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DENVER – The Colorado Chamber of Commerce and the SHRM Colorado State Council today announced the honorees for the second annual “Companies that Rock the Rockies” program, an initiative recognizing Colorado employers creating the best workplace cultures for their employees.
“We are proud to recognize the outstanding employers selected for this year’s Companies that Rock the Rockies program,” said Colorado Chamber President and CEO Loren Furman. “These honorees are raising the bar for workplace culture in Colorado by creating environments where employees feel valued, supported and empowered to succeed. Their commitment to a strong, healthy workplace not only benefits their teams but also strengthens our state’s economy and business community.”
“SHRM Colorado is proud to partner in recognizing the employers setting the standard for workplace culture across our state,” said SHRM State Director Kirstin Guptill. “Highlighting these organizations helps elevate what it means to support, develop, and value employees. We are honored to celebrate the local businesses strengthening both their teams and our communities.”
Each company was selected through a comprehensive two-part assessment process managed by Workforce Research Group, which operates top workplace programs across the nation. The selection process included a thorough evaluation of both employer policies and benefits, as well as feedback from employees through an anonymous engagement survey.
The honorees demonstrated a strong commitment to supporting employees through initiatives focused on recognition, professional growth and overall wellbeing. All companies offer formal recognition programs and provide reimbursements or assistance for professional development opportunities, while also encouraging community engagement through volunteer and give-back initiatives. Many organizations offer perks such as festivals and concerts, vacation stipends, holiday celebrations and daily team lunches. Each company also reported voluntary turnover rates of 10% or less, reflecting strong employee retention and positive workplace cultures.
The companies will be honored at the Colorado Chamber’s Executive Connections Reception on April 7, 2026, where the winner rankings will be announced.
The unranked Companies that Rock the Rockies 2026 honorees are as follows:
Colorado Threads is a Colorado-based activewear brand that creates handcrafted activewear for the mindful wanderer. With a focus on wellness, sustainability and gratitude, they design their products in a boutique manufacturing facility in Denver. Since 2014, the company has been committed to evolving toward a healthier, more sustainable future, continually learning and improving their impact on both customers and the planet.
Footers Catering is a second-generation family-owned business with a passion for amazing events and an unprecedented company culture in their industry. Footers caters more than 450 events and feeds more than 100,000 guests each year. Footers Catering is committed to using the freshest ingredients cooked on-site at every event and offers full event coordination to ensure that every detail is perfect for weddings, corporate events, charitable gatherings or family celebrations.
Whitmore Pest & Wildlife Control is a family-owned business serving the Denver area since 2011. They specialize in comprehensive pest and wildlife control solutions, helping Colorado residents protect their homes and properties from unwanted pests and wildlife. With a strong commitment to their community, Whitmore Pest & Wildlife Control offers reliable and effective services tailored to meet the needs of their neighbors in the region.
Learn more about the Companies that Rock the Rockies program at https://www.rocktherockiesco.com/.
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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.