Graham's Carpet Network Named as a Finalist by Colorado Companies to Watch

LOVELAND, CO, April 05, 2012 (Press-News.org) Graham's Carpet Network, Northern Colorado's traveling floor and window covering store, is pleased to announce that the company has been named a Colorado Companies to Watch finalist. The CapitalValue Advisors program recognizes second-stage growth companies throughout the state.

"We are honored to be a part of such an elite group of nominees. I am so proud to be a part of this community and it is wonderful that our team has done so well," said Monica Graham, co-owner of Graham's Carpet Network.

It has been a great year for Graham's Carpet Network in Loveland, Colorado. Owners Scott and Monica Graham have led their team of employees to create an award winning company and culture. As a 2012 Colorado Companies to Watch finalist, Graham's Carpet Network is honored to represent the Northern Colorado community and be recognized as a company developing valuable products and services.

As a locally owned company, Graham's Carpet Network has increased sales, added new employees, and developed a goal-oriented atmosphere that truly adds value to their employees' lives. The nomination and selection as a Colorado Companies to Watch finalist comes as a bit of a surprise, but the Grahams have worked diligently to grow and improve their business since its founding in 2003. Their hard work and dedication has paid off, as they reached all of the COCTW guidelines, including having more than $750,000 in sales or working capital. The Graham's exceptional entrepreneurial leadership has earned the company a number of local and regional honors, and the team looks forward to keeping the momentum going.

Tomorrow evening, the Grahams will be attending an exclusive reception at the Governor's residence in Denver to celebrate and network with other nominees. This reception will formally announce the remaining finalists that will be recognized at the main Colorado Companies to Watch event on June 22, 2012.

About Colorado Companies to Watch
Colorado Companies to Watch, presented by CapitalValue Advisors, energizes the state of Colorado by recognizing second-stage companies that are developing valuable products and services, creating quality jobs, enriching communities, and creating new industries throughout the state. Second-stage companies fuel the economic fire of Colorado by accounting for much of the economic growth and economic independence of individuals throughout the state. These companies possess attributes such as:
• Growth focused
• Privately-held, headquartered in Colorado
• 6 to 99 full-time equivalent employees
• $750,000 to $50 million in sales or a similar range of working capital

This unique awards program, developed by the Edward Lowe Foundation, produces a multitude of benefits for all stakeholders. Participating companies have the opportunity to gain increased visibility in local and state communities as well as to improve stakeholder relationships and contribute to a dynamic business environment. Citizens will have increased access to rewarding income opportunities and be able to build pride in innovative and valuable entrepreneurial companies. The state of Colorado will be able to showcase trend-setting leaders in diverse entrepreneurial fields that strengthen the state's economy. For more details, visit http://colorado.companiestowatch.org/.

About Graham's Carpet Network
Graham's Carpet Network operates on the principle that there's no place like your own home or office to make important decisions about the floor and window coverings that are best for your environment. Consultants bring a pallet of personalized colorful samples right to your home or office, so you can select from a wide variety of carpeting, vinyl, hardwood, natural stone, ceramic tile, area rugs and laminates, as well as designer blinds, shutters and shades, right in the rooms where the materials will be installed and enjoyed. Graham's Carpet Network's low overhead and volume buying power help ensure that clients receive superior flooring and window fashion values, along with high-quality, professional installation by trained craftsmen dedicated to providing "Red Carpet Service."

Scott & Monica Graham opened Graham's Carpet Network to serve the northern Front Range in 2003. They are graduates of Carpet Network College and are Hunter Douglas Certified Professional Installers. Their business has been honored by the Loveland Chamber of Commerce as multi-year nominees for 'Business of the Year.' The Grahams work hard to be the most convenient, knowledgeable, professional and informative resource for residential and commercial consumers of carpet and related products in northern Colorado and southern Wyoming. They strive to provide their customers with the most pleasant and professional shopping experience, acting as advocates and establishing relationships to help ensure repeat customers and referrals.

For more information, call (970) 612-0214, visit http://www.grahamscarpetnetwork.com, or email graham@grahamscarpetnetwork.com. You can also find them on Facebook (www.Facebook.com/GrahamsCarpetNetwork) and Twitter (http://twitter.com/designdivacn), or connect on LinkedIn (http://www.linkedin.com/in/monicagraham).