Local Business

Several complaints prompted the health department to take legal action against Magic Fairy Candles, 634 Main St. The business has been ordered to comply with the state’s edict that requires customers and employees to wear masks to slow the spread of the coronavirus.

The series is being presented by Boulder County chambers and economic development agencies, and input “will provide crucial data as we work with regional partners to develop and implement economic recovery plans for Boulder County,” the Boulder County Workforce Center announced in a Monday morning email.   

The Longmont-founded outdoor lifestyle company looks to help people enjoy nature with eco-friendly conveniences.

On the windows, some observant people noticed it now features a new name, Dickens 300 Prime, and a beef- focused logo. That quiet change offered a hint to what the new Dickens is about.

The focus for the second round of funding is on providing support to businesses owned by people of color.

The business will now operate out of two food trucks that will be travel throughout the city.

The $25 million fund received bipartisan support with public and private grants and loans to go toward those businesses either unable to participate in the federal government's Paycheck Protection Program or still struggling after the program ended.

Entrepreneurship for All, or EforAll, a nonprofit organization dedicated to accelerating economic and social impact through inclusive entrepreneurship, is launching Spanish-language programs in Longmont.

Desde abril del 2019, EparaTodos ha ofrecido entrenamientos, soporte, y acceso a redes profesionales a emprendedores y negocios nuevos. Este año, el programa será también ofrecido en español.

“The pandemic hit the business hard, we suffered a 90% revenue loss,” said company founder Simon Chen. “But we never thought about quitting or abandoning the Longmont community.”