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The Business of Balance
How Candice Noguera Turns Numbers Into Confidence for Business Owners Article by Valerie Bianculli | Photography by Michael Ryno When Candice Noguera talks about her work, her voice carries both warmth and conviction. As the owner of Bookkeeping & CFO Solutions 5280 , she knows firsthand the challenges small business owners face, and the resilience it takes to push through them. “The biggest lesson I’ve learned is that perseverance is everything,” she says. “Especially in those first five...
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Meeting Clients Where They Are
Helping people from all walks of life optimize health and fitness Article by Anne Hebert | Photography by E2O Health + Performance Physiology As a young athlete, Central Park businesswoman and owner of E2O Health + Performance Physiology, Laura McDonald, became interested in the impact of the body’s relationship to exercise and stress. That interest led her to earn a master’s degree in exercise physiology and biology from the University of Texas at El Paso, and a certification as a clinical...
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Local Services
Designed With Intent
Consider locally crafted customized letterpress invitations, cards and gifts. Article by Anne Hebert | Photography by Rose Groves - Matlai Photography Cara Jo Knapp is passionate about turning paper into works of art. “Cards and invitations are highly personal,” she says. “Each one reflects the individuality of the sender.” Knapp founded Knapp Design Co. to provide a completely customized stationery experience for her clients. “Every invitation, card or gift we create considers our client...
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Food + Beverage
A Toast to Autumn
Traveling Mercies shares a favorite fall cocktail recipe Article by Anne Hebert | Photography by From the Hip Photo Sweater weather is a perfect time to gather with friends to share food and drink. A cozy gathering place, Traveling Mercies is an intimate neighborhood oyster and cocktail bar located in Aurora’s Stanley Marketplace. The moniker, Traveling Mercies, is commonly heard in the Southern United States. The term is used to wish travelers a safe journey and sound return. Zachary King...
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