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Innovation News Law's Whiskey House Logo

Jake Norris' Operation Gargoyle unveiled as Laws Whiskey House

Chris MeehanThursday, March 13, 2014
Source: DSTILL
Jake Norris has officially gone public with his new project, Laws Whiskey House. Norris, the first Head Distiller at Stranahan's Colorado Whiskey until 2011, had been operating under the guise of Operation Gargoyle as Norris says: "to ward off evil spirits."

RxRevu profiled by Business Insider as Google of pharma

Eric PetersonThursday, March 13, 2014
Source: Business Insider
Business Insider profiled Denver-based RxRevu.
Development News Rocky Mountain Green

Denver to host Rocky Mountain Green Conference

Margaret JacksonThursday, March 13, 2014
The conference will explore issues ranging from net zero energy and tactical urbanism to how to best take advantage of emerging green building economic opportunities.
Feature Story DSTILL

DSTILL Strikes Back: Craft Distilling Confab Aims to Become the Industry's (and Denver's) SXSW

Eric PetersonWednesday, March 12, 2014
The second annual DSTILL is back in Denver this week for workshops and the main event: the showcase with 45 craft distillers pouring for more than 1,000 tipplers at the McNichols Building in Civic Center Park on Thurs. March 13. Organizer Chuck Sullivan says he wants to make the event "the South by Southwest of the craft-spirits world."
Feature Story A rendering of the new Galvanize facitiliy at 1644 Platte St.

Galvanizing Denver, Boulder and Beyond: Tech Hub Expanding

Christopher C. WuenschWednesday, March 12, 2014
Galvanize, Denver's tech hub for all things entrepreneurial, is expanding in Denver and Boulder. The under-construction Platte Street location in Denver is slated to come online by early 2015, but look for the Boulder Galvanize to open its doors this May.
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Andrew Hudson's Career Bootcamps help job seekers and career changers

Chris MeehanTuesday, March 11, 2014
Looking for a job in Denver? Looking to change careers or returning to the workforce after a hiatus? Check out one of the upcoming Career Bootcamps from Andrew Hudson, who runs the eponymous site, Andrew Hudson's Jobs List.

Multi-Housing News covers Cadence sale

Eric PetersonTuesday, March 11, 2014
Source: Multi-Housing News
Multi-Housing News covered Zocalo's recent sale of the Cadence Union Station apartment building.

Bloomberg Businessweek profiles Closely's Perch

Eric PetersonMonday, March 10, 2014
Source: Bloomberg Businessweek
Bloomberg Businessweek covers Perch, made by Denver-based Closely.
Development News Denver OED

City seeks proposals for improvement programs

Margaret JacksonMonday, March 10, 2014
Funds are available for nonprofit agencies to improve facilities.
Innovation News O.penVAPE

CannaSearch, the first cannabis job fair, comes to O.penVAPE

Chris MeehanFriday, March 7, 2014
On March 13 from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., Golden Triangle-based O.penVAPE is holding CannaSearch, purportedly the first legal cannabis-focused job fair ever -- and you might be surprised by some of the positions the 15 participating companies are interested in filling.
 

NerdWallet pegs Denver fourth cheapest beer city

Eric PetersonFriday, March 7, 2014
Source: NerdWallet
NerdWallet calculated that Denver was the fourth least expensive beer city, based on beer prices, beer taxes and beer consumption.
Development News LoHi Place

Sagebrush breaks ground on LoHi townhouse project

Margaret JacksonThursday, March 6, 2014
Buyers can customize their units in the LoHi Place townhouse project.
Feature Story The WaterGirls perform at TEDx Mile High talks in November 2013.

TEDxMileHigh Seeks to Inspire Denver

Stephanie WolfWednesday, March 5, 2014
Now in its fourth year of events, TEDxMileHigh and its illustrious roster of speakers have shared plenty of great ideas with Denver, inspiring the city's residents to think differently. The organization's momentum continues to increase in 2014, says Founder Jeremy Duhon. 
Feature Story The land that Elitch Gardens sits on has increased in value since 1995.

What If? Elitch Gardens Move Downtown Reconsidered

Mike TaylorWednesday, March 5, 2014
When Elitch Gardens moved downtown in 1995, Denver officials saw it as a coup. Today there's a sense an amusement park isn't the best use of the 68 acres of prime real estate in the Central Platte Valley, but there's no clear path to redevelopment in the near term.
Development News Denver Arts and Venues

Arts & Venues seeking artists for Stapleton project

Margaret JacksonWednesday, March 5, 2014
Commission of artwork at Northfield Uplands Park will be funded by the Better Denver Bond Program
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Zengo, Richard Sandoval Restaurants find a home in Denver

Chris MeehanTuesday, March 4, 2014
Richard Sandoval Restaurants moved its headquarters from New York to Denver in 2013, and now employs about 15 people in RiNo. The company's first restaurant in Denver, Zengo, celebrates its 10th anniversary this week.

LA Times reports on Devo frontman's MCA Denver exhibition

Eric PetersonTuesday, March 4, 2014
Source: Los Angeles Times
The Los Angeles Times reported on Devo frontman Mark Mothersbaugh's upcoming exhibition at the Museum of Contemporary Art Denver.

Buffalo News looks at ties to Denver exhibitions

Eric PetersonMonday, March 3, 2014
Source: The Buffalo News
The Buffalo News looked at its home city's ties to a pair of arts exhibitions in Denver.
Development News Keep Living CO

Kaiser launches new health advocacy movement

Margaret JacksonMonday, March 3, 2014
According to the 2011 Colorado Health Access Survey by the Colorado Trust, the number of people with no insurance or who are underinsured is more than 1.5 million or one in three Coloradans.

Buchanan to head city's planning department

Margaret JacksonFriday, February 28, 2014
Brad Buchanan was a Principal and Boardmember of RNL, a design, planning, architecture and interiors services firm in Denver.
Innovation News RMES

Lone Survivor focuses on legacy at Colorado entrepreneur summit

Chris MeehanThursday, February 27, 2014
Source: Entrepreneurs’ Organization Colorado
The fourth annual Rocky Mountain Entrepreneurial Summit will be held March 6-7 at the University of Denver, organized by the local chapter of the Entrepreneurs' Organization.

Free Enterprise spotlights Denver Union Station

Eric PetersonThursday, February 27, 2014
Source: Free Enterprise
Free Enterprise, a publication from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, profiled the Denver Union Station project.
Development News Thrive Workplace Solutions

Thrive coworking space expanding in Cherry Creek

Margaret JacksonThursday, February 27, 2014
Thrive Workplace Solutions provides flexible spaces for growing businesses, as well as services tailored to its members business needs. 
Feature Story streetcars

What If? Streetcars a Possible Panacea for Colfax

Chris MeehanWednesday, February 26, 2014
As Denver becomes a more urban city, it's also becoming more congested. Increasing public transit can help fix the issue, and many cities, from Portland to Salt Lake City to Washington, D.C., are bringing back streetcars to make transit better for residents and visitors.
Feature Story entre

National Roundup: Pittsburgh's Young Entrepreneurs, Denver's New Breweries, Tampa's Next Hot 'Hood

Lee ChilcoteWednesday, February 26, 2014
Confluence Denver is one of 22 publications run by Issue Media Group, a Detroit-based media company. Our sister sites such as Model D in Detroit, Elevation DC in Washington, D.C., Fresh Water in Cleveland and Pop City in Pittsburgh have also been covering the latest in urban innovation and development. This is the first in a monthly series that will aggregate top news from around our network and profile what's next for cities.
Feature Story City Summit

A Focus on Regional Collaboration at the Rocky Mountain CitySummit

Eric PetersonWednesday, February 26, 2014
The fourth annual Rocky Mountain CitySummit is slated to take place in Denver next week. The event is all about connecting, educating and inspiring urban leaders in their city-building efforts in Colorado and beyond.
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SeedPaths teaching IT skills to disadvantaged adults

Chris MeehanTuesday, February 25, 2014
Source: SeedPaths
SeedPaths is an innovative career-track boot camp designed for young, disadvantaged adults to train them for success in IT and the software industry.
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New wing opens at Nature & Science museum

Margaret JacksonTuesday, February 25, 2014
The five-level, 126,000-square foot wing houses the Morgridge Family Exploration Center and the Rocky Mountain Science Collections Center occupy the addition.

CNN covers men's fashion in Denver

Eric PetersonMonday, February 24, 2014
Source: CNN
CNN covered the rising menswear industry in Denver.
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Growing businesses with P2Binvestor

Chris MeehanFriday, February 21, 2014
Source: P2Binvestor
"This isn't just a personal loan where all that matters is your personal credit score," explains Krista Morgan, P2Binvestor COO. The Denver-based company recently began offering loans funded by accredited investors.

Shape looks at cutting-edge fitness in Denver

Eric PetersonFriday, February 21, 2014
Source: Shape
Shape covered innovative health performance testing at the Anschutz Health and Wellness Center.
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CU Denver to offer free lecture series on architecture

Margaret JacksonFriday, February 21, 2014
The Mini-School for Arts & Architecture will be held on the Auraria Campus beginning at 7 p.m. Feb. 27 and continuing each Thursday through March 20 in the Baerresen Ballroom at the Tivoli on the campus.

NY Times gives nod to coworking in Denver

Eric PetersonThursday, February 20, 2014
Source: New York Times
The New York Times blogged about coworking at Creative Density in Denver's Uptown neighborhood.
Development News RTD

RTD to introduce Central Rail study

Margaret JacksonThursday, February 20, 2014
The Central Rail Extension will improve access between and among the northeast Denver neighborhoods, the downtown transit network and the full RTD transit system.
Feature Story Vets

Veterans to Farmers Shows Promise as it Gears Up to Build Premiere Greenhouse

Jamie SiebraseWednesday, February 19, 2014
One local entrepreneur has found an unusual way to support a historically neglected demographic while tapping into the "eat local" food movement. Veterans to Farmers will teach military veterans how to farm in urban environments, with its flagship greenhouse coming soon to the Curtis Park/Five Points area.
Feature Story The area is further distressed by relatively high crime rates and a homeless population attracted to nearby social services.

What If? Greyhound Bus Station Staying Put, Efforts to Move Stall

Mike DanoWednesday, February 19, 2014
The Greyhound bus station in downtown Denver has long been a hub of transit for the city's residents. However, as Denver continues to grow and mature, the location of Greyhound's station -- smack dab in the heart of downtown -- has caused some to question whether it is the best use of an entire city block. Despite recent efforts to push the station to a new location, and then revitalize the area, Greyhound says it's staying put.
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Hacking up something new at The Concoctory

Chris MeehanTuesday, February 18, 2014
The Concoctory on South  Broadway is a retail shop and nonprofit hackerspace -- think of it it as a postmodern crafts space, where yarn and needlepoint are replaced with soldering irons and 3D printers.
Development News McWhinney

McWhinney names new Chief Development Officer

Margaret JacksonMonday, February 17, 2014
Trae Rigby oversees the redevelopment process for two historic projects in Lower Downtown -- Union Station and the Windsor Dairy Block.

Denver to get post-apocalyptic in crowdfunded graphic novel

Eric PetersonMonday, February 17, 2014
Source: Den of Geek!
Den of Geek! reported on Denver, a new graphic novel coming from bestselling writers Justin Gray and Jimmy Palmiotti.
Development News Tesoro

Indian Market & Powwow slated for May

Margaret JacksonFriday, February 14, 2014
The Tesoro Cultural Center event features premier Native American artists. dance and other cultural heritage.

Business Insider names "26 Coolest Small Businesses in Denver"

Eric PetersonFriday, February 14, 2014
Source: Business Insider
Business Insider published a list of  "The 26 Coolest Small Businesses in Denver," ranging from Rockmount Ranch Wear to Denver Kush Club to Denver Patio Ride to The Brown Palace.

IBM's Watson supercomputer teaming with Denver-based WellTok

Eric PetersonThursday, February 13, 2014
Source: TechCrunch
TechCrunch looked at IBM's partnership with Denver-based social-health startup WellTok.
Innovation News UCD Glass Thumb

Google Glass goes to class at CU Denver

Chris MeehanThursday, February 13, 2014
Is Google Glass a useful tool for a teacher to learn more about teaching? It's a question at the heart of new in-class research underway at CU Denver's School of Education & Human Development.
Development News The Kitchen

Semple Brown to design four restaurants for The Kitchen

Margaret JacksonThursday, February 13, 2014
The Kitchen is growing, with two new restaurants slated for metro Denver and two more in Fort Collins and Chicago.
Feature Story Chocolate

Paging Dr. Angst: Chocolate Crisis Center Offers Sweet Medicine

Carri WilbanksWednesday, February 12, 2014
For Valentine's or any other day, the Chocolate Crisis Center in RiNo offers a prescription for chocoholics in need. Owners Lisa Heppner and J.C. Bourque applied their marketing and branding know-how to create a compelling brand.
Feature Story Breweries

New Breweries Taking Off in South Denver

Eric PetersonWednesday, February 12, 2014
As many as five new craft breweries might be in business by mid-2014 along or near South Broadway and East Evans Avenue in south Denver. Former Future Brewing Company was first to open last weekend, and Declaration Brewing, Grandma's House, Fermæntra and Denver Pearl Brewing Company are currently in the planning or construction stages.

Sacramento Business Journal looks at Denver's SCFD as model

Eric PetersonTuesday, February 11, 2014
Source: Sacramento Business Journal
The Sacramento Business Journal covered metro Denver's SCFD as a potential model for California's capital.
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Kirkland Museum to build new facility in Golden Triangle

Margaret JacksonTuesday, February 11, 2014
The new location will offer visitors an enhanced experience, while staying true to the salon-style and intimate atmosphere for which the Kirkland Museum is known.

Techli reports on Denver-based Altruist

Eric PetersonMonday, February 10, 2014
Source: Techli
Techli profiled Altruist, a Denver startup that melds crowdfunding and philanthropy.
Innovation News CommutePays

CommutePays offers mileage rewards program for everyone

Eric PetersonMonday, February 10, 2014
CommutePays returned to Denver from san Francisco in 2013 and is now pursuing funding.
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