Local Business

Longmonters through March 18 have an opportunity to provide feedback on again expanding outdoor space for businesses downtown.

Combining a love of craft beer with candle making to grow a local business.

 “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.”

“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.”

About to celebrate its 50th anniversary, The Flower Bin is one of the area’s best-known destinations for gardening needs, flower baskets and advice.

Exploring the differences and the similarities among industry impacts in the time of COVID, and looking beyond them in the coming year will come front and center this week at the fifth annual summit. 

Despite the lack of clarity, two Black business owners and others in the community believe the intention will not fade even as the nationwide summer protests and rallies focused on racial equity and justice fade from day-to-day conversation.

Program, whose launch coincided with county's move to yellow on state COVID dial, as of Wednesday had certified 26 businesses and certification is underway for the remainder of the 75 that applied.

Until taproom occupancy restrictions lessen, trolley riders who want to enjoy being taken from brewery to brewery need to reserve a chartered ride. David Lewis will then create a specialized itinerary, calling ahead to reserve seating.

The fund was established last year by the Legislature to help arts and entertainment organizations affected by the pandemic.