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Denver, CO · English · Digital
A digital outlet covering business news and local economic developments in Denver and surrounding areas.
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- The Docket: Real estate lawsuit roundup for 6.25.26The article lists several real estate and construction-related lawsuits in Colorado, including loan defaults, property damage, and mechanic's lien disputes, with various plaintiffs seeking financial compensation or legal resolutions.
- ‘Innovate your business model’: Denver council to vote on nightlife changes in JulyDenver City Council approved nightlife licensing changes that would allow businesses to stay open two hours past 2 a.m., pending final approval in July. The updates aim to modernize 40-year-old regulations but have sparked concerns about staffing, privacy, and liability among business owners and advocates.
- Denver lawyer disbarred, ordered to pay $600K for stealing client’s settlementDenver lawyer Jared Berg will be disbarred and ordered to pay $590,000 after admitting to forging a client's signature on a settlement agreement and stealing the proceeds.
- Local firm buys two Meridian office buildings for 55% discountA Denver-based firm acquired two Meridian office buildings at a 55% discount, part of a broader strategy to buy underperforming properties.
- CU to buy Independence Plaza at 80% discountThe University of Colorado Foundation will buy Independence Plaza for $29.75 million, an 80% discount from its 2007 price, with plans to use the property for low-interest loans to develop office space.
- RiNo bar and music venue closes after two yearsA RiNo bar and music venue closed after two years, with the building owner seeking new tenants, following other recent closures in the area.
- PNC keeping all former FirstBank branches after acquisitionPNC Bank, which acquired FirstBank, will keep all 82 Colorado branches open and is preparing for layoffs at FirstBank's former headquarters while rehiring some employees.
- Cocktail bar replacing shuttered restaurant in UptownA couple is opening a cocktail bar in a previously shuttered restaurant in Denver, focusing on highballs and martinis with a unique menu and no gratuity.
- A BusinessDen site for our second decadeBusinessDen is launching a new website next week as it enters its second decade, seeking user feedback and patience during the transition.
- Rock Bottom, Church and Union and 1up Arcade all close downtownSeveral downtown Denver businesses including Church and Union, 1up Arcade Bar, and Rock Bottom Restaurant & Brewery have closed recently.
- National retailer takes former Safeway along Colorado Blvd.A national retailer is converting a closed Safeway store into a showroom in Denver, with plans to open in 2027 and a construction cost of $3.4 million.
- Denver Public Schools ran up $300K legal tab last yearDenver Public Schools spent $305,000 on outside lawyers in the 12-month period ending January 2026, primarily related to legal issues stemming from a 2023 school shooting and other cases. The district's annual budget is approximately $1.5 billion.
- Architecture firm moving office from Boulder to downtown DenverAtlanta-based architecture firm Cooper Carry is relocating its Boulder office to downtown Denver's 1900 Lawrence tower, leasing 5,800 square feet in the 2024-built 30-story building with plans for a $910,000 build-out. The move aims to be closer to clients and attract talent, while LandDesign chose RiNo for its creative environment.
- ‘Secret midnight bargains’ reportedly ripped off Aspen Daily News heirA lawsuit alleges that David Cook and Spencer McKnight made secret midnight deals with Gabriel Adler, who had a gambling addiction, to reduce his payments from a newspaper stake sale, which he then gambled away, prompting his father's legal action.
- Neighbors vs. Nightlife: Residents leery of Regas Christou’s latest ventureResidents oppose Regas Christou's plan to open a pizzeria and sports bar at 778 Mariposa St., citing past neglect and neighborhood issues, while Christou claims misunderstandings and post-pandemic challenges.