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Rapidly growing Choozle closes $4.1M funding round

Chris MeehanTuesday, January 27, 2015

Choozle closed a $4.1 million Series A round of financing to support its growth streak.

Home Builders names first woman president

Margaret JacksonMonday, January 26, 2015

Christina Presley was most recently division president for Heritage Homes.

Commercial Property Executive reports on Denver's apartment market

Eric PetersonMonday, January 26, 2015

Source: Commercial Property Executive

Denver's tight apartment market is drawing investors, according to Commercial Property Executive.

New York Times travel story highlights "36 Hours in Denver"

Margaret JacksonFriday, January 23, 2015

A video about Denver highlights restaurants such as Biker Jim’s Gourmet Dogs and Acorn in The Source, as well as the 28-foot-tall Little Man Ice Cream milk can.

TEDx coming to RiNo with reIMAGINE in April

Chris MeehanThursday, January 22, 2015

TED talks are among the most popular ways to get innovative ideas out to the public. So it's no surprise that TEDx, which supports local versions of the national events, is coming to RiNo on Apr. 13.

$800 million in projects under construction in downtown Denver

Margaret JacksonThursday, January 22, 2015

The Downtown Denver Partnership estimates that 22 projects are expected to be completed this year, up from 16 projects in 2014.

Transportation Transformation Project credits Mile High Connects

Eric PetersonThursday, January 22, 2015

Source: MZ Strategies

The Transportation Transformation Project credited coalitions like Mile High Connects.

Between LoHi and LoDo, Platte Street Sees Development Surge

Margaret JacksonWednesday, January 21, 2015

A stretch of Platte Street sandwiched between Denver's trendy LoHi neighborhood and Lower Downtown has drawn the interest of developers. Three office buildings are under construction, and several more sites on the boutique- and eatery-heavy street are ripe for development.

Snowsports Give Back: Bridging the Slopes and the City

Eric PetersonWednesday, January 21, 2015

The snowcapped peaks on the horizon can sometimes feel like they're a million miles away. Several nonprofits are working to bring underprivileged kids from Denver to the mountains for skiing, snowboarding and life lessons.

Parametrix 3D-prints Denver skyline

Chris MeehanTuesday, January 20, 2015

Parametrix is 3D-printing products like pots and practical items like replacement lids for Nalgene bottles.

Restaurants using technology to get feedback from customers

Margaret JacksonTuesday, January 20, 2015

Several Denver restaurants are using Humm, a Wi-Fi-enabled, guest-centric tablet that enables gusts to post comments or concerns in real time. It also allows owners and managers to respond just as quickly.

On the Commons highlights creative placemaking in Denver

Eric PetersonTuesday, January 20, 2015

Source: On the Commons

New Freedom Park in east Denver is a prototype for creative placemakers, says On the Commons.

Colorado launches #StateOfKind challenge with Denver-based Wayin

Chris MeehanMonday, January 19, 2015

In Gov. John Hickenlooper's inaugural address, he set forth a challenge for Coloradans to perform 10,000 acts of kindness by the Biennial of the Americas in on July 14.

Jewish Film Festival opens Feb. 4

Margaret JacksonMonday, January 19, 2015

The two-week festival will feature 28 films, many of which have been nominated for and received Ophir Awards, the Israeli equivalent of the Academy Awards.

Mad Genius Radio boss makes music predictions at Hypebot.com

Eric PetersonFriday, January 16, 2015

Source: Hypebot

Mad Genius Radio CEO Eric Neumann unpacked his music predictions for the year at Hypebot.com.

Denver to get micro apartment project

Margaret JacksonThursday, January 15, 2015

Turntable Studios will have 179 units and is expected to be completed by the third quarter.

Reason Foundation offers $52 billion plan to reduce traffic congestion in Denver

Eric PetersonThursday, January 15, 2015

Source: Reason Foundation

The Libertarian-leaning Reason Foundation came up with $52 billion plan to reduce traffic congestion in Denver.

Denver by the Data, Vol. 1: Size, Scope & Scale

Eric PetersonWednesday, January 14, 2015

This is the first installment of Denver by the Data, a quasi-monthly, data-driven belly flop into different topics of importance, inevitability and infamy to the city. For starters, we're looking at sheer size, global geography and planetary scale.

What Smart Cities Can Learn from MinneapolisWhy Minneapolis is the new capital of ‘The North’

Brian MartucciWednesday, January 14, 2015

City leaders believe that Minneapolis should be the first non-coastal city that knowledge workers and business leaders think of after Chicago. Here's a look at what makes the capital of the "North" tick.

Funnybone Toys marches forward with two new games for 2015

Chris MeehanTuesday, January 13, 2015

Building on the success of its current line of games and interactive toys, Funnybone Toys is getting ready to introduce toy new games for 2015, Juxtabo and Spectracube. The new toys will start hitting stores in February following Toy Fair New York.

Denver TOD Fund expands to region

Margaret JacksonMonday, January 12, 2015

The $24 million regional fund will be sued to finance property acquisition and pre-development loans for developers creating and preserving affordable homes along transit corridors

Grape Collective references Infinite Monkey Theorem in ode to urban winery

Eric PetersonMonday, January 12, 2015

Source: Grape Collective

Grape Collective referenced Infinite Monkey Theorem in a story on urban wineries.

Visit Denver relocates visitor information center

Margaret JacksonFriday, January 9, 2015

The new center will feature videos, touch screens and computers -- along with expert staff -- to provide information on Denver's arts, dining, nightlife, events and Colorado excursions.

Luxury box broker SuiteHop hiring in 2015 with $1M in new funding

Chris MeehanThursday, January 8, 2015

SuiteHop recently secured another $1 million in equity funding that will allow the Denver-based luxury suite broker to make new hires.

Alliance Center adopts energy monitoring system

Margaret JacksonThursday, January 8, 2015

The LEED Dynamic Plaque empowers landlords, tenants and guests to view energy, water, waste, transportation and human experience on an ongoing basis through electronic display screens located in buildings.

Sustainable City Network reports on greening of Denver

Eric PetersonThursday, January 8, 2015

Source: Sustainable City Network

Sustainable City Network covered sustainability initiatives by the City and County of Denver.

Marijuana Boom Squeezes Denver Industrial Space

Margaret JacksonWednesday, January 7, 2015

There's a very tight market for industrial real estate space in Denver, thanks to the city's marijuana boom. As makers and manufacturers compete with grow operations, is the situation stifling entrepreneurial activity in the city?

RiNo: Rumbling towards Mixed-Use

Eric PetersonWednesday, January 7, 2015

RiNo -- the popular nickname for Denver's River North neighborhood -- is at once a place and a buzzword. The industrial corridor turned art district on the north side of the city is looking to make another leap to multiuse neighborhood, but can it preserve what made it special in the first place?

Want to make Denver even better? Rose Community Foundation aims to help with new grants

Chris MeehanTuesday, January 6, 2015

Rose Community Foundation is launching the Innovate for Good grant program.

WSJ spotlights rising rents in Denver

Eric PetersonTuesday, January 6, 2015

Source: Wall Street Journal

The Wall Street Journal reported on Denver's escalating rental market.

BiggerPockets helps real estate investors grow

Chris MeehanMonday, January 5, 2015

Just like Denver's real estate market, BiggerPockets is booming. The company's podcasts are currently the most popular real estate podcasts on iTunes, with 40,000 downloads per show.

Kent Denver gets new gymnasium

Margaret JacksonMonday, January 5, 2015

Since 2004, Semple Brown Design has completed five projects on the Kent Denver campus.

Wonderbound video dances through 2014

Eric PetersonMonday, January 5, 2015

Source: Vimeo

Wonderbound offered a visual look back at 2014 for the contemporary dance company.

Jeffrey Sheppard named Architect of the Year

Margaret JacksonFriday, December 19, 2014

The design principal and co-founder of Roth Sheppard Architects was recognized for his outstanding achievement in the field of design to the benefit of the profession of architecture.

Des Moines Register covers making of domino card for Denver law firm

Eric PetersonFriday, December 19, 2014

Source: Des Moines Register

The Des Moines Register covered making of domino-based holiday video card for Otten Johnson.

NPR reports on Denver culinary ascension

Eric PetersonThursday, December 18, 2014

Source: NPR

National Public Radio covered Denver's rising dining scene.

Police-Community Partnerships Offer Way to Improve Neighborhood Safety

Brandon AlcornWednesday, December 17, 2014

Dozens of communities across the U.S. have formed effective, ongoing partnerships with the police that have improved safety and trust between residents and police.

Slim Cessna Comes Home

Chris MeehanWednesday, December 17, 2014

After more than a decade back East, Slim Cessna is living in Denver, where he started his eponymous band, Slim Cessna's Auto Club, in 1992. The city is glad to have him back in its arms once again.

A Denver Wish List

Eric PetersonWednesday, December 17, 2014

From affordable housing to the Super Bowl, here are Confluence Denver's top wishes for our fair city for the year -- and years -- to come.

Report: Downtown's economic health is thriving

Margaret JacksonWednesday, December 17, 2014

Retail sales increased 10 percent between the second quarters of 2013 and 2014.

Puzzah! brings the room escape concept off the screen and into reality

Chris MeehanTuesday, December 16, 2014

Puzzah! offers a unique experience in its interactive puzzle room in downtown Denver.

Green Machine, an automated grow room system, funded through Kickstarter

Chris MeehanTuesday, December 16, 2014

"How to Grow the Greenest Green" is a 14-week educational program that uses videos to show people how to build a grow room.

Movement Climbing opens in Baker neighborhood

Margaret JacksonMonday, December 15, 2014

The project received financing through Denver’s Office of Economic Development’s Revolving Loan Fund Program.

Denver agent pushes for Amazon-ification of real estate at Inman

Eric PetersonMonday, December 15, 2014

Source: Inman News

Greg Eckler of Denver Realty Experts wrote a column about applying Amazon's "everything store" model to residential real estate.

Pet hotel opens at DIA

Margaret JacksonFriday, December 12, 2014

Paradise 4 Paws offers 24-hour service that includes day and overnight pet stays.

Zagat pegs Troy Guard as one of "America's Next Restaurant Moguls"

Eric PetersonFriday, December 12, 2014

Source: Zagat

Zagat named Troy Guard one of America's next restaurant moguls.

WorldRemit establishes North American headquarters in Denver

Margaret JacksonThursday, December 11, 2014

The firm has leased 11,126 square feet of office space at 600 17th St. in downtown Denver.

USA Today profiles Denver startup behind beer concentrate

Eric PetersonThursday, December 11, 2014

Source: USA Today

Sustainable Beverage Technologies will debut its BrewVo technology in early 2015.

Denver's Next Great Neighborhood: Sunnyside

Margaret JacksonWednesday, December 10, 2014

Sunnyside in northwest Denver is alive with development, and more is on the way, thanks to the impending arrival of light rail. With historic housing and a great location, what's not to like?