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Mobile crane arcade

By CPC | Dec 1, 2025

You have probably seen claw machines at fairs or entertainment centers, but two Buffalo Ridge Elementary School (BRE) families have put them on wheels. Pop Claw, a mobile arcade trailer,…

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A mom with a little science between the ears

By CPC | Nov 1, 2025

  There is an evolution in health care where different medical systems are combined for the overall wellness of a person, managed over time by one clinician. Meet health care…

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A workout studio for everyone

By CPC | Oct 1, 2025

  When Melissa Finkelstein opened the doors to Power Mixx Fitness in the Village Shops five years ago, she was not just launching a second location in the south Denver…

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Improve your (G)swing

By CPC | Aug 27, 2025

Baseball and softball players in Colorado now have a new home to improve their swings. Longtime HOA2 resident Todd Rafter and his business partner Lorne Levy opened the state’s first…

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Gelling in her own space

By CPC | Jul 28, 2025

  The Nail Room (TNR), a full-service nail salon, opened its doors at Sola Salons in October 2024. Offering gel-manicures and pedicures with a focus on sculpted gel services and…

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Tall Owl tallow

By CPC | Jun 27, 2025

  Growing up suffering from eczema, 22-year-old Jack Kerstiens (pictured left) tried everything to relieve his discomfort. The ointments, creams and even prescriptions never provided much comfort, so Jack looked…

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New eatery cooking with love

By CPC | May 28, 2025

  Since before she can remember, Chef Natalia Fragapane has been in love with cooking. Surrounded her whole life with women chefs—including grandmothers and sisters—she was in the kitchen cooking…

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Living life with heart and hustle

By CPC | May 1, 2025

To sit across from Vivian Murciano is to feel the magnetic pull of someone who leads with purpose. With her calm confidence, sharp intellect, and heart-centered focus, she commands a…

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Women owners at Pines Sports Bar & Grill

By CPC | May 1, 2024

  Two Indian women, Priya Kumar and Minakshi Ashra, who had been on different career paths, are now embarking on a new journey together as co-owners of The Pines Sports…

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