Meet Cindy Haxel of Golden Well Being Collective and Haxel Web Design
Cindy Haxel wants to help people. She’s been practicing acupuncture in Golden since 2007 and opened the Golden Well Being Collective in 2010. Like many other small businesses, the wellness center was impacted by the pandemic, but Cindy took the opportunity to use some of her other skills to start a second business: Haxel Web Design. We spoke with Cindy about her businesses, what it’s like to start a new business during a pandemic, and why she chose Golden as the place to settle down. Good To Be Golden: Can you tell us a little about yourself and your businesses?Cindy…
Featured Golden, CO Business: Souders Studios
Souders Studios is known for taking exceptional photos for restaurants and food and beverage brands. As a local business owner looking for ways to help during the pandemic, owner Rick Souders recently launched a Give Back Program to help struggling…
Get Your Bike Ready for Summer
After all, it’s the original social distancing vehicle. Guest Post by Michelle Wolins of Big Ring Cycles (Golden is a great place to ride a bike. We’ve got miles of trails (paved and dirt) and shops full of experts to…
Where to Get Masks in Golden
While we’re under our Stay-at-Home Order (currently through May 8th), we’ve been asked to wear facial masks when we’re out in public. Here are a few places around Golden to get homemade masks: A Gilded Fox Studio Owned by Samantha…
Golden Businesses Adapt to COVID-19
The current pandemic has turned our world upside down, and local businesses have been greatly impacted. Many have been forced to temporarily close, and many have been forced to change how they operate to adapt to the times. Here are…
Featured Golden, CO Business: Woody’s Wood-Fired Pizza Grows with Golden
If you live in Golden, you’re probably familiar with The Original Woody’s Wood-Fired Pizza. From their weekday “at the bar” lunch special ($5.99 for two slices and a beer or soda) to their College Night ($7.99 All-You-Can-Eat pizza for Mines students…
Shop in Golden this Holiday Season
Instead of ordering everything online or from mass-market retailers, support local businesses this holiday season! Shopping in Golden provides jobs for local people and when you spend money at local businesses, you’re helping to boost the community by stimulating the…
Veterans Day Deals & Discounts
To all of our veterans, we thank you for your service and sacrifice. Here are a few places around Golden where you can get a discount today: Gold Mine Cupcakes: Former military members can get a free cupcake today. Holidaily…
Like to Read? Join a Golden Book Club!
Calling all lit-lovers! There are plenty of places around Golden to discuss books. Here are some meetings happening this month: November 12th: Golden Town & Gown: The Happiness Advantage November 19th: Golden Public Library Book Group for Adults: Quiet November 19th: Golden Young Professionals: The…
Spend a Day at the Colorado School of Mines
The Colorado School of Mines has been a state institution in Golden since the 1870s. While it’s not uncommon to see Orediggers out and about in town, you might not know that there are several places on campus that are open…
What Are Superfoods and Are They Really Super?
Guest Post by Alissa Mattson, Owner of Kona Bowls Superfoods (Health and happiness go hand-in-hand for Alissa Mattson, and Kona Bowls Superfoods is her way of helping to boost happiness in Golden, CO. Their nutritious, island-inspired bowls are made with fresh…
