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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.
Please feel free to post comments (you'll have to register or login first) or send us links to more news we can share.
MHBA Featured in Twist & Shout Newsletter
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. Carbon Valley Herald Story on Buy Local Week
Why Starbucks Can't Compete Against Local Biz
This article in the London Free Press presents an interesting examination of the closing of 600 Starbucks coffee shops. She comes very close to pinpointing the strength of local biz versus the canned chain experience:
SoBo Neighborhod Featured in Denver Post
The Sunday edition of the Denver Post featured an article in the business section about the South Broadway neighborhood. Since we recently published a Local Flavor Guide™ for the local businesses between 5th Ave and Alameda, we were contacted by the nice reporter writing the story.
I do believe this is the first major print media mention of the Mile High Business Alliance, and we're feeling a bit proud to be getting the word out about local businesses and the character they bring to our neighborhoods.
"We're all in this together"
Jeff O'Berry, a gift and book retailer, is quoted as saying, "I wanted to participate with like-minded businesses. Local businesses are involved in the community and do things in the community."
Growing movement to support independent businesses
The word about local businesses first is really getting around.
This article published in today's online PJ Star of Peoria, IL, highlights the efforts of the American Book Seller's Association to promote independent bookstores. Their new IndieBound campaign is fun and kicky.
