Denver

Mayor Speaks Out About Local Business & Our Economy

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.

Denver loses another unique business

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.

Green Frontier Fest Photos

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:

DIA Promoting Unique Colorado Stuff

City and airport officials have plastered Denver International Airport with banners and signs showcasing some of Colorado's most famous landmarks and people. The effort is part of an overall spruce-up at DIA in time for the Democratic National Convention and will remain in place through the end of the year, reports the Denver Post. Read the full article.

Life on Capitol Hill talks about Local Business

The recently published August edition of Life on Capitol Hill, a local neighborhood newspaper, mentions the Mile High Business Alliance in its business section. Also quoted in that article is Robin Lohre, owner of Talulah Jones (and MHBA member). Robin says, “When you buy local, you support your own personal economy. Several studies have shown that when you buy from an independent, locally-owned business, rather than a nationally-owned businesses, significantly more of your money is used to make purchases from other local businesses, service providers and farms, continuing to

Share Your Creative Space in Denver

The Denver Office of Cultural Affairs announced yesterday the launch of their Creative Space Agent project, to connect unused space with the artists and other creative folk who need it.

From their web site:

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