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Buy Local Program – On Havana Street Business Opportunity for Referrals

July 2nd, 2025

https://www.colorado.edu/ogce/about

The CU Boulder Buy Local program goal is to connect locally-owned businesses with the University of Colorado Boulder faculty, staff, and students to meet the university’s needs for purchasing goods and services. By including and supporting local businesses in our supply chain, we create opportunity, promote innovation, and stimulate the community’s economic vitality.

Find Local Businesses 

How to Join the Program 

Maintenance and Repair

Home Maintenance and Repair

  • Independent Power – A local women-owned company in Boulder since 1997, focusing on Solar Panels, Batteries, Heat Pumps, and Electrical Upgrades. With bundled pricing and integrated systems, we make it easy for our community to decarbonize their homes and save on utility bills while fostering environmental responsibility.
  • McDonald Carpet One Floor & Home – Established in the late 1970s, McDonald Carpet One Floor & Home is a 40 year family-owned business deeply rooted in the local community, serving Boulder, Broomfield, and neighboring areas. With a commitment to exceptional home improvement products and services, our team ensures a personalized experience from design to installation, making us your go-to local flooring store.
  • Colorado Glass Works – Stained glass window fabrication and repair.

Auto Maintenance and Repair

  • Delta Auto Glass – Windshield Replacement and Repair Glass Replacement ADAS Calibration Free Mobile Service Insurance Claim Processing

Jewelry and Watch Maintenance and Repair

  • Hurdle’s Jewelry – We are a fourth generation family owned business since 1947. We are the oldest store on the Pearl Street Mall. We offer watches, jewelry, estate jewelry, jewelry repairs, appraisals and watch repairs.

General Info

We highlight and encourage campus units to use locally owned businesses when allocating university resources. Please be sure to review and abide by all university policies when using university resources. More information can be found here: CU Boulder Administration & Finance Website.

If you don’t find a vendor or category that aligns with your needs, please check back soon. This program has recently launched and is rapidly expanding its offerings. If you have a favorite local business that you’d like added to this list, encourage them to fill out the form to be added to the program if they qualify.

This website is for hosting purposes related to the Buy Local program; the use of brand names and/or listing of specific companies or commercial products or services on this website does not imply endorsement or sponsorship by the University of any commercial product, service, or activity.

General Info

If you are a business and would like to participate as a vendor in CU Boulder’s “Buy Local” program, please complete the form below. This application will take ~2 minutes to complete. If approved, your businesses will be added as a vendor to this webpage.

If you’re aware of a business that would be an excellent fit for this program, please encourage them to apply and share this information.

This program is open to all applications and participation decisions shall be made without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or other basis as protected by state or federal law.

 Vendor Application Form – https://ucdenverdata.formstack.com/forms/shop_local_initiative_website_promotion_form

https://www.sba.gov/federal-contracting/contracting-assistance-programs/small-disadvantaged-business

Frequently Asked Questions