Denver, CO – GavinHeath was named as a finalist for the prestigious Colorado Companies to Watch Award, an awards program to honor 2nd Stage companies for the critical role they play in Colorado and community economies. Leadership is invited to attend a reception at the Governor’s Mansion to celebrate all of the exceptional company’s named as finalists.
https://coloradocompaniestowatch.org/meet-our-finalists/
Centennial, CO – Director Tom Harder and Strategic Partnerships Lead Rachelle Salem participated in a University of Iowa College of Public Health and nonprofit Transamerica Institute webinar on "Age-Inclusive Management Strategies in Colorado."
The free webinar featured national and Colorado-based speakers who shared their insights into creating a multigenerational workforce. Tom led the “Age-Friendly Employer Best Practices” session and Rachelle partnered with the Denver Metro Chamber to discuss the AIMS (age-inclusive management strategies) Colorado Website.
See below for more details and links to video recordings of the webinar.
https://www.transamericainstitute.org/workplace-employers/age-friendly-workplaces
Centennial, CO - Congratulations to Director Tom Harder, the 1st Quarter 2021 recipient of the Gavin Heath Whitrock Award; demonstrating EXCEPTIONAL Integrity, Ethical Character, Quality Service, Innovation and Teamwork!
The Gavin Heath Whitrock award is designed to recognize employee engagement and celebrate day-to-day performance that exemplifies GavinHeath’s core values. Our core values drive virtually everything we do at GavinHeath; the way we work, the way we collaborate, the way we serve our clients and are essential to building the company culture. Kudos to Tom, great job!
https://www.linkedin.com/posts/daniel-steele-b6a419186_corevalues-teamworkmakesthedreamwork-innovateeveryday-activity-6816027295141158912-m079
Lakewood, CO - The Media+Tech Collective Annual Golf Tournament returns on Thursday, August 12, 2021! This year's title sponsor is none other than GavinHeath!
Tournament participants will be playing 18 holes at Fox Hollow Golf Course; home of the tournament. The reception following the tournament will provide an opportunity to connect with fellow industry peers in an unforgettable setting. Proceeds from the golf tournament benefit the Media+Tech Collective and proceeds from the silent auction will benefit the US Paralympic Ski & Snowboard Team.
https://mtc.memberclicks.net/golf-tournament
Denver, CO - Once again GavinHeath has been named a Top 100 Woman Owned company by ColoradoBiz! Even better, GavinHeath climbed 10 spots from their 2020 ranking!!
GavinHeath CEO Holly Steele said of the ranking, “I feel truly blessed to own a company that not only survived the pandemic, but ultimately came out stronger on the other side. I’m so proud of the entire GavinHeath team for persevering through a very trying 2020.”
https://www.cobizmag.com/content/uploads/2021/06/s/i/Women-to-Watch_Updated-List_p42-1.pdf
Denver, CO - On June 11th, GavinHeath Account Executive Anastasia Young graduated from Colorado Women's Chamber of Commerce's "Women of Influence and Impact Leadership" program. The several month intensive program “helps emerging leaders to lead and influence in their community, develop important skills to support advancement, and expand their community."
GavinHeath, a CWCC member, is a woman owned small business which supports and nurtures the personal and professional growth of all employees. Recognizing Anastasia’s innate leadership acumen, CEO Holly Steele was thrilled when the CWCC requested Anastasia join the prestigious program. Anastasia has really come into her own as a peer leader, influencing the team and company dynamics through her attention to detail, inclusive partnership, exceptional productivity and collaborative approach!
https://www.cwcc.org/programs/leadership-program/
Arvada, CO - Titan CEO announces Holly Steele, GavinHeath CEO and Founding Partner as a 2021 Titan 100!!
The Titan 100 program recognizes Colorado’s Top 100 CEO’s & C-level executives. They are the area’s most accomplished business leaders in their industry using criteria that includes demonstrating exceptional leadership, vision and passion. Collectively the 2021 Titan 100 and their companies employ more than 127,000 individuals and generate over $15.9 billion dollars in annual revenues.
“We proudly recognize the Titan 100 for their achievements and contributions to Colorado’s business community and beyond. This past year, these executives were forced to navigate the daunting effects of a worldwide pandemic and their leadership was tested. The Titan 100 have proven their ability to adapt, innovate and grow. We congratulate this year’s list of prestigious honorees.” says Jaime Zawmon, President of Titan CEO.
https://www.titan100.biz//2021titan-100
Denver, CO - GavinHeath and CEO Holly Steele were big winners at the 2020 Primo Awards honoring the best of Colorado's Italian American community.
First, CEO Holly Steele was awarded the "2020 Iaccoca Award" which recognizes Outstanding Business Professionals. The Iacocca Award was named after none other than Lee Iacocca, an Italian American visionary who at one time presided over 2 of the 3 big auto makers in the US.
Holly was not done receiving honors, with her firm, GavinHeath, receiving the "Leprino Award for Outstanding Business of the Year ~ 2020." The Leprino Award was named for Leprino Foods Company; a Colorado-born global business leader.
Holly and her entire team at GavinHeath were humbled and honored to be associated with such an exceptional group of Italian American-owned businesses and business leaders!
https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:6767852929551523840/
https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:6767573546777493504/
January 7, 2021
Greenwood Village, CO – GavinHeath staff attended the Rocky Mountain Cable Associations’ virtual kickoff event. During the event, RMCA announced their rebranding to the Media+Tech Collective! GavinHeath staff, including Media+Tech Collective Board member Rachelle Salem and GavinHeath COO Dan Steele, rubbed virtual elbows with some of the industries brightest and most innovative minds!
https://www.linkedin.com/posts/media-tech-collective_rmca-transforms-into-mediatech-collective-activity-6756005696988336128-GZ7m
Greenwood Village, CO - CEO Holly Steele announces the creation of the Gavin Heath Whitrock Award in honor of her late brother and the company’s namesake, Gavin.
Gavin Heath Whitrock was a man who defined integrity, generosity, loyalty, compassion and strength. These characteristics became the bedrock of the firm and the foundation of the company’s core values. GavinHeath’s principles are the very fiber of the business; not just words on paper, but something everyone should strive to embody.
The Gavin Heath Whitrock award is designed to recognize employee engagement and celebrate day-to-day performance that exemplifies GavinHeath’s core values. Our core values drive virtually everything we do at GavinHeath; the way we work, the way we collaborate, the way we serve our clients and are essential to building the company culture.
The first two recipients of the Gavin Heath Whitrock Award, Manager of Administrative Support Thomas Tafoya (3rd Quarter recipient) and Client Delivery Manager Sean Mahoney (4th Quarter recipient) demonstrate exceptional Integrity, Ethical Character, Quality Service, Innovation and Teamwork.
GavinHeath is excited to announce the promotion of Rachelle Salem to Executive Lead ~ Strategic Partnerships!
The Strategic Partnerships Division of GavinHeath is solely focused on cultivating new partnerships and opportunities as GavinHeath endeavors to expand its footprint nationally while exploring new and exciting business verticals.
Rachelle has been selected to lead this venture, developing a strategy focused on identifying exceptional clients who share GavinHeath’s core values. As Executive Lead, Rachelle shall seek out partners who represent the very best in business with their efforts toward equality, diversity, tolerance and inclusion.
The Strategic Partnerships Division shall endeavor to further GavinHeath’s vision to become the leading staffing source in the communities we serve; inspiring and strengthening those communities with abundant opportunities.
Rachelle brings an extensive resume with two decades in consulting and account management and another five years directing sales, business development and client engagement efforts. With a robust portfolio, an exceptional reputation and a wonderful client-centric personality, Rachelle is the ideal team member to lead GavinHeath’s new initiative!
rachelle.salem@gavinheath.com or 303-228-1690
October 2019
Denver, CO - Featured in Saluti! Magazine, CEO / Managing Member Holly Steele was one of 30 women selected for induction to the Colorado Italian American Hall of Fame. Holly was recognized for her achievements which have reflected positively on the Italian American community.
July 27, 2020
Evergreen, CO - Partner/Director, Tom Harder, participated in Moody Insurance’s 13th Annual Charity Golf Tournament. The focus of the tournament was to raise money for Judi’s House whose mission is to help children and families grieving a death find connection and healing.
Judi’s House is devoted solely to providing free, research-based care to grieving children and their families in the Metro Denver area. Since 2002, Judi’s House has supported more than 11,000 youth and caregivers, toward our vision that no child should be alone in grief.
https://www.judishouse.org/mission
May 3, 2020
Denver, CO - The Denver Business Journal's Small Business Awards honors excellence among small businesses and highlights their contributions to metro Denver's strength as a region. GavinHeath was named as a finalist in the Extra-small category. The firm was judged on financial performance, historical achievements, contributions to the industry and local economy, potential to shape the metro Denver’s business community and community impact.
July 21, 2020
Mountain View, CA - Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA), the global advisor on staffing and workforce solutions, has released its 2020 list of US & Canada Diversity Staffing Firms, which include outstanding dual certified woman-owned small business, GavinHeath.
“SIA’s diversity-supplier list dates back over a decade, with a focus on heightening visibility for the list and for the ongoing conversation around diversity and inclusion in more recent years,” said Subadhra Sriram, Editor & Publisher, Media Products, at SIA. “But diversity and inclusion cannot remain just a conversation. The workforce solutions ecosystem must continue to address the racism and cultural bias that impacts the hiring process and the talent industry-wide. It is our hope that this list helps companies to support diversity and inclusion in business ownership and keeps a spotlight on the changes that are needed to advance more diverse and inclusive communities.”
July 20, 2020
Greenwood Village, CO - GavinHeath, owned/operated by Holly Steele, was named as one of Colorado’s top woman-owned companies; a massive vote of confidence for the young firm. As a dual certified Woman Owned Small Business (WOSB) and Women Business Enterprise (WBE); GavinHeath is proud to provide unparalleled and inclusive staffing solutions, connecting people, businesses and communities, while equally fulfilling the diverse needs of their customers.
Link: Denver Business Journal Topp 100 Woman-Owned Companies
July 21, 2020
Washington D.C. – Daniel Steele, GavinHeath LLC, Greenwood Village, CO was recently named to the National Small Business Association (NSBA) Leadership Council. NSBA is the nation’s oldest small-business advocacy organization, and operates on a staunchly nonpartisan basis. Steele, a recognized leader in the small-business community, joins the NSBA Leadership Council alongside other small-business advocates from across the country as they work to promote the interests of small business to policymakers in Washington, D.C. “As a small-business advocate, I see daily the importance of being involved and active when it comes to laws and regulation,” stated Steele. “Joining NSBA’s Leadership Council will enable me to take our collective small-business message to the people that need to hear it most: Congress.”
Steele joined the NSBA Leadership Council as part of his efforts to tackle the many critical issues facing small business, including tax reform, regulatory restraint, health care costs and how the Affordable Care Act will impact small business. The NSBA Leadership Council is focused on providing valuable networking between small-business advocates from across the country while ensuring small business a seat at the table as Congress and regulators take up key small-business proposals.
“I am proud to have Daniel Steele as part of our Leadership Council,” stated NSBA President and CEO Todd McCracken. Dan came to us highly recommended and I look forward our coordinated efforts for years to come.”
June 15, 2020
Cincinnati, OH - GavinHeath's Chief Operating Officer, Dan Steele, reached international heights when his DisruptHR video hit the top 5 world-wide. The incredibly insightful and timely DisruptHR video, "Sourcing for a Diverse Workforce” has been a hit with good reason. According to Glassdoor, “67% of active and passive job seekers say a diverse workforce is important to them when evaluating companies or job offers.”
April 20, 2020
Cary, NC - The Enterprising Women of the Year Awards is an annual tribute to the world’s top women entrepreneurs and is widely considered one of the most prestigious recognition programs for women business owners. Enterprising Women Magazine recognizes extraordinary women whose business accomplishments, financial acumen, community leadership, and mentorship deserve to be honored.
“In allowing themselves to be recognized before other women leaders from the U.S. and around the globe, these Enterprising Women of the Year honorees do so much to inspire their peers and the next generation of women business leaders coming up behind them.” ~ Monica Smiley, Enterprising Women Magazine
February 5, 2020
Colorado Springs, CO - Vice President of Operations, Dan Steele, provided an energetic five-minute talk on "Sourcing for a Diverse Workforce." From unconscious bias to diverse thought and innovation, Steele’s presentation was the hit of the packed event!
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