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MedExpress Urgent Care Center submitted a site plan amendment to the City of Longmont in May. The amendment review was for a change of use to convert an existing bank building into a medical office for emergency treatment.
According to Ben Ortiz, project manager handling this project for the City of Longmont, "This project was reviewed administratively and no public hearing was required. They have gone through the review process and their plans have been approved. We don’t have a construction schedule associated with this project as that is determined by the developer."
MedExpress will be located at 601 S Main St.
Left Hand Brewing Welcomes New Brand Marketing Manager and Community & Events Manager
Left Hand Brewing Company, recently welcomed two new additions to the Left Hand team, Jill Preston, Brand Marketing Manager and Eric Kean, Community & Events Manager.
"Jill has resided in Longmont for the past 14 years and brings 20 years marketing experience to Left Hand Brewing primarily in the retail, restaurant and hospitality industries. Most recently Jill was in a marketing consulting role with Oskar Blues Brewery and the CAN’d Aid Foundation, and prior to that she served as the director of marketing for Snarf’s Sandwiches and the director of communications for Noodles & Company. Jill received her Bachelor of Science in Journalism from the University of Kansas," states a press release from Left Hand Brewing Company.
Jill's role as brand marketing manager includes: "all brand management and marketing strategies for the brewery and the Left Hand Foundation including national campaigns, new beer releases, packaging, advertising, public relations, digital and social media, community events, sponsorships and intellectual property."
"Eric is a Colorado native and originally from Lyons. He has spent the last 12 years managing various large-scale festivals, speaking events, and concerts across Colorado. Most recently Eric served as the event manager for TEDxMileHigh events. He also held management positions with Planet Bluegrass and the Telluride Bluegrass Festival. Eric received his Bachelor of Music Education from the University of Colorado – Boulder and is currently pursuing a Master of Business Administration at the University of Colorado – Denver," states a press release by Left Hand Brewing Company.
Eric's duties at Left Hand as the community and events manager include: to "act as an ambassador for both the brewery and the Left Hand Brewing Foundation. He will lead the planning and execution for the Foundation’s four major fundraising events: Hops + Handrails, Leftapalooza, Longmont Oktoberfest and Nitro Fest, whose proceeds benefit the Foundation and other local nonprofit partners. Eric also will work closely with an active group of volunteers, community members, sponsors and Left Hand Brewing employees to help elevate Longmont and the greater Northern Colorado region."
“We’re excited to have both Jill and Eric on board here at Left Hand,” said Chris Lennert, Left Hand Brewing COO. “They’re both long-time ‘Lefties’ and bring substantial experience in their fields to the brewery and the Left Hand Foundation. I’m confident they can build upon the great foundation we’ve established and help pave the way for the next 25 years.”
Verve Integrative Is Engaged By Marijuana Company of America's hempSMART™ Brand to Manage Television Ad
CAMPAIGN FOR ITS CBD PET DROPS PRODUCT
The following is a press release from Verve Integrative and is published by the Longmont Observer as a public service.
Verve Integrative (VI) a division of Intention Products, LLC is pleased to announce that Marijuana Company of America Inc. (“MCOA” or the “Company”) (OTC: MCOA), an innovative hemp and cannabis corporation, has engaged it to create go to market strategy
and manage a direct response television (DRTV) ad campaign to promote the hempSMARTTM brand product line.
hempSMART is working with Verve Integrative and their experienced marketing team to develop a market strategy and a television commercial for the hempSMART Pet Drops that will air on cable networks in select regions nationally this summer. The hempSMART commercial spot will have featured placement on the official eCommerce site of a well-known DRTV company and will be broadly promoted on integrated social media outlets, benefiting from well-established consumer engagement strategies.
The Verve team that has more than 25 years of experience in many variations of media strategy, development and production, working for Disney, GM, ABC, Paramount, Grey Group and McCann, to mention just a few. They specialize in multipoint story experiences designed to educate, entertain and endorse while mirroring the human mind’s process of solving a problem, thereby supporting consumers in making emotional and logical product conclusions. Creative Director Kim Castle’s experience in front of and behind the camera provides an invaluable edge to the hempSMART marketing campaign.
In addition, Ms. Castle has personally been an advocate of CBD as an alternative to traditional products currently on the market. “We are very pleased to partner with hempSMART on their journey to bring such thoughtful and well-developed products to the people who need natural relief and enhanced health solutions. I wish hempSMART Pet Drops had been available to support my cherished dog when we were going through a health challenge together,” said Castle.
Donald Steinberg, CEO of MCOA, stated “Kim’s experience gives us an excellent opportunity to greatly expand the marketing strategy for the hempSMART brand and product line. We are honored that the hempSMART product line will be managed by her and the Verve Integrative team. We look forward to the new television commercial airing this summer.”
Sierra Club Endorses Foote in Boulder County D.A. Race
The following is a press release from Mike Foote and is published by the Longmont Observer as a public service.
A local chapter of the largest environmental advocacy group in the nation has made a rare endorsement in a District Attorney's race. The Indian Peaks Group of The Sierra Club, an organization whose nationwide membership totals over three million, has endorsed Rep. Mike Foote for Boulder County District Attorney.
"I'm honored by the Sierra Club's support," Foote said. "In their more than 125-year history they've stood at the front lines of environmental protection. I'm excited to bring that fight to the Boulder District Attorney's office."
Foote, who became known as a champion for environmental protection and a fighter against oil and gas during his six years representing Eastern Boulder County in the state legislature, has made the issue a key piece of his platform in his campaign for District Attorney.
"During my fourteen years as a prosecutor in the Boulder D.A.'s office environmental crimes has just not been a priority," Foote said. "I intend to change that. Local law enforcement can and should play a role in protecting our environment."
Since announcing his candidacy in February, Foote has spoken with thousands of voters about his plan to protect Boulder County's environment as District Attorney. He has committed to prosecuting oil and gas related environmental crimes if they occur in Boulder County.
"The Firestone tragedy of last year showed us that we can't be passive on this issue," Foote said. "We have to lean into the fight and be prepared to prosecute environmental crimes."
The Sierra Club's decision to endorse Foote is a rare one and speaks to Foote's record of environmental protection and his vision for prosecuting environmental crimes as District Attorney.
"Mike Foote has been a tremendous champion for the environment as a legislator," Indian Peaks Group Conservation Chair Kirk Cunningham said. "He's brought that passion into the race for Boulder County District Attorney. Mike has new ideas for how the Boulder County D.A.'s office can take an active role in environmental protection, including continuing to fight fracking and oil and gas development."
The Indian Peaks Group, or IPG, is effective and influential in Boulder County on issues that affect the environment. Karen Dike, a Longmont resident, sits on the group's executive committee.
"The Sierra Club rarely endorses candidates in District Attorney's races, but Mike's record on the issue and his bold vision for the future makes this choice abundantly clear for us," Dike said. "Mike Foote is the best choice to protect Boulder County's environment."
