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Innovation News Engaged Public

Engaged Public lands $1.1 million grant for improved medical benefit design

Eric PetersonMonday, November 18, 2013
Engaged Public landed a $1.1 million grant for improved medical benefit design.

Parade gives nod to Real Dill

Eric PetersonFriday, November 15, 2013
Source: Parade
Parade magazine named The Real Dill as the country's second-best artisan pickle.
Innovation News GeoPoll

Mobile Accord closes on $6.6 million in VC to survey developing world with GeoPoll

Eric PetersonFriday, November 15, 2013
Mobile Accord closed on $6.6 million in VC to survey developing world with GeoPoll.

Brookfield launches Art Set Free

Margaret JacksonFriday, November 15, 2013
Artists' work will be showcased at ArtsBrookfield25.com and at Brookfield Office Properties' premier office properties in New York, Los Angeles, Denver, Houston, Toronto, Perth and Sydney.
Development News airstream180

Urban Luxe uses Airstream to close deals

Margaret JacksonThursday, November 14, 2013
Urban Luxe Real Estate uses an Airstream as a mobile office, taking closings and sales office to clients.

GigaOM talks to AlchemyAPI about power of cloud computing

Eric PetersonThursday, November 14, 2013
Source: GigaOM
GigaOM spoke with Elliot Turner, Founder and CEO of Denver-based Alchemy, about the impact of cloud computing on making applications.
Innovation News Artifact Uprising

Photobook-maker Artifact Uprising launches mobile app

Eric PetersonThursday, November 14, 2013
Golden Triangle-based Artifact Uprising has launched a mobile app this week that allows users to design and order a small photobook from their smartphone.
Feature Story A rendering of Belleview Station.

Belleview Station Leads the Way for Transit-Oriented Development

Mike DanoWednesday, November 13, 2013
Colorado's Bansbach family has owned the land around the light rail's Belleview Station since the late 1800s. But now the family is leading an effort to redefine the character of this area from a staid suburban location into a thriving, walkable urban destination for upscale Denverites.
Feature Story Dennis Taylor, program coordinator, teaches a signature cooking class.

Quite Simply, Cooking Matters

Jamie SiebraseWednesday, November 13, 2013
Of all the things to be thankful for this season, a full belly and good health are two of the most robust blessings. When it comes to making sure every Colorado kid remains healthy and full, Cooking Matters Colorado believes that cooking is what matters most.

NPR spotlights Denver hotel boom

Eric PetersonTuesday, November 12, 2013
Source: National Public Radio
NPR focused on Denver's hotel boom on a story on national growth in the hospitality industry.
Innovation News UberX

UberDenver launches uberX

Eric PetersonTuesday, November 12, 2013
UberDenver has launched a budget alternative to taxis, uberX, in Denver.
Development News Gates HQ 180

Gates Foundation's new headquarters completed

Margaret JacksonTuesday, November 12, 2013
The 7,800-square-foot office space preserves the historic nature of the building’s architecture while complying with the standards required for a LEED Gold Commercial Interiors rating.

Health Policy Solutions looks at impact of ACA on wellness programs

Eric PetersonMonday, November 11, 2013
Source: Health Policy Solutions
Health Policy Solutions looked at the Affordable Care Act's impact on workplace wellness programs.

Pinnacle Club opens after facelift

Margaret JacksonMonday, November 11, 2013
The Crystal Peak and Capitol Peak ballrooms boast more than 1,200 hand-blown crystal light fixtures individually hung from the 14-foot ceiling.
Innovation News Decibel Blue

Decibel Blue opens Denver office

Eric PetersonMonday, November 11, 2013
Phoenix-based PR and marketing firm Decibel Blue has opened an office in Denver, with plans to grow it to 12 employees.

VentureBeat profiles Fresh Jets

Eric PetersonFriday, November 8, 2013
Source: VentureBeat
VentureBeat recently covered Fresh Jets, a startup based at Galvanize in Denver.
Innovation News Mocapay

Mocapay hiring after launch of Udi's mobile-payment app

Eric PetersonFriday, November 8, 2013
Mocapay is gaining traction with its mobile-payment solutions, launching with Udi's Food in August. 

Collegiate Peaks opens in RiNo

Margaret JacksonFriday, November 8, 2013
Collegiate Peaks Bank is the first full-service community bank to open in RiNo.

NY Times looks at Western exhibit by DAM director

Eric PetersonThursday, November 7, 2013
Source: New York Times
The New York Times reported on an exhibit of Western bronzes co-organized by the Denver Art Museum's Thomas Brent Smith.
Innovation News Coda thumb

"Roaster of the Year" Coda Coffee grows to 40 employees

Eric PetersonThursday, November 7, 2013
After numerous accolades in the last five years, Roast Magazine recently named Coda Coffee the "Macro Roaster of the Year" for 2014.
Development News DDP

Downtown Denver Partnership launches CityTalk Denver

Margaret JacksonThursday, November 7, 2013
CityTalk Denver encourages civic engagement by allowing members of the community to contribute from anywhere at any time to share a broad range of ideas, solutions and feedback.
Featured Post Price

Voice of Denver: Progress Made in Connecting the West, Work Remains

Michael PriceWednesday, November 6, 2013
Coalition for a Connected West Executive Director Michael Price says we are in a connectivity hub on the Front Range, but there is more work to be done on the regulatory level.
Feature Story Rob McGowan and Ben Olson are the Co-Founders of Fin Art.

Material Alchemists at Fin Art Remaking Denver's Interior Spaces

Samantha AlvianiWednesday, November 6, 2013
As the art of making furniture evolves, one standout Denver duo dreams up the bones of some of the city's  most iconic interiors. Fin Art has its fingers in all sorts of new projects in the city, from brewpubs to hostels.
Feature Story To date this year, the Ubuntu Farm has produced approximately 6,500 pounds of organic produce.

For the Love of Chard: The First Bantu Harvest in the New World

Chris MeehanWednesday, November 6, 2013
Earlier this year, Confluence Denver brought you the story of the Somali Bantu refugees and the Ubuntu Urban Farm in Denver's Westwood neighborhood. It was the beginning of a learning experience for the refugees of war-torn Somali who, though farmers by tradition, were not used to farming in a climate anything like Colorado's. Now they've harvested their first full season of crops, providing them to the Bantu, CSA (community-supported agriculture) members and a restaurant.
Feature Story Street Art

Top 10 Denver Feeds on Social Media

Eric PetersonWednesday, November 6, 2013
Twitter, Facebook, Tumblr, YouTube -- there are so many ways to go down the rabbit hole. If you have the time to surf, here are Confluence Denver's picks for the 10 best Denver feeds on social media.
Development News Hyatt180

Swinerton wins Hyatt contract

Margaret JacksonTuesday, November 5, 2013
Construction of the 361-room hotel is scheduled to start in early November, with an opening set for late summer 2015.

Esquire recommends Leopold Bros. Rocky Mountain Peach Whiskey

Eric PetersonTuesday, November 5, 2013
Source: Esquire
Esquire likes Rocky Mountain Peach Whiskey from Denver-based Leopold Bros. .
Innovation News Illumen 180

The Illumen Group hiring after winning award from BBB

Eric PetersonTuesday, November 5, 2013
The Illumen Group, an IT consulting firm based in southeast Denver, is hiring. The company has 100 clients, most of them based in Colorado.

NY Times looks at what $1.25 million gets you in Denver

Eric PetersonMonday, November 4, 2013
Source: New York Times
The New York Times compared houses selling for $1.25 million in Denver, Minneapolis and Boston.
Innovation News Noble Savage meal 180

Noble Savage Foods opens at CrossFit LoDo

Eric PetersonMonday, November 4, 2013
Noble Savage Foods makes a hybrid of paleo and "Zone" meals at a West Denver commissary kitchen and distributes through local CrossFit gyms.
Development News mulligan180

Mulligan named top attorney by Law Week Colorado

Margaret JacksonMonday, November 4, 2013
Jim Mulligan's practice focuses on most aspects of commercial and mixed-use real estate, including urban, resort and suburban developments, with an additional emphasis in the structured financing and corporate areas of practice.

Forbes spotlights Nokero

Eric PetersonFriday, October 25, 2013
Source: Forbes
Forbes looked at Nokero, a Denver-based solar-lightbulb maker.
Development News Industry180

RiNo to get Industry, a new collaborative workspace

Margaret JacksonFriday, October 25, 2013
Industry Denver will feature space for 400 workers and up to four eating and drinking establishments.
Innovation News CreativeMornings

CreativeMornings Denver launches

Eric PetersonFriday, October 25, 2013
The inaugural CreativeMornings Denver took place at Convercent the morning of Nov. 1 at Convercent's headquarters in the Golden Triangle. Events will take place the first Friday morning of every month.

Tivoli makes list of top 25 student unions

Eric PetersonThursday, October 24, 2013
Source: Best College Reviews
The Tivoli on the Auraria campus in Denver made the Best College Reviews list of the country's top 25 student uniuons.
Innovation News Bazyar thumb

FORETHOUGHT.net acquires Durango ISP, hiring in Denver

Eric PetersonThursday, October 24, 2013
After acquiring Durango-based Brainstorm Internet FORETHOUGHT.net is hiring in Denver and working to finish a regional fiber loop.
Development News Maxwell180

Maxwell named equity partner of Zocalo

Margaret JacksonThursday, October 24, 2013
Susan Maxwell leads all of Zocalo’s community operations including budgeting, financial reporting and cost-containment procedures from project conception through execution.
Feature Story Gus Peterson juggles kettlebells, and teaches his clients to do the same.

Kettlebell Ringers: Russian Workout Catches on in Denver

Carri WilbanksWednesday, October 23, 2013
First used by Russian soldiers, the kettlebell provides an effective full-body workout that incorporates both strength and cardio. Denver trainers are increasingly hip to the benefits of these cast-iron, kettle-shaped weights.
Feature Story John McCaskill, along with Rob Bell, open MegaFauna, a philosophy-driven artist collective.

MegaFauna Makes Moves, Remains in RiNo

Gigi SukinWednesday, October 23, 2013
MegaFauna has taken retail to a new level: Production often takes place in the RiNo shop. More than 200 vendors have embraced the concept as the store settles into a new space at 3102 Blake St.
Feature Story Nicole McGee is a Cleveland artist who makes jewelry, bouquets of flowers and artwork out of scraps of vinyl flooring, plastic bottles, corks and other things people throw away.

Turning Trash into Treasure, Creative Reuse Movement Boosts Urban Economies

Lee ChilcoteWednesday, October 23, 2013
Creative reuse centers are shops or warehouses where you can buy materials in bulk that would otherwise wind up in the landfill. Geared towards artists, teachers, parents and crafters seeking raw materials, they have been growing quickly across the U.S. They're treasure troves of creative possibilities for anyone with an artistic mindset.
Feature Story MOOCs allow for a hybrid of educational models, with online lectures and project work in the classroom.

Can MOOCs Rewire Higher Education?

Eric PetersonWednesday, October 23, 2013
The MOOC, or Massive Open Online Course, might just be the next big thing in education. CU Denver and CSU are getting in the game, and a few colleges are offering real credits. Is this a paradigm shift for education or is the hype overselling the reality?

Motley Fool projects higher Denver airfare

Eric PetersonTuesday, October 22, 2013
Source: The Motley Fool
The Motley Fool says airfare might be going up on flights to and from Denver.
Development News OneUnionStation

One Union Station fully leased before completion

Margaret JacksonTuesday, October 22, 2013
Tenants include a FirstBank branch; the popular Boulder restaurant Zoe Ma Ma; and two national restaurant concepts expanding into Denver -- the health, quick-serve restaurant company Protein Bar and The Thirsty Lion Pub, a gastropub that combines the traditional values of American- and European-style pubs.
Innovation News Breathless 180

After "Breathless," Air Ball Creative looks to future projects

Eric PetersonTuesday, October 22, 2013
After "Breathless," Air Ball Creative is looking for clients and working on "passion projects."

CCD VP named Outstanding Woman by Colorado Black Women for Political Action

Eric PetersonMonday, October 21, 2013
Source: Community College of Denver
Leslie McClellon, VP of Student Affairs at Community College of Denver (CCD), has been named an Outstanding Woman by Colorado Black Women for Political Action (CBWPA). 
Innovation News Planet Media

Planet Media hiring ExpressionEngine and Magento developers

Eric PetersonMonday, October 21, 2013
Website developer Planet Media is hiring a pair of developers.
Development News CHUBurger

CHUBurger to open at Coors Field

Margaret JacksonMonday, October 21, 2013
The Longmont-based restaurant will be a central feature of the Colorado-centric rooftop deck renovation, adding a craft-casual beer and food atmosphere. The renovation will create the largest rooftop deck in the country. 
Development News Ac thumb

Nancy P. Anschutz Center opens in Park Hill

Margaret JacksonFriday, October 18, 2013
While the Jack A. Vickers Boys & Girls Club will take the majority of space at the center, additional partners will also serve the community from the building.

Gizmodo trips out on experimental Denver light-rail film

Eric PetersonFriday, October 18, 2013
Source: Gizmodo
Gizmodo showcased an odd film made with a scanner on Denver's light rail.
Innovation News Wright thumb

Something Independent's S|I Wright Award salutes Colorado's top lifestyle company

Eric PetersonFriday, October 18, 2013
Something Independent is presenting its S|I Wright Award to one of Colorado's top lifestyle companies.
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