The Mile High Biz Blog
Welcome to our new blog, where we'll share the latest news and resources from the local business community and other stuff related to local business and building a stronger local economy.
Please feel free to post comments (you'll have to register or login first) or send us links to more news we can share.
New Marketing Workshops to Support Local Businesses
- Building Your Brand
Branding: what is it, why does it matter, and how do you develop your company's brand? - Creating a Wow! Customer Experience
How do you ensure your customers keep coming back for more? - Big Mouth Marketing
Referral marketing is 3,500 times more effective than print advertising alone. Learn how to get others to talk about your business to their friends.
Locavesting one of NYTime's Top Ideas for 2008
MHBA Featured in Twist & Shout Newsletter
publishes a seasonal printed newsletter with local news and music info. This winter's newsletter also features an article about the Mile High Business Alliance and Colorado Local First. Buy Local Week Gift Guide - Something for Everyone
It really is easy to shop smarter - finding the things you want while building a healthy local economy.
Here are our recommendations for:
Coda Coffee featured in Pursue the Passion video
You can find Coda Coffee to drink at lots of local coffeehouses. Some of my favorites? Pajama Baking Co. on Old South Pearl St, and Blackberries at Five Points. Give it a try!
Buy Local Week Gift Guide - Gifts for Him
And now, a selection of local shops to find gifts for the brothers, fathers, husbands, boyfriends, male coworkers, and all the other men in your life. Clicking on the business name will take you to their listing in the Colorado Local First directory.
Westword Mentions Buy Local Week
Yesss!
Discount for Reserving Green Festival Booth Early
Buy Local Week Gift Guide - Gifts for Her
Want to find something unique and special for loved ones this holiday season? There are dozens of gift guides on the internet, but we’re offering something unique: a guide to local gift giving.
When we buy from locally owned businesses, more of that money stays in our local economy. In fact, one study in San Fransisco revealed that just a 10% shift in retail sales toward local businesses would create thousands of new jobs and $190 million in economic activity. We don’t have to spend more, just spend smarter.
