Looking for a casual and inviting space that serves delicious eats? Head to Geez Habesha Bar & Restaurant On Havana Street! š½ļø Specializing in traditional Ethiopian cuisine plus coffee, this friendly and inviting restaurant has a menu filled with flavorful dishes. From their tender and tasty Lamb Tibs and Doro Wot or chicken stew to
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Heirlooms Antique Mall On Havana Street! š„³ Stop by Heirlooms Antique Mall this spring and freshen up your space with Spring decor š¤© Now one of the largest antique malls in Aurora, CO, with a recent expansion and remodel. The basement’s footprint expanded to 14,000 sq ft. š¤© Browse through two floors and 20,000 sq
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Read the Westword articles featuring On Havana Street restaurants by Antony Bruno here. Antony Bruno is a freelance writer focused on food, wine, and adventure. A Cook Street School of Culinary Arts graduate, he strives to help others level up their cooking skills and food knowledge with stories that educate, entertain, and inspire. He has
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Eat Up Havana: An Afghani Refugee Brings a Taste of Home to Watan Restaurant & Bakery At his Aurora business, Abdulaziz Azimi serves up specialties like Uzbek non bread, Turkish simit and Qabili Uzbaki, a braised lamb shank. ByĀ Antony Bruno March 26, 2025 Global Cuisine Recommended Aurora Read the Full Article Here. Watan’s owner Abdulaziz
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What transportation projects do you want to see prioritized in the future?Tell us this April during Milestone 3 of Connecting Aurora, another opportunity to provide input on Auroraās transportation future. Your input will help inform what automobile, bicycle, pedestrian, transit, and truck improvement projects, programs, and policies we should prioritize in the coming years.From April
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CO Department of Agriculture – Business Resource for Colorado Businesses: Cecilia Mayer is a project manager with Urban Symbiosis and reached out to share an opportunity with the Havana Business Improvement District. Urban Symbiosis works with the Colorado Department of Agriculture in their Community Food Access Program. Their organization is tasked with outreach out to
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Tax Help Colorado, A Mile High United Way program, partners with community organizations andĀ volunteers to provide free tax filing assistance to low-income families. Did you make less than $67,000 in 2024? You may qualify for FREE tax prep services! Starting Jan. 28, our Tax Help Colorado program will provide free tax assistance to low- and
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Tax Help Colorado, A Mile High United Way program, partners with community organizations andĀ volunteers to provide free tax filing assistance to low-income families. Did you make less than $67,000 in 2024? You may qualify for FREE tax prep services! Starting Jan. 28, our Tax Help Colorado program will provide free tax assistance to low- and
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@garysfullservice @OnHavanaStreetĀ #HavanaMotorMileĀ #MotorMileMonday A little maintenance goes a long way! Regular checkups keep your car running like new. When was the last time you checked your vehicle’s health? Let Gary’s Full Service Auto Repair help you stay on the road safely. Call 303-364-8344 today to make an appointment. 30 S Havana St suite 302f, Aurora, CO
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Boost your business or nonprofit and connect with the community at theĀ cityĀ ofĀ Auroraās signature event, Global Fest, which last year attracted an estimated 10,000 visitors. Apply to be a food, merchandise, or nonprofit vendor atĀ AuroraGlobalFest.org, and click on the vendor and volunteer registration tab. Join us to celebrateĀ Aurora‘s international cultures and diversity at Global Fest from
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Schomp Ford – Under Construction November 6th, 2023Ā byĀ Schomp Ford Schomp Ford Community Blog Here. If youāre a fan of innovation, progress, or simply the thrill of something new, youāre in for a treat! Schomp Ford is making waves in the automotive world as they embark on a remarkable journey to construct a brand-new building.
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Traditional Ethiopian meals and locally sourced ingredients are served in a small, family-run restaurant. Looking for an Ethiopian restaurant, Grocery store, and Coffee shop all under one roof? Head toĀ @golf1strestaurantĀ On Havana Street! Golf 1st serves Ethiopian breakfast, along with Ethiopian coffee and pastries, falafel sandwiches, and sambusas. Once you’ve enjoyed a delicious meal, make sure
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VENDOR SPOTLIGHT! If you needed another reason to make the Lunar New Year on Havana Street Festival the top of your weekend plans – this is it!!! Weāre talking a stacked lineup of incredible local businesses, organizations, and food vendors ready to make your Year of the Snake celebration unforgettable. Both inside and outside @elnuevostampede
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PROGRAMA PĆGINAS WEB ā UNIDOS POR LOS NEGOCIOS Small Business Website Program – Spanish PROGRAMA PĆGINAS WEB ā UNIDOS POR LOS NEGOCIOS Este Programa de creaciĆ³n de sitios web sin costo es para pequeƱas empresas ubicadas en los condados de: Denver, Adams, Arapahoe, Broomfield, Boulder, Douglas o Jefferson. El programa, Website Build Initiative sirve pequeƱas
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Small Business Website Creation Program ā English https://unitedwaydenver.org/small-business-website-program-english/ Small Business Website Program |Ā En EspaƱol No-cost website creation program for small businesses located in Denver, Adams, Arapahoe, Broomfield, Boulder, Douglas, or Jefferson Counties. TheĀ United for Business Website Build InitiativeĀ partners with small businesses ā prioritizing minority- and women-owned establishments ā to create a website and build a
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Find your next quality pre-owned vehicle at @tynans2150 On Havana Street and join the ever-growing family of Tynanās customers for life. The Tynan family of dealerships has built its reputation on a ācustomer-firstā mindset for 60 years. They pride themselves in being family-owned and operated and they consistently outsell larger, corporate-owned dealerships belonging to
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Learn More Here: https://www.codot.gov/projects/studies/i270study On August 20, 2024, the Federal Highway Administration and the Colorado Department of Transportation published aĀ Notice of IntentĀ to prepare an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for I-270 Improvements. Learn more on theĀ Notice of Intent page. About the Project Interstate 270 (I-270) runs from Adams County towards Boulder County in Commerce City and
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Looking for a wide selection of Certified Pre-Owned Cars, Trucks and SUVs from all your trusted brands? Head to Shortline Buick GMC On Havana Street! šāØ Whether you’re looking to buy or lease a brand new or 1-owner sedan, minivan, convertible, or even cargo van, Shortline Buick GMC can help! They will never charge
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Get ready to witness incredible entertainment and performances from this year’s lineup at the third annual Lunar New Year On Havana Street! š„šš š„@denvertaiko, one of the first Taiko groups in America, is back with their incredible performance that combines powerful Japanese drumming, synchronized movement, and vibrant choreography. š² Guiding Mountain Dragon & Lion Dance
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Attention Businesses Along On Havana Street in Aurora, CO: The City of Aurora Occupational Privilege Tax will be repealed effective January 1, 2025. Businesses must continue to collect the tax until the repeal effective date of January 1, 2025. The December 2024 and 4th quarter 2024 returns will be the last returns filed and are
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The Office of the District Attorney John Kellner would like to propose a virtual town hall in early December because of the upcoming holiday and the potential for an increase in being a victim of crime. Topics are 1) Asian business owners homes targeted for burglary (also happens in Arapahoe County as well
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Chance Horiuchi, the Executive Director, for the Havana Business Improvement District – mostly known as “On Havana Street” welcomes you to explore Aurora, CO, and discover global culture, cuisines, and things to do On Havana Street. Welcome to “On Havana Street,” one of Aurora’s most vibrant and diverse districts! Take a journey through the
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Next Tuesday, November 12, is the final Ward III Town Hall of 2024. Fittingly for the end of the year, our planning managers will present onĀ Current and Future Planning. Please join us to find out what the city has planned and ask any questions about those plans, how Planning works, etc. Council Member
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Please see the PAR (Police Area Officers) for more information. Contact information listed below. The Trespass Enforcement Agreement Program documents were shared by APD PAR with the Havana Business Improvement District. Please download the documents, complete the agreements and email them to the District 1 PAR team at Ā [email protected] The purpose of the Aurora Police
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Aurora Now July 10, 2024 Wed, 07/10/2024 – 13:15 Havana Street Global Night Market is Saturday, July 20 at Leezakaya restaurant Aurora Now April 24, 2024 Wed, 04/24/2024 – 13:37 OnHavana receives national recognition for its international cuisine Aurora Now April 10, 2024 Wed, 04/10/2024 – 15:32 Nana’s Dim Sum and Dumplings now open on
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Text-to-911 https://www.auroragov.org/residents/public_safety/aurora911/tty__cell___internet_phones/text-to-911 Auroraās 911 professionals can receive and respond to emergency requests sent by text message, with the support of Text-to-911 service. Text-to-911 offers an alternative to voice calls to 911 for people who are in a situation when a voice call may increase their danger, who have limited cellphone reception or who are hearing-impaired.
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ALG Newsletter – On Havana Street sponsored ALG’s Afrik Impact Events. Please see the recap of the events hosted in August 2024. September 2, 2024 Afrik Impact 2024, embracing its theme of āConnecting Communities, Cultures, and Continents,ā proved to be a well-attended, energetic success, highlighting the African Leadership Groupās work and its expanding influence. The
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New Board Positions Available: The BID is managed by a 9-member Board of Directors, all of whom are voting members. At least two-thirds of the board seats shall consist of real property owners or their district representatives. The board will also consist of large and small property owners and represent a diverse mix of property
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City manager names new police chief Aurora City Manager Jason Batchelor has selected Todd Chamberlain to lead the Aurora Police Department. Pending confirmation by the majority of the Aurora City Council on Aug. 26, Chamberlain would be sworn in as the new chief of police on Monday, Sept. 9. āTodd is a seasoned professional
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Safe Store Walk ā¢ Thank you to Target for organizing and inviting us all to tour your store! It was a great learning experience about safety, security and community partnerships. We learned how the store operates and serves the community at large. The tour demonstrated how important relationships between retail, law enforcement and district attorneys
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@auroraprosĀ @auroragovĀ ā¢is looking for businesses of all types to take part in some of the biggest celebrations of the year.Vendor applications are open for the following events.Ā Agriculture Fest – Saturday, Sept. 14Ā Aurora Mini-Con – Saturday, Sept. 21Ā Fall Into Fun – Saturday, Oct. 19Ā Holiday Tree Lighting – Tuesday, Dec. 3They have space available at events for food,
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JOIN THE MOVEMENT TODAY!Ā ShopBIPOC.com is a free online directory that highlights locally owned businesses throughout the State of Colorado that are owned by Black, Indigenous, Latinx, Asian, Pacific Islander, and other People of Color. This local alternative to Google prioritizes small businesses, helps create or boost your online presence, and helps connect you to
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You have until noon Wednesday, June 5, to provide input on transportation in Aurora for our first round of community engagement. The city of Auroraās new 5-minute survey, available in English and 10 other languages, makes it easy. Please share this with friends or anyone you know who might need it in another language. The
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šTOUS LES JOURS INSTAGRAM GIVEAWAY – ENDS FRIDAY, MAY 31stš Grab a coffee and pastry with a friend ON US at TOUS les JOURS On Havana Street! ā Specializing in French-Asian inspired baked goods, TOUS les JOURS offers hundreds of baked goods including breads, pastries, desserts, sandwiches, and beverages. Everything is made fresh in-house including
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Rider Survey ā¢ Take the survey ā¢ Give Your Ideas to Improve Transit Along Alameda and @onhavanastreetĀ ā¢Ā @drcogorgĀ @auroragovĀ ā”ļøhttps://engage.drcog.org/alameda-avenue-study ā¢ Estamos mejorando la Avenida Alameda. cuĆ©ntanos tus prioridades. Completa esta encuesta ā”ļøhttps://engage.drcog.org/alameda-avenue-study Improve safety. ā¢ Improve transit. ā¢ Enhance connections to community destinations and integrate with the transportation network. ā¢ Make Alameda accessible to everyone regardless of
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Looking for high quality, competitively priced printing services? Head toĀ @herradaprintingcoloradoĀ On Havana Street! Herrada Printing has years of experience in delivering creative marketing solutions for your business or special event! From flyers, brochures, business cards and post cards to yard signs, this locally-owned business is here for all your offset and digital printing needs! Need some
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The U.S. Small Business Administration announced that the Aurora-South Metro Small Business Development Center has earned its national Small Business Development Center Excellence and Innovation Center Award for 2024. The center is dedicated to assisting Aurora’s small businesses achieve their goals of growth, management and financial success, positively impacting the local economy. Find out more
Wednesday, March 13, 2024, 11am Join us for a presentation and business forum to discuss ideas to reduce crimes against business and allow businesses to share their challenges with crime. Complementary light refreshments will be provided by the Havana Business Improvement District Presented by the City of Aurora Business Advisory Board and The Aurora Chamber
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In preparation for several potential development opportunities, the city of Aurora is updating the 13th Avenue and Fitzsimons-Colfax station area plan and creating an urban renewal plan for the area. The community is encouraged to provide feedback in two ways as part of this process: Take a short survey atĀ EngageAurora.org/Colfax13thPlans: https://engageaurora.org/colfax13thplans Attend a public meeting
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Aurora Police launch transparency portal with crime stats, demographics, use of force data The Aurora Police Department has launched anĀ Online Transparency and Accountability PortalĀ to provide the public with access to regularly updated data and information about agency demographics, crime statistics and uses of force. āThe Aurora Police Departmentās Online Transparency and Accountability Portal represents our
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January 1, 2024, Denver Life Magazine, One City. A World of Flavors. Get ready to embark on a dining adventure in one of Coloradoās most diverse cities. BY SPONSORED CONTENT January 10, 2024, Denver Post, J.W. Lee may be the most influential Colorado restaurateur you havenāt heard of January 29, 2024, Denver7, 2024 Lunar New
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Ace Hardware is NOW OPEN at the Gardens on Havana On Havana Street! š„³ Grand Opening is happening THIS WEEK for our newest locally owned and operated @acehardware,Ā #TheHelpfulPlaceĀ with the best brands and everything you need for your everyday home project! Still need to shop for a special DIY expert in your life? Stop in and
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The city of Aurora is accepting nominations from the community through Dec. 15 for its annual Aurora Business Recognition Awards Program, which began in 2005 to celebrate successful businesses that are leaders in the workplace and community. Award winners will be honored in mid-2024 at a ceremony that is still in the planning stages. Nominees,
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Kristina Gaffny,Ā [email protected] CDPHE encourages Aurora and Commerce City businesses to apply for the Small Business Equity Fund grant program $10,000 grants will help improve sustainability and lower energy costs REMOTE (November 28, 2023):Ā CDPHEāsĀ Colorado Green Business NetworkĀ is now accepting applications for theĀ Small Business Equity Fund grant programĀ for businesses located in Aurora and
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Congratulations to the Havana Business Improvement Districtās very own Chance Horiuchi, our Executive Director, and one of the hardest working people behind our special business district. Chance was awarded the Chuck Hahn Small Business Advocate of the Year at the 2023 Business Recognition Awards for working tirelessly to support and uplift the 2,100 businesses within
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Overdose Prevention and Narcan Training Learn how to recognize and respond to an opioid overdose. Free education and Narcan kits provided to groups large and small. Contact for more information: Cloe WellsCommunity Impact ManagerCommunity Medical Services14300 E Exposition AvenueAurora, CO 80012 Ā o:Ā 720-853-4230Ā Ā m:Ā 503-508-2512Ā Ā f:Ā 303-745-4832
The African Leadership Group’s Health & Wellness Committee is pleased to announce its Facebook Live Info Session on Breaking the Stigma of Mental Health. This will be a 4-part series. Tune in to our Facebook on Thursday, May 4th, 2023 at 5:00 PM for Part 2, to hear a conversation with our parents on social
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Our community partner at Pickens Technical College shared an upcoming opportunity for the business community. The Career Placement Coordinator for Pickens Technical College reached out and to invite your business to their 2nd Annual Creative Student Showcase event to check out some amazing work from our Graphic Design and Photography programs, enjoy some appetizers, and
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On Havana Street Businesses Save with Xcel Energy Program Businesses along Havana street in Aurora have been working with Xcel Energy and CLEAResults to help them save money. An energy auditor will come to a business to conduct a freeĀ energy assessment and help make changes that can result in hundreds of dollars in energy savings.
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Visit Aurora’s Blog Post HereĀ WOMEN ARE SHAPING THE WAY BUSINESS IS DONE IN THE GATEWAY TO THE ROCKIES. CHECK OUT SOME OF THE GREAT WOMEN-OWNED BUSINESSES IN AURORA, COLORADO. LADY JUSTICE BREWING 9735 E. COLFAX AVE |Ā GET DIRECTIONS Along with delicious brews and fun neighborhood events, this community-focused brewery dedicates time, space, and money
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