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BluSky CEO Kent Stemper nominated for Entrepreneur Of The Year®
By Candace Johnson What's New at BluSky posted Mar 29, 2018

BluSky CEO Nominated for Entrepreneur Of The Year®

BluSky CEO Kent Stemper has been nominated for Ernst & Young’s 2018 Entrepreneur Of The Year® award. The Ernst & Young (EY) Mountain Desert region, which covers Colorado, Arizona, and New Mexico, will announce its winners on June 28, 2018. Recognized as one of the most prestigious business awards in the country, the EY Entrepreneur […]

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BluSky Wins Corporate Growth Award
By Candace Johnson What's New at BluSky posted Mar 13, 2018

BluSky Wins Corporate Growth Award

We’re absolutely thrilled to announce that ACG Denver (Association of Corporate Growth) has named BluSky Restoration Contractors as the winner of the 2018 “Outstanding Corporate Growth Award,” which celebrates companies for their excellence in growth strategies.  We received the award during ACG Denver’s annual Rocky Mountain Corporate Growth Conference on March 6, 2018. “It is […]

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Raising the Bar: how good can we be?
By Candace Johnson What's New at BluSky posted Mar 08, 2018

Raising The Bar: How Good Can We Be?

By Dan Flanagan, CSO This question is what caused us at BluSky Restoration to answer a calling.  It was a calling to be more than “We Make It Better,” which was a very important tag line and motto for our firm and brand throughout our first thirteen years. Beginning with the end in mind, our […]

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By Candace Johnson Blusky posted Feb 22, 2018

Get to know the corporate growth award finalists

Check out Kent Stemper and Dan Flanagan representing BluSky in this video on finalists for ACG Denver‘s Corporate Growth Award. It is indeed an honor to be in such excellent company. We’ll learn who the winners are on March 6 during their Rocky Mountain Corporate Growth Conference – stay tuned! Read more about our nomination

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By Candace Johnson Blusky posted Feb 19, 2018

What’s all this about 96 proof?

You’ve probably seen the 96 proof logo on our website and possibly in other places. But what exactly does that mean? Short answer: 96 percent of our clients say, “I would hire BluSky again.” Again, what exactly does that mean? In each of the past 14 years we’ve surveyed our customers after every job is […]

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By Candace Johnson Blusky posted Feb 16, 2018

BluSky Named Finalist for Corporate Growth Award

Exciting news in Colorado – BluSky Restoration Contractors, LLC has been named one of three finalists for the 2018 Outstanding Corporate Growth Award by the Denver chapter of the Association for Corporate Growth (ACG). The winner will be announced at the ACG’s annual Rocky Mountain Corporate Growth Conference on March 6, 2018. “These finalists exemplify […]

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When Should I Call a Restoration Contractor?
By Candace Johnson Tips & Info posted Feb 07, 2018

When should I call a restoration service provider?

Our property and facilities management clients often ask us when they should call a restoration service provider after they discover water, fire or mold damage to their property.  The answer depends on the scale of the event, capabilities of their staff, and the equipment at their disposal. Not every situation requires an emergency restoration firm.  […]

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16 fire prevention tips for home and work
By Candace Johnson Tips & Info posted Oct 08, 2017

16 fire prevention tips for home and work

October 8-14, 2017 is National Fire Prevention Week. Now’s the time to take steps to prevent fires and to protect yourself if a fire does occur. Whether in a place of business or at home, you should be doing the following.

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By Candace Johnson BluSky News posted Oct 02, 2017

BluSky Announces Merger With North Carolina-Based Disaster One

Joining forces and Merging Cultures to Benefit Customers Nationwide CENTENNIAL, Colo.— On Monday, Centennial-based BluSky Restoration Contractors, LLC announced a merger with Greensboro, North Carolina-based Disaster One, a privately owned and operated restoration company serving commercial and residential clients since 1977. “BluSky and Disaster One share similar missions and core values that are driven first […]

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By Candace Johnson Uncategorized posted Sep 13, 2017

BluSky Earns Classification as ‘Great Place to Work’

Centennial, Colorado — 09-13-2017 — BluSky Restoration Contractors, LLC was certified as a great workplace by the independent analysts at Great Place to Work®. BluSky Restoration Contractors LLC earned this credential based on extensive ratings provided by its employees in anonymous surveys. “We are honored to be recognized as a Great Place to Work. At […]

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Hurricane damage
By Candace Johnson Tips & Info posted Sep 07, 2017

7 tips for avoiding contractor scams after a hurricane

How do you avoid being scammed by an unscrupulous contractor if you’ve had hurricane damage? BluSky offers the following advice.

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By Candace Johnson Uncategorized posted Jul 31, 2017

BluSky Releases New Video Case Study

This month’s blog features a video case study the required significant participation from all four of BluSky’s service lines — restoration, renovation, environmental and roofing. The video concerns a large apartment fire at The Commons in Cincinnati, Ohio. To watch, click below…

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Fireworks Safety
By Candace Johnson Tips & Info posted Jun 27, 2017

Fireworks Safety

More fires are reported on July 4 than any other day of the year, and nearly half are caused by fireworks. Stay safe with these tips from BluSky.

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By Candace Johnson Uncategorized posted Jun 14, 2017

Historic Hail of Near Biblical Proportions

As this is hail season across North America, and BluSky is in the restoration and roofing business, we thought it might be interesting to explore the world history of very large hail events to see how they compare with a few of the largest recorded hail storms in the United States. Death by Hail Although […]

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By Candace Johnson Blusky posted May 24, 2017

BluSky Names The Adoption Exchange as Recipient of Proceeds from 14th Annual Clays for Kids

BluSky announced that The Adoption Exchange will be this year’s recipient of proceeds from its 14th Annual Clays for Kids fundraiser, to be held Friday, Sept. 22, at Kiowa Creek Sporting Club, 46700 E. County Road 30, Bennett, Colorado. As part of BluSky’s partnership with The Adoption Exchange, BluSky will also share sponsorship with Wendy’s […]

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Church Bell
By Candace Johnson Highlighted Projects posted May 23, 2017

On the Job: Church Bell Restoration

In this edition of On the Job we take you (literally) inside a church bell.

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Fire in downtown Raleigh
By Candace Johnson Highlighted Projects posted Apr 21, 2017

On the Job: fire in downtown Raleigh

BluSky responded to the largest fire in Raleigh since the 1920s, providing restoration for fire, smoke, and water damage for a large apartment building.

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By Candace Johnson Blusky posted Apr 14, 2017

BluSky is honored to be featured in BOSS Magazine

We thank our team members who make us everything we are and we appreciate the recognition from BOSS Magazine! The darkest day for a business often arrives in the form of a catastrophe. For facility managers and building owners, tenants, and residents, dealing with structural damage after a fire, flood, or another disaster is a […]

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BluSky employees obtain Certified Restorer certification
By Candace Johnson What's New at BluSky posted Apr 07, 2017

BluSky employees receive Certified Restorer® certification

Two BluSky employees have attained the Restoration Industry Association’s coveted Certified Restorer® (CR) certification. Often called the “Ph.D. of damage repair,” this advanced certification is widely recognized as the pre-eminent restoration training program.

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By Candace Johnson Blusky posted Mar 22, 2017

Hiring for Character

By Kent Stemper, CEO My career allowed my family and I to live 4 years in Japan. When we first moved there we would email our friends with all of the interesting observations we had about a culture so different from the U.S. After about six months, our friends would say “what happened to all […]

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