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RiNo Art District to present initiatives at breakfast

Margaret JacksonThursday, February 4, 2016

The Art District will provide complimentary light breakfast fare from RiNo’s restaurants and bakeries.

Grantmakers in the Arts spotlights Bonfils-Stanton

Eric PetersonThursday, February 4, 2016

Source: Grantmakers in the Arts

The organization showcased Bonfils-Stanton Foundation's initiatives and accomplishments in a blog post.

Ivar Zeile Has Seen the Future of Public Art, and It's on 25' x 60' screens

Nicole RupersburgWednesday, February 3, 2016

The Denver Digerati ringleader is thinking big when he curates works of art for the Denver Theatre District's big LED screens, and defying the norm of advertising-only digital billboards.

Jefferson Park, Urban Island Again on the Upswing

Chris MeehanWednesday, February 3, 2016

The northwest Denver neighborhood is growing in a hurry, but some things remain the same. Gentrification might be new here, but walkability and a lack of retail space remain challenges for Jefferson Park.

Colorado Impact Fund supports Galvanize with its fifth investment

Chris MeehanTuesday, February 2, 2016

Colorado Impact Fund has invested in Galvanize, the tech education and workspace that's quickly growing on the Front Range and elsewhere.

The Preservery to open in RiNo in March

Margaret JacksonTuesday, February 2, 2016

The fast-casual eatery, bakery, marketplace and bar is located in an old warehouse that now is the Backyard on Blake complex.

Final phases of Tejon34 in LoHi hits the market

Margaret JacksonMonday, February 1, 2016

The 24-foot-wide residences at the corner of West 34th Avenue and Tejon Street range in size from 1,872 square feet to 2,928 square feet.

Dell pegs Denver as no. 8 on its list of "future-ready cities"

Eric PetersonMonday, February 1, 2016

Source: Dell

Dell ranked Denver eighth on its list of "future-ready cities" in the U.S.

Crelow launches new services for office space searches

Margaret JacksonFriday, January 29, 2016

Tenants looking for less than 5,000 square feet of space make up about 80 percent of the Denver market.

HuffPost publishes "Girl's Guide to Denver's Craft Breweries"

Eric PetersonFriday, January 29, 2016

Source: Huffington Post

The Huffington Post ran a story about a non-beer drinker's adventures in Denver suds.

Dizzion expands in Denver and beyond as its cloud grows

Chris MeehanThursday, January 28, 2016

After tripling its staff and doubling its revenues in 2015, Dizzion is moving its headquarters downtown and opening a Texas office.

CNN covers Denver companies that allow marijuana on the job

Eric PetersonThursday, January 28, 2016

Source: CNN

CNN covered Flowhub and MassRoots in Denver in a piece on cannabis-friendly workplaces.

New & Next: Catalyzing New Educators

Damion LeeNataliWednesday, January 27, 2016

Teach For America-Colorado Executive Director Damion LeeNatali is leading an effort to inspire and train new teachers with diverse backgrounds.

Denver's "On the Road" Icon Celebrated at The Merc

Gregory DaurerWednesday, January 27, 2016

On Sat. Jan. 30, the seventh annual Neal Cassady Birthday Bash takes place at the Mercury Cafe, celebrating the legacy of the Beat Generation icon through poetry, prose, personal recollections and music.

Planning Downtown: Creating a Prosperous City

Jamie SiebraseWednesday, January 27, 2016

With over 70,000 residents and an economy that employs more than 120,000, downtown Denver is the economic hub for its greater metropolitan area, as well as the Rocky Mountain region -- and business and city leaders intend to keep it that way.

The Local Coffeehouse launches indie coffeeshop app and digital directory

Chris MeehanMonday, January 25, 2016

Ever been stuck in a new city and desperately needed an espresso? That's where The Local Coffeehouse, the Denver-founded national directory of coffeehouses, comes in.

Quality Italian to open in Cherry Creek

Margaret JacksonMonday, January 25, 2016

The menu will offer modern-day adaptations of traditional Italian-American steakhouse fare.

Zillow projects Denver as top housing market for 2016

Eric PetersonMonday, January 25, 2016

Source: ZIllow

Zillow forecast Denver as the hottest housing market in the U.S. for 2016.

Cannabis Business Alliance offers outlook for 2016

Margaret JacksonFriday, January 22, 2016

The Cannabis Business Alliance looks ahead after an eventful year for the Colorado marijuana industry.

AIGA Colorado posts video of Rick Griffith on mentorship

Eric PetersonFriday, January 22, 2016

Source: AIGA Colorado

AIGA Colorado posted a video of Rick Griffith of Denver's MATTER speaking on mentorship.

Now is the time to nominate Colorado Companies to Watch

Chris MeehanThursday, January 21, 2016

This year, people can nominate companies for the awards through Jan. 31 and companies can directly apply for consideration through Feb. 19.

Indian Country Today spotlights Gregg Deal at DAM

Eric PetersonThursday, January 21, 2016

Source: Indian Country Today Media Network

Paiute performance artist Gregg Deal is shattering stereotypes at the Denver Art Museum, reported Indian Country Today Media Network.

Emerging Leaders of Color Connecting Communities with the Arts

Laura BondWednesday, January 20, 2016

Arts leadership in Denver isn't exactly a model of diversity, but WESTAF and its Emerging Leaders of Color are changing this, one artist at a time. These new leaders are working to build bridges between the arts and underserved communities.

Slow Selfie Makes Present Look Past

Gigi SukinWednesday, January 20, 2016

War conflict photojournalist Patrick Andrade has turned a corner with an old-school process. His RELIC studio in Sunnyside uses collodion-coated plates, not pixels, to tell his subjects’ stories.

Denver-based Civitas Showcases Urban Design through Film

Margaret JacksonWednesday, January 20, 2016

Urban design and landscape architecture standout Civitas has released two short films that explore the multi-layered and collaborative design process behind its work.

Pivotal picks up Slice of Lime to enhance UX

Chris MeehanTuesday, January 19, 2016

Pivotal, a company focusing on cloud software and innovations with offices in Denver recently acquired Denver’s user-experience (UX) company Slice of Lime.

OED announces mentor-protege pairings

Margaret JacksonTuesday, January 19, 2016

Proteges will receive coaching on public contract applications and contract performance, as well as an array of other business-management topics.

H+L Architecture merges with Kansas firm

Margaret JacksonMonday, January 18, 2016

The companies will develop a new branding identity that will encapsulate the culture and history that unite the firms.

Tomorrow Tour coming to Denver Feb. 3

Eric PetersonMonday, January 18, 2016

Source: Technical.ly

Technical.ly's Tomorrow Tour is coming to The Commons on Champa on Feb. 3.

Apartment List reports on what $1,500 gets you in Denver and other cities

Eric PetersonFriday, January 15, 2016

Source: Apartment List

Apartment List checked what $1,500 in rent gets you in Denver and other cities across the U.S.

Prime Health gamifies healthcare with new app

Chris MeehanThursday, January 14, 2016

Denver's Prime Health is tapping into the enjoyment people get out of gaming to make healthcare more effective.

New & Next: Social Investing Goes Local

Patrick HorvathWednesday, January 13, 2016

Patrick Horvath of The Denver Foundation says that the time has come to support efforts that build wealth by keeping assets and resources local.

Building DPAC's "Next Stage"

Camron BridgfordWednesday, January 13, 2016

The Denver Performing Arts Complex is a national standout, but that doesn't mean it's resting on its laurels. As an ambitious vision takes shape, what's next for the venerable facility?

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Is Affordable Artist Live/Work Housing the New Normal?

Camille LeFevreWednesday, January 13, 2016

Since Artspace pioneered affordable artist live/work housing in the 1990s, disrupting the SoHo Effect in communities across the U.S., demand for such projects has grown. Which begs the question: Is affordable artist live/work housing becoming the new normal?

Treasury Secretary Lew Tours Denver's Knotty Tie

Eric PetersonWednesday, January 13, 2016

During a day in Denver, United States Secretary of the Treasury Jack Lew visited Denver startup Knotty Tie last week and talked shop with the company's employees.

Couragion wins NSF innovation grant

Chris MeehanTuesday, January 12, 2016

Denver's Couragion won a $150,000 National Science Foundation Innovation Research Grant to improve awareness of STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) careers.

WSJ spotlights Denver's Folsom Custom Skis

Christopher C. WuenschTuesday, January 12, 2016

Source: Wall Street Journal

The Wall Street Journal interviewed Folsom Custom Skis in Denver for a story on custom ski-making.

Green Building Council predicts surge in green building for 2016

Margaret JacksonMonday, January 11, 2016

Coming off a banner year in the construction industry where the chapter saw 127 LEED certifications this year, the USGBC saw attendance at its signature event Rocky Mountain Green increase by nearly 25 percent.

Weirdest Band in the World names Denver's itchy-O "Weird Band of the Week"

Eric PetersonMonday, January 11, 2016

Source: Weirdest Band in the World

The Weirdest Band in the World website honored Denver's itchy-O as its "Weird Band of the Week."

Forbes calls Crawford one of "10 Best Hotels" of 2015

Eric PetersonFriday, January 8, 2016

Source: Forbes

Forbes called Denver Union Station's Crawford one of the world's "10 Best Hotels" of 2015.

Recycle a computer, create a job through Hope Tank

Chris MeehanThursday, January 7, 2016

Hope Tank plans to recycle 16 computers every day in January, working with local nonprofits Blue Star Recyclers and PCs for People.

Bacon Social House opens in Sunnyside

Margaret JacksonThursday, January 7, 2016

Bacon lovers can dive into dishes that feature six different flavors of bacon, as well as lighter fare.

New & Next: Developing Denver's Food System Infrastructure

Blake AngeloWednesday, January 6, 2016

Blake Angelo, the city's manager of Food System Development, is working to develop a vision for our food system that encompasses both the challenges of food security and opportunities for economic development.

Affordable Housing Takes Root at Union Station

Margaret JacksonWednesday, January 6, 2016

The developers of Ashley Union Station seek to offset Denver's rapidly rising rents with 75 below-market apartments.

Who Is Shaping the Future of Cities?

Claire Nelson and Nicole Rupersburg, UIX CitiesWednesday, January 6, 2016

Across the country, passionate people are working every day on the little things that lead to big changes.

Noble Rot: Denver's Composting Moves Forward

Eric PetersonWednesday, January 6, 2016

Denver's curbside compost collection program is expanding from four routes to seven in 2016, but only a fraction of residents' organic waste is currently composted.