[ibimage==34850==Large==none==self==ibimage_align-center]
MakeMusic buys Paris-based Weezic
Boulder-based MakeMusic bought Paris-based Weezic, the makers of an interactive music practice tool. The terms of the deal were not disclosed, but as part of the deal MakeMusic SAS will be created in Paris to give the company a physical presence to grow its business in Europe. [Boulder-based MakeMusic acquires Paris-based Weezic, BizWest]
[ibimage==34858==Medium==none==self==ibimage_align-center]
eBags taps Staples executive for new CEO
eBags, Denver-based online retailer, announced yesterday that it had appointed Mike Edwards as the President, CEO and a member of the board. Before coming to eBags, Edwards has served as Staples’ executive vice president of global merchandising. [Online retailer eBags hires new CEO from Staples, Denver Post]
[ibimage==34851==Large==none==self==ibimage_align-center]
CU to get a new Digital Marketing for Professionals class
The University of Colorado and the Digital Professional Institute are teaming up to offer a new Digital Marketing for Professionals class at CU. The new class is intended to help close the digital skills gap experienced in the U.S., which by some estimates adds up to a 21 percent loss of productivity. [University of Colorado Executive Programs and the Digital Professional Institute Partner to Address Growing Need for Real-World Digital Skills Curriculum, Press Release]
[ibimage==34852==Large==none==self==ibimage_align-center]
Colorado tech big-wigs take tour of tech hubs outside of the Denver/Boulder area
Members of the state government and various tech-focused organizations will be taking a tour of tech hubs outside of the Denver/Boulder corridor. The idea for the trip is to allow companies who are geographically distant from Denver to have their needs heard and get support from Denver-based organizations. [Built in Colorado]
[ibimage==34853==Large==none==self==ibimage_align-center]
Colorado lawmakers introduce bill to let pot businesses use banks
Governor John Hickenlooper and several other Colorado lawmakers are supporting a bill to give marijuana businesses access to the banking system. Currently, banks who accept legal marijuana money can be prosecuted for money laundering under federal law. [Colorado senators introduce bill to allow pot businesses access to banking, BizWest]
[ibimage==34849==Large==none==self==ibimage_align-center]
Ello makes staff readjustment
Ello, the ad-free social network, laid off 5 people from their Colorado staff. The move was aimed at making better use of resources and money. The company has raised $10.5 million from investors and has grown quickly. Ello now employs 19 people, down from 26. [Ad-free social network Ello readjusts staff, says bye to 5, Denver Post]
Have a tip for us or know of a company that deserves coverage? Email us via [email protected]
