, Adele, Jack White, Michaels, Taylor Swift's Organizations: CNBC, Target, Walmart, United, Research, Recording Industry Association of America, Southern Plastics, RIAA, Vinyl, Billboard, Amazon Locations: North America, U.S, Nashville , Tennessee, Nashville

Twin Rivers Farm could break records as Tennessee's priciest home if it fetches its $65 million asking price. Apart from the 10,626 square foot main residence, the estate features a barn, guesthouse and a man-made lake, stocked with trout for fishing and swimming. McEwen GroupThe previous record for the most expensive home sold in the state, set in 2010, stood at $28 million. McEwen GroupThe estate has multiple hidden passages leading to a game room, a safe room and a wine cellar. McEwen GroupThe property's barn houses the Keeles' chickens and sheep.

Persons: Tennessee's, Justin Timberlake, Nicole Kidman, Dan McEwen, McEwen, It's, McEwen Group Larry Keele, Larry, He's, " McEwen Organizations: McEwen Group, CNBC, McEwen, Oaktree Locations: Nashville, Leipers, Middle Tennessee, New York , Illinois, California, Twin Rivers, Rivers, Los Angeles, LA, Tennessee, France

☆ Tour Tennessee's $65 million mansion
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-30 | by ( Chris Dilella | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailTour Tennessee's $65 million mansionTwin Rivers Farm could break records as Tennessee's priciest home if it fetches its $65 million asking price.

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Nashville is seeing an unprecedented surge in luxury hotels, with renowned brands such as the Four Seasons Hotel, the W Hotel and the Grand Hyatt opening their doors in Music City. More than 90 new hotels have been constructed in Nashville since 2013, contributing more than 14,000 rooms to the city's accommodation offerings, according to the Nashville Chamber of Commerce. CNBCStratouly is one of the key figures behind a new Four Seasons Luxury Hotel in Nashville. The Grand Hyatt Nashville pool. Grand Hyatt

Persons: Dean Stratouly, Read, it's, he's, Hyatt Organizations: Hyatt, Nashville Chamber of Commerce, CNBC, Residences, CNBC Stratouly, Grand Hyatt Nashville, Hyatt Nashville Locations: Music City, Nashville, Tennessee

☆ Barry's CEO went from joining the gym to running the business in 11 years: I 'never expect to know what's next'
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-12 | by ( Chris Dilella | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +10 min

In 2004, at the age of 26, Gonzalez took his first Barry's Bootcamp class in West Hollywood. "I had someone that I was dating at the time kind of challenged me to take a class," Gonzalez recalls. In 1998, entrepreneur Barry Jay established the inaugural Barry's Bootcamp in West Hollywood. And that was really how I like cut my teeth and got, you know, even more obsessed with the business," Gonzalez says. Joey Gonzalez Barry's CEOAfter North Castle Partners invested and named him CEO in 2015, Gonzalez started to build a strong leadership team.

Persons: Joey Gonzalez, Little, Gonzalez, Barry Jay, Barry's, Jonathan, Francesca, Jake, I've, What's Organizations: Entertainment, Barry's, Big Apple, North Castle Partners, Harvard Business School Locations: —, Los Angeles, West Hollywood, New York City, Cuban, Italian, Chicago, Instagram, COVID, Austin, Denver, New York, LA, Frankfurt, Berlin, Copenhagen, San Francisco

Livestream shopping started on social media in China, and according to Coresight Research, has grown into a $512 billion market. The secret to his success, he told CNBC, has been diving into the world of livestream shopping. However, CEO Deborah Weinswig told CNBC the firm has since revised that projection. The firm also estimates livestream shopping will account for more than 5% of total e-commerce sales in the U.S. by 2026. Influencer Danielle Santana hosts live shopping shows on Amazon , selling products from other businesses — everything from cheese graters to make-up sponges.

Persons: I've, Velez, TikTok, Anthony Velez, Deborah Weinswig, didn't, Weinswig, CNBC they're, Eddie Garcia, we're, Garcia, he's, Influencer Danielle Santana, Santana, Coresight's, livestreaming, it's Organizations: eBay, U.S, Research, CNBC, Poshmark, Amazon, Facebook, Meta Locations: China, New York City, U.S

A fountain at Hermon High School in Maine is taped shut after the water tested over the state's safety limit for PFAS chemicals. The school's water recently tested above the state's safety limit for PFAS, or per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, often referred to as "forever chemicals." According to the Environmental Protection Agency, even tiny exposure to PFAS in drinking water could pose a serious health risk. Hermon High School is just one example of PFAS contamination currently affecting the community, according to Maine's attorney general, Aaron Frey. The company also expressed a commitment to remediate PFAS contamination, invest in water treatment and collaborate with communities.

Persons: Stephen King —, Micah Grant, Grant, Aaron Frey, Frey, Farmer Adam Nordell, " Frey, Wisconsin —, they've, they're, Scott Gottlieb, Gottlieb, —, du Pont, du Pont de Nemours, Corteva Agriscience, Corteva, Chemours, Deane Dray, Dray, Ben Brewer, It's, 3M's, Eric Rucker, Biden, Gianna Kinsman, Kinsman, PFAS Organizations: Hermon High School, CNBC, Hermon School, Environmental Protection Agency, CNBC Maine, DuPont, 3M, Centers for Disease Control, FDA, Manufacturers, du Pont de, Chemours, Dow, State, RBC Capital Markets, 3M Global, Bloomberg, Getty, RBC Capital, Law, Capstone, Republican, Biden Locations: Bangor , Maine, Maine, Maryland, Rhode Island, Massachusetts, Alaska , California , Colorado , Delaware, Florida , Illinois , Michigan, Minnesota , New Hampshire , New Jersey , New York, North Carolina , Ohio, Vermont, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Delaware, Stuart , Florida, Stuart, Maplewood , Minnesota

Inside these boxes: Approximately $20 million worth of detained solar panels by U.S. Customs & Border Protection over suspected ties to forced labor. Shipments coming directly from China represented about $80 million worth of goods, while Malaysia accounted for $461 million and Vietnam accounted for $370 million. "UFLPA allows us to presume [goods] were produced with forced labor, and therefore they'd be excluded from the United States," said Fox. "The cotton commodity coming out of the Xinjiang region has typically been tied to forced labor," Fox told CNBC. The companies then had 30 days to come back to CBP and prove that the items were produced without forced labor.

☆ Farewell to Broadway’s iconic 'Phantom:' Final shows sell out as some tickets go for up to $4,000
▼ + stars: | 2023-04-14 | by ( Chris Dilella | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

Signed playbills are seen backstage ahead of The Phantom of the Opera's final performance on April 16 after 35 years on Broadway in New York City, April 12, 2023. After more than three decades, Broadway's longest-running musical, "The Phantom of the Opera," is coming to an close on Sunday. The show is going out with a bang, too — it's been the highest-grossing Broadway show for the past 12 consecutive weeks. On its final weekend, some tickets are going for nearly $4,000 each on third-party resell sites. "Phantom" has been sold out for weeks, resembling its success in 1988, press agent Mike Borowski told CNBC.

Nate was identified with tinnitus and now is one of more than 200,000 claimants suing 3M over its Combat Arms earplugs. To protect his hearing, Frei wore standard issue earplugs made by 3M . Plaintiffs claim 3M earplugs were "defective" and failed to protect against hearing loss and tinnitus. 3M's Combat Arms CAEv2 earplugs CNBCEach earplug had two ends: The green end was designed to block out all sound. 3M disagreed with those claims, telling CNBC: "The data support what 3M has maintained throughout this litigation: the Combat Arms Earplugs version two were safe and effective to use.

watch nowAfter more than three decades, "The Phantom of the Opera" is getting ready to hang up its mask on Broadway. Casting director Tara Rubin has helped hand-pick the actors for the beloved musical for more than three decades — working just down the street from the Majestic. "Phantom of the Opera" Casting Director Tara Rubin CNBC"I never really dreamed that I would have a job like this," Rubin told CNBC. Rubin is just one of 20 "lifers" who have worked on the show for more than three decades. "Phantom of the Opera" Head Electrician Alan Lampel CNBCThe one-ton chandelier is the centerpiece of the show.

☆ 'The Phantom of the Opera' is closing soon — Meet some of the lifers who've worked on it for decades
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-15 | by ( Chris Dilella | Andrea Day | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via Email'The Phantom of the Opera' is closing soon — Meet some of the lifers who've worked on it for decadesAfter 35 years on Broadway, "The Phantom of the Opera" will close its doors at the Majestic Theatre on April 16. Today, 20 employees are still working at "Phantom" after more than three decades. During its run, the show created an estimated 6,500 jobs, including 400 actors. That's more jobs than any show in U.S. theatrical history.

"It's a silly situation," said Dirty Dough founder Bennett Maxwell, "and it's just like, OK, we're gonna have some fun with it." Exterior of a Crave cookie store. CNBCInterior of a Crumbl cookie store with company's logo on the wall. Maxwell, the Dirty Dough founder, denied stealing Crumbl's recipes. A side by side comparison of Crumbl, Crave, and Dirty Dough's marketing & packaging materials, as laid forth in the complaint(s).

A cluster of spotted lanternflies on a grapevine. Spotted lanternflies aren't great fliers, but are great hitchhikers. Penn State associate research professor Julie Urban conducts research in the field to combat spotted lanternflies. Shrawder said it's been four years since spotted lanternflies started feasting on his vines. Right photo: Vines destroyed by spotted lanternflies.

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