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Daniel Ryley Appointed as Vice President of Corporate Attraction at the Metro Denver Economic Development Corporation
DENVER—Metro Denver Economic Development Corporation (EDC) is thrilled to announce the appointment of Daniel Ryley as the organization’s Vice President of Corporate Attraction.
Member Highlight: Symmetry 360 Massage
A Chamber member for a number of years, Symmetry 360 Massage provides therapeutic massages with the goal of teaching people how to reconnect with their bodies and live pain-free. Each massage is specifically tailored to you and what your body’s needs. With three locations in Colorado (Denver, Golden and Boulder), Symmetry360 Massage is a locally, women-owned business by Kina Ueda and Celeste O’Brien, both licensed massage therapists with over 20 years of experience.
2023 Business Awards Economic Driver of the Year
2023 Business Awards Economic Driver of the Year Each year, the Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce recognizes organizations that are writing Denver’s next chapter in business. Join us for the 2023 Business Awards presented by BOK Financial on April 27, 2023 to see the winners in our six categories announced live! Congratulations to this year’s Economic Driver of the Year, Grant Thornton LLP. Get to know the organization more below.
2023 Business Awards Woman or BIPOC-owned Business of the Year Finalists
2023 Business Awards Woman or BIPOC-owned Business of the Year Finalists Each year, the Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce recognizes organizations that are writing Denver’s next chapter in business. Join us for the 2023 Business Awards presented by BOK Financial on April 27, 2023 to see the winners announced live! This year’s Woman or BIPOC-owned Business of the Year finalists are: Dope Mom Life, Point b(e) Strategies, LLC and New Community Transformation Fund – Denver.
2023 Business Awards Start-Up of the Year Finalists
2023 Business Awards Start-Up of the Year Finalists Each year, the Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce recognizes organizations that are writing Denver’s next chapter in business. Join us for the 2023 Business Awards presented by BOK Financial on April 27, 2023 to see the winners announced live! This year’s Start-Up of the Year finalists are: Fulfilld, Strat Labs and Ship Sunshine. Get to know each organization more below.
2023 Business Awards Small Nonprofit of the Year Finalists
2023 Business Awards Small Nonprofit of the Year Finalists Each year, the Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce recognizes organizations that are writing Denver’s next chapter in business. Join us for the 2023 Business Awards presented by BOK Financial on April 27, 2023 to see the winners announced live! This year’s Small Nonprofit of the Year finalists are: Mile High WorkShop, Common Sense Institute and Emily Griffith Foundation. Get to know each organization more below.
2023 Business Awards Large Nonprofit of the Year Finalists
2023 Business Awards Large Nonprofit of the Year Finalists Each year, the Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce recognizes organizations that are writing Denver’s next chapter in business. Join us for the 2023 Business Awards presented by BOK Financial on April 27, 2023 to see the winners announced live! This year’s Large Nonprofit of the Year finalists are: Colorado Enterprise Fund, Food Bank of the Rockies and WellPower. Get to know each organization more below.
2023 Business Awards Small Business of the Year Finalists
2023 Business Awards Small Business of the Year Finalists Each year, the Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce recognizes organizations that are writing Denver’s next chapter in business. Join us for the 2023 Business Awards presented by BOK Financial on April 27, 2023 to see the winners announced live! This year’s Small Business of the Year finalists are: Bespoke , LVTD Design and Taloma Partners. Get to know each organization more below.
Legislators Begin Budget Negotiations
Legislators Begin Budget Negotiations It’s officially budget season down at the Capitol. Colorado vests primary responsibility for the annual state budget with the General Assembly. Each year, lawmakers craft and debate the state budget in a bill known as the “Long Bill” (short for Long Appropriations Bill). The process of creating the budget happens throughout the year, not just during the legislative session, and involves multiple branches of state government.
5 ways to celebrate your birthday while social distancing
This year, there may not be anyone hiding behind furniture to surprise you, nor a dinner outing to celebrate another trip around the sun. Though it can be challenging to make your birthday special — as many establishments have closed due to COVID-19 — there are still ways to have a meaningful celebration. Whether you’re social distancing by yourself or with family and friends, here are five contact-free celebration ideas for your special day.
VAN DONK: No in-person graduation ceremony does not lessen class of 2020’s success
I have heard the words “unprecedented” and “historic time” more times this last month than ever in my life. While these words might accurately describe the world’s current state, it doesn’t soften the blow on seniors during this time. With the announcement of online classes for the remainder of the semester, my immediate concerns fell upon graduation.
REVIEW: Wendy’s breakfast menu worth a try but fails to wow
Back in 2015, McDonald’s caused waves when it made its breakfast menu available all day. Nearly five years later, Wendy’s burst onto the morning munch scene, officially debuting its long-awaited breakfast menu on Monday. To retaliate, McDonald’s declared the same day to be National Egg McMuffin Day, offering a free Egg McMuffin from 6 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. to those who downloaded the McDonald’s app. Now that Wendy’s has entered the breakfast game, the only thing to do is assess its menu.
REVIEW: BTS bares heart with personal touches in new album ‘Map of the Soul: 7’
In recent years, a phenomenon has swept the world. What was formerly South Korea’s best-kept secret has now enchanted the masses. Korean pop music has been around for decades but has recently garnered more international attention due to groups like BTS with major hits such as “FAKE LOVE” and “IDOL” in 2018 and “Boy With Luv (feat. Halsey)” in 2019. BTS, a seven-member boy band, has experienced explosive success in the United States and across the globe.
REVIEW: ‘Fantasy Island’ reboot an exciting but otherwise forgettable thriller
ABC’s 1977 television series “Fantasy Island” found new life in 2020 through the vision of producer Jason Blum and his film company, Blumhouse Productions. The film adaptation hit theaters on Feb. 14, presenting a pretty impressive fantasy thriller filmed in Fiji and starring Michael Pena, Lucy Hale, and Maggie Q. The film centers around five characters who arrive on Fantasy Island, a mysterious and magical island where all their dreams can come true.
Five fine-dine Valentine’s Day restaurant ideas
It’s the day before Valentine’s Day, and it's the last possible minute to decide where to go to make the day a memorable one. If that’s the case, it can be difficult to think on the fly — that’s where this list comes in. Below are five eateries perfect for a last-minute evening full of romance, passion and endless Garden Bars. Ruby Tuesday, 2700 N Hill Rd. Don’t want to spend all night going back and forth with your date, asking “What do you want to eat?” Look no further than Ruby Tuesday.
REVIEW: ‘SHAKE THE SNOW GLOBE’ well-produced but lacks maturity
American artist Russell Vitale, better known as Russ, released his third studio album “SHAKE THE SNOW GLOBE” on Jan. 31. In the past few years, several of Russ’ singles have gained popularity, including “Losin Control” (2015) and “What They Want” (2016), which each peaked respectively at number 62 and 83 on Billboard’s Hot 100 Chart. Since the 2018 release of his last album, “ZOO,” Russ admitted he wasn’t proud of the head space he was in at the time.
Weekly Chinese Hour connects UNL students with China’s culture, history
On every Tuesday from Jan. 28 to April 21, topics like the vibrant Peking opera and tea culture are brought closer to home during Chinese Hour. From 3:30 to 4:30 p.m., Chinese Hour, a weekly walk-in event, takes place in Oldfather Hall, Room 1126. Chinese foreign language teaching assistant Yi Yu coordinates and hosts the event, aiming to create a well-rounded learning experience for all students.
REVIEW: Mac Miller’s ‘Circles’ reveals inner thoughts, honors legacy of late artist
“Circles” is the sixth studio album from the late rapper and songwriter Mac Miller. During his musical career, Miller released several mixtapes and studio albums. He dropped his first mixtape, “But My Mackin Ain’t Easy,” in 2007 and his first studio album, “Blue Slide Park,” in 2011. His album “Swimming” came out shortly before his death in September 2018, and “Circles” was intended to be a companion to the former album to create the concept of “swimming in circles”.
REVIEW: 2019’s ‘Little Women’ a disappointing remake of a beloved story
The classic novel “Little Women” has charmed America for over a century since its publication in 1868 by Louisa May Alcott. Since then, it has been adapted into several films — first in 1917, then in 1994 and finally on Dec. 25, 2019, retold by director Greta Gerwig. Each version attempts to show its own flair and originality to keep moviegoers engaged and excited, but the feat has proven to be difficult to accomplish as the story continues to be reimagined throughout the years.
REVIEW: Camila Cabello embodies stages of love with new album ‘Romance’
After exiting the pop and R&B girl group Fifth Harmony in 2016, Camila Cabello began her solo career, taking the world by storm with Billboard Hot 100 hits like “Bad Things” featuring Machine Gun Kelly (2016), “Havana” (2017) and “Never Be the Same” (2017). On Friday, Dec.
UNL student’s artwork brightens up local donut shop
The smell of sweet dough and sugary glaze fills the atmosphere of LaMar’s Donuts on 16th and Q streets as a case of fresh donuts greets the eager customers filing in. As patrons get their donut fix, a glimpse of colorful artwork can be found on a wall next to the condiment table of straws, creamer and sugar. The artwork hanging on the wall is created by one of LaMar's very own baristas, Kat Rippe.
The hidden horsepower of the East Campus tractor museum
In an isolated spot on the University of Nebraska-Lincoln’s East Campus lies a hefty track, sprawling upon a barren field, waiting to host the tromps of tractor tires. Perched on a hill overlooking the grand concrete oval sits a quaint white-walled museum. Between the pale walls sits a plethora of information gathered over the years by historians and engineers, curated and displayed as part of the Larsen Tractor Test & Power Museum.
Asian American students discuss experiences growing up biracial
The United States is a melting pot of many different people and cultures. The term biracial is commonly used in cases where one’s father is of one race and one’s mother is of another. The combination of two different races can make for a slightly non-traditional upbringing as two cultures are often present within the household. One student organization at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln aims to promote Asian and Asian American awareness and advocacy on campus.
Popeyes vs. Chick-fil-A: Which chicken sandwich reigns supreme?
The creation of Popeyes’ chicken sandwich was underway for two years until it debuted on Aug. 12. In a mere two weeks, the three-month supply of the sandwich was completely sold out. On Nov. 4, the chicken sandwich was reintroduced with the promise that it is here to stay. The popularity and success of Popeyes’ chicken sandwich is owed to the incredible hype it has garnered on social media.
Halloween-like customs and traditions around the world
For many children in the United States, Halloween traditions are built on scary costumes, trick-or-treating and candy. This spooky season is also the time for people to adorn the outside of their houses with pumpkins, ghosts and witchy decorations. While some countries around the world may celebrate in the same ways, some have different holidays with similar themes, celebrated near the same day as Halloween — though their typical traditions don’t include candy corn or bobbing for apples.
A ranking of Lincoln’s top donut shops
Most people can agree that donuts are an irresistible treat. Their fluffy and sweet qualities can make anyone’s mouth water just by looking at them. Yeast-raised or cake, glazed or frosted, each donut is perfect in its own way. And each donut shop has its own individuality found in more than just its sweet treats, from the setting to even the aroma of the establishment.
Get #HuskerHired at the Career Fair on Sept. 24 and 25
On both Sept. 24 and 25, Pinnacle Bank Area will host the 2019 Fall Career Fair from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. The first day offers opportunities for students to connect with employers involved in business, social and human services, agricultural sciences and natural resources and government and nonprofits. The second day brings employers in science, technology, engineering and mathematics.
Charli XCX takes listeners on a personal journey with first album in five years
Charli XCX first made herself known in the mainstream music scene after being featured in Iggy Azalea's “Fancy” in early 2014. Since then, she’s made waves of her own, releasing hit songs such as “Boom Clap” (2014), “Break The Rules” (2014) and “Boys” (2017). Despite these successes, she hasn’t produced an album in five years. Released on Friday, Sept. 13, her new self-titled album “Charli” is her third studio album to date.
A guide to your back-to-school fall wardrobe
The fall brings a new school year as well as a conglomerate of new and old trends alike. Though there aren’t any particularly distinctive back-to-school styles this fall, that doesn’t mean there aren’t any standout pieces. Most students pretty much dress how one would expect a student to dress — in clothes that are easy to throw on in the morning and comfortable to wear throughout the day. The most popular way to dress this fall is pairing a comfortably large t-shirt with shorts.
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