Welcome to the Mile High Business Alliance
The Mission of the Mile High Business Alliance is to build better community through better business. We help people find and support local business, and are building an alliance of local businesses who are working together to build a stronger local economy - sharing best practices, doing business together, and helping each other compete against non-local business. We're not about 'business as usual,' but are local entrepreneurs and community members who are designing, influencing and building what's next.
Get Involved in Buy Local Week!
Denver Mayor John Hickenlooper has proclaimed Nov. 28 - Dec. 5, 2008 as "Buy Local Week," as an acknowledgment of local businesses and what they provide in our communities. Especially during this time of economic downturn and uncertainty, where we spend our money really does matter. Choose from local shops, restaurants and cultural activities this holiday season. Not only will you find more unique products, but you'll be contributing to a healthier, more stable local economy. Check out the over 100 locally owned businesses participating in Buy Local Week.
Our Colorado Local First campaign is currently reaching thousands of Denver-metro residents. If you're a locally owned business, find out how to get involved in Buy Local Week.
Join us Monday, December 1st at the Appaloosa Grill for a Buy Local Week Celebration Event, and conversation about how we can work together to address our economic challenges. Free appetizers and drink specials for MHBA members. Find out more and spread the word!
Find out more about Buy Local Week and discover local businesses near you on www.ColoradoLocalFirst.com
What to Find Here
- Discover and recommend unique businesses with our local business directory
- Find out more about who we are and the growing network of MHBA members
- Learn about our programs and benefits to members
- Join our newsletter mailing list to stay up-to-date
- Read the Mile High Biz Blog for news about the local first movement and more
- Browse upcoming events
Get Involved
The fundamental purpose of our organization and programs is to build relationships. One advantage of local businesses is their capacity to build solid, long-term connections of trust with their customers and community. All of our current programs are focused on this goal. Here are a few easy ways to get involved now:
- Join the Mile High Business Alliance as a business or individual
- Attend the next Inventing Business Series, our better-than-networking event.
- Spread the word about Colorado Local First
Local News and Events
Support Buy Local Week and Get a Free Colorado Local First t-shirt!
Just review five Colorado businesses between now and November 30th, and be entered in our Buy Local Week t-shirt contest. Find out more and participate now!MHBA Announces Buy Local Week
With the economy dominating news and politics, and the market crisis impacting businesses everywhere, we are faced with an uncertain future and real challenges. Investments are literally disappearing off the books, and credit is scarce. We just don't have the money we need to keep our businesses going and to pay our bills. And with local businesses in our neighborhoods closing every day, we can't afford to wait for Washington to figure out a solution that will work for us.So then what can we do? (read more about Buy Local Week)
National BALLE Conference is Coming to Denver!
The Mile High Business Alliance (along with three other networks in Colorado) is a member of the Business Alliance for Local Living Economies (BALLE) This national organization supports local business networks in over 65 cities in the US and Canada. Each year, they bring together network leaders, entrepreneurs and other leaders to share principles and practices toward building thriving local economies. We're excited to announce that next year's conference will be held in Denver, May 21-23, 2009. Read more here.
