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CU Denver a capella group Mix wins big

Mix, CU Denver's top a capella group, won at the prestigious Boston Sings (BOSS) competition. Mix's final performance of the year is set for April 22 on the Auratia campus.

The Atlantic Cities covers Denver's move towards density

 The Atlantic Cities covers Denver's move towards density and away from sprawl.

Greenbox Self Storage adds two locations

Focus Property Group is building on the success of its first self-storage facility, adding two new Greenbox Self Storage locations in Denver.

Innovation News FiveFifty

RiNo-based FiveFifty looks to help local clients with online conversion

FiveFifty looks to help local clients with online conversion and buy digital media for major national brands.

NYT covers DAM's upcoming "Spun"

The New York Times covers the Denver Art Museum's upcoming, pan-museum textiles exhibit, "Spun."

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Unleaded Group launches Beanstalk Solar Hosting with plans to hire up to four

Unleaded Group, Denver's largest Magento partner, develops websites for clients of all sizes. The company just launched Beanstalk Solar Hosting.

New stores bring NorthCreek shops to 100 percent occupancy

Kate Spade New York, Calypso St. Barth, Francesca's and ExOfficio are opening stores at The Shops at NorthCreek in Cherry Creek North.

Roundtable with Denver exec discusses solutions to childhood obesity

Todd McGuire, CTO of Denver-based incentaHEALTH, was on a roundtable seeking solutions for childhood obesity, reports News Medical.

Stapleton's first neighborhood north of I-70 under way

Conservatory Green will be the first of future neighborhoods north of Interstate 70 that will ultimately double the size of Stapleton.

Innovation News 3i

RiNo's Intelligent Imaging Innovations sees renewed demand as spending doldrums subside

TAXI-based Intelligent Imaging Innovations, or 3i, offers customized microscope systems to academic institutions and government agencies.

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Voice of Denver: Investing in Ourselves at Denver's Peak Academy

Scotty Martin, Manager of Process Improvement, and David Edinger, Chief Performance Officer, at Denver Mayor Michael B. Hancock's Office, say Denver's Peak Academy streamlines and improves processes, eliminating waste and saving time and money.

Feature Story Brian Colonna as Titus Andronicus in Titus Andronicus the Muscial!

Buntport's Wild Ride

Buntport Theater Company has boldly marked its creative territory for the past dozen years, establishing itself as the kookiest and most inventive theater troupe in Denver. Debuting on April 12: A Knight to Remember: A Quest to Boldly Recapture the Past, by Brian Colonna.

Feature Story Tonya Tooley shows the compost signs the group designed.

Zero-Waste Bottling: Coke and CSU's Green Prototype in Denver

Colorado State University and Coca-Cola are two years into a 10-year agreement to make bottling more sustainable. A small group of students are helping Denver's Coca-Cola plant become a global leader in green bottling.

Feature Story A rendering of the Mariposa redevelopment in La Alma/Lincoln Park.

Denver -- Walkable City of the Future?

Denver nabs respectable rankings in city walkability surveys, but how can the city make itself even more pedestrian-friendly and people-centric? There's a long list of interesting possibilities, from artistic crosswalks to wider sidewalks to wayfinding signs. One problem: They all cost money, and pedestrian projects command less than two percent of transportation budgets.

Galvanize profiled in Time magazine

Time magazine shines a spotlight on Jim Deters and Denver's coworking space/code school/VC fund Galvanize.

Development News 2570_180

Former Denver Post printing plant to be redeveloped

25/70 will offer a mix of nationally recognized residential and commercial design showrooms, as well as specialty retail, restaurants, conference and event spaces and design studios, professional office space and multifamily residences.

Innovation News Double Encore

Double Encore and Xcellent Creations merge to form largest mobile solutions developer in Denver

Double Encore and Xcellent Creations merge to form largest mobile app developer in Denver, with 43 employees.

Development News balfour180

Balfour breaks ground on $74 million senior living project

Balfour at Riverfront Park will offer a full range of independent, assisted and memory-care living choices. 

WSJ quotes Denver pediatrics prof in corporate calorie-cutting blog

Carl Bialik of the Wall Street Journal quoted University of Colorado's James Hill in a blog post about corporate calorie-cutting.

Innovation News B.W. Bacon

BWBacon Group brings Agile methodology to IT recruiting

BWBacon Group staffs temporary and permanent IT jobs with methods based on Agile development processes. CEO Dave Bacon is even certified in Agile development to better understand the needs of clients.

On Deck gives $10,000 to Denver's r+d wine shop

On Deck Capital awarded $10,000 to r + d Wine Shop to promote its new Denver office.

Development News sartos180

Laird to open Italian restaurant in Jefferson Park

Sarto's will feature the Northern Italian cuisine on which Chef Brian Laird has built his reputation.

Innovation News Addaero

Addaero launches beta of cloud-based fitness app

Denver-based Addaero kicked off a beta of its fitness app in mid-March and expects to launch it to the public by summer.

EDF's Energy Exchange blog shines light on Denver cleantech cluster

Jackie Roberts is bullish on Colorado cleantech in the post she wrote for the Environmental Defense Fund's Energy Exchange blog.

Innovation News SayMedia

SF-based Say Media opening engineering office in Denver

Say Media is looking to open an engineering office in LoDo or the Golden Triangle and immediately staff it with four people.

Development News Mission Yogurt

Mission Yogurt bringing Udi's and Root Down to DIA

Root Down and Udi's Cafe & Bar will provide travelers healthy options at Denver International Airport.

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Voice of Denver: The Ins and Outs of Mobile Apps

Nathan Kurach of AgentSolid argues that most organizations in Denver should take a good long look at developing a mobile app -- but he advises calling an expert first.

Feature Story Kenton Kuhn takes a finished product out of the printer.

Future Now: 3D Printing in Denver

3D printing might just change the world, and Denver is on the leading edge. In November 2012, Debra Wilcox and Kenton Kuhn recognized the need for a three-dimensional printing shop and opened The 3D Printing Store in northeast Denver. The cutting-edge technology has uses in prototyping and manufacturing, but customers also include artists and hobbyists.

Feature Story Never Summer Industries makes more than 120 snowboards a day.

Make It in Denver: Manufacturing Re-Shored

Exports of manufactured goods in Colorado grew 5.7 percent during the past decade, generating $6.7 billion in 2011. And those in the industry agree that the market likely will continue to expand as more companies see the benefits of making goods locally.

Feature Story Swathi Kompella aims to cure Alzheimer's

Swathi Kompella, 12, Works to Cure Alzheimer's and Parkinson's with Stem Cells

What were you doing when you were 12 years old? TEDxYouth@MileHigh Speaker Swathi Kompella is working on stem-cell cures for brain diseases like Alzheimer's and Parkinson's.

Health Policy Solutions looks at healthcare access and poverty

Health Policy Solutions reports on a steep increase on poverty levels among Colorado kids, while healthcare access improves.

Development News A view of the ULC purchase from above.

Urban Land Conservancy makes largest land purchase to date

Urban Land Conservancy will develop affordable housing at Smith Road and Colorado Boulevard.

Innovation News Colorado Aquaponics' garden at The GrowHaus.

Colorado Aquaponics poised to grow, hosting "Tour De Tanks" April 21

Colorado Aquaponics merges fish farming with hydroponics for efficient, zero-waste agriculture. The company educates, sells and consults on aquaponics installations.

Prices for Logan Lofts start at $180,900

Logan Lofts will feature gas fireplaces and high-end finishes at an affordable price.

Innovation News CommonTiger*

CommonTiger* expands in LoDo with website repair

CommonTiger* is growing in Denver by repairing websites, not developing them.
 

CU Denver preps for Guitar Festival April 3-5

CU Denver welcomes a slew of master guitarists for Guitar Fest April 3-5.

Renovation work starts on The Burnsley Hotel

RedPeak Properties gets to work converting The Burnsley Hotel into a modern apartment building.

Denver School of Nursing excels in getting men into nursing

Denver School of Nursing is getting notice for its success in bringing more men into nursing. The school has out the highest percentage of male nursing students in Colorado, as Dean and Director Dr. Shelley Morriston just won an award for his commitment to educating male nurses.

Innovation News BOULD helps Habitat for Humanity go green.

BOULD preps for green building "hackathons"

BOULD offers green building education for contractors and other professionals. The Five Points-based company is launching a national "hackathon" series in Denver this spring.

Innovation News Nick Guerts teaches welding in Denver.

Dabble grows Denver curriculum, including "How to Land a Job at a Startup" class

Dabble offers classes and workshops -- a.k.a. "Dabbles" -- for $20 to $40. The startup is based in Chicago and is growing in Denver.

Development News DDP

Downtown map reveals investment in Denver

The Downtown Denver Development Map also shows 20 developments currently under construction. All told, the map lists 72 public and private sector developments or infrastructure projects in downtown Denver.

Forbes spotlights downtown Denver

Forbes just took a good look at Denver's textbook downtown revitalization -- and liked what it saw.

Feature Story Food Coop

Is Denver the Next Boulder? Natural Foods Industry Hitting Critical Mass

Many organic and natural food companies have opted for Denver over Boulder, including MM Local, High Plains Food Cooperative and Grower's Organic. Could Denver ever rival Boulder, the "50-yard line" of the industry, as a natural foods hub?

Feature Story Dancers with the Wonderbound dance company.

Wonderbound Leaps into a New Journey: The Former Ballet Nouveau Trades Broomfield for RiNo

The re-imagining of Ballet Nouveau's professional dance company into Wonderbound isn't just about a new name, logo or an address change, but something much more. Artistic Director Garrett Ammon is spearheading an inspired creative movement to move beyond conversation and have Wonderbound serve as an ambassador of possibilities for the city.

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One Day @ Battery621

A day in the life of Battery621, the collaborative offices for numerous snow-centric companies alongside creative and renegade businesses of all kinds. The diverse tenant roster include ski-makers Icelantic Skis and creative businesses like Wink Inc. and The Public Works.

Feature Story A linocut by Charly Fasano of the Brown Palace.

Denver: Fast Geek Press Publishes Wild-Eyed Ode to City

Poet Ken Arkind and linocut artist Charly Fasano have published Denver, a  poetic, booze-soaked odyssey through our fair city. They've got a full slate of events through the weekend, including exhibitions, readings and a concert.

Development News One City Block

RedPeak building 302-unit apartment building in Uptown

RedPeak Properties' One City Block is designed to fit into the surrounding neighborhood.

The Sociable name-drops Denver in SXSWi wrap-up

Sara Morgan mentioned Denver's startup community in her post about South by Southwest Interactive on social media blog The Sociable.

Innovation News Cloud Elements' partners.

Golden Triangle's Cloud Elements adding three employees, could double staff in 2013

Cloud Elements is adding three employees, and the cloud-integrating startup could double its staff in 2013.

Max MacKissock up for Food & Wine's Best New Chef

The Squeaky Bean's Max MacKissock is up for Food & Wine's Best New Chef award.

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