"Care, Craft & Quality Ingredients." Fresh, homemade soups and stews made from scratch.

"We had taken nothing, and made it something, and it had gathered us and in some strange way healed us a little too." Mother-daughter cut flower farm in Arvada.

"Our selection of cold-pressed juices and nut milks are made from 100% organic fruits and vegetables with no added water or sweeteners." Minority-woman owned in Denver.

> Kalita Grill Greek Cafe opened at 801 S Public Rd in Lafayette (in the building most recently home to Jack's Pet Place pet supplies shop), bringing its beloved Greek cuisine to a new location related to the original Kalita Grill in Boulder. Open Monday through Saturday from 11:00 am to 8:00 pm, the restaurant positions itself as 'a Greek go-to restaurant where everyone can come to savor a bit of Greece,' offering traditional Mediterranean favorites including gyros, shawarma wraps, Greek plates, salads, and vegetarian options. The cafe's accessible menu and neighborhood-friendly atmosphere have made it a local favorite for authentic Greek dining, with delivery available through DoorDash and convenient online ordering. From classic gyro plates to chicken souvlaki and traditional Greek dishes prepared with Mediterranean flair, Kalita Grill brings the flavors and hospitality of Greece to Lafayette's growing restaurant scene, providing both quick lunch options and sit-down dining for those seeking authentic Greek cuisine in a welcoming, casual setting.

> Founded five years ago by Robbie Smith and Ashley Paige, Denver Pops began with a single stand at City Park Farmer's Market and has grown to sell over 300,000 popsicles annually. The couple prioritized family involvement from the start, with Smith explaining: 'We have two kids and we wanted to do something where we could involve them.' Their 10-year-old daughters Bella and Chloe assist during summer visits, making it 'a dream come true, because we get to hang out with our kids while we work.' Denver Pops features 34 flavors made exclusively with locally sourced ingredients without artificial additives or dyes. Regarding their self-distribution strategy, Paige states: 'We want to make sure we deliver the best product possible.' Beyond farmers' markets, they now supply Whole Foods, recreation centers, campgrounds, and vendors statewide, with expansion into franchising underway.

"Soy-free, plant-based protein made from red lentils, yellow lentils, green peas, and mung beans. Packed with clean protein and naturally firm in texture."

"All-Natural Handcrafted Chocolate and Caramel - Always Gluten Free. Vegan and Dairy-Free Options." Handcrafted in Northern Colorado.

"We hope to inspire your adventure, curiosity and impact through specialty coffee." Donating 10% back to National Parks and Forests.

"Cultivating plants, healing, creativity and community through ecology based farming." Herb farm and tea company.

> Founded by James Beard-nominated chef Kelly Whitaker in Boulder, Dry Storage operates as a comprehensive grain-to-table operation featuring a mill, bakery, cafe, and research laboratory. Whitaker built a 3,000-square-foot milling facility that grinds 200 acres of Colorado grains using traditional granite stone, producing nearly 1 million pounds of milled flour in its first year. He describes this as 'a regional grain opportunity at the highest level,' connecting distillers, maltsters, brewers, and bakers to regional farmland. Using five heirloom grain varieties chosen for regenerative properties, Whitaker explains that locally-grown grains are 'culturally relevant' to Colorado and views grains as 'a beautiful medium for year-round menus.' The operation serves sourdough, French baguettes, English muffins, and seeded loaves alongside natural wine and craft beer, aiming to 'change the white-bread sandwich mentality' while selling flour to retail customers and wholesale to chefs.