Author: Taylor Dean

At the age of 12, most kids are in the beginning stages of discovering their passions. Mattison “Matti” Leva, though, has already built a successful small business around her passion for making jewelry and interest in becoming a young entrepreneur. “I really like jewelry and I wanted to learn how to make it,” Matti said.…

Switchbacks fans have a new signature beer to enjoy while watching a game at the new Weidner Field or pre-gaming at Pikes Peak Brewing’s Lager House, the now-official Switchbacks pregame party spot. In May, Monument-based Pikes Peak Brewing launched its Hooligan Juice, a beer brewed exclusively for the Switchbacks Football Club and its adoring fans.…

Terry Michaud has always viewed herself as someone who serves others. As a nurse anesthetist in the Air Force and now the owner of Blo Blow Dry Bar in the Northgate neighborhood, she is always looking for ways to give back to the community. Michaud served in the Air Force for 20 years. When it…

Inventive dishes are becoming a staple at many Colorado Springs eateries, and the new Buns & Bubbles is no exception. The Asian fusion restaurant, which opened May 6, serves up Vietnamese sandwiches with a twist. Owner Halina Le initially wanted to open a boba tea shop but felt the cold Colorado winters would hamper business.…

Lynn McMillan has wanted to own a bookstore for as long as she can remember. Now, she is celebrating over one year of her business, A Likely Story, and sharing a love for reading with the Colorado Springs community. Books have always been a significant part of McMillan’s and her family’s life. A Black Forest…

Editor’s note: This article has been updated to correct several inaccuracies.  BY YOUR SIDE — Autism Therapy Services (BYS) continues to expand its reach to help children and families with autisum with the opening of its 8415 Explorer Drive office in Colorado Springs May 3. It is the organization’s seventh location.  When BY YOUR SIDE opened its…