Life + Culture

Hatching Restaurants

Establishing the Chicken Salad Chick Franchise Across Northern Colorado Article by Taylor Henderson | Photography by Santora Photo Co. David and Jessica Zumbrun brought Chicken Salad Chick from Auburn, Alabama to Greeley because they wanted to share the food, hospitality and culture from the southern United States restaurant with Northern Colorado. The couple vacationed in Auburn in 2019, discovered Chicken Salad Chick and fell in love with it. That same day, they contacted the company about...

June 2024

Arts + Culture

The Downtown Sound

Locally Owned Shop Aims to Build Community Through Vinyl Article by Susan McKenzie | Photography by Shel Francis Creative Father-and-son duo John and Ben Jankow opened Downtown Sound Records & Tapes with a vision of providing a musical community for people to enjoy while exploring their musical repository. “I feel like for a long time, Greeley was kind of short on places that were fun," John says. "There weren’t really any places to go and hang out. In the last 10 to 15 years, all of these...

June 2024

Local Services

Building a Stronger Community

The Weld Trust and Weld Legacy Foundation Come Together Article by Rhonda Moorehead | Photography by Provided A Woman’s Place is the only shelter for victims of domestic violence in all of Weld County. It opened its current safehouse in 1981 to provide emergency shelter beds for survivors and their children. Since the safehouse was first opened almost 45 years ago, the population of Weld County has nearly tripled; however, the number of emergency shelter beds for individuals escaping domestic...

June 2024

Fitness

A Day in The Life

"Matt Whalen’s dual focus on environmental stewardship and team empowerment has led to a thriving club environment." — Jason Cortes, Greeley Country Club General Manager/COO Article by Mathew Klickstein and Matt Whalen | Photography by Santora Photo Co. Matt Whalen always enjoyed being outside. What a perfect fit, then, that, two seasons ago, the Greeley Country Club welcomed him as their new Director of Agronomy, overseeing the grounds. “When I was fourteen, I started as a seasonal employee...

June 2024

Life + Culture

Kaye Monfort's Legacy

Northern Colorado Cattle Baron's Ball Article by Jessica Wright | Photography by Tiara Rose Photography Cattle Baron’s Ball is the American Cancer Society’s (ACS) premier, Western-themed gala, celebrating 32 years in Northern Colorado. For more than three decades, this event and the Northern Colorado Community have supported the mission work of the American Cancer Society, raising over $11 million for patient support programs and life-saving cancer research. In 2023, among more than 150 gala...

June 2024

Travel

Staycation in Greeley

Where to Get Away for a few Nights ... Right Here in Town Photography by Mathew Klickstein Candlewood Suites  offers homey comfort perfect for extended stays with well-equipped kitchenettes, workspaces and all the convenient amenities you'll need. Homewood Suites  is an ideal place to relax with their indoor pool, fitness center, breakfast and ample resources for those who want to steal away to get a little business done while on staycation. DoubleTree  embraces downtown's unique charm...

June 2024

Arts + Culture

High Plains Chautauqua Shakes Up "Game Changers'

Weld County's Annual High Plains Chautauqua Returns for their next Living-History Festival Article and Photography by Discover Weld County's annual cultural extravaganza, August 5th through 9th, at Aims Community College (and other locations). This year's theme, "Game Changers," promises to electrify audiences with portrayals of remarkable Americans who've left an indelible mark on history, such as those featured here. For more information, visit highplainschautauqua.org. ALBERT...

June 2024

Local Services

Building Leaders, Changing Lives

The Story of NoCo Unify Article by Dana Olson | Photography by Photos by Diandra What do you call a group of fun-loving, young, professional men dedicated to building business leaders in the spirit of philanthropy? Northern Colorado United for Youth (NoCo Unify). Having diverged from another similar organization, NoCo Unify was established in 2007 and comprises of men from various professions in their twenties and thirties. Bound together by a philanthropic spirit to support at-risk youth in...

May 2024

Professional Services

Evolving Energy

Syrcuit Energy Solutions Invests in Ever Growing Energy Demand with a Focus on Local Values Article by Aaron Fongers | Photography by Dyenamic Media Concepts It is undeniable that reliable, affordable and abundant energy is the foundation for a thriving economy and society, yet the threat of climate change has challenged our use of the cheapest and most affordable energy sources: fossil fuels. The search for renewable, cleaner energy sources to power our homes, our cars and our lives well into...

May 2024

Auto + Marine

NoCo Classic Car Show Guide

Get Your Motor Runnin', and Head on Out to these Upcoming Classic Car Shows Article by Mathew Klickstein Rodz & Bodz Cars & Coffee The end of each month through September; facebook.com/RodzandBodz Greeley Stampede Hot Rods and Horsepower June 29th, 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.; greeleystampede.org/p/hotrods Full Throttle Annual Car Show July 13th, 8 a.m. - 2 p.m.; events.aims.edu/event/aims_14th_annual_car_show The How We Roll for MDA Benefit Car Show August 11th,10 a.m. - 2 p.m.; ...

May 2024