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In this section of the site you'll find news and information we come across related to local businesses in Lafayette Colorado as well as local food initiatives along the Front Range and beyond.

Tebo Properties looks to lease former Lafayette Florist site

Formerly Lafayette Florist
Located in predominantly residential area
Close to many amenities – Restaurants, Banks, Shopping
High traffic area with heavy store front presence

TEBO Properties  is looking to lease the former Lafayette Florist site at 600 South Public Road for commercial use and has it listed on their website. There isn't any other publicly available information on the site or any potential plans that we are currently aware of.

The southern part of that lot actually sits over some old mines and has what the state determines to be medium risk of "subsidence", which means there is a risk of the land settling if the mines below ever settles or caves in.

Sanitas Brewing Company to Open 3rd Taproom in Lafayette

Sanitas Brewing Company is thrilled to announce the opening of its third location at 400 West South Boulder Rd, Suite 1650, Lafayette, CO. This new 3,700 square foot taproom, complemented by a sprawling 17,000 square foot patio, will officially open its doors to the public with a grand opening on Saturday, August 10th, 2024. 

How the Next Generation of Farmers is Getting Creative with Land Access (Modern Farmer)

In 2020, the two farms came together to form the Treehouse Farm Collective, a separate LLC that enabled them to put forward a strong proposal for a farmland lease and get approved.
If you can take away some of the financial burden upfront and have community, that's a big thing. — Cody Jurbala, Speedwell Farm & Gardens

Lafayette named #7 in Fortune Magazine’s best places to live for families

Condé Nast Traveler may have deemed Lafayette one of the best small-town day trips from Denver, but it’s also worth a permanent move. It’s blossoming from its rural origins, with scenic views of the Rocky Mountains. Just 35 minutes north of Denver and 25 minutes east of Boulder, it also sits at a prime corner location between two of Colorado’s most popular cities.

The Family Jones Distillery Launches Direct-to-Consumer Distribution

Denver's award-winning Family Jones Distillery expands nationwide with direct-to-consumer shipping through Cask & Barrel Club. Source: PR Newswire

Intent to Develop for 504-610 W. Baseline by Hartronft Associates

Rendering of proposed development at 610 West Baseline Road in Lafayette, CO
As currently envisioned, the development would create a new mixed-use development with an 8,000sf +/- retail/commercial building on the corner of Baseline and Carr, with residential townhomes and duplexes on the eastern portion of the site. The retail building will provide the necessary parking in an adjacent parking lot to the south of the building, with retail storefronts facing Baseline and addressing the corner. The parking lot would be screened from the existing residential neighborhood to the south of the alley.

Safeway, Albertsons stores in Colorado could be sold in merger

Nearly one hundred supermarket grocery stores in Colorado have been identified by Kroger to be sold if a proposed merger is approved.

Kroger has identified 89 Safeway grocery stores and two Albertsons that would be divested in Colorado.

This does include the Safeway in Erie on the northeast corner of the 287 and Arapahoe intersection.

Foxglove Bar & Hideaway and The Yard at Vintrey on Public

Vintrey Honest Goods owners are developing two complementary venues at 105-107 S Public Road in Lafayette, Colorado. Owner Jordan Lewis and his business partner plan to convert an apartment into Foxglove Bar & Hideaway, a craft cocktail lounge and garden bar described as a modern take on a speakeasy designed to function as an inclusive community gathering space. The adjacent property will feature The Yard at Vintrey with outdoor amenities including a pergola, deck, seating, tables, and an outside bar area. A nature play space is also planned. An Airstream food vendor space will operate seasonally from May to October. The space aims to be a welcoming space for connections with community members while remaining open to the public. An event coordinator will organize complimentary or low-cost programming such as movie and music nights, plus private event options.

Colorado Grain Chain announces Colorado Organic Grains Microgrant Program

The Colorado Grain Chain, a nonprofit organization that grows and connects a vibrant community-centered grain economy in the state, has announced the 2024 Colorado Organic Grains Microgrant Program. CGC will award six grants, at $5,000 each, to businesses in the middle phase of the organic grain supply chain, which falls after harvest and before retail. The application process runs through Sept. 27. Applications can be accessed at coloradograinchain.com/page/2024-microgrant-program. 
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