The Mining Exchange, a Wyndham Grand Hotel, is officially open and fully booked! In it’s glory days, the Colorado Springs’ Mining Exchange Building was where the wealthy and entrepreneurial gathered to trade stocks, bonds, precious metals and other commodities. The historic building has been brought back to life with the first 57 rooms completed and operational. For information regarding group and/or event bookings please contact the hotel sales department at 719-323-2011. For individual reservations for June 1 and beyond please call 866-269-9231 or book online at www.wyndham.com
To track the progress of The Mining Exchange’s launch, go towww.facebook.com/TheMiningExchange.
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Cake Crumbs, the new cupcake shop located at 3 East Bijou in Downtown Colorado Springs, frosts us with some sweet flavors! To top it off, Med Cafe owner Mike is the secret ingredient and Downtown connection. Uncle to Cake Crumbs owner Denon Moore, as well as her business partner, Mike is also the man delivering cupcake cheers in the Springs Cupcake Truck. Downtown is excited to add some new flavors to the neighborhood - first Buttercup’s Frozen Yogurt and now cupcakes!
Well, hear what Denon had to say about her new Downtown digs, and about doing business in “Sweet Zone.”
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“Feed the meters” is the title of the Progressive commercial featuring our very own Downtown Colorado Springs. It’s a fun spot and The Messenger got quite the welcome.
Now, just a reminder that Downtown has free street parking tomorrow (12/17) and Sunday (12/18), and again next weekend. Last minute holiday shopping? See you around.
Great places are in high demand and bring in more revenue. Now, what is a great place? Where people can gather with friends and feel a part of a community, and walk to shops and schools from home or work. In other words, we’re talking about downtown.
A local resident shared this video of the “economics of great places” and he gladly shared that the Uncle Wilber Fountain is a great place. We agree. Your turn. What is a great place in Downtown Colorado Springs?
A perfect wintery night to celebrate the Festival of Lights on Saturday, December 3rd. Downtown businesses offered up coffee and hot cocoa on the sidewalk to keep spectators warm. Good times were had.
With Black Friday (today, 11/25) and Small Business Saturday (tomorrow, 11/26), we moved Wear-It Wednesday to, well, today. There are amazing sales happening Downtown this weekend, so here’s a sneak peek at what’s in store for you at Ellie K Boutique (N. Tejon/Platte).
Today, tomorrow, and Sunday, Ellie K is offering 35% off jeans and pants….30% off dresses and skirts (holiday parties, anyone?!)…..25% off sweaters (perfect Christmas gifts!)….20% off short-sleeved tops….and all Love Quotes scarves will be only $45 (that’s over 30% off)!
Also, if you aren’t on their email list and you come in this weekend and sign up, you get 15% off any other merchandise that isn’t already on sale. Sweet deal! Happy shopping!
Wear-It Wednesday starts now!
With so many amazing small businesses Downtown, including some really cool gift and fashion retailers, the Downtown Partnership is unveiling this weekly “how to wear it” guide. Featuring threads and accessories from Downtown shops, get the scoop on what’s out there and where to find it. Take a peek at what Terra Verde has in store this season (from scarves and hats to coats and boots)!
With the holidays approaching, the busiest shopping weekend of the year is too. So mark your calendars for November 26. It’s the 2nd annual Small Business Saturday – a day dedicated to supporting small businesses. Millions of people are pledging to “Shop Smallsm” at their favorite local stores and help fuel the economy. Where will you be shopping next Saturday?
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‘Lil’ Pete and the Coyote’
Producer: Imagination Celebration and Over the Moon Family Theater
When: 3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 6.
Where: The Pikes Peak Center, 190 S. Cascade Ave.
Extras: Hands-on activities in the lobby begin at 2 p.m.; milk and cookies afterward.
Tickets: $8-$15; 520-SHOW or pikespeakcenter.com
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Downtown Colorado Springs looks back at some of the premier events that took place in 2011, including the USA Pro Cycling Challenge Prologue, Blues Under the Bridge, Pikes Peak International Hill Climb, Jack Quinn’s Running Club, Festival of Lights, Arts Festival, Pikes Peak Rodeo Parade, Art of the Streets, Farmers Market, Acacia Park Concert Series, Uncle Wilber’s Fountain, People’s Pedal Party and more.
Featuring interviews with Susan Edmondson, Richard Skorman and Chris Carmichael.
There’s so much to see and do in Downtown. There’s only one Downtown!
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