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The Mile High Biz Blog

Submitted by Mickki Langston on Thu, 07/10/2008 - 10:19pm

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.

Upcoming Webinar on Sustainable Capital

Submitted by Mickki Langston on Wed, 09/01/2010 - 9:49pm

This week MHBA hosted our Buzz Box on financing and capital options for small businesses. We were joined by Rob Smith of RMMFI, a local micro-finance organization doing great work with budding entrepreneurs.

Tomorrow, the American Sustainable Business Council is hosting a webinar on this issue: how do small businesses raise necessary capital that's *also* more sustainable (from a triple-bottom-line sense)?

Where to Shop (Local First) for Appliances

Submitted by Mickki Langston on Fri, 08/27/2010 - 12:13am

The August issue of Consumer Reports reviewed where to shop for home applicances. Scoring businesses on prices, service, knowledgeable staff and ease of sale, they're reporting that indepedent retailers scored higher than big-box retailers in the areas of service and having knowledgeable staff. Independent retailers also received high marks for selection and ease of shopping.

While getting a good price is definitely important, their report shows that shoppers want more than just the lowest bottom line. And we know that local businesses are more able to provide competent, positive service experiences. Why is that?

Denver's Antique Row celebrates end of construction in a BIG way!

Submitted by Dawn Yukus on Thu, 08/12/2010 - 4:41am

The long-awaited construction on South Broadway's Antique Row is finally finished! Adios, Concrete Works of Colorado. Are you ready to hit the streets and celebrate?

NEWSFLASH: The Ribbon Cutting Ceremony will be Thursday, August 19th at 11:30 am on the corner of S. Broadway and Florida. Remarks by the Mayor and others.

A Better Broadway Bash

For Immediate Release
Contact: dana@danacain.com or 303-347-8252

Antique Row's "Better Broadway Bash"

Celebrates end of construction & lots of improvements

August 20 - 22

South Broadway's famous Antique Row has been suffering through construction obstacles and lane closures for months, as many of us have witnessed firsthand. At last, the construction is completed, the tree-lined median is in place, new light fixtures have been installed, and the merchants along Antique Row are ready to celebrate!

Their late August Better Broadway Bash also serves as the launch pad for the annual Antique Row Summer Festival, with three days of entertainment, free appraisals, sidewalk sales and more. The Festival also includes a $1000 Antique Row Shopping Spree gift certificate, good at any participating location.

Volunteer for the Local Flavor Festival

Submitted by Dawn Yukus on Tue, 07/27/2010 - 5:20pm

Volunteers are needed for the Local Flavor Festival!

We're currently in need of volunteers for the event. If you're interested in lending a hand, we'd greatly appreciate your help!

Read more about the Local Flavor Festival here.

Volunteer shifts will occur between 9am and 6pm.
Complimentary lunch provided b

2010 Transit Alliance Citizens' Academy

Submitted by Dawn Yukus on Wed, 07/21/2010 - 8:22pm

2010 Transit Alliance Citizens' Academy

Apply Now for the 2010 Transit Alliance Citizen's Academy

Metro Denver is emerging as THE learning laboratory for revitalizing our communities through the development of a multi-modal transportation infrastructure. NO ONE else in the nation is doing what we are here in Denver. Thanks to voter support of FasTracks in 2004, we will have more than 90 transit stations in the metro region in just 10 short years.

The program includes 7 weeks to discuss the complexities of combining transportation and community development to support the regional success of Transit Oriented Development (TOD) in the Metro Denver area.

Text VS Ticket - Street Sweeping Text Alerts

Submitted by Dawn Yukus on Tue, 07/20/2010 - 7:32pm

If you're a car owner in Denver, I'm sure that you've experienced that feeling of intense surprise where your heart jumps into your throat as your suddenly wonder: Oh no! Is it street sweeping day?!? Even worse is the feeling of dread as you peel that yellow ticket off of your windshield. Yes. It IS street sweeping day. A facepalming moment, indeed.

Well, Honest Bros. with the help of Denver company ID345, has come to the rescue! They've put together a free campaign to remind you of street sweeping dates via text message.

All of the nitty gritty can be found on their website: textvsticket.com as well as in the press release below.

2010 Local Flavor Festival

MHBA event

Date & Time:

Sat, 08/07/2010 - 11:00am - 5:00pm

Last year we had lots of fun, and this year's event promises to be even better with more activities, awesome local food, a beer tent and live local music.

Participate as a Voice for Business on the Colorado Pay Equity Commission

Submitted by Dawn Yukus on Mon, 07/12/2010 - 8:58pm

The non-partisan Colorado Pay Equity Commission is an official Commission of Governor Bill Ritter, Jr. This body is charged with studying the pay gap for women and people of color in Colorado, and for coming up with creative, collaborative ideas for how to address this issue in our state.

Serving on the commission represents an opportunity for your business to present its perspective on the important issue of pay equity in the workplace, and to build relationships with other businesses, state officials, and other groups who are interested in this issue.

Bill Signed Intended to Increase Coloradans’ Access to Healthy Foods

Submitted by Dawn Yukus on Mon, 07/12/2010 - 4:32pm

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact:
Shannon Fern
CSG-PR
303-433-7020
sfern@csg-pr.com

Governor Ritter signs bill intended to increase
Coloradans’ access to healthy foods

LiveWell Colorado-initiated bill establishes a Colorado Food Systems Advisory Council

Council May 26, 2010 – Denver, CO – Governor Bill Ritter today will sign into law Senate Bill 106: Creation of Colorado Food Systems Advisory Council, which will convene key stakeholders to address improving access to healthy food within Colorado. The bill was initiated by LiveWell Colorado, a nonprofit organization committed to reducing obesity in Colorado by promoting healthy eating and active living, and sponsored by Senator Bob Bacon (D-Fort Collins) and Representative Marsha Looper (R-Calhan).

The bill establishes a state-endorsed 13-member council, which will work across diverse sectors, to develop food system recommendations that state and local governments, businesses, agriculture and consumers can use to improve healthy food access in Colorado.