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Hiring by restaurants and local governments drives strong Colorado job gains to start the year

Hiring by restaurants and local governments drives strong Colorado job gains to start the year

The state gained an estimated 32,000 nonfarm jobs on a seasonally adjusted basis in January, with the leisure and hospitality sector contributing 21,200 of those gains, and government employment adding 3,600.
Longmont Local: Fit Chick Express takes women's health beyond fitness

Longmont Local: Fit Chick Express takes women's health beyond fitness

Angie Marone, owner of Fit Chick Express, refers to the company as an experience or a community rather than a gym. Though Fit Chick offers classes found in traditional fitness studio settings including kickboxing, power core classes and private training, Marone’s mission goes beyond physical health to provide a safe space for women to meet while practicing self-care.
Local closures and delays: A list of what's being impacted by weekend snowstorm

Local closures and delays: A list of what's being impacted by weekend snowstorm

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Longmont Local: Getting a good read on business — Used Book Emporium has been city staple for 25 years

Longmont Local: Getting a good read on business — Used Book Emporium has been city staple for 25 years

Over the years, the longtime downtown Longmont store has seen many chapters but has held onto its mission to provide affordable literature and sell pre-loved books. 
Grossen Bart brews up a new collaborative Irish Stout in honor of International Women's Day

Grossen Bart brews up a new collaborative Irish Stout in honor of International Women's Day

The endeavor, participants said, shows women can be involved in making beer, both professionally and in the community. It’s part of a larger effort by breweries worldwide, who also are releasing female-focused collaboration brews on or around March 8.
Back to business: The Roost, Longs Peak Pub open again after winter closures in response to COVID

Back to business: The Roost, Longs Peak Pub open again after winter closures in response to COVID

“We feel like it’s a much safer environment now that the infection rate has gone down,” Longs Peak Pub and Taphouse owner Kevin Daly said.
After last year's lane closures to provide more outdoor space for businesses along Main Street, LDDA seeking feedback for 2021

After last year's lane closures to provide more outdoor space for businesses along Main Street, LDDA seeking feedback for 2021

Longmonters through March 18 have an opportunity to provide feedback on again expanding outdoor space for businesses downtown.
Longmont Local: Craft Beer Babe Candles and Gifts

Longmont Local: Craft Beer Babe Candles and Gifts

Combining a love of craft beer with candle making to grow a local business.
Economist: Region, state should rebound from COVID impacts later this year

Economist: Region, state should rebound from COVID impacts later this year

 “We will get through this … It is going to feel oh so much better by the middle of the year. We are going to be able to get out and about, to get out there to see some of our businesses opening up again and once more, growing within our region.”
Office vacancies rise during COVID but Longmont could be poised for bounceback, per consultant report

Office vacancies rise during COVID but Longmont could be poised for bounceback, per consultant report

“We do think office (space) will play an important role in the economy going forward, particularly for certain industries … The office isn’t going away, it is just how the office will be used is going to change in the future.”