News & Updates

Sky Blue Builders Founder Mowa Haile Reflects on Immigrant Journey After Receiving MLK Jr. Business Award

In a feature by CBS News Colorado, Mowa Haile shares his path from immigrating to the U.S. as a child to building Sky Blue Builders—and being honored for the company’s commitment to community impact, equity, and employee ownership.

Ribbon Cutting Marks Completion of Center of Equity and Excellence in Aviation at DEN

Denver International Airport marked the ribbon cutting of the Center of Equity and Excellence in Aviation, a first-of-its-kind facility advancing workforce development and equity, built by Sky Blue Builders.

Mowa Haile and Sky Blue Builders Named 2026 MLK Jr. Business Award Honorees

Sky Blue Builders President Mowa Haile and the Sky Blue Builders team have been named 2026 Martin Luther King, Jr. Business Award honorees, recognizing leadership, service, and community impact across Colorado.

Jasmine Solis Elected to HCC Board of Directors

Sky Blue Builders Vice President of Operations Jasmine Solis has been elected to the HCC Board of Directors, marking a full-circle moment rooted in leadership, mentorship, and advocacy for small and diverse contractors.

Official Gavel Handoff: Mowa Haile Begins Term as Chamber Board Chair

On September 10, 2025, the Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce hosted its Annual Meeting, where Sky Blue Builders President Mowa Haile officially began his term as Board Chair. Haile marked the leadership transition with a call to “lean in” on policy, collaboration, and support for businesses of all sizes across Metro Denver.

Sky Blue Builders Holds First ESOP Statement Day

On August 13, 2025, Sky Blue Builders hosted its first ESOP Statement Day, giving every employee-owner their initial Employee Stock Ownership Plan statement. The event included presentations, a team exercise, and discussions on how employee ownership shapes the company’s future.

Denver’s $950M Vibrant Bond Heads to Voters

Sky Blue Builders CEO Mowa Haile, a member of the Executive Committee for the $950 million Vibrant Denver Bond, joined Mayor Mike Johnston and City Council leaders to announce the measure’s placement on the November ballot — a major step toward funding projects that will drive Denver’s growth, equity, and vibrancy.

Announcing Mowa Haile as 2025 Board Chair for the Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce

We’re proud to share that Mowa Haile, President of Sky Blue Builders, has been selected as the incoming 2025 Board Chair for the Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce. He will be introduced formally during the Chamber’s Annual Meeting on September 10, 2025, at the Denver Center for the Performing Arts | Seawell Ballroom.

Colorado Leads Growing Movement Toward Employee-Owned Businesses

A recent Denver Post article explores Colorado’s leadership in expanding employee ownership. Sky Blue Builders CEO Mowa Haile is quoted in the piece, sharing why he transitioned his company to an ESOP earlier this year — a rare move in the construction industry aimed at building long-term equity and sustainability.

Sky Blue Builders Delivers Phase 1 of United Airlines’ Renovated Station Operations Center at Denver International Airport

Sky Blue Builders has completed Phase 1 of construction on United Airlines’ newly renovated Station Operations Center (SOC) at Denver International Airport (DEN) — a mission-critical facility that operates 24/7 to coordinate flight, crew, weather, and emergency response for one of the nation’s busiest airline hubs.

Sky Blue Builders Named ESOP of the Year by Colorado Employee Ownership Commission

Sky Blue Builders, LLC has been named the ESOP of the Year by the Colorado Employee Ownership Commission, a recognition of the company’s outstanding commitment to employee ownership and its ongoing efforts to build an empowered, engaged workforce.

Apis & Heritage Capital Partners Converts Denver-Based Sky Blue Builders to Employee Ownership

Apis & Heritage Capital Partners has converted Denver-based Sky Blue Builders into a 100% employee-owned business, creating shared ownership for more than 40 employees and advancing its mission to build wealth for workforces of color through employee ownership.

Sky Blue Builders Leads Construction of Groundbreaking Equity-Focused Aviation Center at DEN

Sky Blue Builders is proud to serve as the lead construction partner for a transformational new project at Denver International Airport (DEN): the Center of Equity and Excellence in Aviation (CEEA).

Mowa Haile Shares Entrepreneurial Journey with Junior Achievement Rocky Mountain

Sky Blue Builders CEO Mowa Haile was featured by Junior Achievement Rocky Mountain, sharing his personal journey and advice on perseverance, mentorship, and people-first leadership with students across the region.

Sky Blue Builders Featured on Denver7: Building Iconic Projects—and a Stronger Community

Sky Blue Builders was featured by Denver7 in an in-depth profile highlighting the company’s growth, leadership, and impact on some of Colorado’s most visible infrastructure projects—from Denver International Airport to transit and municipal work across the metro area.