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Energy Solutions Unlimited LLC of Loveland, owned by Mike Doran, received the Energy Smart Business Award in August for Exemplary Service from Boulder County.

Downtown Colorado Inc. has chosen Greeley’s Downtown Development Authority to receive a 2012 Governor’s Award for Downtown Excellence. Greeley DDA was recognized for its management reorganization, as well as the implementation of the Go Cup Entertainment District—the first common consumption area in the state of Colorado. DDA representatives accepted the award at the DCI 2012 Governor’s Awards Gala in September.

Medical Center of the Rockies donated $25,000 to the Food Bank for Larimer County for expansion of Kids Link, a program that provides free snacks to area schools and school programs. An additional $5,000 was donated to expand the Kids Pak program; a joint effort of Loveland Rotary and Food Bank for Larimer County. Kids Pak provides pre-assembled backpacks to elementary and middle school students in Thompson School District over the weekend when children don’t have access to school meals.

To raise funds for the Rist Canyon Volunteer Fire Department, Fort Collins’ Rodizio Grill