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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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Postage rates increase

By CPC | Jul 28, 2025

The U.S. Postal Service (USPS) raised mailing service prices 7.4% last month. The new rates include a 5-cent increase in the price of a First-Class Mail Forever stamp from 73…

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Public safety’s role in business development

By CPC | Jul 28, 2025

Last month, the Douglas County Economic Development Corporation Annual Breakfast & Awards featured guest speakers District Attorney George Brauchler, Sheriff Darren Weekly, the Board of Douglas County Commissioners, and additional…

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Join The Connection to “Complete the Classroom”

By CPC | Jul 28, 2025

Douglas County students head back to the classroom this month. With limited budgets, many teachers need and hope for extra supplies in their classrooms–pencils, disinfectant wipes, index cards, etc. They…

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Crisis services consolidate to better serve Colorado

By CPC | Jul 28, 2025

Colorado General Assembly bill SB25-236 combined the 988 Colorado Mental Health Line (988 Colorado) and Colorado Crisis Services (CCS) line, making 988 Colorado the primary way to connect to immediate…

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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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Nonprofits pitch their cause to a TANK of sharks

By CPC | May 28, 2025

On May 7, the South Metro Denver Chamber (Chamber) hosted “The TANK” at the Lone Tree Arts Center. Inspired by a popular reality television show, the event brought the business…

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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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Collaboration brings nonprofits together

By CPC | May 1, 2025

In April, the Douglas County Community Foundation (DCCF) hosted its inaugural symposium, Collaborative Impact: A Thriving Douglas County Community, at The Conference Center at RidgeGate in Lone Tree. The event was…

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