All Local, All The Time
All Local, All The Time
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When Niwot resident Marcos Lawson underwent chemotherapy following a colon cancer diagnosis in 2024, he experienced a common but frustrating side effect often referred to as "chemo brain." "Chemo brain" is the mental fog, forgetfulness and the difficulty concentrating that disrupted his daily life. "It's a real thing," Lawson emphasized. Rather than simply enduring the cognitive struggles, Lawson and fellow Niwotian Nathan (Nate) Crisel worked together to do something about it. Crisel, an...
There's something undeniably charming about a kid with a lemonade stand. But what if that same stand grew up into a sought-after mocktail elixir, infused with edible gold and locally sourced herbs? That's exactly what's happened with Yum Yum Limeade, a fresh-squeezed, minty, herbal, and beautifully tart beverage that's taken on a life of its own in Niwot. What started as a summer project by then-10-year-old Valentina Godat has blossomed into a beloved community staple. Now, as Godat prepares to...
For over three years, Niwot residents Tyra Sutak and Alan Stratton have nurtured a booming (and blooming) local business. The couple has lived in Niwot for over eight years and, in 2021, decided to start Murray Street Flowers, a local flower pop-up shop located outside their home across from Niwot Children's Park. Sutak is a native Coloradan, grew up in Lyons, and is a CU alumna. "My day job is as a manager at the Koenig Alumni Center at the University of Colorado," she said. "Alan works as a me...
Since 2022, Niwot and the surrounding area have become home to an increasing number of Ukrainians seeking safety from the war in their country. Over time, they've become a part of the local community and have placed themselves firmly on a path from arrival to settling and working in their new homes, a progression that many Americans would find familiar from family stories that go back just a generation or two. Last month, two recently arrived local Ukrainians, a former lawyer, V, and his sister-...
Niwot is no stranger to businesses that aim to help with many forms of personal care. As of November, 2024, Biscochito HomeCare has been operating in Boulder County and its surrounding areas. Biscochito, named after the state cookie of New Mexico where the non-profit company originated, is an at-home service organization, pairing caregivers with individuals who may need different levels of support. A biscochito is a sweet, shortbread cookie. One of the organization's favorite taglines is "live l...
Linda Vehrenkamp, owner of The Nook, has been a part of the Niwot community for 26 years, and 2025 marks her seventh year running the shop. Over the years, her store has become a beloved part of the Niwot Market, offering customers a diverse selection of gifts, home decor, and specialty items. Originally from Wisconsin, Vehrenkamp moved to Colorado and settled in Niwot, where being near Niwot Market inspired her to open a small shop. She spoke with Niwot Market founder Bert Steele about her...
For Kelsey and Joe DeBoard, owners of Cimmini's Italian Restaurant in Niwot, the path to becoming restaurateurs was paved with entrepreneurial spirit and a desire to return home. The couple, who have been together for nearly 22 years, opened their doors at 300 Second Avenue in January 2022, bringing their unique blend of culinary passion and community focus to downtown Niwot. Kelsey, a Longmont native and Niwot High School graduate, spent her grade-school years in Fort Lauderdale, Florida,...
Osmosis Gallery, a local art gallery at 290 2nd Avenue in Niwot, was born in an architectural firm known as Osmosis Architecture, which has been around for thirty years, the last 20 years in the Niwot location. The current location, a renovated and remodeled former church building which had been converted to residential use before Postle acquired it in 2004, houses both the architectural firm and the art gallery. "The architecture firm has been around since 1994 and we were in this location in...
Kristin Dura, owner of Una Vida in Cottonwood Square, described a fascinating journey to founding a business centered on wellness in Niwot. "I fell in love with Niwot," said Dura, a one time stay-at-home mother of four children, then a "death doula," and now a friendly, exuberant entrepreneur. "I felt the energy of the Arapaho people here," she said. "My community is Legend Ridge at the top of a hill with views of the mountains. The peaceable chief Niwot settled here in this land. I felt it. I...
Fortitude and resilience are two words that perfectly describe Sarah Magee. The office manager of a tax accounting firm with clients across the United States, Magee, the mother of two young men, is also owner of The Little Shop Niwot in Cottonwood Square. The Little Shop features lovely local art, gifts and children's toys and books, and sits next to Winot Coffee Company. Born in Denver and now living in Erie, Magee said, "I moved all around as a kid and went to 15 different schools. My past is...
Niwot's newest hair salon, 2nd Nature Hair Lounge, located at 300 2nd Avenue, is owned by Amanda Jensen, who originally hails from Rhode Island. Jensen said her salon specializes in unique services that include French Haircutting, balayage, and a special hair product line called Oribe. Jensen has been in the salon industry since 2004 and had no vision of being a salon owner until Liz Edge, the owner of Ivy and Thistle, the salon formerly at the same location, asked if she wanted to take over...
Lyndsey Cumberland, the owner of Farmers Insurance in Niwot's Cottonwood Square, purchased the Farmers Insurance agency from Leigh Suskin in October of 2022. The new owner of Farmers has been licensed as an agent since 2009. Cumberland was born in Minnesota and moved with her mom to Colorado in 2002. After graduating at the top of her class from high school "on the Western Slope," Cumberland said she had many adventures and interesting careers, including selling insurance and serving as a region...
Niwot is home to the architectural firm Fletemeyer & Lee Associates (FLA). Dave Lee and Chad Fletemeyer and their team are actively engaged in the local business community and offer a complete selection of professional services that include site analysis and selection, architecture, landscape architecture, facility needs assessment and construction. The Niwot Local Improvement District Advisory Committee (NLIDAC) retained FLA to update the 2012 Master Plan for Niwot. The Master Plan will assist...
The beginning of the Covid lock-down in 2020 was probably not the best time to consider opening a new restaurant in Niwot, but Lisa Balcom and her husband, Patrick Balcom, did so, and they are thriving since opening Farow in 2021 with 17 employees and a gourmet farm-to-table menu. And although finding experienced cooks has been tough, she said, "I love it here. It's beautiful. Definitely better than the Northeast." "What we've learned," she said, "is just keep going. Never give up. A situation...
Pun intended: love between Belle Terre Floral and the Niwot community has blossomed since the business opened in 2021. What many don't know, however, is the story of owner Sarah Cioni, who is one of the best floral designers in the region and has maintained a deep love for the area and the town. Her background as an area florist began a little more than two decades ago, coinciding with one of the most striking moments in our nation's history. "In 2001, I decided it was time to open my first...
Sunburst Window Washing, LLC, is a Niwot business founded by two high school students, Jamison Weise and Joshua Longenecker. Their friendship began at Sunset Middle School, where they met through the robotics program in sixth grade. They both shared a love of video games, but they also felt driven to create something of their own. In their sophomore year at Niwot High School, they started their first business, growing and selling tomatoes door-to-door. After only a two-week-long period of...
"You treat people the way you want to be treated," says Sheri Sutton, owner of Classic Looks salon in Cottonwood Square for the past 33 years. "I love the small town feel here in Niwot, and this business is my safe area. I'm comfortable here." Taking an hour break from her work cutting and styling hair and running her business, Sutton offered tea seated in the middle of the small salon, where she employs a smiling Vietnamese–born manicurist appropriately named Sunshine, her son Chris Sutton, w...
Tim and Carrie Wise Founding members of the Niwot Business Association, Tim and Carrie Wise, owners of Wise Buys Antiques on 2nd Avenue in Niwot, have been involved for the past 40 years in just about every improvement to the community – from chairing the Local Improvement District to helping to build the Children's Park, to bringing a caboose and building a band-stand at Whistlestop Park. "We're having fun," said Carrie. An exuberant woman with a glowing smile, she grew up in California's S...
"A business woman needs a successful mix of design and practicality." - Donatella Versace No quote could more accurately describe Juniper & Twine Florals and Gifts. Juniper & Twine provides one-of-a-kind floral arrangements, using the highest quality plants and flowers, plus gifts for every occasion. They excel in creating floral packages for weddings, subscriptions, holidays, parties and more. Conveniently located inside Niwot Market, Juniper & Twine is the perfect spot to pick up a quick hand-...
Bonnie Egeland discovered first-hand the benefits of Pilates when it helped her to heal chronic injuries she had worked on in a multitude of ways. Her history of trying to beat the injuries resulted in a cycle of healing and then re-injury. But with Pilates, she’d hit on the silver bullet and has stayed strong and injury-free. “I finally found Pilates and that was the one thing that helped me to strengthen and rehab old injuries,” Egeland said. “Then I found that I just loved it and what a...
A soft opening was held last week for Gunbarrel Brewing Company. Located at 7088 Winchester Circle, the new tap room is owned by Jamie and Marie Fox. Jamie has many years experience as a brewmaster, while Marie runs the business side. The first day was a hit, several hundred people stopped by for a brew or to grab a bite to eat at the food truck stationed outside. “It was terrific,” Marie Fox said. “We killed it, which was amazing because we just announced it the day before.” For now, they ar...
