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                                                            1 World Translation & Transport turns 15!  

Just down the street from the Lafayette Rec Center, on Harrison Ave., sits a piece of urban history, the old Lafayette Town Hall!  There are no plaques or historical markers to let you know you’ve arrived at this venerable locale, however, a small business now occupies the space, about to make a name for itself in this fine old civic center.  As they say, “You can’t hold a good business down!”

For the past 15 years, One World Translation has been “Making a World of Difference” through its focus on translation and interpreting services among medical, legal, business-to-business, government agency and education clients across the great state of Colorado. 

During that time, the company built an outstanding reputation as an ethical, highly responsive business leader for on-call and on-site communication services across 80 different languages and related cultural groups, upholding the highest standards in the industry. The company further sought to break ground in the industry by hiring interpreters as employees and offering common benefits like time-off and health care for a dynamically complex and often taxing profession which continues its fight today for recognition in the career world.  Only one other company in the country offered the same.

One World started in Lyons, Colorado, in March 2003 and grew with the demand as Colorado opened its arms wide to embrace more and more immigrants and refugees from all over the globe. In the 90's Aurora Public School District was home to more than 90 different languages.

In its pursuit of interpreters, at times, the company had to extend its own boundaries and teach budding linguists how to interpret properly, use computers, even how to use alarm clocks.  After living in refugee camps for many years, these interpreters had great linguistic skills in hard to find languages and a desire to assist their fellow immigrants at times; they just needed to refine their skills in workplace readiness.  One World came up with ways to meet their needs. Skill building extensions were offered at no cost to the budding linguists for a very long time.  Plans are in the works now to teach certificate courses at affordable costs.

In this, its 16^th year of business, more significant changes are afoot for this dynamic, resilient and forward-thinking company.  First, there is the matter of the name change.  From this time forward, it will be 1 World Translation & Transport, answering calls 24/7/365.  Watch for that number 1! 

As the name implies, 1 World is taking to the road, adding door-to-door mobility to further meet the needs of a diverse, widespread, and homebound or temporarily injured/impaired clientele.  The transportation service will be available for scheduled and short notice trips in high demand and underserved areas from Northern Colorado to Denver and Colorado Springs/Pueblo/Alamosa/mountain communities and the Western Slope: where need calls out for safe, quality, reliable services.

What sets this company apart from other vendors clamoring for this business?  High quality service, attention to safety standards and long-term partnerships serve as a pathway for compassionate, consistent and supportive effort built on a foundation of care.  

The combination beats Uber, Lyft, One Call, Where 2 and other competing services.  Imperatives:  strict background checks and guidelines, driver acceptance codes/guidelines, a positive history of validating financial partner audits, consistent reliability, quality staff, customer satisfaction, excellent linguists, responsive customer service and attractive price points.  

1World Translation & Transport will start transportation services first with their longstanding Worker's Compensation customers whom they have supported with professional linguists for the past 15 years.  The transportation service will initially be introduced to insurance company claims adjusters. From this base it will move into human services and possibly the private sector as demand and requests dictate. All transportation services, as with interpreting and translation requests, can be fulfilled through a simple call or email to 1 World.

1 World Translation & Transport continues to meet the growing needs of the young, old and in-between in partnerships with service businesses critical to everyday life.  The company supports the effectiveness and performance of the many busy Colorado professionals tasked with delivering such services to the Limited English Proficient "LEP" and ambulatory persons needing transportation assistance through their own codes of excellence.

This woman owned, Boulder County grown, small business rises from roots in Lyons, Longmont and now Lafayette, Colorado. 

For more information contact:

www.oneworldtranslation.com; info@oneworldtranslation.com; 303.485.5200

The Technology AdvantEDGE Series presents “Building a Business Case for Additive” with GE Additive on Thursday, March 29

(Denver, CO) Manufacturer’s Edge is pleased to introduce the 2018 Technology AdvantEDGE Series – a series of workshops introducing new and emerging technologies that manufacturers can implement into their processes and products. The first event in the Technology AdvantEDGE series will be held on Thursday, March 29 at 9am in Denver.

“Building a Business Case for Additive” is presented in cooperation with GE Additive and is aimed at organizations that are interested in exploring in metal additive manufacturing (AM) and need to quantify the economic opportunity.

The workshop will focus on the ROI that metal additive brings and will equip participants with the knowledge to sell the business case for AM to their leadership.

The session will be led by consultants from AddWorks™, GE Additive’s in-house design consulting group, who helped design the fuel nozzle and Advanced Turboprop (ATP). Both parts are FAA certified and were re-engineered using AM and gained significant weight savings, part count reduction, and better performance. The AddWorks™ team will help attendees understand how to develop an AM mindset from the outset.

“Additive manufacturing is fundamentally changing how manufacturing is done, but what often stops organizations from starting their additive journey is a fear of the unknown and understanding what the payback is going to be,” says Heidi Hostetter, Vice President of Faustson Tool.

This one-day workshop will cover the following topics:

• Key factors in identifing the right part for AM with metals
• Design, materials and manufacturing considerations during part design
• Building a ROI-led business case with key cost assumptions
• Identifying the right parts for AM
• Optimizing your additive post-processing
• Design recommendations and considerations
• Building an additive part cost model
• How to sell additive up through your organization

This is a hands-on workshop and attendees are encouraged to bring a part with them that might be a suitable for AM production. The Addworks team will then explore the compatibility and potential benefits of implementing an AM redesign.

What: Building a Business Case for Additive

Dates: March 29, 2018

Time: 9am–5pm; happy hour/networking event 5–7pm

Place: Geotech Environmental Equipment (2650 E 40th Ave, Denver)

Cost: Free; lunch is provided

Sponsored by: Manufacturer’s Edge, H2 Manufacturing Solutions, the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade, and GE Additive

More information: www.manufacturersedge.com/events

Direct registration link: https://tech-advantedge-series-additive.eventbrite.com

About the Technology AdvantEDGE Series from Manufacturer's Edge:
As the Manufacturing Extension Partner for the state of Colorado, Manufacturer's Edge is committed to keeping Colorado manufacturers informed with the latest cutting-edge info and access to the latest trends. We want to show you what is on the horizon so that you can anticipate the arrival and stay competitive. To that end, we are pleased to introduce the 2018 Technology AdvantEDGE Series -- a series of workshops where we will introduce a variety of new technologies that manufacturers can implement into their manufacturing processes and products. These workshops will cover everything from new materials such as composites, smart fibers, and fabrics to new manufacturing processes, such as 3D printing and robotics. Topics of interest will also include radical new technologies that will change the way we live, such as flexible hybrid electronics, biopharmaceuticals, and biofabrication.

Let us help you stay ahead of the game by anticipating and preparing for the amazing innovations on the horizon. Let us bring the future to you!

About Manufacturer’s Edge:

Manufacturer’s Edge is a statewide manufacturing assistance center partially funded by the NIST Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP). Manufacturer’s Edge encourages the strength and competitiveness of Colorado manufacturers through onsite technical assistance through coaching, training, and consulting, collaboration-focused industry programs, and leveraging government, university, and economic development partnerships. Learn more at our website, on Facebook, LinkedIn, and Twitter.

About H2 Manufacturing Solutions

H2 Manufacturing Solutions offers a broad range of services to help manufacturers navigate the daily challenges of the modern manufacturing world. Our one-stop shop addresses any business challenge a manufacturer encounters, from representing best-in-class equipment and service providers to operational improvement consulting to business development strategies to technical expertise. At H2, our mission is to make manufacturers’ day-to-day challenges more manageable and less frustrating. Our promise is to deliver Honest. Hardworking. Results. For more information, contact H2 Manufacturing Solutions at 970-692-3344 or adam@h2manufacturingsolutions.com. Visit H2 Manufacturing Solutions on the web, Facebook, Twitter, or LinkedIn.

About GE Additive

GE Additive is part of GE – the world’s Digital Industrial Company, transforming industry with software-defined machines and solution that are connected, responsive and predictive. GE Additive includes material provider AP&C and additive service provider to the medical industry, DTI. As a notable user of additive technologies GE recognizes the value and potential it brings to modern design and manufacturing. GE is organized around a global exchange of knowledge, the “GE Store,” through which each business shares and accesses the same technology, resources and intellect.

Legendary mountaineer and Northern Colorado resident speaks on resilience and innovation in the manufacturing industry

Loveland, Colorado— Legendary mountaineer, expedition leader, inspirational professional speaker, and Fort Collins native Jim Davidson will keynote Northern Colorado Manufacturing Partnership’s NOCOM 2018 manufacturing trade show at 7:00 a.m. April 12, 2018 at The Ranch Event Center/Larimer County Fairgrounds. The breakfast, sponsored by BMA America, kicks off a day-long event showcasing Northern Colorado’s expanding manufacturing sector, connecting suppliers, manufacturers, capital, and services.

Davidson will speak about the theme of this year’s event: Creating Culture to Promote Innovation: “In my keynote, I share the epic tale of how I had to find a way to climb an overhanging ice wall alone to escape a deep glacial crevasse. I was short on resources, technique and time. Yet, I was able to overcome this challenge, just like manufacturers tackle challenges every day.”

Hear invigorating stories and lessons that help businesses employ innovation and resilience when facing challenges and opportunities. Short on resources, time, and technique? Resolve problematic challenges through adaptation and innovative thinking.

“As an advocate of both manufacturing and climbing, I’ve learned leadership is most vital in your darkest hours, not your finest moments, and Jim is a great example of this,” said Adam Papillion, director of operations for H2 Manufacturing Solutions. “Through many years of climbing and friendship with Jim, nothing has transferred more to my professional life than Jim’s lessons on resilience.”

Davidson will be on site after his talk at the show’s registration table signing copies of his New York Times best-selling book, The Ledge. As time permits, he will connect with individuals and organizations on the challenges they face in a competitive manufacturing world, and how they can solve them through resilience and innovation.

Jim has summitted the world’s tallest peaks, survived harrowing trials and extremely dangerous situations, and he shares the power of resilience to audiences around the world. Davison’s stories of survival help people face their own challenges and opportunities. With 36 years of adventures to draw from, he distills unique content for each audience to reveal how to adapt to profound change, overcome anxiety and uncertainty, and reach lofty goals.

Register for the 7:00 a.m. breakfast, full day of programming, and post-event B2B networking via the Northern Colorado Manufacturing Partnership website. Learn more about Davidson, view his videos and pictures, and read about his experiences on his website, speakingofadventure.com.

About the 4^th Annual NOCOM Trade Show

Date:    Thursday, April 12^th, 2018

Time:   7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

            Kick-off Breakfast at 7:00 a.m. at the Budweiser Events Center (separate ticket required)

            Sponsored by BMA America

            B2B Networking Reception 3:30 to 5:00 p.m.

            Sponsored by H2 Manufacturing Solutions and Manufacturer’s Edge

Major sponsors include Aerotek, Colorado Department of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT), EKS&H, Flood & Peterson, Xcel Energy, and FirstBank. Other sponsors include Speaker Hall sponsor Northern Colorado Economic Alliance; Venue sponsor City of Loveland; and Coffee sponsor Noffsinger.

The event showcases Northern Colorado’s expanding manufacturing sector, connecting suppliers, manufacturers, capital, and services. Registration is now open at this link. Admission is $15 for pre-registered attendees (students are free) and $20 at the door, with post-event B2B networking event included, and $30 for the kickoff breakfast featuring keynote speaker Jim Davidson. Attendees can download the Yapp App from Yapp.us, Google play or Apple’s app store and enter the ID code NOCOM2018 for detailed information on the event.

The NOCOM 2018 kick-off breakfast is sponsored by BMA America, experts in plants for the production of fructose, sugar, and dextrose whether dealing with machinery, individual process steps, or entire factories. Visit BMA’s website for more information.

Admission to the post-show B2B networking reception, sponsored by H2 Manufacturing Solutions and Manufacturer’s Edge is included with registration for all attendees. H2 Manufacturing Solutions offers a broad range of services to help manufacturers navigate the daily challenges of the modern manufacturing world. Manufacturer’s Edge, Colorado’s statewide manufacturing assistance center through NISP’s MEP program, boosts the competitiveness of Colorado manufacturers through onsite technical assistance and support.

This year’s NOCOM Trade Show features more than 100 exhibitors, a speaker hall featuring several manufacturing industry leaders, manufacturing forums, and a B2B reception. Topics discussed will include: Get the best bang for the buck with healthcare; Navigate programs and grants targeted to grow Colorado manufacturing businesses; Learn insiders' secrets on the latest and greatest technology advances should be part of your strategy for this year . . . and beyond; and Navigate challenges that manufacturers face.

About BMA

The roots of BMA America in Greeley stem from 90 years old Brewer Steel, founded as a family business in Greeley, Colorado. Over the years, BMA's reputation as a reliable, quality fabricator grew, and the business expanded to include heavier products and fabrications. With the addition of specialized equipment and key personnel, BMA Americas custom fabrication today enjoys a reputation as one of the leading fabricators in the Rocky Mountain West, maintaining its reputation for quality and on-time delivery. In November 1994, Brewer Steel was purchased from the Brewer family by BMA Braunschweigische Maschinenbauanstalt AG enabling the company to grow further and develop new business fields. Next to custom fabrication for regional customers, today, BMA America can offer capital equipment and spare parts for the sugar industry, engineering, and other after sales services. Our long-standing customers include the cane and beet sugar industry in North-, Central- and South-America.

About Northern Colorado Manufacturing Partnership

The NoCo Manufacturing Partnership was formed in 2013 as a result of Governor Hickenlooper’s state Economic Development plan called the Colorado Blue Print. The Blue Print identified 11 key sectors of the economy in Colorado by region. Northern Colorado’s two main sectors identified were Health and Wellness and Advanced Manufacturing. Regions within the state were encouraged to form sector partnerships to provide more localized grass roots support to augment state efforts in each sector.

These would be industry specific, led by business, in partnership with economic development, education and workforce development. A collaboration arose as part of the Blue Print process involving people from each of these affiliations and the NoCo Manufacturing Partnership was born. It continues to be an all-volunteer, business led, FREE membership organization designed to support Northern Colorado manufacturers. It is served by a Board of Directors, representing each affiliation from private business to local government, as well as two active committees: Networking and Manufacturing Talent/Rocks! Find us on the web, Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn.

Broker Associate Craig LoSasso adds experience as an advocate for Home Buyers and Sellers in Northern Colorado

Loveland, CO - Nanci Garnand and RE/MAX Eagle Rock are excited to introduce a new member of The Nanci Garnand Team Real Estate broker family: Craig LoSasso. Craig joins a team of advocates able and ready to help customers buy and sell homes in the community.

With the addition of Craig LoSasso, the Nanci Garnand Team now has associate brokers in Wellington, Loveland, and Berthoud, covering all of Northern Colorado.

“I have had a wonderful and fulfilling career as a firefighter/paramedic, retiring as a chief officer. In that span of more than two decades, that experience helped me become a leader, mentor and coach. I take pride in being detail-oriented and delivering stellar customer service. I have dealt with extreme pressures and deadlines and have met them through dedication and organization,” says LoSasso.

The Agents and Staff of The Nanci Garnand Team understand how difficult it can be to find a home for the right price in this market. That’s why they’re dedicated to constantly working with clients to answer questions and aggressively chase down home options that work well for each of their clients.

In addition to LoSasso joining the team, Broker Dave Gornall has relocated to Berthoud to help clients there. No matter where clients are looking for homes in Northern Colorado, The Nanci Garnand Team can help.

Gornall has experience in buying and selling properties as a consumer himself and takes his duty as an advocate for 

his clients very seriously. He can be reached at 970-820-0411.

They both have been successful with their aggressive marketing plan in getting sellers’ homes under contract in a matter of days.

Gornall is settling into his new Berthoud house and is looking forward to being involved in the Berthoud community. He has worked as a licensed Realtor® and served as a member of the Fort Collins Board of Realtors® since 2015. He can be reached at 970-590-8891.

About Nanci Garnand

Nanci Garnand started in real estate in 1995 after a successful career as a consumer, commercial lender and private banker. Garnand strives to take care of her clients in order to earn their repeat business and referrals. For more information, call or text (970) 227-1327 or email Nanci@SellsRealEstate.com. You can also connect with Nanci on LinkedIn (http://www.linkedin.com/in/nancigarnand) and Facebook (www.facebook.com/ngarnand).

About RE/MAX Eagle Rock

RE/MAX Eagle Rock connects families to new construction, single family, luxury, and patio homes, as well as investor and commercial land and lots. Properties are often Mountain View properties, waterfront properties, golf course living, or executive or luxury homes. The team at RE/MAX Eagle Rock helps clients that are looking for an exclusive home or just something in a specific area of Northern Colorado. Their staff of full-time, Brokers specialize in  residential homes, commercial development, golf course waterfront property, and investment property. These experienced commercial professionals provide you with the ability to quickly and clearly find the right course of action that will deliver maximum value to your company or your individual financial portfolio. Contact the RE/MAX Eagle Rock office at http://www.nocoresidential.com or (970) 541-0840.

Every two minutes, someone is injured in a drunk driving incident. One person every 50 minutes dies because someone is drunk on the road. Most of the time, the drunk people are the ones who survive and the sober people driving to work, school, or home are the ones who lose their lives. This is something that I have been warned about my whole life, but I never took it seriously. I would borrow my mom’s car and drive tipsy or high thinking it was okay and I was safe, and luckily I always was.

Until Friday the 13th, October 2017, when I got into the car with a person 22 years of age, who was hammered, and we hit a tree going 40 miles per hour.

We hit the tree head on, smoke was everywhere, and the airbags went off. Luckily we were all wearing our seatbelts; I was sitting in the middle back seat and would have flown through the windshield if I hadn’t been wearing a seatbelt. We stumbled out of the car and struggled to open the passenger door, where our good friend was sitting, but it was bent inward and stuck. A kind citizen ran out from the bank that was nextdoor to the tree and helped us pry the door open. The driver stumbled toward us with blood on his forehead. The front wheels of his sportscar were askew and barely on the car. The tree was indented, and there were pieces of rubble everywhere.

We all sat down on the ground and started crying, the wind had been knocked straight out of us, and it was hard to breathe. The police and and paramedics showed up. Our friend in the passenger seat had hurt her leg, and we had all been thrown forward with such force we were worried about our ribs. The police gave everyone a Minor in Possession of Alcohol ticket, and the driver was arrested and whisked away to jail for drunk driving and endangerment of minors.

We all survived, but it shook a lot of sense into all of us. We hadn’t trusted our initial intuition not to not get into the car, and now we were paying for it.

Driving drunk is a serious matter. Young drivers (ages 16-20) are 17 times more likely to die in a car crash when they have a blood alcohol concentration of .08% than when they have not been drinking. One in ten people will drive drunk during their teen years. The health risks of drinking alcohol are already dangerous enough---people die of alcohol poisoning every day---a good amount of them being teens.

I am writing this to inform the community that people's lives are affected by alcohol related accidents, and every day people die due to alcohol. This is a scary reality. It is time to teach the teens of our communities nationwide to drink responsibly and exercise caution when getting into a car when the driver may be impaired. If we spread the word, then people's lives can be saved.

I feel blessed that my accident was not fatal and that we didn't hit another person's car. If we had killed someone else driving on that road, we would have to live with this guilt the rest of our lives. The passersby and the people on the road that day were affected and the police and paramedics coming to the scene had to take time out of their days to deal with stupid, drunk teens.

We happened to be blessed, but not every accident has a happy outcome; we must spread awareness.

We must stop drunk driving.