SERVICE GUIDE - Colorado

SERVICE GUIDE This guide was created to help companies find the services they need. A listing in this guide does not constitute an endorsement by the Colorado Department of Agriculture. (Revised 04/10/2020)

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Service Categories: Brand Development Buildings Cold Storage Co-Packing & Processing Credit Card Processing/Payroll Processing Equipment Food/Business Consulting Food Labeling, Nutrition Analysis & Product Development Food Marketing, Communications & Public Relations Food Safety Consulting, Auditing and Equipment Grant Writing Graphic Design Label Printers

Market Research Marketing Support Packaging Photographers/Food Stylists Printing Product Liability Insurance Promotional Items Signs/Banners Translation & Marketing Services Transportation UPC Codes Video Production & Duplication Website Development

Brand Development BrandWerks Group John Recca (720) 300-9955 john@brandwerksgroup.com www.brandwerksgroup.com The BrandWerks Group is Colorado’s leading brand development company for food and beverage companies. Let us help you create, launch, or improve your business venture. We specialize in branding, packaging, websites, and sales and distribution. Our team members include former entrepreneurs, professional designers, and grocery buyers. Colorado Proud members receive a 20% discount on all services. Please contact us at (720) 300-9955, or john@brandwerksgroup.com for a free, no obligation brand evaluation. Heppner & Bourque Lisa Heppner (303) 675-0105 lisa@heppnerandbourque.com www.heppnerandbourque.com Ryan, Sawyer and Whitney Integrative Marketing and Creative Services Cat Coughran (970) 241-4773 cat@rswpartners.com www.rswpartners.com An integrated marketing company, Ryan, Sawyer & Whitney harmonizes traditional advertising and relationship marketing with sales and customer relationship management systems to provide marketing with tangible and measurable results. From traditional creative services to branding strategies, new media relationships, online advertising and public relations, RSW offers innovative solutions to help grow your business. Strategic Nutrition Communications LLC Nicole Turner-Ravana (970) 219-2202 nicole@strategicnutrition.org www.StrategicNutrition.org Strategic Nutrition Communications LLC (SNC) is a Colorado-based nutrition marketing firm that provides labeling, branding, and education services for companies and organizations worldwide. We act as a partner to create a healthy brand image, craft clear nutrition messages and write labeling content for food packaging and menus, as well as nutrition

analysis for these items. SNC is also a provider for the Colorado Smart Meal Seal program. SNC enables clients to utilize nutrition marketing as a business tool with affordable solutions tailored to your unique needs. Sukle Advertising and Design (303) 956-9634 or (303) 964-9100 www.sukle.com Tamarind Design and Marketing Linda Gallegos (303) 480-1306 info@tamarinddesign.com www.tamarinddesign.com 25% discount for Colorado Proud members. Top

Buildings All Specialty Buildings 9994 N. Ellicott Hwy. Calhan, CO 80808 (719) 683-4386 www.allspecialtybuildings.com We specialize in Pole Barn and Post Frame Agricultural Building Construction. For over 25 years we have been serving our local Colorado ranching and farming communities through service and agricultural support.

Top Cold Storage Lineage Logistics Emmanuel Eseberre (402) 896-6000 or (402) 979-1565 eeseberre@lineagelogistics.com Top Co-Packing & Processing Colorado Co-Pack Directory Food Processing Center University of Nebraska at Lincoln Jill D. Gifford (402) 472-2819 Jgifford1@unl.edu http:fpc.unl.edu Kitchen Network/Morrison Road Complex Dennis & Elaine McFerrin (303) 922-0222 www.ktichennetworkdenver.com Natural Foodworks Group 4220 Carson Street, Suite 102 Denver, CO 80239 (303) 639-9090 www.nfworks.com Natural Foodworks Group (NFG) is a full-service, natural & organic food co-packer; Brands that are trying to make it big in the natural & organic world need someone they can count on to deliver the manufacturing, the quality, and the customer

service, so that they can focus on the marketing, sales, channel development, and new product development to truly maximize the potential of their brand. With two locations in Denver and one in Louisville, we can be counted on to deliver procurement, demand planning, manufacturing, transportation, warehousing, quality testing, lot code tracking, and certification support for the brands and companies we work with. NFG is also the Rocky Mountain Region’s only Avure certified High Pressure Processing (HPP) Tolling Center. HPP extends the shelf life and food safety by using pressure rather than heat or preservative to keep food fresh, safe and healthy for consumers. NFG also has an ancient grain processing facility offering customers a selection of naturally gluten-free flaked grains including, but not limited to quinoa, amaranth and millet. Top

Credit Card Processing/Payroll Processing Heartland Payment Systems Scott Shick (303) 883-1468 scott.shick@e-hps.com www.heartlandpaymentsystems.com MersaTech Mary Beth Stenzel (303) 268-5506 mstenzel@mersatech.com www.mersatech.com We provide merchant services, credit card processing for all merchant types through First Data. We can go seasonal at no cost to the businesses. We also provide equipment and internet abilities, even free terminals. Perfect Processing LLC Debora O’Connor (303) 741-2874 doconnor@perfectprocessingllc.com www.perfectprocessingllc.com We are locally- and family-owned and have beat our competitors' pricing up to 40% - a HUGE amount, and small businesses especially appreciate the savings. Our customer service is superior: we answer the phone every time and have great, long-standing relationships with our clients. We offer free process and statement analyses and do all that we can to help our clients operate at a high level while saving money. Top

Equipment Ignite Foodservice Solutions Jeremy West (877) 835-0122 jeremy@ignitefoodservice.com www.ignitefoodservice.com Standard Restaurant Supply John Fisher (303) 231-9355 johnf@esrecco.net www.standardrestaurant.com Top

Food/Business Consulting BrandWerks Group John Recca (720) 300-9955 john@brandwerksgroup.com www.brandwerksgroup.com The BrandWerks Group is Colorado’s leading brand development company for food and beverage companies. Let us help you create, launch, or improve your business venture. We specialize in branding, packaging, websites, and sales and distribution. Our team members include former entrepreneurs, professional designers, and grocery buyers. Colorado Proud members receive a 20% discount on all services. Please contact us at (720) 300-9955, or john@brandwerksgroup.com for a free, no obligation brand evaluation. Nucleus Maximus Adam Spriggs (419) 705-1248 adam@nucleusmaximus.com www.nucleusmaximus.com We're a small and nimble agency at the very forefront of trends shaping the grocery industry. We monitor the latest in consumer culture, food trends, design and modern brand-building and marketing practices to lend our clients the most contemporary perspective available. We specialize in brand strategy and package design, and most importantly, long-term relationships. Ryan, Sawyer and Whitney Integrative Marketing and Creative Services Cat Coughran (970) 241-4773 cat@rswpartners.com www.rswpartners.com An integrated marketing company, Ryan, Sawyer & Whitney harmonizes traditional advertising and relationship marketing with sales and customer relationship management systems to provide marketing with tangible and measurable results. From traditional creative services to branding strategies, new media relationships, online advertising and public relations, RSW offers innovative solutions to help grow your business. Strategic Nutrition Communications LLC Nicole Turner-Ravana (970) 219-2202 nicole@strategicnutrition.org www.StrategicNutrition.org Strategic Nutrition Communications LLC (SNC) is a Colorado-based nutrition marketing firm that provides labeling, branding, and education services for companies and organizations worldwide. We act as a partner to create a healthy brand image, craft clear nutrition messages and write labeling content for food packaging and menus, as well as nutrition analysis for these items. SNC is also a provider for the Colorado Smart Meal Seal program. SNC enables clients to utilize nutrition marketing as a business tool with affordable solutions tailored to your unique needs. Touchstone Business Advisors Gregory Wills (303) 660-3992 gwills@touchstonebiz.com www.gregwillsbroker.com www.touchstonebiz.com Touchstone Business Advisors specializes in assisting small and medium-sized business owners (in Colorado and beyond) to develop and realize the full value of their business through positioning their business for growth, merger/acquisition or sale. Our breadth of experience sets us apart from other firms, which focus on just consulting, financing or business brokerage services. Touchstone Business Advisors can help with growth strategies, business planning and operations improvement.

TSB Food Consultants Terry Brown (970) 819-1346 Terry429@icloud.com “Providing Direction for your Specialty Food Business.” Areas of expertise include understanding industry margins (at all

levels), understanding differences between retail & foodservice industries, working with distributors & major chains, how to

successfully brand & market your specialty food, how to effectively promote (including calculations) through both small

and national chains, working with brokers and understanding their relationships with retailers & distributors and selling

internationally.

Top Food Labeling, Nutrition Analysis & Product Development Colorado State University Martha Stone (970) 491-3874 stone@cahs.colostate.edu http://www.fshn.chhs.colostate.edu/outreach/food-support.aspx FDA Compliance Simplified Evelyn Cadman (303) 432-1605 ecadman@FDASimplified.com www.FDASimplified.com FDA Compliance Simplified provides labeling expertise for FDA and USDA regulated consumer products including dietary supplements, cosmetics, food and beverages as well as pet foods. Industrial Laboratories Company Seth Wong (303) 287-9691

swong@industriallabs.net www.industriallabs.net Industrial Laboratories (IL), located in Wheat Ridge, Colorado, is an independent analytical laboratory founded in 1945. We specialize in Nutritional Labeling, Microbiological Analyses - that includes food borne pathogen detection (Listeria, Salmonella, E. coli O157:h7,) and Guarantee Analysis on Animal Feed. Banned Substance testing is also available for animals. Industrial Laboratories analyzes everything from raw materials to finished products as well as conducts environmental analyses within your facility. IL is an A2LA: ISO 17025 accredited laboratory. Label Compliance Solutions, LLC Steph Harmon (303) 910-6886 steph@labelcompliancesolutions.com www.labelcompliancesolutions.com Here to help you navigate down the road of USDA and FDA food labeling compliance. Mile High Food Science, LLC Brandon Shepherd (303) 810-0949 brandon@milehighfoodscience.com www.milehighfoodscience.com Mile High Food Science specializes in Food Regulation, Nutrition, Product Development and Manufacturing. Our staff has come from the some of the largest food manufacturers in the world, and is committed to bringing the knowledge of Consumer Packaged Goods to small and medium sized companies, here in Colorado. On The Menu, LLC Rebekah Spetnagel or Julie Bush (303) 757-1333 Rebekah@otmenu.com Julie@otmenu.com www.otmenu.com

Strategic Nutrition Communications LLC Nicole Turner-Ravana (970) 219-2202 nicole@strategicnutrition.org www.StrategicNutrition.org Strategic Nutrition Communications LLC (SNC) is a Colorado-based nutrition marketing firm that provides labeling, branding, and education services for companies and organizations worldwide. We act as a partner to create a healthy brand image, craft clear nutrition messages and write labeling content for food packaging and menus, as well as nutrition analysis for these items. SNC is also a provider for the Colorado Smart Meal Seal program. SNC enables clients to utilize nutrition marketing as a business tool with affordable solutions tailored to your unique needs. Greenberg Traurig, LLP Justin J. Prochnow, Attorney (303) 572-6562 ProchnowJJ@gtlaw.com www.gtlaw.com Assistance with regulatory and business issues in the food, medical device, drug and cosmetic industries. Warren Analytical Laboratories, Inc. (970) 475-0252 dkitchen@warrenlab.com www.warrenlab.com Top

Food Marketing, Communications & Public Relations Big Mountain Media Elise Oberliesen (303) 423-1333 eliseoberliesen@hotmail.com www.eliseoberliesen.com BrandWerks Group John Recca (720) 300-9955 john@brandwerksgroup.com www.brandwerksgroup.com The BrandWerks Group is Colorado’s leading brand development company for food and beverage companies. Let us help you create, launch, or improve your business venture. We specialize in branding, packaging, websites, and sales and distribution. Our team members include former entrepreneurs, professional designers, and grocery buyers. Colorado Proud members receive a 20% discount on all services. Please contact us at (720) 300-9955, or john@brandwerksgroup.com for a free, no obligation brand evaluation. Harmonic Media Amy Dolezal (303) 565-4655 amy@getharmonic.com www.getharmonic.com Philosophy Communication Jen Lester (303) 394-2366 jlester@philosophycommunication.com http://philosophycommunication.com/ When we started Philosophy Communication more than 15 years ago, we knew we wanted to be different. We’d spent our time in the trenches of bigger marketing and public relations firms and corporations, and we all felt our clients deserved better: Better service. Better work. Better results. So we formed a better firm – Philosophy Communication. We shape thought, and from there, we create big ideas. Ideas that compel people to take action. Action that generates results. We help our clients grow, and we’ve grown with them. Colorado Proud members receive a 20% discount.

ROOT PR Kuvy Ax (720) 329-7327 www.rootpr.com ROOT PR is a Colorado-centric public relations firm composed of a small team of dedicated professionals who know the Denver and Boulder area especially well. With close contacts to major local and national publications, we can ensure your business grows through print media, online publications and TV/radio broadcast. We also offer social media management, website editing and ghostwriting for your blog. We focus on creating connections for you and building genuine relationships—like roots for a tree— because your network of relationships are your company's greatest assets. Ryan, Sawyer and Whitney Integrative Marketing and Creative Services Cat Coughran (970) 241-4773 cat@rswpartners.com www.rswpartners.com An integrated marketing company, Ryan, Sawyer & Whitney harmonizes traditional advertising and relationship marketing with sales and customer relationship management systems to provide marketing with tangible and measurable results. From traditional creative services to branding strategies, new media relationships, online advertising and public relations, RSW offers innovative solutions to help grow your business. Stormy Productions Jeremy Weathers (970) 630-5886 Jeremy.weathers@gmail.com www.StormyProductions.tv Agriculture is unique. Not everyone understands your business, or how to promote it. Stormy Productions is a company that understands the ag industry, and how to promote your product. How can a company tell your story if they don't understand your business? Stormy Productions can help you tell your story through web design, social media, radio, web video and print. Strategic Nutrition Communications LLC Nicole Turner-Ravana (970) 219-2202 nicole@strategicnutrition.org www.StrategicNutrition.org Strategic Nutrition Communications LLC (SNC) is a Colorado-based nutrition marketing firm that provides labeling, branding, and education services for companies and organizations worldwide. We act as a partner to create a healthy brand image, craft clear nutrition messages and write labeling content for food packaging and menus, as well as nutrition analysis for these items. SNC is also a provider for the Colorado Smart Meal Seal program. SNC enables clients to utilize nutrition marketing as a business tool with affordable solutions tailored to your unique needs. Tasteful Communications Group Mary Jo Plutt (720) 318-7856 mjplutt@tastefulcomm.com www.tastefulcomm.com The Condiment Marketing Co. Sara Lancaster (720) 280-2670 sara@condimentmarketing.com www.condimentmarketing.com You have a quality product, a solid brand, and a website. Now you need to find more fans and grow your business. That's what we do. At The Condiment Marketing Co., we help food companies to look BIG on the web through website and blog content writing, social media management, traditional PR programs, and blogger outreach. Contact us to learn about our three- and six-month packages.

The Patrician Palette Patricia Bainter (303) 345-3909 Patricia.Bainter@comcast.net http://thepatricianpalette.com/wordpress/ Food stylist, recipe and editorial writing services. Top

Food Safety Consulting, Auditing and Equipment Colorado State University Marisa Bunning (970) 491-7180 marisa.bunning@colostate.edu http://farmtotable.colostate.edu/ Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) Produce Safety Rule www.coproducesafety.org Good Agricultural Practices/Good Handling Practices Audit Verification Program Brian Pauley

(719) 852-4749 fruitandveg@state.co.us https://www.colorado.gov/pacific/agmarkets/gap-and-ghp Meritech, Inc. Rebecca Yaffe (303) 790-4670 (800) 932-7707 ryaffe@meritech.com www.meritech.com Manufacturers of automated hand and boot washing equipment. Systems kill over 99.9% of dangerous pathogens and fight the spread of germs. NSF International Ricardo Islas (520) 252-3561 rislas@nsf.org www.nsf.org Top

Grant Writing Creative Grant Services Margaret DeMichelis (303) 926-8523 creativegrants@comcast.net Juniper Economic Consulting, Inc. Julie Stepanek Shiflett, Ph.D. (970) 812-6873 Julie@juniperconsulting.org www.juniperconsulting.org Specialize in agricultural feasibility studies for development of grant proposals and business plans. Can provide an economic impact analysis – how the venture will create additional employment and income in the local area through a multiplier effect. Also experienced in market analysis and forecasting. Over ten years in the business! Top

Graphic Design BrandWerks Group John Recca (720) 300-9955 john@brandwerksgroup.com www.brandwerksgroup.com The BrandWerks Group is Colorado’s leading brand development company for food and beverage companies. Let us help you create, launch, or improve your business venture. We specialize in branding, packaging, websites, and sales and distribution. Our team members include former entrepreneurs, professional designers, and grocery buyers. Colorado Proud members receive a 20% discount on all services. Please contact us at (720) 300-9955, or john@brandwerksgroup.com for a free, no obligation brand evaluation. Heppner & Bourque Lisa Heppner (303) 675-0105 lisa@heppnerandbourque.com www.heppnerandbourque.com Lierl Marketing Design Jan Lierl (303) 777-5547 jan@lierlmarketingdesign.com www.lierlmarketingdesign.com Ryan, Sawyer and Whitney Integrative Marketing and Creative Services Cat Coughran (970) 241-4773 cat@rswpartners.com www.rswpartners.com An integrated marketing company, Ryan, Sawyer & Whitney harmonizes traditional advertising and relationship marketing with sales and customer relationship management systems to provide marketing with tangible and measurable results. From traditional creative services to branding strategies, new media relationships, online advertising and public relations, RSW offers innovative solutions to help grow your business. Violet Carlon (720) 210-3620 violet@estreet.com www.violetcarlon.com Tamarind Design and Marketing Linda Gallegos (303) 480-1306 info@tamarinddesign.com www.tamarinddesign.com 25% discount for Colorado Proud members. Twist Design Group, Inc. Kim Scott (303) 695-1416 kim@twistdesigngroup.com www.twistdesigngroup.com Twist Design Group has a vast and diversified level of experience in logo development, branding, packaging, print collateral, web design and search engine optimization. We are a boutique design firm, "gourmet" in the graphic design industry. Our attention to detail, outstanding creative and superior customer service make us the perfect combination to increase your product visibility and set it apart in the market place. Mention "Colorado Proud" for special rates.

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Label Printers AbeTech Max Powers (815) 483-3555 mpowers@abetech.com www.abetech.com AbeTech is a premium systems integrator of supply chain automation and inventory management systems. We increase productivity by helping you standardize, consolidate and optimize your data collection infrastructure. Our core offerings include industrial wireless networking, software systems, bar code, RFID, enterprise mobile computing, automated labeling, automation systems, supplies and services. Serving over 25% of the Fortune 500 and over 25 years in business, you can rest knowing AbeTech is a low risk partner. Our clients rely on our experience as a competitive advantage in designing, deploying and supporting solutions that effectively align with their goals and enhance their business processes increasing profitability. AdStick Custom Labels John Kiernan (303) 388-5821 ext. 105 jkiernan@adstick.com www.adstick.com 10% discount on first 3 purchases or free plates with all individual label orders over $500. American Tape & Label Company Joe Heguy (303) 427-0588 joeh@at-l.com www.at-l.com 10% discount to Colorado Proud companies. Buckley Graphics Inc. Kevin Witt (303) 321-6833 Kevin@buckleygraphics.com www.buckleygraphics.com Colorado Label Company Amy Parsons-Morland (303) 355-7700 amym@coloradolabel.com www.coloradolabel.com Colorado Label Company is a well established successful packaging and label printing company in Denver, Colorado. You have more opportunities now for packaging options/pricing. NO need to go out-of state. Our newest NilPeter press is printing large and small quantity, multi-colored label and film projects. This press has the most up-to-date printing technology available. Product capabilities include heat sealable pouches, shrink sleeves, lidding films, and other flexible packaging. Columbine Label Lorri Martinez (303) 788-1504 lorri@columbinelabel.com www.columbinelabel.com Discounts available for Colorado Proud companies. Consolidated Label Co. Matt Hamilton (720) 504-6521 mhamilton@consolidatedlabel.com www.consolidatedlabel.com We specialize in manufacturing custom printed labels, shrink sleeves, and flexible packaging film for over 30 years. We can print short run digital labels and large scale high volume projects. Call for a quote or schedule a meeting with Matt to discuss your project.

Danny Cash Hot Sauce Danny Cash (888) 3-HotSauce dannycash@dannycash.com Offers label printing in small runs of 1-500. Great for limited editions, special occasions, or market testing. Leapin' Lizard Labels LLC Todd Boyt (877) 224-0134 tboyt@leapinlizardlabels.com www.leapinlizardlabels.com Environmentally friendly pressure sensitive labels for the food & beverage industry, with a focus on companies needing 1-3000 labels.

Packaging Solutions Corp. Alan Hamilton (303) 217-5040 ahamilton@pkgsolutionsco.com www.pkgsolutionsco.com PrimeFlex Labels Inc. Michael Martin (303) 806-6661 mmartin@primeflex.com www.primeflex.com Relm West Labels & Packaging Bob Morrison (303) 532-6179 bmorrison@relmwest.com www.relmwest.com Sticker Giant Jane Slauson (866) 774-7900 Jane@stickergiant.com

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Market Research BrandWerks Group John Recca (720) 300-9955 john@brandwerksgroup.com www.brandwerksgroup.com The BrandWerks Group is Colorado’s leading brand development company for food and beverage companies. Let us help you create, launch, or improve your business venture. We specialize in branding, packaging, websites, and sales and distribution. Our team members include former entrepreneurs, professional designers, and grocery buyers. Colorado Proud members receive a 20% discount on all services. Please contact us at (720) 300-9955, or john@brandwerksgroup.com for a free, no obligation brand evaluation. Food & Drink Resources (FDR) Richard Keys (720) 255-2679 contactFDR@foodanddrinkresources.com www.foodanddrinkresources.com Restaurant, menu, and product development as well as product sourcing and project management for large restaurants and food and beverage manufacturers. At the FDR Innovation Center in Centennial, FDR conducts a variety of consumer research studies. The 10,000 square foot space is available to rent for culinary events as well.

Juniper Economic Consulting, Inc. Julie Stepanek Shiflett, Ph.D. (970) 812-6873 Julie@juniperconsulting.org www.juniperconsulting.org Specialize in agricultural feasibility studies for development of grant proposals and business plans. Can provide an economic impact analysis – how the venture will create additional employment and income in the local area through a multiplier effect. Also experienced in market analysis and forecasting. Over ten years in the business! Resonant Research Terri Maize (303) 399-4424 terri@resonantresearch.com www.resonantresearch.com Resonant Research offers inventive, strategic, dynamic qualitative market research. Resonant Research fully addresses research objectives on-time and within budget, be it via focus groups with everyday consumers or in-depth interviews with top executives of companies vital to one’s success. Top

Marketing Support (fulfillment, call center, mailing services) Strategic Nutrition Communications LLC Nicole Turner-Ravana (970) 219-2202 nicole@strategicnutrition.org www.StrategicNutrition.org Strategic Nutrition Communications LLC (SNC) is a Colorado-based nutrition marketing firm that provides labeling, branding, and education services for companies and organizations worldwide. We act as a partner to create a healthy brand image, craft clear nutrition messages and write labeling content for food packaging and menus, as well as nutrition analysis for these items. SNC is also a provider for the Colorado Smart Meal Seal program. SNC enables clients to utilize nutrition marketing as a business tool with affordable solutions tailored to your unique needs. Top

Packaging A-Roo Company of Texas Nick Schalk (830) 372-4770 nschalk@a-roo.com www.a-roo.com Floral packaging, plastic bags, paper bags, green industry tags and stakes. All Packaging Company Ella Drummond (303) 302-7952 drummond@allpack.com www.allpack.com Amen Packaging Inc. Bernadette O’Donnell (303) 903-7779 bernod@amenpackaging.com www.amenpackaging.com

American Retail Supply Brandy Nielsen (303) 295-1036 brandy@americanretailsupply.com www.americanretailsupply.com Retail store supplies and store fixtures for sale online, buy retail supplies and fixtures including paper and plastic shopping bags, slatwall and gridwall fixtures. Colorado Packaging James Gage (970) 589-4858 james@copkg.com DeLine Box Co. Pete Franz (303) 376-8067 pfranz@delinebox.com www.delinebox.com Custom corrugated packaging. We build your brand through packaging. We offer sustainable options for all of your packaging needs. We specialize in BULK BINS, GRAPHIC PRODUCE PACKAGING, DISPLAYS and more. Contact us today! Donahue Paper Emporium (303) 741-3984 www.donahuepaper.com Locally owned paper company supplying all types of paper, packaging supplies, card making supplies, business paper, custom or DYI invitations, handmade papers, unique greeting cards and gifts, and Colorado merchandise. Food & Drug Packaging Magazine www.foodandbeveragepackaging.com Grand Mesa Packaging Donna Deutsch (970) 835-4820 gmpkg@kaycee.net Offers a variety of standard products to choose from, and also provides custom design and manufacturing to meet all your needs. Ing-Tech Corporation Brian Inglis (719) 685-8966 binglis@itcpack.com www.itcpack.com Innoseal Systems, Inc. Kathyrun Maher (704) 521-6068 x230 kathryn.maher@innovativetape.com www.innoseal.com Bag sealing equipment and supplies. Interstate Packaging, LLC Bobbi Solis (303)-371-8301 x206 bobbi@interstatepackagingdenver.com www.interstatepackagingdenver.com Poly bags, containers, tubs, corrugated, tape and labels. Landmark Packaging Jeff Kammerer (303) 371-9554 jeffkammerer@landmarkpackaging.com

Packaging Corporation of America Michael Slamkowski (303) 416-1089 Mslamkowski@packagingcorp.com www.packagingcorp.com Packaging Solutions Corp. Alan Hamilton (303) 217-5040 ahamilton@pkgsolutionsco.com www.pkgsolutionsco.com Rehrig Pacific Company Will Alexander (720) 440-9826 walexander@rehrig.com Reusable plastic containers for fresh produce storage and transportation. Relm West Labels & Packaging Bob Morrison (303) 532-6179 bmorrison@relmwest.com www.relmwest.com Universal Packaging Nicole Kaseberg (866) 873-9929 nkaseberg@unipack.ca www.unipack.ca Warneke Paper Box Company Greg Warneke (303) 371-3071 www.warnekepaperbox.com Printers, manufacturers and packaging designers of folding, set-up and transparent boxes. Top

Photographers/Food Stylists Brent Ward Photography Brent Ward (303) 888-3274 www.brentwardphoto.com C.lee Photography Cassie Stiltner (720) 670-0801 clee@cleephotography.com www.cleephotography.com Food For Film Jacqueline Buckner (303) 530-3416 info@food4film.com www.food4film.com

Heppner & Bourque Lisa Heppner (303) 675-0105 lisa@heppnerandbourque.com www.heppnerandbourque.com Deane Little (720) 565-6151 Deanelittle@aol.com www.deanelittleimagery.com Lou Costy Photography (970) 622-8807 lou@loucostyphotography.com www.loucostyphotography.com Nicholas James Buckingham Professional Photographer, Specializing in Food Photography (720) 375-6629 NickNickPhoto@gmail.com www.nicknickphotography.com Chef Michael Pizzuto (303) 423-6560 Top

Printing Colorado Printing Company Melissa Archer-Muncaster (800) 332-1069 x219 MArcher@coloradoprinting.com www.coloradoprinting.com Cottrell Printing Ursula Hillegass (720) 875-9325 ursulah@cottrellprinting.com www.cottrellprinting.com Raven Printing (720) 880-3518 www.ravenprinting.com Signature Offset Printing (303) 777-1036 www.signatureoffset.com The Digital Frontier Rick Moravec (303) 432-0500 rick@thedigitalfrontier.com www.thedigitalfrontier.com Vision Graphics Inc. Scott Smith (720) 398-6908 Scott.Smith@visiongraphics-inc.com www.visiongraphics-inc.com Top

Product Liability Insurance and Other Insurance LA Roe Agency Inc. Larry A. Roe (303) 684-9034 larry@laroeagency.com www.laroeagency.com Denver Agency Co. Katy Hyman Straily (303) 892-6900 x27 katy@denveragency.com www.denveragency.com Farm Bureau Insurance (800) 315-5998 https://cfbinsurance.com/ Mesirow Financial Steve Ware (312) 595-6280 sware@mesirowfinancial.com www.mesirowfinancial.com Westfield Agribusiness Division (800) 243-0210 https://www.westfieldinsurance.com/insurance/agribusiness Insurance coverage including property coverage, general liability, commercial automobile and workers' compensation for agribusinesses. Top

Promotional Items Action Promotions Wendy Alcorn (303) 756-8044 wendy@actionpromo.com www.actionpromo.com Jack Lyon Company Todd Knapper (303) 582-0795 JackLyonCo@aol.com Trion Promotion & Design Alan Warner (303) 333-9387 alan@trionpromo.com www.trionpromo.com Top

Signs/Banners Harmonic Media Amy Dolezal (303) 565-4655 amy@getharmonic.com www.getharmonic.com Image Craft Sandra Crews (303) 274-1011 x 303 Sandra@imcraft.com www.imcraft.com Vision Graphics Inc. Scott Smith (720) 398-6908 Scott.Smith@visiongraphics-inc.com www.visiongraphics-inc.com Top

Translation & Marketing Services Heinrich Hispanidad Laura Sonderup (303) 239-5235 lsonderup@heinrich.com www.heinrich.com Top Transportation Freedom Enterprises Catherine Bailey (888) 615-2002 or (307) 322-2233 Trucking company hauling raw agricultural products such as produce, hay, soil, etc. Top UPC Codes AbeTech Max Powers (815) 483-3555 mpowers@abetech.com www.abetech.com AbeTech is a premium systems integrator of supply chain automation and inventory management systems. We increase productivity by helping you standardize, consolidate and optimize your data collection infrastructure. Our core offerings include industrial wireless networking, software systems, bar code, RFID, enterprise mobile computing, automated labeling, automation systems, supplies and services. Serving over 25% of the Fortune 500 and over 25 years in business, you can rest knowing AbeTech is a low risk partner. Our clients rely on our experience as a competitive advantage in designing, deploying and supporting solutions that effectively align with their goals and enhance their business processes increasing profitability. GS1 US (formerly Uniform Code Council) (937) 435-3870 www.gs1us.org Top

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