Whew! Things are really hopping around Denver and the business alliance as we prepare for the DNC. Yesterday, we spotted this in Highlands Square:

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Last week I faciliated the Denver Idea Cafe Meetup, a weekly brainstorming session for folks in transition in their business. The event was attended by Morgan Carroll, Colorado State Senator, who shared about her experiences starting her law firm and running for public office. 

She blogged about her time at the Idea Cafe, and specifically about our conversation regarding independent businesses and their need to compete with large national chains. Thanks for recommending the Colorado Local First directory as a resource for our community and local businesses!

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