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Healthy local businesses are roots for neighborhood residents

West Denver is an area with a high concentration of culturally rich small businesses that represent the equally diverse communities surrounding them. 83% of west Denver is at risk of gentrification, making the preservation of these cultural BIPOC-owned businesses critical to maintaining west Denver’s sense of place, preserving community resources, and preventing involuntary displacement.

The connection between community members and locally-owned businesses is strong. Purchasing a Gift Card fosters social cohesion and promotes economic opportunities for residents by helping them to stay in their original neighborhoods. A Gift Card also unlocks a new way for recipients to experience this part of town and all it has to offer. Win-win!

A WORLD OF EXPERIENCES AWAITS YOU

West Denver Marketplaces showcases a wide variety of dining, shopping, service, and entertainment offerings. Thanks for supporting local, independently owned and operated businesses!

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Local Ownership Spotlight

Over 95% of the businesses in the West Denver Marketplaces directory are locally owned and operated with inspiring stories to share. Every month a new owner story is told, meet the friends and faces in West Denver.

Artesanias Mi Mexico

My husband and I are from the municipality of Acajete Puebla, Mexico; we love our culture and traditions and are a country of many customs. Now that we are in the month of November and with the celebration of the Day of the Dead, I remember when I was a child my parents took us to our town’s cemetery, to visit my baptism godparents. My mother filled a basket with bread and fruit to take them as an ofrenda(offerings) and we decorated their graves with flowers of cempazuchitl (marigold) and as we stood there, we remembered the times we had them in our lives and the opportunities we had to hug them when they were alive.

(720) 338-1411

912 S Sheridan Blvd.

Tues  11AM – 7PM
Wed   12:30PM – 7PM
Thur-Fri  11AM – 7PM
Sat. 11AM – 6:30PM
Sun-Mon    Closed

Vibrant businesses and neighborhoods rely on your support!

From West Colfax to Florida Avenue and Sheridan to Santa Fe Drive, a diverse range of locally owned and operated businesses make up these vibrant communities. The Gift Card can be used on-site when you check out at any of the participating storefront businesses. For a full list of participating businesses, see the directory.

  • Athmar Park
  • Barnum West
  • Mar Lee
  • West Colfax
  • Westwood
  • Valverde
  • Sun Valley
  • Villa Park

The partnership behind the Gift Card initiative

The West Denver Marketplaces Gift Card initiative is funded by a Neighborhood Activation grant from Denver Economic Opportunity and Development (DEDO). The Denver Housing Authority (DHA), in partnership with BuCu West and West Denver Renaissance Collaborative (WDRC), initiated the grant as a responsive solution to community needs in West Denver. District 3 Councilwoman Jaime Torres and Sun Valley Kitchen are also supportive stakeholders in the initiative.

This collaborative project will elevate economic activity by increasing awareness of culturally unique and BIPOC-owned businesses and encouraging demand for the food, products, and services of small businesses throughout west Denver.

The Neighborhood Activation grant was approved in October 2022, providing funding to cover admin costs, promotional events, and communications and marketing efforts around this Gift Card.

Partners and Collaborators of the Gift Card Program include:

A Great Gift (Card)

Support your West Denver businesses by purchasing a Gift Card. This unique card can be redeemed at numerous businesses in the area.

West Denver Marketplaces Gift Card is issued by Pathward®, N.A., Member FDIC. Funds do not expire, Non-reloadable and no cash access. For Cardholder Agreement or Customer Service: www.getmybalance.com or 1-833-558-1088.

A Great Gift (Card)

Support your West Denver businesses by purchasing a Gift Card. This unique card can be redeemed at numerous businesses in the area.

West Denver Marketplaces Gift Card is issued by Pathward, N.A., Member FDIC. Funds do not expire, Non-reloadable and no cash access. For Cardholder Agreement or Customer Service: www.getmybalance.com or 1-833-558-1088.

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Guess what time of year it is!?
Tax Season...! While taxes may not be anyone's favorite, there are people out there who can make taxes way more stress-free! Small businesses like Del Sol income Tax Services specialize in personalized support for you or your business's tax preparation needs.

📍239 South Federal Blvd.

✨Daniela is the owner of @delsolincometax and has been supporting her community for over 20 years. Daniela and her team of experienced accountants will help you every step of the way.

✨Visit Del Sol Income Tax Services or find several other small tax firms on westdenvermarketplaces.com

In partnership with @denverhousingauthority, @westcolfaxbid, @councilwomantorres @fareastcenter, @bucuwest , @sunvalleyNewsed Community Development Corporationorporation , and @micasaresourcecenter
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Guess what time of year it is!? 
Tax Season...! While taxes may not be anyones favorite, there are people out there who can make taxes way more stress-free! Small businesses like Del Sol income Tax Services specialize in personalized support for you or your businesss tax preparation needs.

📍239 South Federal Blvd.

✨Daniela is the owner of @delsolincometax and has been supporting her community for over 20 years. Daniela and her team of experienced accountants will help you every step of the way.

✨Visit Del Sol Income Tax Services or find several other small tax firms on westdenvermarketplaces.com

In partnership with @denverhousingauthority, @westcolfaxbid, @councilwomantorres  @fareastcenter,  @bucuwest , @sunvalleykitchen , Newsed Community Development Corporation , and @micasaresourcecenter

Taco Tuesday 🌮 is our favorite day of the week! Come try some flavor-packed tacos at this long-standing, legacy business: Los Mesones Restaurant

📍3643 West Colfax Ave.

✨ @losmesonesrestaurante has been an iconic business on west Colfax since 2012! Many of their recipes come from owner's Hugo and Noemi's parents and grandparents from Aguascalientes, Mexico.

✨ These generational recipes have a way of carrying on authentic flavors that celebrate culture, family, and community.

✨Discover this local gem 💎 and comment on your favorite taco fillings!

#WestColfax #TacoTuesday #DenverFoodies #FamilyOwned

In partnership with @denverhousingauthority @westcolfaxbid @councilwomantorres @fareastcenter @bucuwest and @sunvalleykitchen
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🌟 Meet Tom Padilla 🌟
Tom is the owner and founder of @onestopbikeshop on Morrison Road. Tom grew up right here in Westwood and started collecting bike parts since he was 18. If you have ever met Tom, you would agree his genuine passion for bikes and helping people with any of their bike needs is truly one of a kind.

✨ One Stop Bike Shop is an iconic small business on Morrison Road. Come meet Tom and stop by this neighborhood gem 💎 to get any new or used bike part you might be looking for!

📍 3830 Morrison Road

✨ Learn more about Tom's story and many other small business owner stories on westdenvermarketplaces.com! #ShopLocal

In partnership with @denverhousingauthority , @westcolfaxbid , @councilwomantorres , @fareastcenter , @bucuweNewsed Community Development Corporationation , @micasaresourcecenter , and @sunvalleykitchen
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🌟 Meet Tom Padilla 🌟 
Tom is the owner and founder of @onestopbikeshop on Morrison Road. Tom grew up right here in Westwood and started collecting bike parts since he was 18. If you have ever met Tom, you would agree his genuine passion for bikes and helping people with any of their bike needs is truly one of a kind.

✨ One Stop Bike Shop is an iconic small business on Morrison Road. Come meet Tom and stop by this neighborhood gem 💎 to get any new or used bike part you might be looking for!

📍 3830 Morrison Road

✨ Learn more about Toms story and many other small business owner stories on westdenvermarketplaces.com! #ShopLocal

In partnership with @denverhousingauthority , @westcolfaxbid , @councilwomantorres , @fareastcenter , @bucuwest , Newsed Community Development Corporation , @micasaresourcecenter , and @sunvalleykitchen
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