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Keeping It in the Family: Insurance Brokerage Goes Beyond a Call Center

Business owner and president Paul LoNigro doesn’t believe in the sterile granite and marble decor found in typical insurance offices.  Step inside the Wheat Ridge Group Insurance Analysts and Risk Management (GIA) office and you’ll find Beatles art, `50s and `60s memorabilia, Italian heritage keepsakes, a “Back to the Future” hoverboard, White Fence Farm menus,

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Zoe Jennings October 1, 2025
Community

Wheat Ridge Poultry & Meats to Reopen, Preserving 83-Year Legacy

After months of uncertainty following its closure in May, Wheat Ridge Poultry & Meats will soon reopen under new ownership, preserving a legacy dating back to 1942. Jeff Prah, a veteran of Denver’s meat industry, has taken over the 5650 W. 29th Avenue shop’s lease and plans to open it again in mid-October. The new

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Daniel Greeson October 1, 2025
Marketplace

Securing Tenant Obligations: Is Cash Still King?

Tenants often need to provide some financial assurance, commonly known as security, to ensure they fulfill their obligations under a commercial lease. Two widely used forms of security are the cash security deposit and the standby letter of credit. Cash Security Deposit: The cash security deposit is a common way of securing a tenant’s obligations

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Alex Finch September 3, 2025
Marketplace

Mobile Vets Bring Compassionate Care to Your Doorstep

For many, a trip to the vet is a cacophony of chaos. It begins with trying to stuff the family cat, which has suddenly developed the temperament of a cornered badger, into a plastic carrier. This is followed by a drive where the beloved pet voices its discontent, culminating in an invoice that could require

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Michael Whalen September 3, 2025
Marketplace

Client-focused Advocacy at GLS

At Gardner Legal Services, LLC, we provide skilled, strategic representation in business litigation, personal injury, and appeals. Our practice is built on deep legal knowledge, responsive client service, and a clear focus on achieving results. In business litigation, we represent individuals, professionals, and companies facing contract disputes, partnership conflicts, business torts, and other commercial challenges.

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Matthew R. Gardner August 6, 2025
Community

Wheat Ridge Auto Service Marks 45 Years, Provides Summer Heat Tips

Gary Bryan has always done business the same way: no gimmicks, no upselling, no sugarcoating, just straightforward answers and hard work. On July 17, his shop, Wheat Ridge Auto Service, marked 45 years of keeping cars running in the Wheat Ridge community. There’s no website, no online scheduling, and Gary doesn’t advertise. “I guess it

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Daniel Greeson August 6, 2025
Community

Three Generations In, Edwards Meats is Going Stronger Than Ever

When Herb Edwards opened Edwards Meats as a small counter behind a friend’s fruit stand in 1962, Wheat Ridge looked almost nothing like it does today. Sixty-three years later, Herb’s grandson, Darin, runs the same family business, one of the few shops of its kind that has stood the test of time. During a 1966

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Daniel Greeson August 6, 2025
Marketplace

The Long Road to Wealth: The Case for Boring Money

The internet has no shortage of get-rich-quick schemes. One of the most persistent plays on our fear of missing out: “If you’d invested a thousand bucks in Apple in 1984, today you’d be a millionaire!” It suggests wealth is just one lucky guess away. And yes, a few people have built fortunes through speculative investing—but

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Michael Whalen July 1, 2025
Community

New Businesses at West 29th Marketplace

This summer, two recent business additions to the West 29th Marketplace are excited to continue welcoming local residents. Anne’s a la Mode Since 2019, Amanda and Mark Crisman have established themselves as part of the Denver-area pie scene’s upper crust. Each summer, they haul around “Sweetie Pie,” a 1969 Yellowstone Canned Ham trailer turned mobile

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Frank DeAngeli May 7, 2025
Marketplace

Rethinking the Magic: Exploring Options Beyond the Big Vacation

Natalie Naudus, an influencer with over 100,000 Instagram followers, recently recounted her family’s 6-day Disney World vacation. The price tag? $8,370. Her post ended with her daughter’s unexpected reaction: “I thought Disney would be cooler.” Which raises the question: could the same amount of money have created greater happiness elsewhere? Happiness, or “utility” as economists

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Michael Whalen April 1, 2025
Marketplace

Avoiding Pitfalls in Insurance Claims

Policyholders pay good money for their insurance. But when a loss occurs or someone sues you, insurance coverage is not automatic. People who make insurance claims face several potential pitfalls that may prevent them from getting what they paid for. One of the first mistakes policyholders sometimes make is failing to promptly notify the insurance

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Sam John April 1, 2025
Marketplace

Cold Winter, But Spring is Coming!

Hopefully you survived the bitter cold weather that we have recently experienced. The warmer weather appears to be back and maybe our Colorado spring starts soon. Property Tax Statements In January, county treasurers mailed out property tax statements to the residents of Colorado. As Jefferson County Treasurer, I sent out those statements the week of

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Jerry DiTullio March 3, 2025
Marketplace

Reimagining The Future After the Disaster

The wildfires that tore through California have left scars on the land and reduced homes to ash. The haunting images and stories should resonate deeply with Coloradans—we, too, are no strangers to devastation. In 2020 alone, Colorado lost 348,925 acres to three massive wildfires: Cameron Peak, East Troublesome, and Pine Gulch. We now stand at

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Michael Whalen March 3, 2025
Marketplace

Anteak Booteek Bridges Three Centuries of Vintage Clothing

What began as a high school dream for Wheat Ridge local Diane Allison has evolved into a bustling vintage clothing shop on 38th Avenue. Anteak Booteek isn’t just a vintage clothing store – it’s a place where history hangs on every rack. Allison’s passion for transforming clothing goes back to her junior high days at

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Daniel Greeson February 5, 2025
Education

The Economics of Our Youth

Living at home as a teenager in today’s economy comes with its own set of challenges, and it’s something I think about when I imagine my future. I plan to move out east for college and hopefully start a career out there, but honestly, I’m worried about how the current economy will impact my studies,

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Natalia Hites-Cotroneo December 30, 2024
Marketplace

Efficiency Without 
the Axe: How to Save 
Without Sacrificing

Efficiency is the prized yet elusive quest of any organization. Enter the newly minted Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). According to The Independent, their job is to “dismantle government bureaucracy, slash excess regulations, cut wasteful expenditures, and restructure Federal Agencies.” Words like “dismantle” “slash” and “cut” are enough to make anyone clutch their office badge

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Michael Whalen December 30, 2024
Marketplace

A Sriracha By Any Other Name

Sriracha, a fiery red sauce that has captured the taste buds of spicy food enthusiasts around the world, offers not just a kick of heat but also a fascinating study in the realm of trademark and trade dress law. Originating from the coastal city of Si Racha, Thailand, this sauce has transcended its humble beginnings

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Jonathan Milgrom December 4, 2024
Marketplace

And on That Surprise… Change is Coming! 

Amazon recently aired the final episode of its automotive adventure show The Grand Tour. If you’ve never seen it (or its sister production Top Gear), the premise is simple: three British petrolheads (read:blithering idiots) embark on global escapades, tackling obscure missions in remote jungles, frozen rally tracks, and vast deserts—all while driving comically unsuitable vehicles.

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Michael Whalen December 4, 2024
Marketplace

The Impending Corporate Transparency Act

Transparency in company operations. For businesses, investors, and legal practitioners, understanding the Act is vital not only for compliance but also to stay ahead in a market that increasingly values transparency and ethical business practices.  Background  The Corporate Transparency Act was enacted as part of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021. The

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Jonathan Milgrom November 7, 2024
Marketplace

Lifting Together – 
The Power of Teamwork

In Ellsworth, Wisconsin, Jon Anderson teaches timber framing on his 30-acre estate. Woodworking nerds from around the country gather to learn the tips and tricks of this obscure craft. I am one of these nerds. For five days, our team of eight students, along with our instructor, worked together to transform 8″x 8″ hunks of

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Michael Whalen November 7, 2024

TeamLogic IT Opens in 
West Denver

TeamLogic IT, a national provider of managed IT services and technology support for businesses, has opened an office covering the west side of Denver. The business is owned by Mike Treiser and Danny Ramey.  TeamLogic IT is a provider of advanced technology solutions for companies of all sizes. Local offices provide clients with the IT

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Mike Treiser October 1, 2024
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