Chris Meehan
All articles by Chris Meehan
DT Swiss
By Chris Meehan | Nov 02, 2020
The standout manufacturer has brought Swiss engineering to Grand Junction, making some of the world's best bike parts near Grand Mesa.
Where Shredly Manufactures
By Chris Meehan | Oct 08, 2020
Based in Colorado and manufactured in California, the brand launched functional, colorful women's mountain bike clothing when the trend was "any color as long as it's black."
Bissy Energy
By Chris Meehan | Oct 05, 2020
In launching new energy drinks and shots, the company is returning to the root -- or should we say nut -- of the soft drink industry: the kola nut.
VAIREX air systems
By Chris Meehan | Sep 24, 2020
Founder and CEO Ski Milburn is leading his air-compressor manufacturer to big growth in the booming fuel cell market.
Dry Diggings Distillery
By Chris Meehan | Sep 18, 2020
Founder Cris Steller says his Gold Country distillery balances contract production with a broad catalog for a loyal local following.
Escapod Trailers
By Chris Meehan | Aug 26, 2020
Business is booming at the upstart trailer manufacturer, thanks to a product built for flexible utility rather than a market niche.
Phunkshun Wear
By Chris Meehan | Aug 17, 2020
CEO Jason Badgley pivoted the outdoor brand's manufacturing capacity to virus-fighting masks with a 6,000-square-foot expansion and new equipment.
Earthly Labs
By Chris Meehan | Aug 14, 2020
Founder and CEO Amy George has developed technology for breweries to capture carbon dioxide and potentially market it to cannabis growers and other businesses.
Deli Fresh Design
By Chris Meehan | Jul 31, 2020
Founder Ross White is giving used fishing and boating gear a second life as handcrafted fly-fishing gear.
Western Mountaineering
By Chris Meehan | Jul 03, 2020
Co-founder Gary Schaezlein's company has manufactured industry-leading sleeping bags and other down products in California for the last 50 years.
