Littleton’s ‘economic gardener’ to retire: Gibbons co-created program to help local businesses
Chris Gibbons, Littleton’s longtime director of Business/Industry Affairs and co-founder of its touted Economic Gardening program, will retire at the end of June after a quarter century of leading the city’s economic-development efforts.
Spotlight On Business – Red Mango dishes yogurt, naturally
Ask Nikki Lockton why she went into the yogurt business and she gets a “yogurt smile” – that good mood that always comes with a bowl of cultured pomegranate, topped with nuts, fresh berries and a dab of gourmet chocolate.
South Metro Denver Chamber of Commerce Small Business Leadership Awards
On May 1, the South Metro Denver Chamber of Commerce, Small Business Development Center, and Economic Development Group hosted the 27th Annual Small Business Leadership Awards ceremony at Comedy Works South in Greenwood Village.
Mike Shaw is 2012 National ‘TIME Dealer of the Year’
Mike Shaw, dealer principal of Mike Shaw Chevrolet Saab in Denver, was named the 2012 national TIME Dealer of the Year. Shaw received this highest honor out of a select group of dealers from across the country recognized at the 95th annual National Automobile Dealers Association Convention & Exposition in Las Vegas. The announcement was made [...]
Goodwill Déjà Blue Boutique a Cherry Creek North sensation
By Glory Weisberg Upscale resale has a new home in Denver and it belongs to Goodwill. The former Homer Reed shop in Cherry Creek North is now the Déjà Blue Boutique; the place to purchase gently worn fashions for men and women, many bearing original price tags. Labels such as St. John, Escada, Gucci and [...]
Denver Auto Show a big hit for Coloradans
By Bob Sweeney Tim Jackson, CEO of the Colorado Auto Dealer’s Association, must have a big smile on his face, as the Denver Auto Show was a smashing success at the Colorado Convention Center, March 21-25.
Spotlight on Business – Fresh Fish Company going strong after 30 years
By Rosemary Fetter While other Denver seafood restaurants appear and quickly vanish like rabbits from a magician’s hat, The Fresh Fish Company has been the place for great seafood for the past 30 years. Accentuated by aquariums with beautiful and exotic sea creatures, the restaurant offers a relaxing break from the hectic outside world and [...]
Doctors Express Englewood urgent care center now open
Doctors Express Englewood, a new urgent care center, held a ribbon cutting on March 1 to celebrate its grand opening. DEE staff, Englewood Mayor Randy Penn, members of the South Denver Metro and Greater Englewood chambers of commerce and Englewood City Council representatives attended the event to welcome the new center to the community. DEE [...]
Spotlight on Business – The Cadillac of dealerships
By Peter Jones Using the word “Cadillac” in your business carries certain responsibilities. For decades, the name of America’s iconic luxury car has been synonymous with high quality in virtually every sector of industry. Surf the Internet and you’ll find the “Cadillac of health plans,” the “Cadillac of portable chargers” and even the “Cadillac of [...]
Swoozie’s is the new Party Place in Denver
The Gart Companies, whose family name has been synonymous with Colorado’s active and sporting lifestyle for more than 82 years, introduced Swoozie’s, March 8.
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