tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-716250031449003592024-03-21T19:02:35.224-06:00The Stasko BlogLuStaskohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17626594604812876874noreply@blogger.comBlogger157125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-71625003144900359.post-50516353813283490662016-10-06T15:58:00.000-06:002016-10-06T16:03:46.328-06:00Local Purple Door Coffee Hosts Luke's Diner Pop-Up Shop for Netflix Revival <div style="background-color: white; color: #1d2129; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px;">
The Stasko Agency checked out the Luke's Diner Pop-Up Shop at <a aria-controls="js_10" aria-describedby="js_11" aria-haspopup="true" class="profileLink" data-hovercard="/ajax/hovercard/page.php?id=256258151097687" href="https://www.facebook.com/purpledoorcoffee/" id="js_12" role="null" style="color: #365899; cursor: pointer; font-family: inherit;">Purple Door Coffee</a> in Five Points yesterday morning. The Pop-up shop was a way for fans to interact with each other and share photos on social media for the Gilmore Girls air-date birthday celebration. The Pop-up was hosted by <a class="profileLink" data-hovercard="/ajax/hovercard/page.php?id=6275848869" href="https://www.facebook.com/netflixus/" style="color: #365899; cursor: pointer; font-family: inherit; text-decoration: none;">Netflix</a> to promote their revival of the beloved Warner Brothers show. <a class="profileLink" data-hovercard="/ajax/hovercard/page.php?id=207226035957397" href="https://www.facebook.com/GilmoreGirls/" style="color: #365899; cursor: pointer; font-family: inherit; text-decoration: none;">Gilmore Girls</a>: A Year in the Life will premiere on Netflix, November 25th just in time for the holidays. Fans enjoyed free coffee cou<span class="text_exposed_show" style="display: inline; font-family: inherit;">rtesy of Netflix and could take photos under the iconic "Luke's" sign.</span></div>
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Pop-up shops like this one are great options for companies/brands to interact with their fans and other local businesses. </div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Fans heard about this event through sources like 9News, Facebook news </span><span style="font-family: inherit; text-align: center;">and sites like EntertainmentWeekly.com and HuffingtonPost.com </span></div>
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LuStaskohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17626594604812876874noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-71625003144900359.post-77164860865656056812016-10-06T15:12:00.000-06:002016-10-06T15:14:26.140-06:00The Stasko Agency Welcomes Samantha Cox as new Assistant <div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in; vertical-align: baseline;">
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introduce myself as Lu’s new personal assistant at The Stasko Agency.
I have a BA in Cinema Arts and Sciences from Columbia College Chicago with a
concentration in Writing. I am thrilled
to be able to bring elements of my degree into a creative setting while also utilizing
my years in customer service. I grew up in Greenwood Village, CO but I recently
moved to the highlands in August 2015. It has been a delight to work with Lu on
many local clients and have gained a passion and appreciation for my new
community. I look forward to the opportunity to grow professionally with Lu and
the Stasko Agency while helping the agency move towards the future. </span><span style="font-family: "segoe ui" , sans-serif; font-size: 6.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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event planning and promotion for Latigo Mexican Restaurant. We are excited to
create new yearly events for one of Denver’s best restaurants and we hope to
see you at one of our fabulous events!</span></div>
<br />LuStaskohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17626594604812876874noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-71625003144900359.post-61920493530976040152016-07-17T14:56:00.000-06:002016-07-17T14:56:28.824-06:00Fat Jack's is on a roll!
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<span style="font-family: Cambria;">Earlier this year, the Stasko Agency became the agency of
record for Denver based Fat Jack’s Subs. The timing for a public relations
program couldn’t have been better for Fat Jack’s and its co-owners, Kyle Fabra
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<o:p><span style="font-family: Cambria;"> </span></o:p><span style="font-family: Cambria;">In March, Fat Jack’s opened a new store at 450 Broadway.
This was the second new Fat Jack’s to open within the past year. (The first new
store was the shop at 2736 Welton Street in Five Points, which launched last
summer.) Just as the Fabras were preparing to open the Broadway store, they
learned they would have to evacuate their LoHi location in Dickenson, to make
way for a new development. Fat Jack’s was one of several businesses that were
told to evacuate the site. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<o:p><span style="font-family: Cambria;"> </span></o:p><span style="font-family: Cambria;">Fortunately, Kyle got to work right away to find a new
location in LoHi and was able to lease a spot just one block away at <span style="color: #262626; mso-bidi-font-family: Serif12Beta-Regular; mso-bidi-font-size: 16.0pt;">3326 Tejon Street (next door to Western Daughters Butcher
Shoppe). The Fabras opened the new LoHi spot in mid-July.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<o:p><span style="font-family: Cambria;"> </span></o:p><span style="font-family: Cambria;">Additionally, Fat Jack’s was approved to open a new concept
store on the Auraria Campus. This will be the seventh location for the eatery,
where in addition to offering its delicious sandwiches made of the freshest
ingredients, it also will offer Little <span style="color: #1a1a1a; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">Man Ice Cream by the scoop, Cinnaholic Gourmet Cinnamon Rolls
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word about Fat Jack’s is getting out there, and we don’t think it could happen
to anyone better than Kyle and Brooke Fabra.</span></span></div>
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<a href="http://www.westword.com/restaurants/fat-jacks-supersubs-finds-new-lohi-home-and-expands-to-auraria-campus-7991585"><span style="font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;"><span style="color: blue;">http://www.westword.com/restaurants/fat-jacks-supersubs-finds-new-lohi-home-and-expands-to-auraria-campus-7991585</span></span></a><span style="color: #1a1a1a; font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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LuStaskohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17626594604812876874noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-71625003144900359.post-43664739564984456032015-12-30T15:16:00.000-07:002015-12-30T15:16:59.458-07:00The Value of Community Events<div style="color: #5756d6; font-family: Arial; font-size: 13px; min-height: 15px;">
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Ever since I was a little girl, community has been important to me. Growing up on a street that at one time had over 50 kids to play with, I learned at an early age that getting to know your neighbors was an important part of how to build a safe and inviting community. I have carried this bit of knowledge with me throughout my life and career as a publicist. With each and every client, I am always trying to figure out how to help them build community and expand awareness of their business. Helping clients determine how to best connect with their clients, resources, neighbors, and community members has yielded powerful dividends both in terms of generating media exposure and driving sales. </div>
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Events provide a perfect opportunity to connect to your local community. Since I’ve coordinated many events for both clients and on a volunteer basis, I thought it would be helpful to outline some of the key points that can mean the difference between success and failure. </div>
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<b>Know your audience. </b>The first step in planning any event is to decide who your core audience is and how to best reach that group. A good way to identify your audience is to ask who might benefit most from the event. For example, consider a walk/run fundraiser for a local animal shelter. The ideal audience would not only include animal lovers, but fitness enthusiasts as well. So, to draw that crowd, you might consider partnering with a neighborhood gym or local running clubs. </div>
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Several years ago, I helped launch the Lower Highland Annual 4<sup>th</sup> of July Parade and Family Picnic. We knew drawing families was going to be crucial, so we targeted an influential mommies group who we knew would spread the word about the event. The strategy worked and the parade is now a neighborhood tradition that draws hundreds. </div>
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<b>Market widely</b>. Depending on just one communication channel to promote your event can lead to low attendance. I utilize a variety of methods to get the word out – from social media postings to calendar listings in local event sites to pitching stories to media in advance of the event. This past summer, I helped organize the 50<sup>th</sup> anniversary of the West Powers Avenue Block Party – a reunion of a gathering that has been happening since my childhood. I knew tracking down all my old neighborhood pals would be a challenge, so I started with Facebook by creating a private page for former neighbors. For the folks who weren’t on social media, I created a flyer that I mailed out, using addresses collected from the older generation of attendees. It was amazing how many we found using both of these methods.</div>
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<b>Increase your odds of success</b>. Another way to guarantee good attendance is to recruit a club or organization with many members and a natural interest in the event. Cub Scout and Girl Scout troops are a natural fit for kids-focused events. Youth sports teams and neighborhood associations are also good options. For the 4<sup>th</sup> of July parade, I recruited the local junior roller derby team to participate. Their costumes and skills provided a great visual for the parade and the team got great exposure from the event, using it to pass out information about upcoming bouts. </div>
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Enlisting local businesses can also be a good way to attract crowds because those merchants will help promote the event to their customers. They can also serve as a good source of financial support. This year, I helped raise over $6,000 in just two days for the parade, thanks to the generosity of the Lower Highland Merchant Group, which I helped co-found in 2011.</div>
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<b>Make it fun</b>. Of course, your event won’t be judged by attendance alone, but by the experience you deliver. One way to do that is create an activity or task that will immediately get your guests engaged in the event. For the 50<sup>th</sup> reunion, we played the “Who Am I” game, which involves <span style="color: #1f4e79;">putting the name </span>of a “famous” person on each person’s back and having each individual guess the name on their tag. Since it had been a long time since we had seen each other, this ice breaker was a huge help. I think it is important to do this at most events. It’s fun, and gets people talking.</div>
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<b>Publicize your event.</b> Even though I was one of those neighborhood kids attending the 50<span style="font-size: 12px;"><sup>th</sup></span> Anniversary of the block party, I put my “publicist” hat on to make sure the media knew that this was a special event and one not to miss! You can read about it here in the <a href="http://littletonindependent.net/stories/Flood-bonded-neighbors,194422)" target="_blank">Littleton Independent</a>. </div>
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I also used my skills to gather coverage of the 4<sup>th</sup> of July Parade, which was highlighted in <i><a href="http://www.northdenvertribune.com/2015/07/4th-of-july-celebrates-community/" target="_blank">The North Denver Tribune</a></i>.</div>
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If you don’t have the money to hire a publicist or you don’t have one volunteering for your event, there are other ways to gain exposure. The <i>Denver Post’s YourHub</i> section provides a lot of community coverage. I also suggest researching who to contact at your local paper since those publications play a key role in informing the community about what’s happening. Submitting your event to one of the local lifestyle magazines, such as <i>5280</i> or <i>303 Magazine</i> is also a good strategy to attract attention. </div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span class="TextRun SCX101047049" style="font-family: Calibri,Sans-Serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 17px;" xml:lang="EN-US"><span class="NormalTextRun SCX101047049" style="background-color: inherit;">This past weekend marked the </span></span><span class="TextRun SCX101047049" style="font-family: Calibri,Sans-Serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 17px;" xml:lang="EN-US"><span class="SpellingError SCX101047049" style="background-color: inherit;">LoHi</span></span><span class="TextRun SCX101047049" style="font-family: Calibri,Sans-Serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 17px;" xml:lang="EN-US"><span class="NormalTextRun SCX101047049" style="background-color: inherit;"> Neighborhood’s 8</span></span><span class="TextRun SCX101047049" style="font-family: Calibri,Sans-Serif; font-size: 8pt; line-height: 17px;" xml:lang="EN-US"><span class="NormalTextRun SCX101047049" style="background-color: inherit; vertical-align: super;">th</span></span><span class="TextRun SCX101047049" style="font-family: Calibri,Sans-Serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 17px;" xml:lang="EN-US"><span class="NormalTextRun SCX101047049" style="background-color: inherit;"> Annual 4</span></span><span class="TextRun SCX101047049" style="font-family: Calibri,Sans-Serif; font-size: 8pt; line-height: 17px;" xml:lang="EN-US"><span class="NormalTextRun SCX101047049" style="background-color: inherit; vertical-align: super;">th</span></span><span class="TextRun SCX101047049" style="font-family: Calibri,Sans-Serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 17px;" xml:lang="EN-US"><span class="NormalTextRun SCX101047049" style="background-color: inherit;"> of July Parade and Family Picnic. The </span></span><span class="TextRun SCX101047049" style="font-family: Calibri,Sans-Serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 17px;" xml:lang="EN-US"><span class="SpellingError SCX101047049" style="background-color: inherit;">Stasko</span></span><span class="TextRun SCX101047049" style="font-family: Calibri,Sans-Serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 17px;" xml:lang="EN-US"><span class="NormalTextRun SCX101047049" style="background-color: inherit;"> Agency has been involved with the fundraising for this event, helping to make it happen each and every year since its inaugural event in 2008. The event has become a great tradition for people of all ages in the </span></span><span class="TextRun SCX101047049" style="font-family: Calibri,Sans-Serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 17px;" xml:lang="EN-US"><span class="SpellingError SCX101047049" style="background-color: inherit;">LoHi</span></span><span class="TextRun SCX101047049" style="font-family: Calibri,Sans-Serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 17px;" xml:lang="EN-US"><span class="NormalTextRun SCX101047049" style="background-color: inherit;"> Neighborhood and has continued to flourish over the years. Of course, that success would not be possible without numerous generous donations made by many of our </span></span><a class="Hyperlink SCX101047049" href="http://www.lohimerchants.com/" style="color: inherit; text-decoration: none;"><span class="TextRun Underlined SCX101047049" style="color: #0563c1; font-family: Calibri,Sans-Serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: underline;" xml:lang="EN-US"><span class="NormalTextRun SCX101047049" style="background-color: inherit;">LoHi</span></span></a><span class="TextRun EmptyTextRun SCX101047049" style="font-family: Calibri,Sans-Serif; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 17px;"></span><a class="Hyperlink SCX101047049" href="http://www.lohimerchants.com/" style="color: inherit; text-decoration: none;"><span class="TextRun Underlined SCX101047049" style="color: #0563c1; font-family: Calibri,Sans-Serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: underline;" xml:lang="EN-US"><span class="NormalTextRun SCX101047049" style="background-color: inherit;"> Merchants</span></span></a><span class="TextRun SCX101047049" style="font-family: Calibri,Sans-Serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 17px;" xml:lang="EN-US"><span class="NormalTextRun SCX101047049" style="background-color: inherit;">. The </span></span><span class="TextRun SCX101047049" style="font-family: Calibri,Sans-Serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 17px;" xml:lang="EN-US"><span class="SpellingError SCX101047049" style="background-color: inherit;">LoHi</span></span><span class="TextRun SCX101047049" style="font-family: Calibri,Sans-Serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 17px;" xml:lang="EN-US"><span class="NormalTextRun SCX101047049" style="background-color: inherit;"> Merchants who stepped up to show their support were, as follows:</span></span></span><br />
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LuStaskohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17626594604812876874noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-71625003144900359.post-23074613507700231642015-02-03T00:20:00.000-07:002015-02-03T00:20:12.687-07:00A Look BackWe're happy to report that 2015 is off to a great start for <a href="http://www.staskoagency.com/">The Stasko Agency</a>. We're hard at work promoting a number of initiatives, including helping to spread the word about two new awards from the Governor's Council on Active and Healthy Lifestyles. You can read more about the awards <a href="http://gazette.com/two-new-governors-council-awards-recognize-health-in-schools-workplace/article/1544984">here</a>. <br />
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However, before we get to far ahead of ourselves, we thought we'd take a moment and reflect back on 2014 and all the wonderful clients we were lucky to work with. Last year, we were proud to conduct PR campaigns for a wide variety of organizations, from specialty retailers to high-profile developers, including:<br />
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<li>Mudlick Mail</li>
<li>The Walnut Room</li>
<li>The City of Wheat Ridge</li>
<li>Camp Inc.</li>
<li>Wine Storage of Denver</li>
<li>Zocalo Community Development </li>
<li>Decor and You</li>
<li>Colorado Culture of Health Conference</li>
<li>Little Man Ice Cream</li>
<li>Swinerton Builders Colorado</li>
<li>Denver Independent Brokers</li>
<li>The LoHi Merchant Group</li>
<li>Bright Beginnings</li>
<li>Joie de Vivre Pilates</li>
<li>Truest Beauty</li>
<li>Kukui Corp.</li>
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Every year offers new learning opportunities and 2014 was no exception. We discovered just how far some wine collectors will go to protect their collections and got the chance to help Wine Storage of Denver educate their clients about the benefits of their move to a larger facility. You can read about the company's expanded space in 5280 <a href="http://www.5280.com/news/business/magazine/2014/10/cab-cave">here</a>. Another highlight was assisting a new Boulder-based entrepreneurial camp, appropriate dubbed Camp Inc. - recruit campers. Our efforts yielded stories in the <i>Denver Business Journal</i>, the <i><a href="http://www.dailycamera.com/News/ci_25733125/Coal-Creek-Canyon-camp-mixes-standard">Boulder Daily Camera</a> </i>and <i>9News.</i> We also continued to expand our knowledge of just how important marketing is to the automotive repair industry, thanks to direct mail provider Mudlick Mail and Kukui Corp., a supplier of software for auto service centers. You can read more about Kukui in <a href="http://www.searchautoparts.com/motorage/shop-management-operations-service-repair/q-todd-westerland-kukui">Motor Age Magazine</a> and <a href="http://www.ratchetandwrench.com/RatchetWrench/July-2014/Borrowing-Marketing-Ideas-from-Outside-the-Industry/"><i>Ratchet and Wrench</i></a>. <br />
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Since a picture is worth a thousand words, here are some photos to help illustrated the breadth of work we performed last year.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">In February, Zocalo Community Development sold its Cadence Union Station apartment complex to Invesco Real Estate. We worked with the company to tell the story behind the sale. The deal attracted attention from several media outlets, including the <i>Denver Post</i>, t<i>he Denver Business Journal</i>, the <i>Colorado Real Estate Journal</i> and <i>Multi-Housing News.</i></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Wheat Ridge City officials break ground on a Sprouts Farmers Market. Last year was a busy one for development in Wheat Ridge, where three new housing developments broke ground and a number of news businesses opened their doors. The city was also named one of the best places in the nation to retire by the website <a href="http://livability.com/top-10/retirement/best-places-retire/2014/colorado/wheat-ridge">Livability. </a></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Little Man Ice Cream celebrated selling its millionth scoop last summer. Westword was kind enough to cover the story, which you can read <a href="http://blogs.westword.com/cafesociety/2014/07/little_man_ice_cream_scoop_for_scoop.php">here</a>.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">In May, Wheat Ridge officials hosted a signing ceremony where Governor John Hickenlooper signed a bill that provides a tax credit to encourage development of contaminated brownfield sites.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Denver Public Schools Board Member Jeannie Kaplan speaks to the crowd at the groundbreaking of the Denver School of Science and Technology at Byers Middle School. Stasko Agency client Swinerton Builders Colorado performed the renovations on the school.<br />
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We look forward to another busy year helping our clients achieve their goals!LuStaskohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17626594604812876874noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-71625003144900359.post-61757701029990402422015-01-08T00:21:00.001-07:002015-01-08T09:29:26.762-07:00The Walnut Room Marks 10th Anniversary At the Stasko Agency, we're blessed to work with some of Denver's most visionary entrepreneurs. Take John Burr, for example. A decade ago, he opened a live music venue and pizzeria in neighborhood that was up and coming but still hadn't arrived. Today, Burr's baby - <a href="http://www.thewalnutroom.com/walnut-street/">The Walnut Room</a> - is positioned in the heart of what is now known as RiNo, one of city's hippest hubs. Being a pioneer isn't always easy, so Burr and his team deserve a hearty congratulations for marking their 10th anniversary Friday, January 9th.<br />
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To celebrate, The Walnut Room will host a big bash from 5 pm to 11 pm featuring, complimentary pizza and appetizers, drink specials and a free performances from Adrienne O, Andy Palmer, Roo & The Howl, Matt Hoffman and DJ Social Lubrication. <br />
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Over the last decade, The Walnut Room has gained a reputation as premier music venue, hosting <br />
local bands as well as established national acts, including One Eskimo, Jeff Austin (Yonder Mountain String Band) Brenden Bayliss (Umphrey’s Mcgee), Trout Steak Revival, Simon Townshend (of The Who), Jewel, Churchill and The Fray. The pizzeria has also gaining a following for its thin-crust pies and an expanding menu that includes an array of salads and sandwiches.<br />
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Westword and On the Town Columnist Penny Parker have helped us spread the word about The Walnut Room's success. You can read Westword's piece <a href="http://blogs.westword.com/backbeat/2015/01/the_walnut_room_celebrates_ten_years_of_live_music_in_rino.php">here</a> and Penny's column <a href="http://pennyparker.blacktie-colorado.com/2015/01/walnut-room-turns-10-with-a-party-friday/?utm_source=penny&utm_campaign=ce02b4ef21-RSS_EMAIL_CAMPAIGN&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_c71b5b2401-ce02b4ef21-23424597">here</a>. <br />
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We hope to see you at the celebration. For more information click <a href="http://www.thewalnutroom.com/event/729507-walnut-room-10-year-denver/">here</a>. <br />
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<br />LuStaskohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17626594604812876874noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-71625003144900359.post-34743916060194270722014-09-30T11:57:00.002-06:002014-09-30T11:57:21.081-06:00Little Man Serves Millionth ScoopIt was an exciting summer for <a href="http://www.littlemanicecream.com/">Little Man Ice Cream</a>, which marked six years in its 28-foot-tall Lower Highland home and a number of other milestones.<br />
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Since it opened, Little Man has donated one scoop of beans or rice to communities in need around the world for every scoop of ice cream it sells. In July, Elaine Tamburello, mother of Little Man owner Paul Tamburello, had the honor of serving the shop's millionth scoop and celebrating Little Man's donation of one million scoops to developing nations. The celebration included a jazz band, free "little dips" and a philanthropic "market" featuring a variety of non-profits that have benefited from Little Man's community contributions.<br />
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Little Man also grew its brand by leaps and bounds, expanding the number of outlets carrying its products to more than 25 across the metro-area. Perhaps the most prominent member of Little Man's wholesale program is the <a href="http://milkboxicecream.com/">Milkbox Ice Creamery</a> at the newly renovated Union Station. The shop carries Little Man's ice cream exclusively and has been doing brisk business since opening in July. <br />
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It's no surprise to see such great demand for Little's Man frosty treats given the ice cream maker's focus on creating unique flavors. Despite a full slate of community events, Little Man managed to launch a new slate of vegan ice cream flavors this summer, including such creative concoctions as The Bee's Knees - a blend of vegan banana ice cream, bee-free honey swirl and a mixture of peanut butter-filled pretzels and The Munchies, featuring vegan peanut butter ice cream with chocolate chips, white chocolate chips, almonds, peanuts and marshmallows. <br />
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The vegan flavors caught the attention of Everyday host and vegetarian <a href="http://kdvr.com/author/kdvrchrisparente/">Chris Parente </a>who sampled the ice cream on <a href="http://kdvr.com/2014/08/28/vegan-ice-cream-at-little-man-ice-cream/">air</a>. 9News also featured Little Man in a segment on how to make the perfect root beer float. Watch it <a href="http://www.9news.com/story/life/food/2014/08/10/little-man-ice-cream-dishes-out-secret-to-a-great-float/13861719/">here.</a><br />
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Next on Little Man's list is moving into a bigger commissary to give the ice cream maker more room to experiment and meet the public's appetite for its products. The new facility will also have a tasting room, so fans can sample the latest creations.<br />
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Little Man wrapped up its peak season September 28th with its annual <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/274666099404600/?ref=22">Hula Hoop Contest</a>, an event that draws young and old to compete in a fundraising effort for local schools. But don't forget that the ice cream shop will continue to host the Highland Farmers Market and Artisan Alley from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. the first two Fridays in October. Hope to see you there!LuStaskohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17626594604812876874noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-71625003144900359.post-67796667937420351232014-08-06T17:37:00.000-06:002014-08-06T17:37:57.377-06:00Camp. Inc Participants Draw Press for Business PitchesWhile many of us have been enjoying the lazy days of summer, the kids participating in <a href="http://www.campinc.com/">Camp Inc.</a> have been busy learning the business skills they need to bring a product or service to market. Located in the mountains above Boulder, Camp Inc., is a unique Jewish overnight summer camp where participants develop community, confidence, leadership and Jewish identity through hands-on business and entrepreneurial experiences.<br />
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The camp has drawn 82 campers (all 7th to 12th graders) from 15 states as well as Canada and Israel. Camp Inc. kicked off its first session June 22 and wraps up its second session August 6th. During their time at Camp Inc., campers have learned a variety of business concepts - from branding to social media strategy. They also get to interact with local entrepreneurs (including venture capitalist <a href="http://www.feld.com/">Brad Feld</a>) and visit such successful businesses as Inspirato and Cloud Elements. Participants apply their skills by forming teams to develop a specific product or service. At the culmination of each session, campers present their business ideas to a group of local investors and entrepreneurs. <br />
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The Stasko Agency has been working with Camp Inc. and its director Josh Pierce since the snow was still falling and we're happy to see the fruits of Pierce's labor. The camp's unique concept and its ambitious participants have attracted attention from both national and local media, including The <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/rabbi-jason-miller/new-jewish-camp_b_5046550.html">Huffington Post</a>, Fox News, <a href="http://jewishtechs.com/jewish-summer-camp-for-budding-mark-zuckerbergs/">Jewish Techs</a>, <a href="http://www.thejewishweek.com/news/new-york/camps-build-robots-and-ruach">The Jewish Week</a>, <a href="http://mashable.com/2014/05/23/camp-inc-summer-camp-for-the-next-mark-zuckerberg/">Mashable,</a> as well as <a href="http://www.bizjournals.com/denver/news/2014/08/04/boulder-area-startupsummer-camp-meshes-innovation.html">The Denver Business Journal</a>, 9News and the <a href="http://www.dailycamera.com/News/ci_25733125/Coal-Creek-Canyon-camp-mixes-standard">Daily Camera</a>, which both sent reporters to Camp Inc. home base to capture the campers in action. You can watch the 9News story <a href="http://www.9news.com/story/news/education/2014/07/10/summer-camp-teaches-entrepreneurial-skills/12502413/">here</a> and read the Daily Camera piece <a href="http://www.dailycamera.com/news/boulder/ci_26247802/jewish-teens-learn-how-start-business-at-new">here</a>. The Denver Business Journal also highlighted the camp on its <a href="http://www.bizjournals.com/denver/news/2014/08/04/boulder-area-startupsummer-camp-meshes-innovation.html?page=all">website</a>. <br />
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A program of the Boulder Jewish Community Center, Camp Inc. is founded by the Jim Joseph Foundation and AVI CHAI Foundation, in partnership with the Foundation for Jewish Camp. Camp Inc. was competitively selected as part of the Foundation for Jewish Camp’s esteemed Incubator II to receive both funding and mentorship to build the best Jewish overnight camp experience.<br />
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We are grateful to have helped the camp's successful launch and look forward to many years of happy campers.<br /><br />
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LuStaskohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17626594604812876874noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-71625003144900359.post-73189921775559508252014-07-11T00:06:00.000-06:002014-07-11T00:09:31.542-06:00Wheat Ridge Remains Hotbed of Activity Wheat Ridge has become a hotbed of development activity recently, with new housing and commercial projects garnering buzz and attracting headlines. After going years without adding any new inventory to the city's housing stock, two new housing projects are under construction and another should break ground soon.<br />
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<a href="http://www.newtownbuilders.com/">New Town Builders</a> broke ground in March on Perrin's Row, a rowhome development located at 38th Avenue and Depew Street. The community will include 26 two-and-three bedroom row homes priced from the mid-$200s. Meanwhile, at 38th and Fenton Street, <a href="http://urbangreendevelopments.com/">Urban Green Development </a>is planning a sustainable development featuring paired homes, single-family patio homes and row homes. Standard Pacific Homes will offer a more traditional, upscale option, with a 48-homesite community in the city's Applewood neighborhood.<br />
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The city is also picking up steam when it comes to commercial development. While incentives have helped lured <a href="http://www.ci.wheatridge.co.us/ArchiveCenter/ViewFile/Item/2811">new</a>, unique businesses to the city's emerging downtown area, known as The Ridge at 38, developers are also aiming to attract larger retailers. A mixed-use development is taking shape at 38th Avenue and Kipling Street that will include a 64-unit senior living facility and a 27,000-square-foot Sprouts store. Another large grocer could land at the southwest corner of 38th and Wadsworth, where Governor John Hickenlooper recently signed a bill that would provide tax credits for environmental clean-up projects. The Wheat Ride Urban Renewal Authority, which owns a portion of that site, could transfer tax credits to a developer to help cover the $300,000 in environmental remediation needed at the site.<br />
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The developments have captured the attention of local media outlets, who have been closely following Wheat Ridge's growth. The <i>Denver Post</i> covered the building boom in <a href="http://www.denverpost.com/arvada/ci_25314406/wheat-ridge-sees-largest-residential-construction-boom-decades">March</a> and did another story examining redevelopment efforts in <a href="http://www.denverpost.com/News/ci_25566948/Wheat-Ridge-pledges-3-million-toward">April</a>. <i>The Denver Business Journal</i> also wrote about the <a href="http://www.bizjournals.com/denver/morning_call/2014/04/wheat-ridge-approves-redevelopment-plan.html">Sprouts development</a> and the recent <a href="http://www.bizjournals.com/denver/news/2014/05/16/hickenlooper-signs-two-tax-credit-bills-into-law.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+vertical_53+(REITS+%26+Finance+Industry+News)">bill signing</a>.<br />
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While the city's economic development efforts are in the spotlight, officials also continue to work hard to build community among residents through unique gatherings and events. On June 22nd, Wheat Ridge and the Ridge at 38 hosted its first Criterium - a Bronze level Rocky Mountain Road Cup race. In addition to high-speed bicycle racing, the Criterium also featured food trucks, a craft beer garden, kids activities and live bluegrass music. <br />
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<br />LuStaskohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17626594604812876874noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-71625003144900359.post-70241504793900245432014-06-18T14:30:00.000-06:002014-06-19T10:13:05.980-06:00Golf Tournament Raises $43,000 for Bright Beginnings We readily admit that while golf isn't our game, we don't mind cheering on those who are actually skilled at the sport - especially when it's for a good cause. We were lucky enough to do just that at the 18th annual Brad & Erna Butler Memorial Golf Tournament benefiting Bright Beginnings. Under blue skies at the Valley Country Club in Centennial, we watched 100 enthusiastic golfers, including media celebrities Tom Green and Penny Parker, compete in a four-man scramble format.<br />
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The tournament is a key fundraiser for Bright Beginnings, which visits parents and caregivers of children from birth to three to give them the tools and skills they need to help them maximize their child’s development. In 2014, the organization plans to complete more than 20,000 visits to families across Colorado. The majority of parents we serve are considered low-income with multiple risk factors that can impact their child’s trajectory to be school ready. <br />
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We were thrilled to support the tournament by recruiting sponsors, gathering donations for gift bags and prizes and publicizing the event in local media outlets. You can watch Blacktie Colorado's coverage of the event <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lIEbO9qJ97A">here</a>.<br />
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The tournament, which also featured hole contests and an awards ceremony, is named for Bright Beginnings co-founder Brad Butler, former chairman of Procter & Gamble, who with his wife Erna, tirelessly and generously advocated for bettering the lives of all children. This year, the event raised $43,000 to support Bright Beginnings' programs.<br />
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We look forward to keeping you posted on Bright Beginnings' programs and future fundraising activities. For more information on the organization and all the great work it does, click <a href="http://brightbeginningsusa.org/">here</a>. LuStaskohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17626594604812876874noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-71625003144900359.post-91352052651852289502014-05-05T15:25:00.002-06:002014-05-05T15:25:19.703-06:00Culture of Health Conference Draws Record Attendance At <a href="http://www.staskoagency.com/">The Stasko Agency,</a> we believe in living a healthy lifestyle, so working to promote the Colorado Culture of Health Conference is one of our favorite projects every year. The conference, which is presented by the Colorado Business Group on Health (CBGH) and a range of partners, provides a wealth of resources for employers on how to wellness initiatives. <br />
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This year's conference featured several prominent experts on wellness, including Steve Bangert, CEO of CoBiz Financial, which has been lauded for its efforts to build a healthier workforce. At CoBiz employees can take Weight Watchers classes on-site
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More than 500 attendees (a record number for the event) turned out to hear Bangert and other wellness leaders at this year's conference, which also included exhibits, break-out sessions and even a mini-Zumba session. We enjoyed learning more about how wellness programs can boost employee productivity, reduce health care costs and improve the health of workers.<br />
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To get the word out about this year's conference, we placed contributions from CBGH Executive Director Donna Marshall in <a href="http://www.cobizmag.com/articles/top-five-tips-for-workplace-wellness-programs">ColoradoBiz magazine</a> and <a href="http://www.healthnewscolorado.org/2014/04/15/opinion-wellness-programs-pay-off-in-the-workplace/">Health News Colorado</a>. The Denver Business Journal also interviewed panelist Karen Curran of Pinnacol Assurance, about a study the company is conducting that is showing that wellness can significantly reduce health risks. You can read the article <a href="http://www.bizjournals.com/denver/news/2014/04/29/pinnacol-study-workplace-wellness-programs-greatly.html">here</a>.<br />
In addition to the Culture of Health conference, the CBGH hosts meetings every month to offer information on programs that help add value to the health care system. For more information visit the organization's <a href="http://www.cbghealth.org/">website</a>.LuStaskohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17626594604812876874noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-71625003144900359.post-81216452739468197702014-03-13T10:11:00.000-06:002014-03-13T10:11:12.848-06:00Zocalo Sells Cadence Union Station Congratulations to <a href="http://www.zocalodevelopment.com/">Zocalo Community Development</a>, a longtime client of The Stasko Agency, which sold its Cadence Union Station apartment community last month to an institutional client of Invesco Real Estate. Located at 17th and Chestnut Street, the 219-unit development was the first multi-family project to open in the emerging <a href="http://unionstationdenver.com/">Union Station</a> neighborhood. Cadence began welcoming its first residents in December and was already 20 percent leased at the time of the sale.<br />
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We were lucky enough to tour the building last fall and we're excited to see Cadence's upscale amenities - such as a rooftop pool and fitness center and jazz-themed lobby lounge area - take shape. The development also boasts a number of green features, including high-efficiency water fixtures, Energy Star appliances and a recycling and composting program.<br />
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The building's sale captured the attention of both local and national media, including the <a href="http://www.bizjournals.com/denver/blog/real_deals/2014/02/zocalo-sells-cadence-apartments-near.html"><i>Denver Business Journal</i></a>, <a href="http://www.denverpost.com/coloradocorporatestatements/ci_25218885/zocalo-community-development-sells-cadence-union-station"><i>Denver Post</i></a> and <a href="http://www.multihousingnews.com/news/zocalo-sells-denvers-cadence-union-station-apartments/1004098605.html"><i>Multi-Housing News</i></a>. Zocalo will continue to manage and lease <a href="http://cadenceunionstation.com/">Cadence</a>, which includes studios, one-bedroom units and two-bedroom units, with an average monthly rent of $1,892.<br />
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Never a company to rest on its laurels, Zocalo continues to add to the city's landscape, with the development of 1st and Steele, a new 185-unit apartment community in Cherry Creek and The Grove at Stapleton, a 150-unit project in northeast Denver. Both projects are slated for completion in 2015.<br />
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<br />LuStaskohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17626594604812876874noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-71625003144900359.post-9857604645759294872014-02-03T12:39:00.000-07:002014-02-25T17:10:28.156-07:00The Name GameHave a knack for naming things? It's time to put your talent to work. A group of Wheat Ridge merchants is searching for a memorable moniker to market themselves and the historic area they call home. The unique mix of retailers is located on West 29th Avenue between Sheridan Boulevard and Fenton Street and includes <a href="http://west29th.com/">West 29th Restaurant and Bar,</a> Twisted Smoothie, <a href="http://www.peoplesmarketdenver.com/">People's Market</a>, Wheat Ridge Poultry and Meat, Styles Hair and Nails, DSH Gas and Food, TJ Wine and Liquor and Stat Automotive.<br />
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The shops have narrowed the list of names to six options and need you to weigh in. The choices range from the straightforward - the Shops on 29th Avenue - to the geographically-focused Edge Ridge, which refers to the merchants' location near the border of Edgewater. Stop by any of the shops during the month of February to cast your vote for one of the names or write your own suggestion on the ballot. Everyone who participates will be entered into a drawing for a gift certificate from one of the participating retailers. <br />
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Voting ends February 28th and the retailers expect to select a winning name by March 15th. Whatever name is chosen will mark a rebirth of sorts for the retail hub tucked into a residential area filled charming cottages and brick bungalows. While Wheat Ridge Poultry & Meat has been a neighborhood staple for decades, West 29th Restaurant & Bar and Twisted Smoothie are new entrants hoping to create a long history. <br />
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And speaking of names, the city of Wheat Ridge is also in the process of creating a new tagline to describe the great amenities the city offers businesses and residents. Expect to hear more about the city's marketing efforts this spring. <br />
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<br />LuStaskohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17626594604812876874noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-71625003144900359.post-20662437171594344912013-12-31T16:25:00.001-07:002013-12-31T16:25:37.798-07:00LoHi Steakbar Wins Wreath ContestCongratulations to <a href="http://www.lohisteakbar.com/">LoHi SteakBar,</a> which captured the top prize in the LoHi Merchants Group Third Annual Wreath Contest. We're not sure how they did it, but the folks at LoHi SteakBar managed to weave together a ton of french fries to form a festive wreath. Though the shellac used to keep the fries intact made the wreath inedible, the judges gave LoHi SteakBar props for actually incorporating food into its holiday decor. The restaurant now "owns" the contest trophy for the next 12 months. <br />
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This year's runners up included: <a href="http://www.thelaughinglatte.com/home.html">Laughing Latte,</a> which won the contest in its first year, the realty firm Trelora, <a href="http://jezebelslohi.com/">Jezebel's Southern Bistro and Bar</a>, which highlighted it's New Orleans roots in its wreath and Bob Bell at <a href="http://www.milehiproperty.com/">Mile High Property</a>, who recycled license plates in a creative way. Check out a few of the entries below.<br />
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We were lucky to attract a diverse group of judges this year, which included 9News Traffic Reporter Amelia Earhart, <i>Westword</i> Editor Patty Calhoun, Jordan Jacobs from <i>Outfront Colorado</i> and Laurie Dunklee, a writer with the <i>North Denver Tribune.</i> We were also pleased to see the increased interest in this year's contest, with twice as many LoHi businesses participating compared to 2012. If you'd like to read more about the wreath contest, check out Westword's coverage of the competition <a href="http://blogs.westword.com/cafesociety/2013/12/_yes_its_a_wreath.php">here </a>or the North Denver Tribune's article <a href="http://www.northdenvertribune.com/2013/12/holiday-wreaths-deck-halls-of-lohi/">here</a>.<br />
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Happy New Year to all our LoHi neighbors!LuStaskohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17626594604812876874noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-71625003144900359.post-69452798202849893602013-12-12T08:43:00.002-07:002014-02-25T17:11:35.100-07:00Stasko Agency Clients Earn AccoladesAt <a href="http://www.staskoagency.com/">The Stasko Agency</a>, we get to work with some of the region's most innovative and inspiring companies. And over the past few months, a few of our clients have been recognized for their achievements. <br />
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In October, <a href="http://www.littlemanicecream.com/">Little Man Ice Cream</a> Owner Paul Tamburello received the Georgia R. Imhoff Philanthropist Award from Blacktie-Colorado. The award, given every two years, honors a special humanitarian and recognizes his or her work in the community. <br />
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A Colorado native, Tamburello is devoutly committed to various efforts that are beneficial to the communities they serve. Little Man is named for Tamburello's father, who was small in stature, but big in heart. Making a difference in the world was his legacy, and Little Man is Paul's way of keeping his father's legacy resilient. Through its "Scoop for Scoop" program, Little Man helps fight hunger in developing nations. For every scoop of ice cream Little Man sells, one scoop of rice or beans is donated to a community in need.<br />
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The company also supports organizations focused on education and childhood welfare by offering time, financial assistance, knowledge and homemade ice cream.<br />
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In addition, Tamburello is a co-founder and board chairman of the <a href="http://www.thegrowhaus.com/">GrowHaus</a>, a non-profit indoor farm, marketplace and educational center in Denver's Elyria Swansea neighborhood and board member of LiveWell Colorado.<br />
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The Georgia R. Imhoff Philanthropist Award was named for the late Blacktie-Colorado co-founder, who supported a large number of Colorado charities, many committed to caring for women and children.<br />
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Congrats Paul!<br />
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<a href="http://www.zocalodevelopment.com/">Zocalo Community Development</a> also deserves congratulations for landing a 2013 Mayor's Design Award for <a href="http://2020lawrence.com/">2020 Lawrence</a>, it's LEED Gold certified apartment project in Denver's Ballpark community. The multi-family development was one of 15 Denver projects honored for excellence in architecture design and place-making by Denver Mayor Michael Hancock at an awards ceremony November 6th.<br />
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The innovative apartment building boasts an array of "green" features, including Energy Star-rated appliances, high-efficiency water fixtures, low-e windows and flooring and other finishes made of recycled and locally-sourced materials. The 10-story apartment complex is also the first in Denver to offer composting and an electrical vehicle charging station.<br />
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Zocalo is busy completing Cadence Union Station, the 220-unit apartment community at 17th and Chestnut street and we wouldn't be surprised to see that project win a few awards as well.<br />
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We're so proud of all Zocalo and Paul have accomplished and consider it an honor to work with such pioneering Colorado entrepreneurs. <br />
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<br />LuStaskohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17626594604812876874noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-71625003144900359.post-42655129737581938172013-10-14T11:31:00.000-06:002013-10-14T11:31:17.992-06:00Zocalo Opens Leasing Center at Cadence Union Station <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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It was almost a year ago that we helped <a href="http://www.zocalodevelopment.com/">Zocalo Community Development</a> announce the groundbreaking of <a href="http://cadenceunionstation.com/">Cadence Union Station</a>, the first apartment project in the budding Union Station neighborhood. We are now excited to report that Cadence's leasing center is open and the apartment building's first residents are expected to move in by December. Zocalo has also landed its first retail tenant - an <a href="http://www.inkcoffee.com/">ink! Coffee</a>, which will occupy a 1,655-square-foot space on Cadence's ground floor.<br />
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<a href="http://www.staskoagency.com/">The Stasko Agency</a> took a tour of the project's models and encountered light-filled, modern units, offering outdoor space - a rarity in downtown apartment buildings. Check out the photos below.<br />
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Cadence is offering studios, one-bedroom and two-bedroom apartments, ranging from 553-square feet to 1,081-square feet. Units will rent for an average of $1,892 per month and Cadence has already secured leases for one two-bedroom unit and several one-bedroom units. The LEED Gold registered building will offer a number of green amenities as well as a rooftop pool, indoor parking, rooftop fitness center, a lobby-level lounge complete with a kitchen and bar. The rendering below offers a peek at what the finished lobby will look like.<br />
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The opening of Cadence leasing center isn't the only exciting news Zocalo has shared recently. The company announced last week that Director of Real Estate Susan Maxwell has become an equity partner in the Zocalo. We congratulate Susan and look forward to announcing the opening of Cadence in the near future.LuStaskohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17626594604812876874noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-71625003144900359.post-41294028585350999432013-09-19T10:16:00.002-06:002013-09-19T10:16:37.734-06:00Little Man's Hula Hoop Contest a Huge Hit<a href="http://www.littlemanicecream.com/">Little Man Ice Cream</a> attracted a record turn-out for its 4th Annual Hula Hooping Contest September 8th. This year's contest, held at Highland's <a href="http://www.recreationparks.net/CO/denver/hirshorn-park-denver">Hirshorn Park</a>, featured Denver elementary school students battling by age group in a variety of categories. Lucky winners walked away with passes to <a href="http://www.elitchgardens.com/">Elitch Gardens</a> and the <a href="http://www.aquariumrestaurants.com/downtownaquariumdenver/">Downtown Aquarium</a> as well as tickets to Justin Timberlake's upcoming concert at the Pepsi Center and free ice cream for a year!<br />
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The goal was to get the kids moving on a hot day and encourage exercise at a time when physical activity among children is on the decline. (Less than half of Colorado school children ages 5 to 14 get the federally recommended 60 minutes of physical activity a day, according to data from the Colorado Department of Health and Environment). Proceeds from the event's $5 application fee benefited physical education programs at Denver's Brown, Edison, Sandoval and Valdez Elementary schools and North High School. We're excited to share that $875 was raised for the schools through the event. <br />
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The media also took note of Little Man's unique effort to get the masses moving. The contest was featured as one of <a href="http://www.5280.com/blogs/2013/09/03/get-involved-our-top-picks-september-2-september-8">5280's Best Picks</a>, in the <a href="http://www.northdenvertribune.com/2013/09/little-man-ice-cream-celebrates-fitness-in-hula-hoop-competition/">North Denver Tribune</a>, and YourHub, as well as on Fox31 and 9News' weekend broadcast. You can watch a clip of young hoopers showing off their skills, <a href="http://here./">here.</a><br />
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The response to the event was so strong, we can't wait to see the how many kids turn out next year. Until then, enjoy these photos from the competition.<br />
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<br />LuStaskohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17626594604812876874noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-71625003144900359.post-52619896809577228502013-08-27T15:01:00.000-06:002013-08-27T15:01:02.448-06:00City of Wheat Ridge "Open" for BusinessYou may be surprised to find out that one of the metro-area's newest brewpubs is located in Wheat Ridge, not LoDo, and that Denver's northern neighbor is also home to one of the region's premiere bike shops. Once a sleepy suburb, Wheat Ridge is now becoming a hub for unique businesses, <br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Teller Street Gallery & Studios, one of Wheat Ridge's new businesses.</td></tr>
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Using a combination of tax rebates, grants and loans, Wheat Ridge has attracted a net 35 new businesses since 2011. The Stasko Agency began working with the city this past spring, helping to shine the light on Wheat Ridge's "open for business" agenda and its efforts to revitalize a stretch of 38th Avenue from Wadsworth Boulevard to Sheridan Boulevard.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Right Coast Pizza opened on Wheat Ridge's "main street" in 2012.</td></tr>
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We're pleased to say that media outlets are starting to take note of Wheat Ridge's initiatives. The <a href="http://www.bizjournals.com/denver/print-edition/2013/07/26/wheat-ridge-gains-with-civic-business.html">Denver Business Journal</a> highlighted the city's business growth last month, while the Wheat Ridge Transcript examined the success the city has had in luring businesses from Denver. You can read that article <a href="http://www.ourcoloradonews.com/wheatridge/news/relocated-businesses-find-home-in-wheat-ridge/article_e42922f9-efd9-59c9-9033-da845b604139.html">here</a>. <a href="http://www.northdenvertribune.com/2013/07/facelift-for-38th-avenue/#more-20814">The North Denver Tribune</a> and the <a href="http://www.crej.com/blog/wheat-ridge-brands-38th">Colorado Real Estate Journal</a> both turned the lens on Wheat Ridge's revival on 38th Avenue, an area city officials have dubbed the "Ridge at 38."<br />
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In addition to spurring business expansion through a slew of economic incentives, Wheat Ridge has also lured entrepreneurs by expanding community offerings. The list of programming includes cruiser crawls, a <a href="http://www.wheatridge2020.org/community-residents/wines-and-dines/">Wines and Dines event</a>, an annual Wheat Fest to highlight the city's agricultural roots and the <a href="http://www.wheatridge2020.org/community-residents/2013-mid-century-modern-home-tour/">Mid Century and Modern Home tour</a>, which is slated for Saturday, September 7.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The interior of one of the homes that will be featured in this year's Mid Century and Modern Home Tour</td></tr>
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If you haven't visited Wheat Ridge recently, we encourage you to make the trip. In the coming months, we'll also be spreading the word about the city's growing housing options. So, stay tuned for more updates!LuStaskohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17626594604812876874noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-71625003144900359.post-64622944555639888102013-07-22T22:56:00.003-06:002013-07-22T22:56:37.093-06:00Guppies Make a Splash in DenverIf you're an entrepreneur looking for capital to grow your business, we've got good news. In September, Denver-area business owners will have the chance to impress a panel of angel investors at an event modeled after the ABC show, <a href="http://ww2.abc.go.com/shows/shark-tank/episode-guide?nord=1">Shark Tank</a>. Sponsored by a group of Southern California investors, <a href="http://www.theguppytank.com/">The Guppy Tank</a> bills itself as more of a funding opportunity, rather than a competition among entrepreneurs vying for cold hard cash.<br />
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In fact, Darrin Ginsberg, founder of The Guppy Tank, views the unusual funding model as a way of "jump starting the economy and spur the growth of local businesses." <a href="http://www.staskoagency.com/">The Stasko Agency</a> has been working with Darrin and his firm, <a href="http://www.supergfunding.com/">Super G Funding, LLC</a>, to spread the word about The Guppy Tank, which is slated to provide up to $500,000 in equity investments and loans to as many as 10 Denver-area entrepreneurs on September 12 at <a href="http://galvanize.it/">Galvanize</a>, a co-working space for independent firms.<br />
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The Guppy Tank is searching for businesses that have been operating for at least a year and employ less than 75 people. Entrepreneurs must also have a clear-cut plan detailing how they plan to use potential funds and how those funds will advance their businesses. To participate, interested business owners should fill out an online application at www.guppytank.com by September 8.<br />
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Denver's Guppy Tank will mark the first time Super G Funding has held an event outside California. The Denver event will also be open to the public, who will get to see eager entrepreneurs make their case for funding. In addition to much-needed capital, business owners who win funding, will also have the opportunity to work with the "Guppies' to gain guidance on how to best grow their businesses.<br />
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The Guppy Tank has already captured the attention of the Denver Business Journal, which wrote about the event in its July 20 edition. Click <a href="http://www.bizjournals.com/denver/print-edition/2013/07/19/take-a-swim-in-the-guppy-tank.html">here</a> to read a preview of the article.<br />
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Help us raise awareness about this innovative event, by urging your entrepreneurial friends to apply. LuStaskohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17626594604812876874noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-71625003144900359.post-37092384343945958272013-06-21T01:28:00.000-06:002013-06-28T13:49:14.066-06:00AIA Conference Kicks Off in Denver<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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An estimated 18,000 architects descended on Denver earlier this month as part of the <a href="http://www.aia.org/">American Institute of Architects (AIA)</a> convention. Denver has long been known for having world-class architecture and the convention highlighted new ideas and trends in the industry.<br />
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<a href="http://www.staskoagency.com/">The Stasko Agency</a> was lucky enough to be a part of the action, promoting <a href="http://www.swinerton.com/web/do/offices/office?oid=8">Swinerton Builders</a>, a construction management company that served as one of the primary sponsors of the conference. Swinerton is one of the companies leading the "design-build" trend, which pairs architects with construction firms in collaborative partnerships. Swinerton Vice President and Division Manager Scott Conrad was interviewed on <a href="http://www.9news.com/rss/story.aspx?storyid=341421">9News</a> about the trend.<br />
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Design Build arrangements often result in faster builds and lower costs. Swinerton and architecture firm Gensler recently completed two projects in Denver using design-build, including parking structures for <a href="http://www.rtd-denver.com/">RTD's West Rail Line</a> and <a href="http://www.invesco.com/portal/site/global">Invesco's Denver headquarters.</a><br />
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Check out the <a href="http://www.swinerton.com/web/do/index">Swinerton </a>website to find out more about how the company is leading new and innovative trends in construction and to see what projects they're working on in Colorado. And take a peek at the photos we captured at the AIA convention.<br />
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