In a big economic development deal for the city and state, a solar firm will open a new corporate office in downtown Denver and plans to add about 800 jobs over the next few years.
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Theater revamps 100-year-old home
A theater company has raised the curtain on a revamped home after a $250,000 fundraiser and upgrades to its renovated church property.
Mental health nonprofit’s $15M project wrapping up in Denver
In addition to counseling spaces, a nonprofit’s new campus in northeast Denver will provide room for two schools, a dental clinic and indoor basketball courts when it opens in a few weeks.
Museum piecing together stories of homelessness
About a year after one of its curators began collecting signs from the homeless in Denver, a local museum has launched an exhibit exploring the history of homelessness from the Gold Rush to today.
Education nonprofit boosted by six-figure fundraiser
With an eye toward updated technology like a 3-D printer, a nonprofit that introduces kids to coding has closed out a $200,000 fundraiser.
DAM curator’s exhibit coming to life
Years of preparation are coming to a head next week as the Denver Art Museum prepares to unveil the 100-piece exhibit featuring works of Andrew and Jamie Wyeth.
DU school reaches new heights
Construction crews last week topped out a new $23 million addition on DU’s campus with the installation of a blue tile spire.
College campus, call center shutting down
Shortly after cutting more than 100 jobs from a Thornton call center, an education nonprofit is closing the facility down, along with a college campus in Aurora.
Cap Hill museum undergoes million-dollar upgrades
A $2 million fundraising effort and 1,800 tons of granite are helping a small museum restore the property’s porch and stained glass windows.
Sushi Bar takes Emilio’s space on Colfax
East Colfax Avenue looks to be getting a taste of East Asia.