Tag: business
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Waymo in Denver: Everything you need to know about the self-driving car service
After deploying to over a dozen other cities throughout the U.S., Waymo robotaxi service is now open to anyone in the Mile High City. Here are answers to key questions about Denver’s new ride-hailing service. What is Waymo? Waymo robotaxis are autonomous driving vehicles, or self-driving cars, that operate as a ride-hailing service similar to…
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Colorado Springs-area business events starting Aug. 30
THURSDAY We Mean Business: A Day of Practical Strategies for Real Business Growth — 10:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., East Library, East Community/Annex, 5550 N. Union Blvd., $15. Registration: tinyurl.com/3a6t3zzd. COMING UP Sept. 11: Southern Colorado Women’s Chamber of Commerce First Friday — Being held on the second Friday this month, 7:30-9 a.m., Space Foundation, Area 51,…
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PUC adds weekly comment after killing private talks
The Colorado Public Utilities Commission will take public comment at the start of every commissioner’s weekly meeting beginning Sept. 9 as part of its new transparency mandate, the commission announced, expanding a slot previously limited to the second Wednesday of each month. Virtual comment will be available at the 9 a.m. Wednesday meetings, the commission…
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Colorado’s Outside Days festival saw $42M economic impact in 2026
Outside Days, the Colorado festival celebrating outdoor recreation, is getting bigger each year. The event held on the last weekend of May generated $42.15 million for the state’s economy, according to a news release from the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT). Over the three years of its existence, the state economic…
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Pikes Pick: Allusion Speakeasy brings a fun new theme downtown
Looking for a cocktail bar that gives you more than just a drink? Allusion Speakeasy rotates its themes throughout the year, transforming the downtown bar into a completely different experience with each new concept. The 21-and-older spot requires reservations and is open from 4 to 10 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and 4 p.m. to midnight…
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GUEST OPINION: Let’s not lose Colorado’s edge in advanced industries
Colorado has developed one of the most concentrated, fastest-growing tech economies in America. The payoff from these advanced industries is tangible, through high-wage jobs, an investment magnet and our state’s standing in the global competition to attract talent and industry. Yet, Colorado’s competitive position is eroding. States trailing us on tech and science capacity are…
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Prost Brewing Co. is bringing its German-style beers to Colorado Springs
Prost Brewing Co., a popular Denver area brewery known for its authentic German-style lagers, immersive atmosphere and innovative technologies, is expanding into Colorado Springs. The craft brewery is remodeling a former Old Chicago Pizza + Taproom restaurant at the First & Main Town Center on Colorado Springs’ east side into a Prost biergarten, Boyd Hoback,…
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Colpar’s HobbyTown opens first location in Colorado Springs
Roughly one year after the last HobbyTown USA in Colorado Springs closed, a new player is filling the void. Colpar’s HobbyTown, a staple in the Denver Metro area, recently moved into 7870 N. Academy Blvd. The store officially opened on Aug. 8, but owner Fred Beardslee said he is planning a grand opening in late…
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Thunder From Down Under brings Australian male revue to Pikes Peak Center
Somewhere in a girls group chat, there’s about to be a message that starts with: “Ladies, I have an idea.” The idea? Get dressed up, grab your best friends and head to Pikes Peak Center to watch 20 chiseled Australian men dance around with very little interest in keeping their shirts on. But beware: The…
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Local rising musician Mayor Grey headlines at The Black Sheep
It was three years ago at the Wild Goose Meeting House, back when the doors were still open and the downtown coffee shop was still a gathering place for open-mic nights. Onstage, a 21-year-old singer was working his way through an original song. “I see a girl who writes but doesn’t show her face,” Mayor…