2011 Clays for Kids has a successful year in both Denver and Kansas City
Blu SKY would like to thank everyone who attended the 8th Annual Clays for Kids event in Denver benefiting the Women's Crisis and Family Outreach Center and the 2nd Annual Clays for Kids event in Kansas City benefiting Joplin Bright Futures. We are proud to announce that we raised $10,000 for the Women's Crisis and Family Outreach Center and $5000 for Joplin Bright Futures!

We would also like to give a special thanks to all of the companies who sponsored Clays for Kids or provided in-kind donations for our silent auction and raffle. Without your support, this would not be possible!

Terry Shadwick Nominated for the Ernst and Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award
We are pleased to announce that ADP has nominated CEO, Terry Shadwick as a candidate for the 2011 Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award for the Mountain Desert Region.

To be eligible for this honor, candidates must be an owner of a private or a public company who is primarily responsible for performance. Each nominee will be interviewed by a panel of judges that is comprised of past Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year award winners. The criteria they use to assess each candidate looks at recent financial performance, strategic direction, product service innovation, company leadership, value and key employee initiatives, and community involvement.

Award winners will be announced at a special gala event on Thursday, June 16, 2011 at the Denver Center for the Performing Arts.

Blu SKY Restoration Contractors and CORT Partner to Help Business Owners with Disaster Response Preparedness and Response
CENTENNIAL, Colo. (September 1, 2011) – Blu SKY Restoration Contractors, Inc. a national restoration contractor with offices across the United States announced today  that it has formed a partnership with CORT, the nation’s largest and most experienced rental furnishings and rental housing resource.  This partnership provides immediate service to business owners following a catastrophic or devastating property damage event under the Blu SKY First Aid Disaster Response Plan™.

Through this partnership, it will enable First Aid Disaster Response Plan customers to easily access CORT’s services which include office and residential furnishings and temporary housing after devastating events such as hurricanes, fire, flood and earthquakes. This partnership is one of many Blu SKY anticipates adding to the First Aid Disaster Response Plan offering to provide business owners a single source for planning and responding to catastrophic events.

“CORT is pleased to be a part of the overall recovery solution provided by Blu SKY,” said Allison Ballard, CORT Director of Business Development. “Our goal in cases of disruption is to help Blu SKY’s client base get back to work and people re-settled as soon as possible.  As the nation’s largest and most experienced commercial and residential rental furnishings and rental housing resource, CORT has been called upon extensively in the aftermath of hurricane, fire, flood and earthquake as a knowledgeable and trusted service provider.  We are delighted to be a part of the Blu SKY First Aid Program”

"This is a great match with two industry leaders", said Terry Shadwick, President and Chief Executive Officer of Blu SKY Restoration Contractors. "Through this partnership there are several ways we can cross promote and support each other’s efforts in educating business owners about the importance of disaster preparedness and response. Like CORT, Blu SKY’s number one goal is to get our clients up and running as quickly as possible when faced with an unexpected property damaging event."

Blu SKY Restoration Contractors Appoints Chief Financial Officer
CENTENNIAL, Colo. (August 1, 2011) – Blu SKY Restoration Contractors, Inc. a national restoration contractor with 10 offices across the United States today announced the following organizational addition which will support their future growth across the continental US:

Blu SKY appoints Kent Stemper as their new Chief Financial Officer. Mr. Stemper brings more than 20 years of experience in corporate finance, accounting, treasury, and strategic planning. His previous experience includes CFO positions within private equity and venture capital backed companies and international subsidiaries. Mr. Stemper will be responsible for all finance functions for both Blu SKY corporate and regional offices.

“The ability of Blu SKY to recruit talented folks like Kent, is a key to our continued success,” President and CEO Terry Shadwick states, “and demonstrates our unwavering commitment to organizational excellence.”

Blu SKY Named as one of the Best Companies to Work for in Colorado by Colorado Biz Magazine. In the medium sized business category, Blu SKY placed #6 on the 2011 list of winners. For more information about this award or to view a full list of medium category winners, please visit the Colorado Biz Magazine website.

Blu SKY Named on the Inc. 500/5000 List of Fastest Growing Private Companies
Blu Sky Restoration Contractors listed as number 1392 on the 2011 Inc 5000 List. The national restoration firm reported an incredible 204% growth in over 3 years. To view the Blu SKY listing on the Inc 500/5000 list, click here.

Blu SKY Named on the Denver Business Journals Fastest Growing Private Companies Four Years in a Row!
CENTENNIAL, Colo. (July 18, 2011) – Blu SKY Restoration Contractors, Inc. a national restoration contractor with 9 offices across the United States announces it has made the Denver Business Journal’s list of fastest growing privately held companies. This list of award winners was released on Friday, June 15th at an awards ceremony hosted by the Denver Business Journal noting that the growing construction company ranked in at #2. Blu SKY has been recognized on the Denver Business Journal’s list for the fourth consecutive year.

The Denver Business Journal’s Fastest-Growing Private Companies list is compiled and ranked according to success based on business outcomes from 2008 through 2010. This annual award salutes Denver based businesses that thrive on growth and entrepreneurship. As part of this recognition, the Denver Business Journal has released a feature article about Blu SKY which can be viewed at http://www.bizjournals.com/denver/.

"This an honor for our company and it great to receive recognition like this from our local community.", said Terry Shadwick, president and chief executive officer of Blu SKY Restoration Contractors. "This is especially exciting for Blu SKY as it shows our progress and what we’ve accomplished over the last few years. We have a strong team that has made this possible and I am appreciative for everyone’s contributions and hard work."

Blu SKY Restoration Contractors and MasterBuild Associates Team Up for the Rocky Mountain Communities Playhouse Project
CENTENNIAL, Colo. (March 25, 2011) – The finishing touches are being made to a playhouse that will help provide affordable housing and support services for the families in the rocky mountain region. "This week was a team effort," said chief executive officer, Terry Shadwick. "All of our employees chipped in today to finish the structure, next week they'll add the final details that will bring it to life." This is a very different project for the employees of Blu SKY Restoration Contractors who normally spend their time figuring out ways to put buildings back together after the devastation of fire or water damage. The Denver-based construction company is in its final phases of building a playhouse they will donate to the Rocky Mountain Communities (RMC) Playhouse Project. In the past weeks, Blu SKY employees dedicated hours of time to assemble a playhouse which will be up for auction. Many employees enjoyed putting together a creative construction outside the norms of daily business. Employees also expressed a great amount of satisfaction for helping a local non-profit that provides an important service to the community. Mr. Shadwick further explained, "The services Rocky Mountain Communities provide are extremely important, especially in economic times like these. Many families struggle to make ends meet, Rocky Mountain Communities gives them a way to live in safer communities."

Blu SKY Restoration Contractors will finish the final details on the playhouse named, "Blu SKY, Mountain, & Plain" at their Centennial office next week and invites the community to preview the project on Wednesday, March 30th from 3:00pm to 5:00pm. The project was a joint effort with local Denver architecture firm, MasterBuild Associates along with the generous donation of time and building materials from companies such as Valspar, Lowes, MRW Interiors, and Sun Country Concepts.

The Rocky Mountain Communities (RMC) Playhouse Project is in its second year and will host an exhibit, celebration, and auction where anyone can bid on a one-of-a-kind, custom-designed, playhouse. This year features 12 entries with all proceeds benefiting RMC's mission to develop, own, and manage affordable housing and to provide support services to help individuals in our community succeed in life.

Blu SKY Helps Penrose-St. Francis Get Back Up and Running After the Storm.
"Penrose-St. Francis Health Services (PSFHS) brought in Blu Sky – Restoration Contractors – a national clean-up and restoration firm on Friday afternoon. They have done a phenomenal job in the initial extraction, drying and sanitation of the water damage, allowing minimal delay to reopen SFHC. PPHPC anticipates full business operations as repair work continues."

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DENVER – May 4, 2010 – Blu SKY Restoration Contractors, Inc. announces  President and CEO, Terry Shadwick, was recently honored as the Brad Bennett Humanitarian Award Recipient at the Muscular Dystrophy Association’s “Gift of Time” Bash on March 13, 2010.

Terry was nominated by committee member Susan Green and selected among numerous candidates for his generosity and committment  to the community.  Terry has participated in MDA’s Lockup on several occasions and has supported the MDA for many years. He also supports or volunteers for such charitable organizations as; United Way’s Tocqueville Society, Tennyson Center for Children, Children’s Hospital, Metro Denver Partners, AAMD Spring Clean, Champa House, Rider Down Foundation, Freedeom is not Free, and Ducks Unlimited.

As the leader of Blu SKY Restoration Contractors, Terry embraces both company and community involvement. Blu SKY holds several charitable fundraisers each year and recently established The Blu SKY Charitabe Fund.    

This year’s “Gift of Time” Bash raised $240,000 for Augie’s Quest – MDA’s ALS research initiative, is an aggressive, cure-driven effort singularly focused on finding treatments and cures for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig’s Disease). With a heavy heart, we must also note that Mr.Bennett, the charismatic  director of the  Augie’s Quest fundraiser, passed shortly after this years benefit due to complications from ALS.
To find out more on ALS or to make a contribution, please visit www.als-mda.org. 

Blu SKY Continually Receives Recognition of Excellence:

Small Business of the Year —South Metro Denver Chamber, 2010

Companies to Watch —M3 Insurance Solutions for Business

Best Companies to Work For #4 —COBIZ Magazine, 2010

Entrepreneur of the Year —Best of Centennial 2010

HOGS FOR HAITI
Please join Blu SKY on June 11th to raise funds for the grief stricken country of Haiti and to donate clothing for the flood victims of Tennessee. We are starting the day off with a Poker Run and ending with a Hog Roast. Plates and Cups will be sold for donations. Please bring your friends and family and join us in raising money for a great cause! All proceeds go to Mercy & Sharing. Please contact Dacia Halford for more details.

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DENVER – March 17, 2010 -- Blu SKY Restoration Contractors, Inc. is excited to announce the opening of its two newest regional offices; Atlanta, Georgia and Ft. Lauderdale, Florida.

Headquartered out of Centennial, CO, Blu SKY opened for business in 2004. Despite the current economic woes, Blu SKY continues to grow at an amazing pace, nearly 50% in 2009. With four offices in Colorado and one in Kansas, the expansion into these new markets will enable Blu SKY to better service the southeast region of the United States. Blu SKY is essentially connecting the dots in their bid to offer restoration, reconstruction, and roofing services across the country. They now have seven offices in four states.

“Our management teams in both Atlanta and Ft. Lauderdale have tremendous experience and are dedicated to our customers,” Terry Shadwick, President and CEO, said. “I am confident that we will deliver the same award winning values to both our customers and employees in those markets. We have already realized synergistic success with this expansion.”

Blu SKY has been recognized as one of the fastest growing companies in Colorado by the Denver Business Journal for the last two years and was recently named a top 1000 finisher in the Inc. 5000. While Blu SKY continues its phenomenal growth, they continue to provide excellent customer service. Again in 2009, more than 95% of their customers state that they would hire Blu Sky again.

Blu SKY provides a full range of services including water mitigation, document preservation, electronics recovery, fire restoration, hail damage repairs, roof inspections & replacements, contents restoration, restoration dry cleaning, mold and environmental services, capital renovations, consulting, and appraisal services. To learn more about Blu SKY Restoration Contractors, Inc. visit www.goblusky.com or visit Blu SKY on Facebook and Twitter.

Blu SKY leads the way in the 2009 AAMD Spring Clean Event

Apartment Association Works Magic
If you like magic, you’ll love the Apartment Association of Metro
Denver (AAMD). For nearly two decades AAMD has been working its magic on behalf of Family HomeStead and 2009 is no exception. Months of planning and preparation went into the annual Spring Clean, which culminated on June 10 at Family HomeStead’s Park Ogden and Zephyr transitional properties.

Perhaps the most dramatic change could be seen in one apartment at Park Ogden. Led by BluSky Restoration, the project transformed this small dingy basement unit into a gleaming showroom after a total AAMD makeover. A brand new kitchen boasted new cabinets and countertops in addition to a shiny new sink and appliances. New flooring, lighting, and a bathroom makeover combined with a sparkling paint job to complete the project.

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Blu SKY continues to shine through recession’s clouds
As reported by the Denver Business Journal and CBS News 4

In the five years since the Centennial company was founded, revenue has soared. The company expects to gross more than $20 million this year, up from $1.7 million in 2004, according to CEO Terry Shadwick.

“We attribute it to our customer service standards and the professional people that we have on board here,” Shadwick said.

Blu SKY is a general contractor specializing in restoring buildings damaged by fire, flood, mold and other disasters. It also does non-emergency renovations and updating.

“While the renovations and updating part of our business is tied to the economy, fires, floods and hurricanes really don’t care if we’re in a recession or not,” Shadwick said. More >>

2008 - 2010 Best Companies to Work for in Colorado
Congratulations on Blu SKY Restoration Contractors, Inc.'s selection as a Best Company to Work for in Colorado.Blu SKY ranks #4 out of the 40 Best Small-to-Medium Companies to Work for.

Blu Sky Receives Recognition of Excellence:

2005–2009 Fastest Growing Private Companies
—Denver Business Journal

2006-2009 Top 250 Private Colorado Companies
—COBIZ Magazine

2009 Inc. 5000 Finalist
When the going gets tough, the tough show up on the Inc. 5000. A look at Inc. Magazines exclusive ranking of America's fastest-growing private companies.

Mojo Maker - Doing It Right By Making It Better.
By Lori Snider

When making a hiring decision, Terry Shadwick, President and founder of BluSKY Restoration asks his team a crucial question, “Can we picture this individual interacting and relating well with our clients?” If the answer is no, the candidate is not hired. Because with BluSKY, customers and company culture intertwine, and have resulted in an environment that fosters growth and delivers success.

Five years ago, BluSKY was founded in Denver, with the principles of breaking typical stereotypes in the restoration industry. Plagued by a lack of overall professionalism, as it pertained to ethics and workmanship, Shadwick saw a unique opportunity to do it differently.

The numbers are impressive. In five years, the company has grown from 2 employees and one location to 70 employees in 6 offices, with revenue projected to grow another 30% in 2009 despite the poor economic outlook.

How does a relatively new organization successfully compete with larger companies, a flat real estate market and a rotten economy? To Terry, the answer is simple, but certainly not easy. It takes a real commitment that every member of the team must execute daily.

First and foremost, the company has executed on the commitment to “do what’s right.” “A great number of companies give lip service to ethics,” says Dan Flanagan, Senior Vice President of Business Development. “The thing I love about this company is that we really do give back, and there is an ongoing commitment to customer service that keeps the focus on making it right every time. That commitment starts at the top. Every week,” says

Flanagan, “Terry reviews all customer surveys and hands out $5 bills for every perfect review returned. His focus is on delivering exceptional service, and to make sure we are always seeking a positive outcome for our clients and suppliers.” The strategy has paid off. 95.8% clients surveyed in 2008 indicated they would hire BluSKY Restoration again.

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Blu SKY Restores Paonia Ambulance Building
A fire at the North Fork Ambulance Association Building in Paonia, CO resulted in smoke and fire damage along with the loss of two ambulances. Blu SKY will repair and restore the building.
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Blu SKY: Record-breaking 2008 Business Growth and Recognition

DENVER -- December 10, 2008 Blu SKY Restoration Contractors, Inc. announced today that 2008 has been a year of record sales growth, business expansion and unprecedented recognition of excellence from Denver media and the business community.

Bucking national economic trends, Denver-based Blu SKY Restoration Contractors is a profitable ray of light in the local business environment. This year, Blu SKY has seen sales increase by 56%, has increased staff by 25%, has built and moved into a new, 20,000sf corporate office space, and has expanded service locations with Southern and Northern Colorado offices.

Recognition of professional excellence and community involvement throughout the company has been awarded numerous times by the Colorado media and local business associations throughout the year. Blu SKY was recognized as one of Colorado's "Best Places to Work” in 2008 by CoBiz Magazine, and proudly maintains a 94% employee retention rate. The company was honored as one of Denver’s "Fastest-Growing Private Companies" by the Denver Business Journal, and moved up 40 places from last year's rankings in the CoBiz Magazine list of Top 250 Colorado Companies, to number 117. Additionally, Blu SKY President and CEO, Terry Shadwick, was recognized as one of Denver's "Top 40 Business Leaders Under 40," by the Denver Business Journal.

"I am extremely proud of our performance, people, and culture here at Blu SKY.” said Terry Shadwick, CEO of Blu SKY Restoration Contractors. "We have just had a fabulous year and can’t wait for 2009.”

Blu SKY Restoration Contractors, Inc. is a privately-held company with approximately 50 employees, serving the insurance and multi-family housing industries since 2004. Blu SKY is a general contractor specializing in Fire & Water Restoration & Reconstruction and Multifamily Redevelopment, and are members of the Apartment Association of Metro Denver, the Southern Colorado Apartment Association, Colorado Claims Association, Denver Claims Association and Building Owners and Managers Association/Metro Denver. Blu SKY, and its employees, contribute to numerous philanthropic organizations in Colorado through financial support and volunteer activities. Recently named one of Colorado's "Best Places to Work," Blu SKY is proud to be a Colorado-owned and operated company. Learn more about Blu SKY Restoration Contractors at www.goblusky.com.

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Dan Flanagan has been named by Colorado Biz Magazine as one of Colorado's 25 most powerful salespeople! Dan Flanagan, 37, Vice president of business development, BluSKY Restoration Contractors Inc., Centennial, CO. What he does: Oversees a team of real estate restoration and capital improvement professionals that support the sales effort. Background: BluSKY generated $9.6 million in revenues in 2007. Sales for 2008 were projected at $15.2 million.

Tough sales: "This year (2008), we were invited by a long-term customer to bid on a multifamily community improvement project that took sales legwork to a whole new level. This particular project is valued at approximately $1.7 million, and involved making significant plumbing improvements to more than 400 residential apartment homes. On behalf of the client, we worked closely with Aurora City officials and code inspection teams to jointly review and interpret building code in order for the project to move forward — on time, and within budget."

Recession-survival skills: "The client in the aforementioned example is a relationship that I have spent the past six years actively cultivating—supporting client education, celebrating client career growth and taking service to a new level, regardless of project size. This particular customer has been the source of nearly $5 million in business. Although six years may seem like a long sales cycle, the result is a trust and confidence in working together that is forged over time and many individual projects, and that return on investment is priceless." Click to read the entire article >>