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Quid Novi to explore ‘transformation’ in February event
Second showcase event will be Feb. 25 at Café Vino in Fort Collins
February 4, 2025
It’s hard to imagine any sector of society, the economy, the landscape that isn’t engaged in transformation – most of the time at full throttle.
That topic will be the theme of Quid Novi’s February showcase, which is scheduled for Feb. 25 from 5-7 p.m. at Café Vino in Fort Collins, 1200 S. College Ave.
Quid Novi — which is Latin for “what’s new” — relaunched in January after a multi-year hiatus. In January, the organization explored “reinvention” with innovator Ed VanDyne and author Mimi Wahlfeldt. Quid Novi seeks to cross boundaries for innovation and collaboration while encouraging participants to think and discover new ideas.
Quid Novi, an organization founded in 2010 by Fort Collins resident Rick Griggs, known for his Rolestorming problem solving technique, conducted innovation conferences that recognized people leading Northern Colorado’s creative output. The organization paused its work prior to the pandemic.
“Everyone wants to innovate — few know how. By exiting our silos and crossing boundaries, we absorb new insights that refresh the brain and spark creativity,” said Griggs about the intent behind Quid Novi.
The February program will feature Imaginatist Peter Donello, who through his motivational speech will encourage participants to think outside their normal realm of experience.
Also on the agenda is Martin Lind, the Windsor-based developer who is transforming the economic landscape of Northern Colorado, most recently with his Cascadia project.
Cascadia is the name of the proposed $1.1 billion development that would be built on the western side of Greeley and be positioned as a regional draw to attract visitors from a wide area of Colorado including the metropolitan area. Proposed is the building of a new hockey arena and relocation of the Colorado Eagles from the Ranch in Loveland to the new location.
Also proposed is the addition of several sheets of ice for amateur hockey and to attract national hockey tournaments. A hotel and convention center — previously proposed for a site west of Interstate 25 in Loveland — would include an indoor water park with 12 slides.
Also anticipated would be a range of restaurants, retail and other commercial developments, along with a residential component in the years ahead. Lind has asked the city of Greeley to support the development by guaranteeing bonds used to finance it.
Quid Novi to relaunch, feature ‘reinvention’ as its theme for January
First showcase event will be Jan. 28 at Café Vino in Fort Collins
January 7, 2025
Cross pollination. Collaborative conversation. Recognizing innovation.
All of these concepts fall under the mission of Quid Novi Innovations, which organizers plan to re-establish in the New Year.
On Jan. 28, Quid Novi — which is Latin for “what’s new” — will relaunch with a program that seeks to cross boundaries for innovation and collaboration while encouraging participants to think and discover new ideas.
Quid Novi, an organization founded in 2010 by Fort Collins resident Rick Griggs, known for his Rolestorming problem solving technique, conducted innovation conferences that recognized people leading Northern Colorado’s creative output. The organization paused its work prior to the pandemic. A new format will launch as 2025 begins.
The January program will be built around the idea of “reinvention.” Fort Collins author Mimi Wahlfeldt, who recently published her debut novel “Forks & Knives,” will be on the program. Her book explores the possible alternative paths a married couple might take as they grapple with addiction and codependence. The author will present her own (forced) early retirement as an example of how an unexpected life change paved the way for her professional reinvention.
Also speaking that day will be Ed VanDyne, founder of Plastic2Green, a startup that seeks to convert massive amounts of waste plastic into ammonia, which then can be used for fertilizer or broken into its component parts to produce hydrogen, often seen as a fuel of the future. VanDyne is credited with 40 inventions during his career; he also founded VanDyne SuperTurbo Inc., which he sold to Woodward Inc.
“Everyone wants to innovate — few know how. By exiting our silos and crossing boundaries, we absorb new insights that refresh the brain and spark creativity,” said Griggs about the intent behind Quid Novi.
Quid Novi plans monthly programs around themes that draw out innovative ideas and discussion. In February, for example, the theme will be “transformation.”
The programs will begin at 5 p.m. and run until 7 p.m. A $20 admission will be charged, which includes hors d’oeuvres. Drinks will be available for purchase.
The Jan. 28 program will be at Café Vino, 1200 S. College Ave. in Fort Collins.
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