Mayor Speaks Out About Local Business & Our Economy
By Mickki Langston - Posted on December 2nd, 2008
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Last night's Buy Local Week Celebration Event was, in our opinion, a smashing success. Joined by MHBA members, supporters, partners and other local business owners, it was our best event ever.
The Appaloosa food, specially prepared by their chef, was simply delicious. MHBA members enjoyed free drafts of Great Divide beer, and we finished up the evening with door prizes from T-Trove Asian Decor, 5 Green Boxes (wow, that green frog tape dispenser was so cool), Baggy Shirts, and $50 gift certificates from Twist & Shout and the Appaloosa Grill.
The true highlight of the evening was hearing from entrepreneur and special guest speaker Denver Mayor John Hickenlooper. He stressed the vital importance of locally owned businesses in our economy, and cited studies from around the US that demonstrate the increased economic activity through local firms. Encouraging faith in our economy, he spoke of our "duty" to buy local this season.
The Mayor's attendance and speech were an important endorsement of our work, and of the role of local businesses. It's beyond exciting to us to have so many businesses (over 110!) and partners helping spread the message of Colorado Local First. I'm grateful for every person who has gotten involved in MHBA, and for the work we've been able to accomplish thus far. Thanks to each of you for all that you've done.
And remember the lovely words of Margaret Meade: "Never doubt that a small, group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has."
Finally, here are a few photos from the evening. Enjoy and thanks for joining us!
The Appaloosa food, specially prepared by their chef, was simply delicious. MHBA members enjoyed free drafts of Great Divide beer, and we finished up the evening with door prizes from T-Trove Asian Decor, 5 Green Boxes (wow, that green frog tape dispenser was so cool), Baggy Shirts, and $50 gift certificates from Twist & Shout and the Appaloosa Grill.
The true highlight of the evening was hearing from entrepreneur and special guest speaker Denver Mayor John Hickenlooper. He stressed the vital importance of locally owned businesses in our economy, and cited studies from around the US that demonstrate the increased economic activity through local firms. Encouraging faith in our economy, he spoke of our "duty" to buy local this season.
The Mayor's attendance and speech were an important endorsement of our work, and of the role of local businesses. It's beyond exciting to us to have so many businesses (over 110!) and partners helping spread the message of Colorado Local First. I'm grateful for every person who has gotten involved in MHBA, and for the work we've been able to accomplish thus far. Thanks to each of you for all that you've done.
And remember the lovely words of Margaret Meade: "Never doubt that a small, group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has."
Finally, here are a few photos from the evening. Enjoy and thanks for joining us!
