The Mile High Biz Blog
Welcome to our new blog, where we'll share the latest news and resources from the local business community and other stuff related to local business and building a stronger local economy.
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The DNC: A Business Survival Guide
Here are ten things you can do to prepare yourself (and business) for the DNC:
- Understand the schedule and how it impacts your business. The delegate schedule for 8/25 to 8/28 is as follows:
Ideal Bite Launching Denver Edition
I've been a fan of the Ideal Bite for awhile - a daily green living tip (and its blog) with fun tips and ideas. Ideal Bite is now coming to Denver! More info below...
Small Businesses Can't Handle Increased Costs
The bakery's owner Lori Wagner says, "They raised the water 40 percent. We use water just to run the steam in our ovens, let alone all the wash we had to do. And the taxes are unbelievable and they're going to go up again." Combined with their competition from national chain stores and the increase in fuel and flour, the bakery was forced to close.
5 Tips to Launch a Local Foods Campaign in Your Community
Communities with a healthy local food base will form the next generation of desirably, sought after places to live, argues Cantrell.
DIA Promoting Unique Colorado Stuff
Buying Locally is a Vote for Community
Susan Burnash reminds us that we do have choices when it comes to our quality of life and the future of our communities. Seeking out local businesses first is an active choice - a vote for the kinds of businesses we want, in addition to the goods and services we desire.
We already know there are thousands of square feet devoted to selling us every product imaginable. But how do we find the people who are investing in our communities?
Read more of the article to get her perspective, and hop on over to the local business directory - it's packed with Colorado companies that are investing in our communities.
Life on Capitol Hill talks about Local Business
The recently published August edition of Life on Capitol Hill, a local neighborhood newspaper, mentions the Mile High Business Alliance in its business section. Also quoted in that article is Robin Lohre, owner of Talulah Jones (and MHBA member). Robin says, “When you buy local, you support your own personal economy. Several studies have shown that when you buy from an independent, locally-owned business, rather than a nationally-owned businesses, significantly more of your money is used to make purchases from other local businesses, service providers and farms, continuing to
Think Boise First Project Building Momentum
Just a reminder that Local First is a growing movement in communities across the nation.
Think Boise First is opening for membership September 1, to support and promote local businesses in the Boise area. We're excited for them, and the growing participation of businesses all across the USA - in building strong relationships with other locals.
I also like what one founding member, Beth Geagan, says about how local business builds more sustainable communities:
