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MIGHTYkarma opens 1,000 sq ft shop in LoHi

Margaret JacksonMonday, December 10, 2012
MIGHTYkarma POPshop features a collection of hand-crafted products in Denver's LoHi neighborhood.

Capitol Hill's Urban Interactive Studio helps urban planners with outreach, adding developers

Eric PetersonMonday, December 10, 2012
Growing Urban Interactive Studio provides government 2.0 apps and websites to municipalities and urban planners.

Denver-based PCL Construction gives $150,000 to national food banks

Ivy HughesFriday, December 7, 2012
Source: Sacramento Bee
PCL Construction donates $150,000 to food banks across America.

Commerce Kitchen moves to 5,600 sq ft space in West Wash Park

Margaret JacksonFriday, December 7, 2012
Web designer and developer Commerce Kitchen, recently relocated to an old firehouse in West Washington Park.

LoHi's HiDef growing by finding traction in solutions for faith-based market

Eric PetersonFriday, December 7, 2012
HiDef growing with websites and mobile apps for the faith-based, international development and education markets.

The Daily Meal hurries to Denver for new beer festival

Ivy HughesThursday, December 6, 2012
Source: The Daily Meal
The Daily Meal gives insight into one of Denver’s newest beer festivals, the Parade of Darks.

LoDo's Ibotta booming after app debuts in October, looking to triple staff in 2013

Eric PetersonThursday, December 6, 2012
Ibotta is turning the concepts of coupons on its head with brand engagements that are more interaction than transaction
Development News 2300walnut

$75 million apartment project rising in Ballpark

Margaret JacksonThursday, December 6, 2012
A 310-unit apartment building is under construction at 2300 Walnut. 
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VoD: Pay It Forward. Give. Ask. Receive.

Wednesday, December 5, 2012
Jon Rossi, the catalyst behind Startup Denver, Denver Startup Weekend, Lean Startup Machine Denver and Startup Grind Denver, has one piece of advice for the hundreds of entrepreneurs he interacts with: Pay it forward.
Feature Story CafeLarge

Making Money, Mending Society: Social Entrepreneurship in Denver

Ivy HughesWednesday, December 5, 2012
One of the country’s first social entrepreneurship cafes, and one of only 23 in the country, Denver’s SAME Cafe is one of the first and most innovative social enterprises out there. Here’s what they’re doing and what they see happening with Denver social entrepreneurship. 
Feature Story Live plants and natural light fill Green Spaces, in RiNo.

Building Community One Cubicle Demolition at a Time

Mike DanoWednesday, December 5, 2012
Internationally, the number of coworking locations has roughly doubled since 2006. With nearly a dozen coworking spaces, Denver is right in the middle of that trend. But why are entrepreneurs and others choosing to share workspace with strangers?  

$7 billion hospitality boost attracts World Property Channel

Ivy HughesTuesday, December 4, 2012
Source: World Property Channel
An investment of more than $7 billion in Denver's infrastructure, talent, culture and outdoor life has not only attracted young talent to the city, it's also accelerated tourism numbers. 

Golden Triangle's Forkly growing, hiring two in 2012 and more in 2013

Eric PetersonTuesday, December 4, 2012
With an app that allows users to share and discover eating and drinking tastes, Forkly has a foothold in a fast-growing market.
Development News ReverieLiving

1,200 sq ft Reverie Living opens in LoHi

Margaret JacksonTuesday, December 4, 2012
LoHi's 1,200 square foot Reverie Living features contemporary home wares and accessories.

Denver-based Grabio team takes on Craigslist

Ivy HughesMonday, December 3, 2012
Source: Tech Cocktail
The Denver-based Grabio team has created a hyper-local site that rivals Craigslist.

$80,000 Laughing Latte to open at Lowry

Margaret JacksonMonday, December 3, 2012
Dino Espejo is teaming up with Larimer Associates to open a second Laughing Latte at Lowry. 

RiNo's Octa doubling staff, building iPad stands and handles

Eric PetersonMonday, December 3, 2012
Octa is expanding its line in 2013 and looking to grow by leaps and bounds in the next two years.

CNN launches local eatery program with Denver Biscuit Co.

Ivy HughesFriday, November 30, 2012
Source: CNN
CNN’s new “100 Places to Eat Like a Local” program launched with a feature on the infamous Denver Biscuit Co.

LoDo's FullContact hiring 12 in 2013, readying contact management system release

Eric PetersonFriday, November 30, 2012
FullContact, a 2011 TechStars graduate, remains on impressive trajectory as it gets ready for its first big releases.
Development News veranda

362-unit apartment complex under way in southeast Denver

Margaret JacksonFriday, November 30, 2012
The Veranda Highpointe development, a 362-unit apartment complex, will open in southeast Denver in 15 months and will feature a lazy river and indoor basketball court.

The Atlantic recognizes Denver retail stronghold -- I Heart Denver Store

Ivy HughesThursday, November 29, 2012
Source: The Atlantic
I Heart Denver Store Proprietor Samuel Schimek strives to expose Denver artisans to the world. 
Development News logan

The Logan, a 57-unit residential building set to open in Alamo Placita

Margaret JacksonThursday, November 29, 2012
The 57 new apartments opening in Alamo Placito offer a convenient location near downtown.

Online wine seller Club W reaches 11 employees, $2 million in revenue

Eric PetersonThursday, November 29, 2012
Club W's goal to move wine to e-commerce resulted in $2 million in revenue in year one.
Feature Story The solar panels atop the Rockmount Ranch Wear building in LoDo.

Denver’s Solar Entrepreneurs Outlast the Trend

Mike DanoWednesday, November 28, 2012
With enough solar energy systems in the Denver metro area to power more than 2,500 homes, Denver's solar innovators have helped Colorado become No. 3 in photovoltaic solar systems per capita and No. 10 in solar energy installations. While the solar trend caused many national businesses to fold, those in the Denver solar industry innovated to survive and believe the best is yet to come.
Feature Story A security guard walks through the Clyfford Still Museum.

Increasing Denver's Cultural Pitch One Still at a Time

Mindy SinkWednesday, November 28, 2012
The Denver Art Museum and a largely unknown but hugely influential artist of the American abstract expressionism movement, Clyfford Still, are part of Denver’s cultural heavy weights that generated $1.76 billion in economic activity in the metro area in 2011.
Feature Story RAW

CD Vid: Denver RAWK Showcase

StaffWednesday, November 28, 2012
Some of Denver's hottest -- though not necessarily most "discovered" -- talent will participate in a Dec. 6 RAWK event at Casselmann's Bar. 

Denver survivalist and entrepreneur prepares to prepare

Ivy HughesTuesday, November 27, 2012
Source: New York Times
A Denver survivalist and owner of the Red Shed Media Group discusses 21st Century survival with the New York Times. 

Repurposed Materials adding staff, looking at national expansion

Eric PetersonTuesday, November 27, 2012
By finding new markets for waste streams that once went straight to the landfill, Repurposed Materials has found a niche in the recycling industry that will hopefully result in a national expansion. 

3,200 Sq Ft Inward Fitness opens at I-25 and Colorado Boulevard

Margaret JacksonTuesday, November 27, 2012
Inward Fitness Owner Daniel Ward recently opened a 3,200 square foot gym at 3900 E. Mexico Ave.

Denver a runner up on Startup Genome’s leading startup cities list

Ivy HughesMonday, November 26, 2012
Source: The Atlantic Cities
Denver is one of 20 runner up cities on Startup Genome's leading startup cities list. 

LoHi SteakBar expansion includes nearly 1,000 sq ft

Margaret JacksonMonday, November 26, 2012
LoHi SteakBar is taking over nearly 1,000 square feet in extra space for private dining.

Printfection quadruples B2B revenue in 2012, plans to hire in 2013

Eric PetersonMonday, November 26, 2012
Printfection's tech-savvy approach to T-shirt giveaways has increased sales by 400 percent. 

Built In Denver next step in connecting startups

Ivy HughesSunday, November 25, 2012
Source: ICOSA
Built In Denver is yet another step in connecting the city's startups. 

Plink planning to double staff from 10 employees to 20 by mid-2013

Eric PetersonFriday, November 23, 2012
Denver-based online marketing startup Plink, is hiring four new staffers and could add 20 total staff by mid-2013. .
Development News Element 47

Downtown architect brings 265 residences to Element 47 development in Jefferson Park

Margaret JacksonFriday, November 23, 2012
A downtown architect has started work on a residential project that will bring 265 residences to the old Baby Doe's restaurant site in Jefferson Park.

Trip Advisor names Denver No. 5 rising city destination

Ivy HughesThursday, November 22, 2012
Source: TripAdvisor
Denver is now among TripAdvisor's list of top U.S. cities to visit. 
Development News 1000SBroadway

$45 million Wash Park West investment rehabs old Gates Rubber site

Margaret JacksonThursday, November 22, 2012
Las Vegas-based Fore Property is investing $45 million in the redevelopment of the former Gates Rubber factory site in Wash Park West. 

Altitude Digital Partners joins Inc. 500 list, plans to hire more than 20

Eric PetersonThursday, November 22, 2012
One of the fastest growing companies in Colorado, online advertising firm Altitude Digital Partners saw sales double in 2012 and is projected to do the same in 2013. 
Feature Story Folsom Custom Skis

Folsom Custom Skis Carves the Edge of Innovation

Christopher C. WuenschWednesday, November 21, 2012
A team of professional skiers recently moved a custom ski business that’s part of the $3.4 billion snow sports industry from Boulder to Denver. They’re smart, they’re growing and for them, there’s no place like Denver. 
Feature Story Tomboy Tools

The Pampered Hammer: Denver Women Re-Tool Success

Heather CaliendoWednesday, November 21, 2012
With 3,500 sales consultants, designation as one of Entrepreneur magazine’s Top 100 Brilliant Companies, Denver-based start-up Tomboy Tools reached the $1 million mark in half the time it took Pampered Chef to the do the same.  

Golden Triangle's ActiveJunky.com adding four

Eric PetersonTuesday, November 20, 2012
Outdoor-gear portal ActiveJunky.com is hiring four new employees, which will double its staff. 
Development News Jinji Cycles opened its shop on major bike route

More than 5,000 sq ft in bike storefront added to Highlands

Margaret JacksonTuesday, November 20, 2012
Bike shops are rolling into northwest Denver with the addition of Jinji, Salvagetti and Panda to the Highlands. 
Development News Tejon34

New energy efficient townhomes, condos coming to LoHi

Margaret JacksonMonday, November 19, 2012
River Meadow has broken ground on the next phases of Tejon34. The project will add 13 new residences to a tight market.

LoDo's GutCheck expects to double staff in 2013

Eric PetersonMonday, November 19, 2012
LoDo-based GutCheck, a provider of market research technology to major consumer-facing brands, expects to double its staff from 10 to 20 in the coming year. 

1,500 sq ft Middle Eastern art gallery opens at Taxi

Margaret JacksonFriday, November 16, 2012
Edee Anesi join's RiNo's creative class with the opening of Anesi Fine Art.

Sympoz leads online crafts education, looks to add 30 employees

Eric PetersonFriday, November 16, 2012
Sympoz has reinvented online education with Craftsy, and continues to grow at a rapid rate.

TechCrunch discusses Denver incubator Galvanize

Ivy HughesThursday, November 15, 2012
Source: TechCrunch
Tech magazine TechCrunch takes note of Denver’s expansion into start up workspaces with a feature on the recently opened Galvanize space.

iTriage makes leading health care app, plans to hire up to 40 employees

Eric PetersonThursday, November 15, 2012
iTriage boomed in 2012, tripling its staff as users downloaded its health care apps eight million times.
Development News Su Teatro

$7 million RiNo apartments target female veterans

Margaret JacksonThursday, November 15, 2012
The Empowerment Program is building 36 apartments for women veterans.

Denver’s Closely launches small business app

Ivy HughesWednesday, November 14, 2012
Source: Staten Island Live
Denver-based Closely, recently launched the Perch app, which lets businesses track competitors without connecting to social profiles.   
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