The word is spreading about Buy Local Week. Check out this Your Hub article about Buy Local Week published today. It features MHBA member Talulah Jones and stresses the importance of directing our dollars to locally owned companies this holiday season.

Take a look at this blog post written by Alan Eason. He's an entrepreneur and writes about the current economic crisis and its impact on small businesses. He says:

"Local banks take local money and primarily invest it in the local economy, in giving loans to businesses like mine. There is accountability there. There is a relationship. We are business partners. I would often go over to the bank and just talk, get help, advice and wisdom; not just deal with money. There is a lot more to running a business (and life itself) than just money."

I just read this article in the Washington Post about the proposed $700B bailout of private banking and financial institutions failing in a 228-205 vote in the House. I haven't written about the current market crisis here yet, because I've been contemplating the effect on us, local businesses here in Colorado.

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.