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Voting Opens for the Coolest Thing Made in Colorado “People’s Choice” Award

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DENVER – Online voting opened today for the Colorado Chamber’s Coolest Thing Made in Colorado People’s Choice award. The fourth annual contest celebrates the vibrant and diverse manufacturing industry across the state.

“The People’s Choice award is one of the most exciting parts of this contest as it gives Coloradans the chance to support their favorite products from local businesses across the state,” said Colorado Chamber President and CEO Loren Furman. “These finalists showcase the creativity and innovation happening in Colorado, and we’re excited to see which product will stand out as this year’s People’s Choice!”

“Southwest is proud to champion the People’s Choice at Coolest Thing Made in Colorado, honoring innovation and celebrating the best of Colorado’s businesses and communities,” said Lexi Muller, senior regional manager of corporate responsibility at Southwest Airlines, the People’s Choice sponsor.

Voters can select up to three of their favorite products from the top 10 finalists list for the Coolest Thing Made in Colorado. Individuals can vote once per day until voting closes on October 6. The Colorado Chamber will announce winners of both the People’s Choice award and the Coolest Thing Made in Colorado top winner on October 23 at the Coolest Thing Made Awards Banquet.

Voting is open now through October 6, 2025. Votes can be cast on the Coolest Thing Made in Colorado website here: https://coolestthingcolorado.com/peoples-choice.

The Colorado Chamber’s Coolest Thing Made in Colorado contest is presented by FirstBank, and the People’s Choice Award is sponsored by Southwest Airlines.

Watch the Chamber’s promotional video featuring all 10 finalists for the People’s Choice award here.

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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.