Local Business

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.

Launched by Jennifer Ferguson and Bricks Retail, the #longmonsterlove Valentine’s Day campaign wants to take the holiday beyond couples and bring out the love for local businesses and the community as a whole. Bookmarks printed in English and Spanish have been distributed to businesses across the city. 

A COVID conscious event in Prospect that gives women a night to relax and support locally-owned female entrepreneurs.

“Ultimately, Friday’s COVID Dial 2.0 update rewards Five Star Certified businesses by giving them the opportunity to move down the dial when eligible and protects them if Boulder County moves back up the dial,” according to a news release.

Through careful cutting and resewing, the company is upcycling shirts into interesting and fashionable new designs. There are five patterns available, and each one-of-a-kind finished shirt contains graphics from multiple sources.

The number of people working from home across the nation and the state has increased with the COVID-19 pandemic. This has pushed sustainability leaders to look at how telecommuting could decrease overall emissions.

Nearly three-quarters, 73%, “of consumers celebrating Valentine’s Day this year feel it is important to do so given the current state of the pandemic,” the National Retail Federation stated in a Jan. 28 web post announcing the results of an annual survey conducted in partnership with Prosper Insights & Analytics.