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June
2008
Greetings!
Summer is finally here - and with it comes backyard barbecues, farmer's
markets and lots of outdoor activities. We hope that during your busy
summer you'll take the time to slow down a bit and get to know a few of
the people doing business in your neighborhood. Our June newsletter,
brings you info about upcoming events (including one tonight!), a
farmer's market schedule and a few of the resources available to build
your business.
Contents:
Three Ways to Build Your Business
Get Fresh Local Food
Meet New Members of MHBA
Upcoming MHBA Events
Get More Involved
Three
Ways to Build Your Business
Here are just a few of the resources available to your business through
our programs and partnerships: 
- Get
the most out of the local business directory at ColoradoLocalFirst.com Search for local businesses,
leave recommendations for others, and ensure that your business' listing is up
to date. You can also add the quicksearch box to your organization's
web site. This helps you build connections with other local business,
and build the value of the directory.
- One
of our newest members, The Business Catapult, connects entrepreneurs with
potential investors. Their Benchmark Survey will
help you examine whether your new business is ready to be funded by
investors, and prepare you to submit an investment summary for review
by potential investors. Even if you're not yet prepared to seek
investment, this in-depth and free survey is a great way to get another
perspective on the development of your business.
- Attend
the next MHBA marketing workshop on Wednesday, July
2. We've adjusted our format to allow for greater participation, and
the workshop is now split into two two-hour morning sessions a week
apart. Why should you attend? Because building your customer base is
vital to a healthy, sustainable business, and because you can't afford
to waste your time and money on marketing strategies that don't work.
Registration for the next workshop closes tomorrow. Space is limited,
so reserve your seat now.
Get
Fresh Local Food
There is no better time to enjoy seasonal, fresh local food than the
summer. Did you know that we have ten times as many
conversations at a farmer's market than at a grocery store?
This is the stuff that builds community. Not only do we get fresher
food while using less energy, but we directly support the women and men
who dig in the dirt to provide something so important.
We recommend finding your tasty treats and staples at one of the area's
farmer's markets:
| Wednesdays |
| Aspen
Grove |
7301
S. Santa Fe Dr. |
11:00a-3:00p |
303-887-FARM |
| Cherry
Creek |
N.
Cherry Creek Dr.
& University |
9:00a-1:00p |
303-442-1837 |
| Saturdays |
| Cherry
Creek |
N.
Cherry Creek Dr.
& University |
9:00a-1:00p |
303-442-1837 |
| Elitch
Theatre |
W.
38th Ave & Tennyson |
8:00a-1:00p |
303-232-2935 |
| Golden |
Golden
Library on 10th St. |
8:00a-1:00p |
720-309-3372 |
| Lonetree |
Yosemite
& Maximus |
8:00a-1:00p |
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| Southwest
Plaza |
Wadsworth
& Bowles |
8:00a-2:00p |
303-887-FARM |
| Sundays |
| City
Park Esplanade |
Colfax
& City Park Esplanade |
9:00a-1:00p |
303-442-1837 |
| Highlands
Ranch |
Btw.
Lucent Blvd & Broadway
off Highlands Ranch Pkwy |
10:00a-2:00p |
303-887-FARM |
| Old
South Pearl St. |
1500
block of Old South Pearl St. |
9:00a-1:00p |
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| Parker |
Mainstreet
Center in Downtown |
8:00a-1:00p |
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| Stapleton |
Founders'
Green at
29th Ave & Quebec |
8:30a-12:20p |
303-442-1837 |
Meet
New MHBA Members
Get to know just a few of our newest business members! Links will
direct you to their Colorado Local First directory
listing, where you can leave a review!
| Coda Coffee - Local coffee roaster selling
wholesale custom coffee and coffee products |
Mountain Valley Canning Co. - A local canning company
preserving high quality produce from Colorado farmers |
| Green With Envy Interior Decorating - Green interior design services |
Vine St. Pub - Spacious brew house in Uptown
neighborhood offering lots of locally-produced brews and a large menu |
| INDYINK - Screen printing apparel and
design and one-of-a-kind t-shirts by local artists |
Windows Dressed Up - Custom window treatment design,
manufacturing and installation for your home |
Upcoming
MHBA Events
We hope to see you at one of these upcoming events.
Denver Green Drinks
Denver Green Drinks is a social event for professionals in the Green
Design Industry. Hosted at the Double Daughter's Salotto at 1632 Market
St., this month's Green Drinks event on the 26th (today!) will feature
the Mile High Business Alliance and our Colorado Local First Campaign. Find out more on their web site and we hope to see you there.
Creating a Buzz Marketing Workshop
Wednesday July 2nd and Wednesday July 9th
8:30 - 10:30 am (refreshments provided)
1290 Williams St. in Denver
Members: $75 Non-Members: $175 Register
Now!
Inventing Business Series
Please join us for the upcoming Inventing Business Series, an open
event that brings together business owners and community members for
engaging dialogue about the dynamics between business and community.
The open space format of the event allows participants to create their
own session topics and start a conversation about what you're
passionate about or a problem your facing. This is an excellent way to
connect with other local business owners and get help with the
challenges facing your business.
Here are the details:
Inventing Business Series
Wednesday, July 9th
5:30 - 8:30 pm (refreshments provided)
1290 Williams St. in Denver (view a map and parking info)
Register
for the event now!
One last request about the Inventing Business Series: please
bring at least one or two friends with you. These events are
amazing, and especially good when we have lots of participation.
Get
More Involved
Love local business? Want to join us in building a more robust local
economy? We have lots of ways to get connected to our members and help
us accomplish our mission to build better community through better
business. Here are just a few:
- Become
a member - as a local business or an individual. Members receive all sorts of benefits and, most importantly, get
connected to peers and resources to strengthen their business.
- Use
the Directory - If each of us wrote just three reviews of
local businesses in a week, we could be recommending 3,600 businesses
each month, helping them build their reputations and create stronger
connections between our community and our businesses.
- Tell
other people what we're doing - We can't do this alone.
Forward this newsletter to your friends and colleagues. Invite them to
attend the Inventing Business Series with you. Now is the time to
enhance the connections in our local business community.
- Sponsor
a program - We're still looking for a print sponsor for the
Uptown Local Flavor Guide™ and have numerous
opportunities to be promoted in our Colorado Local First
media campaign. Contact us today to learn more about the
opportunities available.
About
the Mile High Business Alliance
We're a network of local businesses who are working together to raise
awareness of the impact of local business on our community and working
together to create a more viable, more sustainable local economy.
Started in the fall of 2007, we are already over 75 members strong. Our
offices are located in Cheeseman Park, at 1290 Williams St. Learn more
about our organization and programs on our web site. We offer special
thanks to our Founding Members, who include:
I hope this finds you well and I look forward to seeing you at one of
our upcoming events!
~ In community,
Mickki
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