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Ordinance Restricting Concealed Carry in Certain Public Areas Passes

Published on May 17, 2022

New ordinance to restrict concealed carry in city buildings, parks, and park facilities passes.

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Denver Releases $5M in ARPA Funds for Small Business Grants

Published on May 16, 2022

American Recovery Plan Act (ARPA) funds to provide cash grants in addition to technical assistance from local capacity-building providers

Tagged as: , Announcements, Business & Economy, Economic Development & Opportunity, News, Press release, RISE Denver

Applications Now Open for the Denver LGBTQ Commission

Published on May 16, 2022

The Denver LGBTQ Commission is accepting applications for new Commissioners! Applicants must live or work in the City or County of Denver, and must be available to attend one monthly meeting on the second Tuesday of each month.

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Mayor Hancock and Regional Partners Convene to Fentanyl Summit

Published on May 13, 2022

Mayor Michael B. Hancock, Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser and regional partners will convene stakeholders from across the state – including U.S. Attorney Cole Finegan, public safety leadership and district attorneys – for a two-day summit to address the public health and safety crisis caused by synthetic opioids like fentanyl through greater collaboration.

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City Helps Family Businesses Thrive Across Multiple Generations

Published on May 11, 2022

Denver’s microbusinesses and the families and employees who built them to gain guidance, support, and succession planning

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Denver Arts & Venues Accepting Applications for EDI Mini Grant Program

Published on May 06, 2022

The Denver Arts & Venues Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Mini-Grant Program is currently accepting applications. Learn more about the grant, grant guidelines, and how to apply.

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Mayor Hancock Discusses Cannabis Legalization on 4/20

Published on April 20, 2022

Denver Mayor Michael B. Hancock shared a message on 4/20 discussing the 10-year anniversary of Colorado passing Amendment 64, which legalized recreational marijuana in the state, and Denver’s efforts to bring more equitable access to the industry.

Tagged as: , Announcements, Business & Economy, Business Licensing, Marijuana Information, Mayor, News, Press release

City Boosting Restaurant Startups

Published on April 15, 2022

American Recovery Plan Act (ARPA) dollars to train, support, and fund a select group of experienced industry professionals seeking to open their own restaurants

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Denver Launches Residential Rental Licensing Program

Published on March 10, 2022

The City and County of Denver’s drive for compliance with minimum housing standards has begun with the launch of the residential rental property licensing program. Through this program, every property in Denver that is offered for rent for more than 30 days will be required to have a residential rental property license.

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Denver Arts & Venues Accepting Applications for Five Points Jazz Fest

Published on March 07, 2022

Denver Arts & Venues is pleased to announce that applications are now open for Five Points Jazz Festival vendors including food trucks, food tents, nonprofit booths, corporate booths, and artisans.