Denver

Experience Local Flavor:

Visit Highlands Square!

Shop the independent boutiques and restaurants of 32nd Avenue, in historic Highlands Square in northwest
Denver. You’ll find the perfect gift for everyone on your list!

Make a purchase at any independent retailer in this neighborhood to get credit on your BINGO card.

32nd Ave., from Julian to Perry (Merchant District Spotlight + more info)

I love seeing the wonderful work of Denver chefs sourcing locally, especially when it reaches national press like the New York Times. Having moved from New York City, I can attest to hearing little about localization efforts in Colorado until I made my move out West. However, after spending only a short time here, it was apparent that Colorado is abundant with locavores. From farm to table dining to non-profts focused on building community like Grow Local Colorado, opportunities to support your local food system are plentiful.

Kudos to all of the great local businesses featured in this article as you are an inspiration to us all.

People, Planet, Profit

The Greater Good Academy is an 8-week business development program to train Denver low- and moderate-income entrepreneurs in how to use sustainable and triple bottom line business practices to become more profitable.

The long-awaited construction on South Broadway's Antique Row is finally finished! Adios, Concrete Works of Colorado. Are you ready to hit the streets and celebrate?

 

NEWSFLASH: The Ribbon Cutting Ceremony will be Thursday, August 19th at 11:30 am on the corner of S. Broadway and Florida. Remarks by the Mayor and others.

 

 

For Immediate Release
Contact: dana@danacain.com or 303-347-8252

 

Antique Row's "Better Broadway Bash"

Celebrates end of construction & lots of improvements

August 20 - 22

 
 
South Broadway's famous Antique Row has been suffering through construction obstacles and lane closures for months, as many of us have witnessed firsthand. At last, the construction is completed, the tree-lined median is in place, new light fixtures have been installed, and the merchants along Antique Row are ready to celebrate!
 
Their late August Better Broadway Bash also serves as the launch pad for the annual Antique Row Summer Festival, with three days of entertainment, free appraisals, sidewalk sales and more. The Festival also includes a $1000 Antique Row Shopping Spree gift certificate, good at any participating location.
 

Buy Local Week - Why it matters.

• Holiday spending represents a huge chunk of money for retailers -over $12 billion last year in CO.
• Money spent at locally owned businesses recirculates at least three times more in our community.
• Local businesses are more effective at meeting the community's needs more quickly than their bigger counterparts.

          (learn more)
 

Bags By CAB Yarn Shoppe, specializing in handmade felted handbags hosts its Grand Opening, October 9th and 10th at Tamarac Square Mall, 7777 East Hampden Avenue in Denver.  This community event is directed to the youth in our community as we will be teaching them the life long skill of fiber arts knit & crochet!  Free yarn totes will be provided to include yarn, hooks, patterns and instructions, while supplies last!

The City of Denver has recently changed the laws controlling the use of sandwich board signs by businesses. It is now legal for businesses to use sandwich boards, BUT, they must be regulated by permit. This is to ensure that they are put in the right place, don’t create a pedestrian hazard, that inspection and enforcement costs are covered, etc. 

Last night's Buy Local Week Celebration Event was, in our opinion, a smashing success. Joined by MHBA members, supporters, partners and other local business owners, it was our best event ever.

The Appaloosa food, specially prepared by their chef, was simply delicious. MHBA members enjoyed free drafts of Great Divide beer, and we finished up the evening with door prizes from T-Trove Asian Decor, 5 Green Boxes (wow, that green frog tape dispenser was so cool), Baggy Shirts, and $50 gift certificates from Twist & Shout and the Appaloosa Grill.

The Denver Post ran an article today about the closing of Neighborhood Flix, a locally-owned and independent cinema located on East Colfax. The cinema had been open less than a year, and served some of the best macaroni and cheese I've ever tasted.

Built upon concepts of art, community and one-of-a-kind experiences, the theatre served good popcorn for $3.50 and featured comfy couches to watch the big screen.

We loved the Green Frontier Fest. Solar oven brownies, people-powered trains, Daryl Hannah and lots of sunshine. The Mile High Business Alliance joined a hundred businesses and several non-profit groups to share the latest in goods and services that are more sustainable (and more local). Here are a few photos from the event:

Talulah Jones (MHBA Member) is a treasure trove of beautiful items for yourself and home. I spied these very cool recycled bags that really summed up the event nicely: