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DENVER – The Colorado Chamber today announced that Freedom Trax by Tour Engineering has been named the Coolest Thing Made in Colorado for 2024. The award was presented at the Colorado Chamber’s annual meeting luncheon with keynote speaker Gov. Jared Polis.
Manufactured in Golden, Colorado, Freedom Trax is a motorized off-road attachment designed for manual wheelchairs. This portable and cost-effective solution is ideal for travel, exploration and navigating uneven terrain. Utilizing track technology like those found in tanks, Freedom Trax replaces traditional wheels with a versatile track system that enhances mobility over various obstacles. This innovative design enables smooth traversal over diverse ground conditions including sand, snow, trails, grass, wood chips, gravel, cobblestone and ice.
“This revolutionary off-road attachment makes it possible for individuals in wheelchairs to access and enjoy our diverse landscapes, regardless of mobility challenges,” said Colorado Chamber President and CEO Loren Furman. “Making our great outdoors more accessible is an incredible example of how Colorado manufacturers are improving people’s lives every day. We’re proud to honor Tour Engineering’s Freedom Trax as our 2024 winner and to recognize all our finalists this year – together, they represent the innovation, diversity and drive of Colorado’s manufacturing industry.”
“Small, innovative businesses and products like Freedom Trax are driving our economy forward and helping Coloradans of all abilities access our great outdoors. Congratulations on being named the coolest thing made in Colorado! I am proud to celebrate this innovation and your impact on our great state,” said Governor Polis.
The Colorado Chamber also recognized the runner-up and People’s Choice Award winner in the Coolest Thing Made in Colorado competition. The full list of winners is as follows:
Coolest Thing Made in Colorado 2024 Winner
Freedom Trax by Tour Engineering
Coolest Thing Made in Colorado Runner-Up
BBS Revolution by dBMEDx
People’s Choice Award
Homemade Wooden Jigsaw Puzzles by Liberty Puzzles
Watch the People’s Choice winner video.
The Coolest Thing Made in Colorado award and runner-up were selected by an independent committee, who reviewed and assessed each nomination for the contest, determined the finalists, and ultimately selected the winner.
The People’s Choice Award winner was decided by online popular vote conducted in September. More than 3,600 votes were cast in the contest.
Nominations for the Coolest Thing Made in Colorado opened on July 1, 2024 and the top 10 finalists were announced in August.
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The Colorado Chamber of Commerce champions free enterprise, a healthy business environment and economic prosperity for all Coloradans. It is the only business association that works to improve the business climate for all sizes of business from a statewide, multi-industry perspective. What the Colorado Chamber accomplishes is good for all businesses, and that’s good for the state’s economy. It was created in 1965 based on the merger with the Colorado Manufacturers’ Association.