August 13, 2009 --
Visit
any of these 5 Colorado ACE Hardware Stores: Edgewater ACE Hardware,
Mile High ACE Hardware, Lake Ridge ACE Hardware, Windsor ACE Hardware
or the ACE Hardware of Uintah Gardens (Located in Colorado Springs) and
buy your Bonnie's Balms today!
Every year Westword issues out a slew of awards to the best places around town. it comes as no surprise to us at the Mile High Business Alliance that many of our members make the cut. It is the unique local businesses that give Denver its flavor. So be sure to congratulate all of our members the next time you are out buying a gift or eating a fantastic meal.
Best Family-Friendly Happy Hour: Red Trolley Best Martini- Avenue Grill Best Contemporary Cocktail: Root Down Best Wine List - Price: Z Cuisine Best French Menu: Z Cusine Best Pet Boutique and Bar: Mouthfuls Best Non-Alcoholic Late Night Spot: The Shoppe Best Custom Cupcakes: The Shoppe
Twist & Shout, one of Denver's best independent record stores and a founding member of the MHBA, publishes a seasonal printed newsletter with local news and music info. This winter's newsletter also features an article about the Mile High Business Alliance and Colorado Local First.
Check out this video featuring Tommy Thwaites, co-founder of MHBA member Coda Coffee. He describes how he translated his passion for coffee into his wholesale coffee business.
You can find Coda Coffee to drink at lots of local coffeehouses. Some of my favorites? Pajama Baking Co. on Old South Pearl St, and Blackberries at Five Points. Give it a try!
5280's Elevated Voices blog shared their opinion of MHBA member Oogave Soda's product last week. Oogave is an all-natural soda sweetened with agave nectar instead of high-fructose corn syrup. You can give it a try at Watercourse Foods, City O City and The Mercury Cafe. Try the root beer; it's my personal favorite.
One of the biggest strengths of local businesses is our ability to
create lasting relationships that inform, nurture and strengthen our
businesses and those of our peers. Think about this: when the non-local
competition faces increased costs and decreased revenue, what is their
response? They close stores, lay people off, and demand lower prices
from their vendors - anything to maintain the profit margins they (and
their investors) require. And what about local businesses? How many of
you have forgone your pay in order to pay your employees? Or given a
little more time to your customers to pay that invoice?
Today has been a very exciting one around the Mile High Business Alliance! We're happy to welcome our three newest members: Oogave Soda, Fresh Organic Office Delivery and Bear Creek Marketplace. This afternoon, the nifty google alerts tool let me know that the awesome folks from Fresh Organic Office Delivery posted in their blog about joining the Mile High Business Alliance! It's good to hear directly from the businesses who are getting involved why they think this is important.
80's Elevated Voices blog shared 
