Our state’s diverse terrain is almost as vast and varied as the folks who choose to make a life here. Colorado continuously attracts a vast array of individuals from all walks of life with adventuresome, entrepreneurial spirits. This leads to a collection of great businesses, services, and products, originating right here in our Rocky Mountain backyard. Here are some of our favorite locally made products!
Made from organic bee product, these waxes, salves, and other personal care items are good for you and good for the planet. The makers behind Bee-otch pride themselves on empowering women and promoting only the greenest solutions to a variety of skin care issues. Your skin is sure to love supple lotions, aromatic cleansers, and creamy balms.
This conscious company is committed to providing its customers with superior skin care options that work with skin’s natural balance, not against it. Fresh fragrances, organic ingredients, and green processes make Spinster Sisters one of the best Colorado companies to support with your dollars. Its flagship store is in Golden, but Spinster Sisters’ products are carried at over 1,900 retailers, so you can snag a bar of their popular soap or a tube of hydrating lip balm from almost anywhere.
Stay fueled for summer and winter adventures in Colorado’s rugged mountain terrain with Wild Zora bars. Gone are the days of cramming in multiple fruit-and-nut based bars to try and feel full after burning calories all day long. These meat and veggie bars are the perfect food for any outdoors person, offering an awesome dose of calories, protein, fats. Plus, they can be a better option for those who are paleo, keto, or have other limiting dietary restrictions.
By far one of the coolest products to come straight out of Colorado, these lightweight, packable rafts can take wilderness explorers anywhere there’s water. Hike up to beautiful alpine lakes and get in to see the scenery from the other side of the pond. Or, explore flatwater stretches from the comfort of these ultra-durable boats without having to commit your entire garage or storage shed space to a hard-shell vessel. An Alpacka Raft is hand made in Mancos and provides the perfect toy for outdoor enthusiasts.
These two-toned, light-weight jackets are peak Colorado style and can only be purchased in Leadville, making them a hot commodity. When the brick and mortar store is open, these fleeces sell out quickly and are one of the most popular items in the state. The waffle composition and earth tones make these pieces interesting, warm, and pairable with any wardrobe choice. Currently, Melanzana Sporting Goods Store is opening a raffle and lottery to those who wish to add one of these enviable jackets to their wardrobe.
For those with an extra-large sweet tooth, bite into some Fortuna Chocolate to satisfy the craving and support local chocolatiers. This company’s bi-cultural focus ensures that its cacao is sourced sustainably from Mexico and it promotes the use of small, bio-diverse farms to aid in ecological diversity. Through partnership with local agricultural operations and businesses, Fortuna Chocolate reflects Colorado’s array of products and industries. Sink your teeth into a small-batch chocolate bar or gift someone else an enjoyable treat with the company’s $5 flat rate shipping.
Roasted in Denver, Pablo’s Coffee has been a long time favorite of Front Range residents. Sweet aromatic roasts are just a key piece of an entire line up of specialty beans. Pablo’s staff has a tendency to come and never leave, catering to a coffee culture that is incredibly talented and knowledgeable about this beloved brew.
Spread a little joy this year by gifting loved ones a local Colorado product. Celebrate a graduation, cheer someone up over a postponed wedding, or get your holiday shopping done early while supporting local business. The vast array of industries and businesses that our state offers are part of what makes living here so awesome. Let’s keep everyone in business and employed during this difficult time.
VerraWest Apartments in Colorado places residents at the footsteps of the Rocky Mountains and only minutes away from downtown Longmont, which boasts its own collection of locally owned businesses. Contact us today to learn more about our spacious apartments.