360’s Favorite Cocktail Hour Recipes
This month, we’re shaking things up for something a little more festive—our team’s favorite holiday cocktail hour treats. From family traditions to new seasonal favorites, we’re excited to share the recipes and stories that bring us joy this time of year. We hope you’ll try a few, savor the flavors, and let us know if any make it into your own holiday lineup! Click to view the recipe book: We look forward to working with you in 2026!
Leveling Up: Driving Growth, Leadership, and the Future of Our Firm
We recently had our Strategic Leadership Retreat and reflected on the past year. We identified that we’ve experienced meaningful growth—not in numbers, but in depth, capability, and direction. As our client base expands and our work continues to speak for itself, we’re reminded that real growth isn’t only about the bottom line — it’s about evolving. A cornerstone of our progress has been the continued development of our leadership. We’ve invested in empowering current leaders while actively nurturing emerging ones. Strong leadership doesn’t happen by accident—it requires intention, mentorship, and space to grow. This mindset has helped us create a culture where leaders at every level can take initiative, drive results, and bring others along with them. Looking forward, we’re focused on leveling up the entire firm. That means raising the bar on how we work, how we lead, and how we deliver. We’re refining systems, deepening expertise, and doubling down on collaboration. Growth is only meaningful if everyone rises with it—so we’re building an environment where people are challenged, supported, and inspired to reach their next level, too. This next chapter isn’t just about doing more. It’s about doing the hard stuff better, together. – Denise M. Dihle, PE President, Partner
360 Engineering Announces Equity Partners
360 Engineering, a full-service mechanical engineering firm founded in 2003 by Denise Dihle and working on projects of all sizes in Colorado and across the U.S., has announced that the firm’s senior leadership team has joined Dihle as equity partners. The senior leadership team is comprised of Melissa Kisicki, CDFA, Stacey Richardson, CPSM, Spencer Rioux, PE, Brennen Guy, PE, and Lexie Zimmerman, PE. The move reflects 360 Engineering’s long-standing commitment to growing from within, ensuring continuity for the firm’s clients, and building a strong future grounded in shared vision and values. “I established 360 Engineering as a firm that would be able to provide customized engineering solutions and personalized customer service to all our clients, and that will continue to be the case as this outstanding and highly respected team of professionals join me as equity partners,” said Dihle who has been recognized by industry organizations, peers and clients as a progressive leader in mechanical engineering, design and construction administration throughout her 30-plus year career. “These individuals have worked side by side with me and our entire team for years and promise to maintain the trust and results 360 Engineering has achieved with our clients. It’s an exciting time as we continue to look forward to delivering the same outstanding results on behalf of the companies and projects we represent.” 360 Engineering will maintain the firm’s SBE/MWBE (Small Business/Woman-Owned Business) status. Dihle will continue in her role as president and principal-in-charge. The senior leadership team’s deeper investment in the firm after years of service signals not just confidence in where 360 Engineering is going, but a commitment to the people and partnerships that have been integral to the firm’s growth and success. “Our clients’ experience with 360 Engineering remains unchanged and grounded in the same values, quality, and reliability they’ve always trusted,” continued Dihle. “We look forward to continuing in our status as an award-winning, locally and nationally recognized Woman-Owned Small Business. We’re excited about what the future holds and deeply grateful for the continued trust of our clients and colleagues.” Media: Stacey Richardson 720-619-1524 srichardson@360eng.com
360’s Favorite Holiday Sweet Treats (Recipes Included)
While we love sharing our projects and technical knowledge throughout the year, we thought mixing it up this month and sharing some of our staff’s favorite holiday treats would be fun. We hope you enjoy these recipes and stories as much as we do. Maybe you’ll even have an opportunity to make some of these tasty treats over the holidays. If so, let us know; we’d love to hear about it! Click to view the recipe book: We look forward to working with you in 2025!
360 Engineering Wins Prestigious Colorado Companies to Watch Award
Colorado Companies to Watch Announces their 2023 Winners at the 15th Annual Awards Gala June 16, 203For Immediate Release Colorado Companies to Watch Announces 2023 Winners at 15th Annual Gala Awards Dinner An Unparalleled Night Celebrating 50 of Colorado’s Entrepreneurial Gems with Master of Ceremonies, Chris Parente, Channel 2 Anchor. Denver, CO – Colorado Companies to Watch (CCTW) is pleased to announce the selection of its Winners for this year. On June 16th, fifty outstanding businesses will be honored at the Annual Gala Awards Dinner at the Hyatt Regency Denver Tech Center, located at 7800 East Tufts Avenue in Denver, CO, and will include Chris Parente as the evening’s Master of Ceremonies. Colorado Companies to Watch is a nonprofit awards program that honors 50 fast-growing 2nd stage companies across the state for their performance in the marketplace, innovative products, and unique processes and philanthropic actions. Celebrates the achievements of growth-oriented companies located throughout Colorado. This year’s winners were selected from a pool of 1150 nominations, after an intensive two-month selection process by a panel of industry experts and leaders from around Colorado. This event marks the fifteenth consecutive year that Colorado Companies to Watch has recognized second-stage companies for their significant contributions to their communities, industries, and economies. At the Annual Gala Awards Dinner, each winner will receive recognition for their entrepreneurial spirit, dedication to creating jobs, and commitment to making a positive impact on local and state economies. In addition to celebrating this year’s honorees, attendees will have the opportunity to network with industry leaders and professionals from across Colorado while gaining valuable insights into successful second-stage business strategies. “We are thrilled to celebrate the remarkable achievements of these 2nd-stage companies at this year’s Gala Awards Dinner. These dynamic companies play a pivotal role in Colorado’s economy, serving as the driving force behind innovation, job creation, and sustainable growth. I am inspired by the resiliency and ingenuity displayed by these companies, who continue to push boundaries and thrive amidst challenges. Their contributions not only fuel our state’s economic vitality but also serve as a beacon of entrepreneurial spirit for aspiring businesses.” said Erin Beckstein, Program Director, Colorado Companies to Watch. To add to the celebration, CCTW also announced its 2023 Hall of Fame Winners. Each year, the Winners were carefully selected for their outstanding achievements, authoritative leadership, and continued contributions to their respective industries. Their persistent efforts towards product innovation, community development, and impressive employee and sales growth stand out as exemplary. The 2023 Hall of Fame WinnersLifescape Colorado SonderMind 2023 Colorado Companies to Watch Winners 10x People360 Engineering IncAneka Interiors, IncAscent CFO SolutionsAxe and the Oak DistilleryB-Line Construction ServicesBrothers Plumbing, Heating & ElectricCitrine LLCCommon Knowledge TechnologyConcurrent HROConnects WorkspaceCultivateDevReadyERO Resources Corporation Everest MechanicalFast Fit FoodsFusionAuthGarlic Media GroupGolfForeverHydrate IV BarInnate.lyInnovest Portfolio SolutionsKadyLuxeKitcasterLåda Cube LeafTech ConsultingLily’s Toaster Grills MenuTrinfo, LLCMODSTREETMoser AviationNULASTINNymbl ScienceOccasions CateringPath2ResponsePhotobucketPoint b(e) Strategies, LLCQuicksilver ScientificReata Engineering & Machine WorksRoofnestSAFE EngineeringSauvage SpectrumShift WorkspacesShinestyTerra Ferma, LLCTHiN AiR BrandsTierra Group International, Ltd.Trisco Foods, LLCTrue AnomalyVitality Watson Mills and Design Melissa Kisicki, Stacey Richardson, and Brennen Guy Accepting the Award for 360 Engineering. For more information on the 2023 Winners or tips on how your business can apply for next year’s program, visit www.ColoradoCompanystoWatch.org or contact us directly at cctw@ColoradoCompanystoWatch.org. About Colorado Companies to WatchColorado’s second-stage companies represent high-performing and innovative companies, crossing every industry sector and region in the state, of which provide thousands of high-quality jobs and contributes billions of dollars back to our local economies. Colorado Companies to Watch (CCTW) certifies and spotlights the important contributions they make. To date, we have celebrated close to 750 companies, resulting in a $6.5 billion economic impact on Colorado’s economy.The Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT) in conjunction with the Edward Lowe Foundation initiated the program in 2009 along with valuable sponsors, key drivers, community and supporting partners, and volunteers from throughout Colorado. Today, CCTW encourages the collaboration and advancement of our alumni network and aligns strategic partnerships and alliances by leveraging valuable resources to support and nurture the growth of our alumni and their businesses.Visit ColoradoCompaniestoWatch.org, facebook.com/ColoradoCompaniestoWatch and Twitter @ColoradoCTW. For more information, please contact:Erin Beckstein, COOCrazy Good MarketingProgram Director, Colorado Companies to Watch720.325.2517, x697ebeckstein@crazygoodmarketing.net