Summit County officials will be releasing a new public health order next week to clarify how short-term lodging companies should go about confirming the number of households in one reservation.
Restaurant owners have removed the signs Editor’s note: This story has been updated to reflect that the ’constitutional compliance’ sign at Bagalis has been taken down since the publishing of this article.
Signs on the doors of Bagalis and Greco’s Pastaria calling the Frisco restaurants “constitutionally compliant” businesses popped up this week, sparking opposition from community members.
However, owners of the two businesses say they are following all public health protocols, as the sign suggests otherwise, and Greco’s has taken it a step further by filing a police report as the sign was put up without the restaurant’s permission and promptly removed.
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Steep Brewing and Coffee Co., a shop that is both a coffee roaster and craft brewery has popped up in Keystone. The coffee house and brewery is roasting coffee beans in-house and serving both original brews as well as beers made at other local breweries. Owners Elissa and Justin Slezak are focused on serving custom, handmade beverages in a cozy, apres-type environment.
The two were getting ready to open up Steep last winter when the pandemic shuttered businesses across the country. Elissa Slezak said that after some thought, the duo decided to go through with opening Steep as they are confident the beverage spot will be successful in the long run. She said she feels Steep fills a need in Keystone for craft beer and specialty coffee as the area continues to grow.
Wild and Free, an indoor playground, is one of 13 gyms, fitness and recreation centers that have expanded capacity under the state’s 5 Star Business Certification Program.
Summit County opened the state’s 5 Star Business Certification Program to gyms and fitness centers Monday, Dec. 28, allowing expanded capacity. As of Thursday, Dec. 31, 13 centers have received the certification.
The process of certifying fitness centers comes after a major effort to certify more than 130 restaurants across the county in a single weekend. While there are fewer businesses seeking certification in the fitness industry, the expanded capacity that certification allows can make a big difference for local businesses.
BROOMFIELD As of Monday morning, applications are now being accepted for Broomfield’s Back to Business Certification Program, aimed at easing COVID-19 restrictions for qualified businesses in the county.
The Back to Business effort is part of Colorado’s “5 star” business-variance program administered by the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment and allows participating businesses to operate at one level above Broomfield’s position on the statewide dial, provided that they demonstrate compliance with enhanced public health guidelines and safety precautions to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
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