We had another great turnout for our second LoHi merchant meeting last month at Linger. I was amazed again at the diversity of businesses represented and the number of new faces interested in joining our fledgling association. Special thanks to Linger Owner and Chef Justin Cucci, for allowing the merchants to sample the restaurant's innovative menu and tour the unique space on a night when Linger is normally closed. The view from Linger's patio is one of the best in Denver and well-worth checking out.


As a longtime Highland business owner, I'm excited about so many merchants joining forces to more effectively market everything our neighborhood has to offer. One idea that we're still working on is the creation of a welcome basket for new residents. The "basket" would contain a variety of gift certificates and merchandise from local vendors to help introduce new residents to the neighborhood and educate them about the services and products available. I am looking for help to coordinate this project, so if you're interested, please let me know.


We also discussed the idea of launching a LoHi shuttle that would run from downtown to Highland, stopping at the major business districts in the area. The shuttle could help attract tourists from downtown hotels and would drive business without adding more congestion to the neighborhood. I'll keep everyone posted as we work on making this concept a reality.

Lastly, I'm excited to announce that we've secured a URL for the merchant group and hope to develop a website soon to promote our activities. I'm also sending out updates on events and discounts through the new "Merchant Messenger," so if you have something you'd like me to include, please let me know. The best way to reach me is via email - lu@staskoagency.com

Our next meeting will be held from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on September 26th at Spuntino, 2639 W. 32nd Ave. I hope to see you there!