Love Local? We Do Too.

Welcome to the Colorado Local First directory, where you can search and connect with thousands of locally owned businesses near you. Colorado Local First is a project of the Mile High Business Alliance, Denver's network of local businesses committed to a more connected, resilient and healthy economy.Learn more about why local businesses matter, and search for a business near you.

SHOP LOCAL. Buy Better Gifts.

Buy Local Week is over, but the holiday shopping season isn't. Last year Coloradans spent $12 billion during the holidays, which represents a huge chunk of money for retailers. And since money spent at locally owned businesses recirculates at least 3x more in our community, where you spend your money really does matter. A shift of just 10% of your purchases toward local retailers could translate to a $3 Billion boost to our State's economy over two months. That's pretty awesome. So remember Shop Local First!

Move Your Money. Get a Reward.

When you move your money to a locally based financial institution, you are making a positive impact on our community in many ways. To celebrate banking local first, and to inspire you to move your money, several Denver businesses have offered us $20 gift cards.

Gift cards are available for new members when you open a checking & savings account or a loan at Denver Community Credit Union locations. One gift card per new member only. This promotion is only available until May 31, 2012. Thank you for supporting your local economy! Read full rules.

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Sign Up for Local Wind Power at Home

See windmills and want in on the action? Here's how...

We've joined the Denver Energy Challenge to help you sign up with Windsource®, a program with Xcel Energy focused on 100% locally-generated renewable energy that costs about 2¢ more per kWh than the standard electricity mix.

Want a better energy solution for your business? Learn more about our Small Business Energy Program or sign up for Windsource® for Business.

Local Business Reviews

Read reviews of local businesses from other Coloradoans, like this one:

TAKODA TAVERN, L.L.C.
5
After seeing a couple dozen bars and restaurants close in Parker the last few years, one must wonder why someone gets into this business. It's costly to build, challenging to staff, the hours are long, and the competition fierce. Add in high food costs and the shaky economy and the failure rate in the business is scary. A couple tips to those in and considering the bar/restaurant business. 1). Get over yourself. It's about what your CUSTOMER wants. He/She wants to be recognized and greeted. Everytime. The most important sound to any man's ears is his own name. 2)Offer value.