Local Services

Redefining Investment

Introducing the Latinos Investing in the Future Together (LIFT) Fund Photography by Provided Investment is often talked about in terms of numbers. Dollars invested. Returns measured. Growth tracked over time. But in Weld County, some of the most meaningful investments have never been financial at all. They have been personal. They have been made by families, neighbors, and community leaders who show up day after day with the belief that this place can be better for those who come next. ...

Finance + Legal Services

The Quiet Investment

Mary Bengford Builds Protection Around What Matters Most Photography by Woven Victory by Olivia Schmitt When people talk about investing, the conversation usually centers on growth: building wealth, expanding businesses, or purchasing property. Growth is important, but growth without protection can be fragile. Some of the most meaningful investments aren’t the ones that grow in value, but the ones that safeguard what you’ve worked so hard to build. Mary Bengford, owner of American Family...

Real Estate

The Rising Value of Real Estate in Greeley

A Market Growing with Intention Photography by Woven Victory by Olivia Schmitt For those watching Greeley’s real estate market closely, the steady rise in home values hasn’t felt dramatic—it’s felt deliberate. Sonja Belfiore, owner of Belfiore & Co. at eXp Realty, works daily with buyers and sellers across Greeley and Northern Colorado. From her vantage point, the city’s appreciation story isn’t about hype or short-term spikes. It’s about long-term planning finally bearing fruit. “Greeley’s...

Finance + Legal Services

Your First Five

A Beginner’s Guide to Financial Wellness - With Bank of Colorado Photography by Blue Photography by Audrey Robal In a growing city like Greeley—where families, professionals, and new residents are building their lives—thinking about money often feels both important and intimidating. With a median age in the low 30s, Greeley is home to households balancing careers, home costs, education expenses, and the everyday realities that come with putting down roots. Even so, financial confidence can...

Sports + Recreation

An Investment in Legacy, Built for the Future

Honoring Michael Ray Lee While Opening Doors for the Next Generation Photography by Gary Baines & Other Before his name became associated with a growing local foundation, Michael Ray Lee, known to family and friends as Mike, was the kind of person whose drive and presence left a lasting impression. A Greeley Central High School graduate, Mike was known for his sharp mind, steady work ethic, and competitive spirit. He discovered golf at just five years old and quickly developed the discipline...

Entertainment

The Greeley Derby Party

Greeley's Favorite Community Party Photography by Woven Victory by Olivia Schmitt Raise a Glass. Dress Bold. Celebrate Local. Few traditions capture the spirit of spring quite like the Kentucky Derby, and in Greeley, that festive energy comes to life at one of the community’s most anticipated annual gatherings. Now in its fourth year, The Greeley Derby Party returns on May 2, 2026, bringing signature style, lively entertainment, and a meaningful local impact to the DoubleTree by Hilton...

Professional Services

Bobby Hulett: Leading with Presence in Weld County

Meet Chevron's Region Director Article and Photography by When Bobby Hulett stepped into his role as Colorado Director for Shale & Tight just over six months ago, he brought with him more than experience. He brought continuity. A petroleum engineer by training and a graduate of Mississippi State University, Hulett has spent more than 33 years with Chevron, the only company he has ever worked for. His career has taken him across the United States and overseas through a series of leadership...

Professional Services

Starting From the Floor

From Foundational Finishes to Detailed Interior Transformations, Front Range Interiors Helps Bring High-Impact Spaces to Life Article and Photography by Jeff Ullum’s path into the design and renovation world began years ago when he purchased the company and began shaping it into what it is today—a trusted resource for homeowners looking to improve not just their floors, but the way their spaces function and feel. A true expert in flooring, Jeff brings deep knowledge of materials...

Real Estate

Rooted in Legacy, Built on Trust

Austin & Austin Real Estate is a family-rooted brokerage shaped by collaboration, integrity, and experience, bringing together trusted agents who value relationships, local knowledge, and thoughtful guidance through life’s biggest decisions. Photography by Woven Victory by Olivia Schmitt For more than a century, Austin & Austin Real Estate has stood as a trusted name in Northern Colorado real estate. Founded in 1903 by brothers E.R. and Fred Austin, the company began by serving the region’s...

Life + Culture

Elegant Night

Honoring a Legacy of Leadership Photography by Woven Victory by Olivia Schmitt & Provided For more than six decades, the Boys & Girls Clubs of Weld County has helped shape the future of local youth through after-school hours, trusted mentors, and places where young people feel seen and supported. Founded in 1964 as a single clubhouse behind a tire shop just north of downtown Greeley, the organization has grown into six locations across Weld and Morgan counties, serving nearly 1,000 youth...