Make it accelerator celebrates 2nd cohort graduation

Pictured from Left: Warehouse Business Accelerator Executive Director Allison Seabeck, Nicolaus Luquette (Check Zero Manufacturing & Machining), Nick Babion (Filament Farm MFG), Josh Neville (Nexus Powder Coating), Drew Johnson (TechWears Ltd), and Warehouse Business Accelerator Program Manager Kat Hart.

On May 5, 2026, the Warehouse Business Accelerator celebrated the graduation of its latest Make It Accelerator cohort at Forge Campus.

Over the past four months, participating entrepreneurs from Check Zero Manufacturing and Machining, Filament Farm MFG, Nexus Powder Coating, and TechWears Ltd. developed strategic plans to help scale their companies sustainably. During the graduation event, cohort members shared presentations highlighting their businesses, growth strategies, and future goals with fellow innovators, mentors, and community supporters.

The evening showcased the strength of Northern Colorado’s manufacturing and innovation community, with graduates recognized for their dedication and progress throughout the program. The cohort participants co-created their own awards, with each member contributing something meaningful from their business—making the recognition collaborative and reflective of their shared entrepreneurial journey.

One of the collaborative awards created by the Make It Accelerator cohort, with each participant contributing a piece from their business symbolizing shared growth, collaboration, and the entrepreneurial journey.

The Make It Accelerator is designed to help advanced manufacturers and product-based businesses build actionable roadmaps for growth through mentorship, collaboration, and practical business planning.

Special thanks to the U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) for supporting this program and helping strengthen Colorado’s innovation ecosystem.