JEFFERSON COUNTY, CO — Many Colorado businesses are not only adhering to public health guidelines, but some are coming up with creative ways to keep customers and employees safe.
Jefferson County has launched the ‘Open for Business Spotlight,” which highlights businesses that are going above and beyond to create safe environments amid the coronavirus outbreak.
To be featured, a Jeffco business must be:
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Following public health guidelines
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Taking action to emphasize the safety of employees and customers
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Creating an atmosphere that will make customers feel confident that they can safely visit the business.
>> Community members, visitors and business owners can submit businesses for the Jeffco Open For Business Spotlight campaign here.
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Featured businesses:
Village Roaster, 9255 W Alameda Ave Unit L, Lakewood:
“Village Roaster has been serving freshly roasted coffee, gourmet tea, and spices for more than 40 years,” Jeffco officials said. “They only sell 100% Arabica coffee beans, and they work to acquire the best coffee beans in the world. Village Roaster ensures that the coffee beans meet their standards, and then roasts them in small batches to ensure quality and freshness.
Blackbird Cafe and Tavern, 25940 Highway 74, Evergreen:
“Blackbird Café and Tavern is a small family restaurant with an incredible, dedicated team working together to provide fresh, tasty options from brunch to dinner,” Jeffco officials said. “They love their community and have found that many guests become not only repeat customers, but part of their family. The Blackbird team has taken the state and county public health guidelines very seriously. Their goal was to transform the space into a safe and comfortable environment that followed the state guidelines.”
This article originally appeared on the Lakewood Patch