Local Business Highlights: Faeder Creations, Garage Experts, YogaSix, and AOHT's Heather Truhan!

This month, we had the opportunity to interview local businesses via the web-based 9News production, Live Local. As business owners in the community find creative ways to stay open and operate under social distancing guidelines, this service has helped to spread the message to Coloradans about local companies staying open, and what they’re able to offer.

Faeder Creations Ltd.

Faeder Creations, founded by woodworker Mike Faeder, was heavily impacted at the start of the pandemic. Thankfully, as businesses began to open up again, he experienced an increase in demand – specifically in standing desks. As many Coloradans are now employed from home, there is a greater need for ergonomic office equipment. Faeder has also adapted his commercial business endeavors to include wooden menu engraving. Under new Colorado law, paper menus are no longer allowed in restaurants; however, contactless wooden menus are good to go! Faeder has been working with local restaurants to laser engrave wooden menus with QR codes that can be scanned by smart phones, allowing patrons to quickly view menus on their devices, rather than interacting with traditional physical menus. Get a quote today at FaederCreations.com or by calling 703-203-2522. Take a look at some of Faeder’s creations on Facebook and Instagram!

Garage Experts of Denver Metro

Garage Experts of Denver Metro, owned by Mark and Melissa Scofield, is a local garage makeover company specializing in quality garage enhancement solutions that are designed to be both beautiful and long-lasting. Among numerous services and products, they are especially excited to offer lifetime warranty epoxy flooring and custom cabinets. Since the start of the pandemic, the Scofields have seen a spike in business as more people are staying home and starting home improvement projects. They have adapted their business model to by shifting administrative work online, reducing physical contact with customers as much as possible. Contact Garage Experts for a quote at www.GarageExperts.com or by calling 720-469-0606, and follow them on Facebook and Instagram.

YogaSix Northfield

YogaSix Northfield is creating a community that is welcoming to all, offering six class types that range from yoga basics to more advanced classes like Hot Sculpt yoga. Their group works to help you experience the best 90-minutes of your day. Join them for a free class this Sunday, July 5th, at the Shops at Northfield in the plaza. Check out YogaSix for details or call 303-500-5130, and follow them on Facebook and Instagram.

Art of Home Team’s Heather Truhan

Lastly, our own Heather Truhan was interviewed this past month at her listing in Whittier, which went under contract in just three days! Though its been a bit of a roller coaster of a year since the pandemic started, the team has been able to adapt by creating virtual video tours of homes, keeping listings squeaky clean, staging vacant properties, and using hand sanitizer, gloves, and masks when conducting business in-person. Creative marketing has been especially important in promoting listings. Involving local art in the showing process by hanging paintings or other visual works of art is just one example of how the team goes above and beyond to promote new listings, as well as local artists! Get in touch with Heather at heather@artofhometeam.com or by calling 720-272-9299. If you haven’t already, find Art of Home Team on Facebook and Instagram!

Interested in promoting your business through this platform?

Check out this informational video on utilizing the Live Local platform and Storyvine app. Live Local is a free to use, DIY digital concept aimed at highlighting local businesses. The production is a result of a collaboration between 9News’ Colorado and Company and Storyvine, a guided video platform that assists users in creating videos to promote their businesses. Videos created with Storyvine are submitted to the Live Local YouTube Channel, where 9News’ Colorado and Company shares your message with the Colorado community!