Exciting Business News for a CREF Staff Member

	Jamie Blanchard-Poling

Part-time CREF staff member, Jamie Blanchard-Poling, is also owner of Compost Queen in Fort Collins, Colorado, and she has exciting news to share. She has recently opened a new headquarters and facility in Fort Collins!

This milestone marks the fourth location in Fort Collins for Compost Queen, a sustainable waste management company, and a significant step forward in the company's mission to provide local composting solutions for the Northern Colorado community.

"We are thrilled to bring our business to North College and serve as an icon of the change we can make to food recycling in Fort Collins," said Jamie. "This facility represents a significant investment in sustainable waste management and underscores our commitment to serving the community while protecting the environment."  

A grand opening event is planned for Sunday, April 21, coinciding with Earth Day weekend. The event will feature a vendor village showcasing local sustainable goods and community businesses. Attendees can enjoy complimentary food and coffee from Hal's Coffee, tour the facility, and learn about best practices for composting. Additionally, families are invited to a special screening of "The Lorax" at The Lyric Cinema on Earth Day, Monday, April 22, at 6:00 p.m.

To attend the grand opening event, please contact Max Poling, Hand of the Queen at (970) 797-2042 or max@compostqueenfc.com.