Local Business

Longmont is home to nearly a dozen thrift and consignment stores, from locally owned shops like Hidden Treasure and Hope’s Storehouse, to larger nonprofits like Goodwill and ARC.

The pandemic is amplifying the role that appearance-based services play in people’s lives as interactions move online.

Dr. Christine Johnson has joined Front Range Orthopedics & Spine as an orthopedic surgeon who specializes in surgical and non-surgical treatments.

Through Friday, donations to the Strongmont 2 Fund— the second iteration of the fund and campaign developed by the Advance Longmont Economic Partners to support small businesses and help mitigate the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic — will be matched thanks to Deborah and Wayne Simmons. The Simmonses have pledged to match up to $10,000 in contributions.

The workforce perception survey aimed “to get a pulse on how Longmont-based workers viewed living and working in Longmont.”

The gig economy has expanded locally and globally since onset of pandemic in March.

The Hidden Treasure 2 is hosting a Go Fund Me campaign to offset mask efforts.

LDDA launches contest for free, private concert with Face Vocal Band.

The Energize Colorado Gap Fund will provide more than $25 million in small business loans and grants to boost small businesses impacted by COVID-19.

Scott Cook, CEO of the Longmont Area Chamber of Commerce, in an email said 10 member businesses have closed as a result of difficulties caused by the pandemic.