AURORA, Colo.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Colorado Medical Waste announced today that it has been named a 2016 Colorado Companies to Watch Winner. This award acknowledges their drive, excellence and influence as a growing company in the state. Colorado Companies to Watch honors second stage companies that develop valuable products and services, create quality jobs, enrich communities, and create new industries throughout Colorado.
“Colorado Medical Waste is honored to be one of 50 companies chosen to receive this prestigious award. We look forward to the opportunities and visibility this recognition creates that will put our sustainable medical waste processing technology to work for Colorado,” said Beverly Hanstrom the company CEO and owner.
“We are pleased to recognize Colorado Medical Waste for their outstanding contribution in fueling the economic fire of Colorado. Thank you Colorado Medical Waste,” says Sean Nohavec, Colorado Companies to Watch Board Chairman.
Colorado Companies to Watch recognizes the driving economic forces in the state by focusing not merely on growth, but on the true impact and influence of an organization. By focusing on second stage companies across the state, the program offers distinct insight into the state’s economic landscape and recognizes organizations for the critical effect they have in their industries, communities and regions, as well as our state as a whole.
About Colorado Medical Waste
Colorado Medical Waste has provided disposal service to generators along Colorado’s Front Range since 1992. Under Beverly’s leadership, ozone processing was introduced to Colorado in 2014 at their facility in Aurora. Using ozone gas, electricity and an industrial shredder, medical waste is converted to a confetti-like residual and reduced in volume by 90% with “ZERO” emissions! The eco-friendly process eliminates the public health effects and environmental impact of antiquated heat and energy intensive technologies while conserving valuable natural resources. State of the art technology, industry expertise and award-winning service positions Colorado Medical Waste at the forefront of environmental stewardship to reduce the carbon footprint of healthcare. They lead the industry and bring responsible medical waste management into the 21st century.
About Colorado Companies to Watch
Colorado Companies to Watch, presented by CapitalValue Advisors, is an awards program honoring 2nd stage companies headquartered in the state of Colorado. The 350 companies that have been honored since the program’s inception demonstrate high performance in the marketplace or exhibit innovative products or processes. The program is designed to seek businesses from a wide range of industries throughout the state, not just the major metropolitan areas. The 50 companies selected each year make an astounding impact on Colorado's economy by collectively providing thousands of jobs and contributing millions of dollars in revenue. The Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT) launched the program in 2009 in conjunction with the Edward Lowe Foundation and valuable community partners from across Colorado.
2016 Colorado Companies to Watch Winners are featured in ColoradoBiz Magazine. Colorado Medical Waste can be seen on page 29 and page 41. Winners will be also be highlighted by KWGN-TV Channel 2 as Colorado’s Best in July.
