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Denver issues record number of building permits

Margaret JacksonThursday, October 8, 2015

The previous highest-volume month on record was August 2004.

Denver architect Marcus Farr up for film award

Eric PetersonThursday, October 8, 2015

Source: I Look Up Film Challenge

Denver architect Marcus Farr is a finalist for the AIA's I Look Up Film Challenge.

New & Next: Our Future in the Making

Angelle FoutherWednesday, October 7, 2015

Celebrating 90 years, The Denver Foundation asks the city: How will you make Denver better for the next 90?

Stapleton: Denver's Front Porch Neighborhood Pushes its Boundaries

Jamie SiebraseWednesday, October 7, 2015

A hybrid urban-suburban, lawn-free mecca for strollers and minivans, Stapleton can hardly be contained as developers push south -- and north, too. And maybe that's a good thing, as the airport-turned-neighborhood has set the bar high in its first 15 years.

Photo Essay: Scenes from Larimer Street

Kara Pearson GwinnWednesday, October 7, 2015

Confluence Denver Managing Photographer Kara Pearson Gwinn captures images of Larimer Street, a microcosm of the ever-shifting city.

Through the Lookingglass: Wonderland in Denver

Eric PetersonWednesday, October 7, 2015

As Lookingglass Alice reminds, Alice in Wonderland conjures the creative, kooky kid in all of us. The city can always use a little more of that.

Denver Startup Week 2015: Postgame Wrap-Up and Five Lessons Learned

Gigi SukinWednesday, October 7, 2015

Denver Startup Week was bigger and better than ever in 2015. The country's largest free entrepreneurial event offers a lot of free advice, and here are five of our top lessons learned this time around.

Pettag+ launches Kickstarter to develop connected pet tracker

Chris MeehanTuesday, October 6, 2015

Denver's Pettag+ recently launched a Kickstarter campaign to introduce a connected pet tag.

Union Station to host Harvest Market

Margaret JacksonTuesday, October 6, 2015

The Oct. 10 market will feature 10 Colorado farms, locally produced food items and fresh food dishes from Denver Union Station restaurants.

Wisconsin State Journal probes "peak beer" at GABF

Eric PetersonTuesday, October 6, 2015

Source: Wisconsin State Journal

The Wisconsin State Journal probed the idea of "peak beer" at the Great American Beer Festival.

Recycling center opens in Overland

Margaret JacksonMonday, October 5, 2015

SustainAbility accepts traditional recyclable paper, plastic, metal and glass as well as such non-traditional materials as fire extinguishers, Styrofoam, bubble wrap, wine corks, CDs, vegetable oil, books, paint, bikes and clothing.

ABA BookWeb spotlights BookBed B&B in Denver

Eric PetersonMonday, October 5, 2015

Source: BookWeb

The American Booksellers Association's BookWeb reported on the soon-to-open BookBed B&B.

Entrepreneurs assemble: Denver Startup Week passes 10,000 attendees

Chris MeehanFriday, October 2, 2015

Denver Startup Week attracted more than 10,000 registered attendees in 2015. That's roughly triple the number at the first startup week in 2012.

VESTA launches multi-family interior design division

Margaret JacksonFriday, October 2, 2015

The company has completed $8 million in projects this year, helping it to grow by 200 percent year over year.

Vogue "artsplains" upcoming Fritz Scholder DAM exhibit

Eric PetersonThursday, October 1, 2015

Source: Vogue

Vogue's Artsplainer took on the upcoming Fritz Scholder exhibit at the Denver Art Museum, "Super Indian."

In Growing Cities, Parking Challenges Require Creative Solutions

Christina SturdivantWednesday, September 30, 2015

As more people move to cities, how can rapidly developing neighborhoods tackle parking challenges without gobbling up valuable urban space for off-street lots?

Business Meets Pleasure as Imbibe Rides Denver's Craft Beer Wave

Gigi SukinWednesday, September 30, 2015

Party planners do their best to create memorable moments, but few have had the success of Denver's Imbibe Events. The company has quickly emerged as the go-to event organizer for the city's craft breweries.

Top 10 Entrepreneurs in Denver History

Eric PetersonWednesday, September 30, 2015

For the 2015 edition of Denver Startup Week, Confluence Denver highlights 10 of the city's greatest entrepreneurs of all time, from rubber barons to tech gurus.

Tech Cocktail chronicles Denver Startup Week

Eric PetersonWednesday, September 30, 2015

Source: Tech Cocktail

Tech Cocktail covered a few of the high points of Denver Startup Week, day two.

Guerrilla Gravity wins $30K JumpStart BizPlan award

Chris MeehanTuesday, September 29, 2015

Denver-based bike fabricator Guerrilla Gravity took home the JumpStart BizPlan Awards from the Denver Office of Economic Development (OED). The company won $30,000 and consulting services aimed at helping the company grow.

High-growth Denver Gazelles honored by city

Chris MeehanMonday, September 28, 2015

On Sept. 28, the Denver Office of Economic Development named its Denver Gazelles: Altitude Digital, Four Winds Interactive, ProtectWise, and Wayin.

Colorado Health Foundation to break ground on new headquarters

Margaret JacksonMonday, September 28, 2015

The building's design allows greater interaction and accessibility to partners, the community and an array of transportation options for staff and visitors.

CleanTechnica showcases green retrofit at Byron Rogers building

Eric PetersonMonday, September 28, 2015

Source: CleanTechnica

CleanTechnica showcased a green retrofit at the Byron Rogers building in downtown Denver.

Multiple events at Denver Startup Week drawing more than 500 attendees

Chris MeehanSunday, September 27, 2015

If anything shows the popularity of entrepreneurship and innovation in Denver, it's Denver Startup Week, which will draw thousands of people to events from Sept. 28 to Oct. 2.

Basecamp: Hub of Denver Startup Week

Chris MeehanFriday, September 25, 2015

Like any good journey you need a base to start from. Denver Startup Week has that in its Basecamp.

New book details the life of Denver preservationist Dana Crawford

Margaret JacksonFriday, September 25, 2015

Crawford is responsible for saving Larimer Square, as well as the redevelopment of The Oxford Hotel and Denver Union Station.

Forbes spotlights Punch Bowl Social

Eric PetersonFriday, September 25, 2015

Source: Forbes

Forbes covered the punch cocktails at Punch Bowl Social for National Punch Day.

Tennyson Center to get new playground

Margaret JacksonThursday, September 24, 2015

The new playground will replace 20-year-old play structures with sensory-integrated play areas featuring iplaces for kids to climb, swing and have fun.

New & Next: Think Outside the (Traditional) Denver Startup Box

Caryn CapricciosoWednesday, September 23, 2015

Caryn Capriccioso of interSector Partners, L3C and the Colorado Nonprofit Social Enterprise Exchange encourages nonprofits to consider social enterprise as an avenue for job creation and sustainable revenue.

Architects on Architecture: Denver Stars Pick Their Favorite Buildings

Margaret JacksonWednesday, September 23, 2015

Some of Denver's top architects name their picks -- and their pans -- of the buildings in city limits, as well as a few in other places around the world, from Sydney to New York City.

CollaborEAT Breaks Bread on Downtown Denver's "Main Street"

Gigi SukinWednesday, September 23, 2015

The third al fresco dinner of its kind aimed to inspire connection, collaboration and creation of a new and improved 16th Street Mall. What's next for one of the country's most iconic pedestrian places?

Catalyst HTI to build 300,000-square-foot building in RiNo

Tuesday, September 22, 2015

Catalyst HTI will bring together private enterprise, government, academic and non-profit organizations with healthcare providers and payers to accelerate innovation and drive change for the healthcare industry.

Larimer Square hosting "Investing in Main Street" panel

Chris MeehanMonday, September 21, 2015

During Denver Startup Week, businesses on the picturesque block are coming together to discuss how the square was preserved 50 years ago -- becoming Denver’s first historic district -- in a panel called "Investing in Main Street."

Coldwell Banker launches shoe drive for Soles4Souls

Margaret JacksonMonday, September 21, 2015

Through Sept. 30, bring used shoes of any kind to any Coldwell Banker office from Colorado Springs to Fort Collins.

Commercial Property Executive reports on RiNo project

Eric PetersonMonday, September 21, 2015

Source: Commercial Property Executive

Commercial Property Executive reported on a mixed-use project at 35th and Larimer streets in Denver's RiNo Art District.

AP covers weed tax holiday in Denver

Eric PetersonFriday, September 18, 2015

Source: Associated Press

The Associated Press reported on the pot tax holiday in Denver.

Central Park Station opens for bus service

Margaret JacksonThursday, September 17, 2015

The new station, located at 8200 Smith Rd., replaces the Stapleton Park-n-Ride.

Denver Startup Week to announce $150K in awards for digital health innovations

Chris MeehanWednesday, September 16, 2015

During Denver Startup Week later this month, the Prime Health Digital Health Challenge will announce winners of the three-month program which will allow the winners to obtain a portion of the up to $150,000 in award monies to pilot their projects.

GABF as Catalyst: Full Calendar Surrounds Country's Biggest Beer Fest

Eric PetersonWednesday, September 16, 2015

A whole universe of beer events has sprung from Denver's annual extravaganza of hops and yeast and foam, the Great American Beer Festival. There's more going on this year than ever, and that makes for a bigger economic impact on the city and some tough decisions for beer lovers.

One Day on the Denver Light Rail

Eric PetersonWednesday, September 16, 2015

Confluence Denver's intrepid editor took it upon himself to ride the city's entire light rail network in one day. Here's what he saw, from growing nodes to needed connections.

Pop-up park to open in RiNo Sept. 18

Margaret JacksonWednesday, September 16, 2015

The park is designed to honor (PARK)ing Day, an annual worldwide event where artists, designers and residents transform spaces into public parks.

Specialty brew to honor Larimer Square's 50th anniversary

Margaret JacksonTuesday, September 15, 2015

Ratio will launch its commemorative Wicked Grin Plum Saison on Wed. Sept. 23.

Travel company addresses global poverty

Margaret JacksonTuesday, September 15, 2015

The launch party will be held Sept. 16 at Artwork Network.

The Commons on Champa to dive into Denver Startup Week with extended services, events

Chris MeehanMonday, September 14, 2015

In coordination with Denver Startup Week Sept. 28 to Oct. 2, The Commons on Champa is extending its free advisory services and other resources for startups and entrepreneurs.

The Guardian's climate change comedy spotlights Denver

Eric PetersonMonday, September 14, 2015

Source: The Guardian

The Guardian's climate change comedy video joked that Denver was destined to emerge as a world capital as sea levels rise.

The Comedy Bureau approves of High Plains Comedy Festival

Eric PetersonFriday, September 11, 2015

Source: The Comedy Bureau

L.A. comedy blog The Comedy Bureau gave Denver's High Plains Comedy Festival a glowing review.

Bon Appetit visits Babettes at The Source

Eric PetersonThursday, September 10, 2015

Source: Bon Appetit

Bon Appétit visited Babettes Bakery at The Source.

Voice of Denver: Art Tank Offers New Way to Support the Arts

The Denver FoundationWednesday, September 9, 2015

An innovative program that pushes artists to think like entrepreneurs, Art Tank 2.0 is now open for entries with a deadline of Oct. 1.

Big Housing Pains Bring Tiny Solutions to Denver

Sarah HarveyWednesday, September 9, 2015

As rents climb in Denver, residents are choosing smaller spaces to get the urban lifestyle they want at a price they can afford. So far, developers have been happy to comply.