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🌟 Local Feature: 🤫 The Secret Double Life Of A Local Banker
📰 Don't Like What You See? Fix It.
📰 $24.4M Bet on Briargate 🏢
🛒 Bargain Box Deals
📆 Local Events + Concerts, Farmers Markets & Special Events
⛅ COS Weather - Warm with PM T-storms
🌟 Let's Feature YOUR business!
Unlocking $2.1 Trillion in Energy Potential
One company has developed a technology that extracts valuable resources from coal without burning it. From jet fuel to diesel and more, Frontieras North America has the potential to address $2.1 trillion in annual markets*.
It’s similar to when John D. Rockefeller commercialized oil refining technology. If Frontieras captures just 2% of the global coal market, they would position themselves as the global leader in the space.
They just broke ground for their $850 million flagship facility and reserved the ‘FASF’ NASDAQ ticker. Don’t miss your chance to join the next phase of growth: invest in Frontieras before the opportunity ends on August 27.
Frontieras is offering securities through the use of an Offering Statement that has been qualified by the Securities and Exchange Commission under Tier II of Regulation A. A copy of the Final Offering Circular that forms a part of the Offering Statement may be obtained from: invest.frontieras.com. Reservation of the ticker symbol is not a guarantee that we will be listed on the NASDAQ. Listing on the NASDAQ is subject to approvals. Sources* The global market for our products is worth a combined value of over $2.1 trillion.
Why does the whole country feel a little emptier today?
👉 We're all dealing with Post‑Parton Depression
Dolly, we will always love you! 1/19/46 -8/25/26
🥰 Why We Spotlight Local Businesses
Every Wednesday, we shine a light on the local entrepreneurs who make Colorado Springs vibrant and unique. When you support these featured businesses, you're investing in our neighbors' dreams and helping build a stronger community by creating jobs and keeping our city thriving. 🤗
🤫 The Secret Double Life Of A Local Banker
📊 Spreadsheets by day. The rest of the time, she's underground.
It started with salt dough ornaments at the kitchen table. Amanda was seven, her mom handed her the recipe, and neither of them knew those messy afternoons would lead to a storefront in Old Colorado City.
Amanda Mendenhall is a personal banker at Key Bank by day. Budgets, long-term planning, the kind of work that lives in spreadsheets. But that creative kid who grew up doing craft shows with her mom in small-town Arizona never went quiet. The dream of her own shop took root at fifteen, and she carried it through a decade of banking, a military spouse life, and move to Colorado Springs.
Two years ago, she stopped waiting. Head down the stairs underneath Jake and Telly's Greek Tavern on West Colorado Avenue, and you'll find The Mountain Mercantile, a Southwestern and Boho-inspired shop where the first thing you're offered is a cup of coffee and a place to sit. Husbands park themselves at this coffee bar. Tourists wander in and stay longer than they planned. Regulars come back just to see what's new.
Amanda curates every single item on these shelves. Her handmade sock snowmen, gnomes, and beautiful original paintings share space with her mom, Arlette's microwaveable bowl cozies, locally made soaps and candles, and vintage paintings by the late local artist Albert Zeki. Whether it is a handcrafted original or a carefully sourced boutique find, every piece is chosen with intention.
She also hosts crafting classes and sipping-and-shopping events throughout the year, so if you've been looking for a reason to try something creative with friends, she's already set the table.
Browse the shop, check the upcoming events at MountainMercantile.shop, and find something wonderfully unusual at 2616 West Colorado Ave #19, Colorado Springs, CO 80904.
Hours: Wed–Thu & Sun 11am–4pm | Fri–Sat 11am–7pm | Closed Mon–Tue
🏛 Don't Like What You See? Fix It
It’s easy to look around Colorado Springs and think, I wish someone would do something about that. Well, in some cases, you can actually be one of those “someones”.
Colorado Springs City Council is looking for residents to volunteer on several boards, commissions and committees that provide community input on decisions affecting the city.
Current openings:
✈️ Airport Advisory Commission airport planning, operations and land-use issues
💰 Audit Committee city finances and fiscal matters
⚖️ Independent Ethics Commission reviews ethics complaints involving certain city officials and appointees
🗳️ Initiative Review Committee reviews and comments on proposed municipal ballot initiatives
🏙️ Downtown Review Board reviews downtown development applications (opening requires a Downtown Form-Based Zone property owner)
💧 Stormwater Advisory Committee provides citizen input on the city’s stormwater system and projects (opening requires a qualifying city homeowner)
Most of these openings are for alternate members, but alternates still provide another way for residents to get involved and learn how local decisions are made.
Applications are due by 5pm Tues, Sept. 8. Applicants generally must live within Colorado Springs unless otherwise noted.
So, if you find yourself regularly saying, “The city should…” this might be your chance to move from watching what happens to having a seat in the room.
🧳 Labor Day is almost here, where will you be?
Trade the daily grind for the crisp, alpine peaks of Breckenridge or the sunset-soaked charm of Santa Fe. Grab your spot before it’s gone!
🏢 $24.4M Bet on Briargate
A major investment just landed in north Colorado Springs. The Edison at Chapel Hills, a new 171-unit apartment community at 970 Menlo Park Point in the Briargate neighborhood, has secured $24.4 million in permanent financing through Freddie Mac, arranged by commercial real estate lender Gantry.
The community sits on 7 acres across three four-story buildings, with studio through three-bedroom floor plans. Amenities include a heated pool, 24-hour fitness center, golf simulator, pet spa, dog park, EV charging stations, and garage parking.
The 10-year, non-recourse, fixed-rate loan carries partial interest-only terms before a 35-year amortization schedule. Full Story
🛒 Bargain Box: This Week's Hot Deals!
New treasures are on the floor this week and some items are 75% off! Watch now to see what's waiting for you through Aug 29!
👉 Remember, you can donate items here too!
Located at 405 S Nevada Ave, Open Tues - Sat 10am-2pm. (719) 475-1029
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Every Wed-Sun, 11am-2:45pm: Tea at the Castle @ Glen Eyrie Castle, 3820 North 30th St $50
Aug 28-Sept 7: Colorado State Fair @ Pueblo, CO $9-$162 on sale now!
Sept 5-7, Labor Day Lift Off Tickets on sale now!
Sept 10-Oct 4: Sweeney Todd - Theatreworks @Ent Center for the Arts, Dusty Loo Bon Vivant Theatre, 5225 N Nevada Ave $20 (Selling Out Fast)
Sept 19-20: Pikes Peak Regional Airshow @ COS Airport $50-$20
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⭐Fall Gnome Craft Class - $23.18 Sells Out Fast! 😊 SocialActivity 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM · 📍 2616 W Colorado Ave #19, Colorado Springs Fall Gnome Craft Class @The Mountain Mercantile! Date & Time: September 19, 2026 at 6:00 PM (Mountain Time) Join us at… |
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🥾 Early Bird Hike & Bike - FREE Activity 5:00 AM – 8:00 PM · 📍 1805 N 30th St, Colorado Springs The Early Bird Hike & Bike at Garden of the Gods is an opportunity for recreationalists to enjoy the park and its roadwa… |
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👩🌾 Briargate Farmers Market - every Wed thru Sept 30 👩🌾 Markets/Fairs 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM · 📍 7610 N Union Blvd, Colorado Springs, CO, United States, Colorado 80920 With an average of about 35 vendors, you can look forward to seeing many booths set up including (but not limited to) Ab… |
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Goal Getter Business Mastery Bootcamp Business🤝 Networking 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM · 📍 2201 St Paul Dr, Colorado Springs Ladies, it is time to stop guessing and start leading with clarity, purpose, and visibility. The Goal Getter Business M… |
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👩🌾 Colorado Farm and Art Market - Every Wed Jun 17-Oct 21 👩🌾 Markets/Fairs 3:00 PM – 7:00 PM · 📍 Meanwhile Block 119 W Costilla St, Colorado Springs Summer 2026 Wednesday Market season of [**Colorado Farm and Art Market**](https://www.facebook.com/farmandartmarket?__cf… |
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👩🌾 Banning Lewis Ranch Community Market - Every Thurs thru Aug 17 👩🌾 Markets/Fairs 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM · 📍 8833 Vista del Pico Blvd, Colorado Springs, CO 80927, United States Every Thursday from 4 PM to 7 PM, through Aug 27, come explore a vibrant array of local vendors featuring delicious food… |
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🎶 Downtown Acacia Park FREE Summer Concert Series 🎶 Music 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM · 📍 Acacia Park, Downtown Colorado Springs The Downtown Acacia Park Summer Concert Series takes place every Thursday night. The event is free, local, and right in… |
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Tails, Tunes, & Tastes $65-$75 🎶 Music🥘 Food+1 6:00 PM – 9:30 PM · 📍 4250 Cheyenne Mountain Zoo Rd, Colorado Springs Magical Evenings on the Mountain **Join us for a magical evening on the mountain, exclusively reserved for those age 21… |
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Haunted Manitou Ghost Tours - $25 Activity 7:30 PM – 10:00 PM · 📍 502 Manitou Ave, Manitou Springs Embark on a spine-tingling journey through the haunted history of Manitou Springs, Colorado, on our ghost tour. Traverse… |
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Haunted Manitou Ghost Tours Activity 7:30 PM – 10:00 PM · 📍 502 Manitou Ave, Manitou Springs Embark on a spine-tingling journey through the haunted history of Manitou Springs, Colorado, on our ghost tour. Traverse… |
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Sept 5, 10-11am: Genealogy Basics @PPLD, Virtual Library on Zoom FREE
Sept 19, 6-9pm: Murder Mystery, Dirty Money @Great Wolf Lodge, 9494 Federal Dr $79.95
🎵 Concerts / Music
Sept 26 & 27: Bruno Mars Concert @ Falcon Stadium, USAFA
Surprise at Jake & Telly’s Greek Market, get Jake’s Yia Yia Maria’s recipe!
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