Tag: Seattle
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Union workers fight for better working conditions in Greeley
Union workers in Greeley Friday took action with Starbucks workers walking out and JBS plant workers threatening a strike that was averted just minutes before a 200-worker walkout. Several Starbucks workers, members of Starbucks Workers United, walked out of the store on 11th Avenue Friday morning as part of a nationwide effort to get company…
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Denver Council hears public testimony on proposed city budget
Editor’s note: This story originally reported: “The high demand for public restrooms is compounded by a 4.8% rise in homelessness, Grenaille said.” The actual percentage rise was 12.8%. The story has been updated to correct the two-year rise in homelessness in Denver. The Denver Gazette apologies for the error. Homelessness, public safety and safe streets were…
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Naked Wines picks Denver for second headquarters
Napa, California-based Naked Wines announced Wednesday that it’s creating a headquarters in Denver, creating up to 251 jobs in the Mile High City. The direct-to-customer wine subscription service “has earned a reputation for disrupting the wine club model by connecting consumers directly to independent winemakers,” according to a news release. Colorado’s Office of Economic Development…
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Colorado Rapids post another clean sheet, stretch home win streak to 3 with victory over Seattle Sounders
A shorthanded Colorado Rapids squad shut down Seattle Sounders for a third straight home win Sunday at Dick’s Sporting Goods Park. The Rapids (5-5-3) played without striker Gyasi Zardes (injury) and suspended defenders Auston Trusty and Lucas Esteves, both of which were shown red cards in a mid-week loss at Sporting Kansas City. Michael Barrios…
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Germán Márquez, Connor Joe propel Rockies to first win of the season
DENVER — Germán Márquez had a career year in 2021. The Rockies think there’s still way more to come. There are the mechanical adjustments that he needs to make — improved fastball command and a consistent changeup — but most are mental. Can he stay calm when he gets in a bind? Can he take…
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Venture capital surges to record levels in Colorado Springs, state and U.S.
Investments in startup companies surged to record levels last year in Colorado Springs, the state and the nation, according to a report . Colorado Springs venture capital investments accelerate in third quarter Most of the $208.9 million invested in Colorado Springs startups last year went to Quantum Metric, which landed a record $200 million in…
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Seattle-based apartment investor breaks into metro Denver market
After five years of trying, Seattle-based real estate investment firm Thayer Manca finally broke into the metro Denver market with the purchase of the 319-unit Highland Point Apartments, 16894 E. Arkansas Ave., Aurora. “We’ve been a bridesmaid, but never a bride until now. The pricing has just gone nuts,” said Principal Joe Manca in an…
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A former junior college star, Broncos receiver Tim Patrick continues to prove his worth in the NFL
Before becoming one of the Broncos’ top wide receivers, Tim Patrick was a tall, skinny 19-year-old with untapped potential. But unlike many young and talented football players, few knew of Patrick. The San Diego native wasn’t highly recruited and he didn’t attend a college football powerhouse like many of his peers, instead he started his…