Colorado's Only Directory for Locally-Owned Businesses
What do we mean by local?
Most sites that help you search for "local" businesses simply mean "nearby" businesses. We aren't going to help you find your nearest chain store, we connect you with the places that provide that unique flavor in our neighborhoods - locally-owned and independently-operated businesses in Colorado.
This is the place to engage with our local economy and entrepreneurs.
Five Mountains of Localness
We use this rating as an innovative visual cue for localness and economic impact. The mountains are an indicator of what portion of every dollar you spend at a business will re-circulate in the local economy.
Studies show that 2-5 times more of your money stays in the local economy when spent at a local business than at a national chain. Click on the mountains for more details.
The Power of Community
This web site is about the power of community. Your feedback and participation helps increase the relationship, accountability and transparency of businesses in the community. Business without local roots, are businesses without accountability. Let's work together to keep business real and connected to their impact on people and the planet. Start giving your feedback by creating your user account or logging in now!
Business Spotlight
- Conrad Lee Gallery
- Custom lighting, art, antiques, furniture, decor and gifts.
- Appaloosa Grill
- Newly expanded dining on the 16th St. Mall with awesome food and live local music.
- Talulah Jones
- You must experience this delightful store in Uptown - truly one-of-a-kind!
- Great Divide Brewing Co.
- Awesome beer brewed locally. What else could you ask for?
Recent Mile High Biz Blogs
- Uptown Local Flavor Guides Now Available! (and more about the convention)
- Colorado Local First Action Shot
- The DNC: A Business Survival Guide
- Ideal Bite Launching Denver Edition
- Small Businesses Can't Handle Increased Costs
- Business Resources
- 5 Tips to Launch a Local Foods Campaign in Your Community
Your Own Local Business Search
You can support local business and help grow our local economy by including a quicksearch box like the one below on your web site, blog or myspace profile. Try typing something into it and clicking the button. Here are instructions to get your own..









