Political Quotes

“It is my honor today to recognize the accomplishments of Stanley Marketplace, a community-focused urban market in Aurora, Colorado. Located in northwest Aurora on the border of Denver's Central Park neighborhood, Stanley Marketplace is a community of businesses and people who believe in doing things differently--sustainably, creatively, and with more than the bottom line in mind. The marketplace's 22-acre site was once the site of the Stanley Aviation factory. It is now a community gathering place, home to 50 independently owned Colorado businesses. Today, the same innovative spirit that once filled Stanley's building has been harnessed to offer our community an urban marketplace featuring goods and services from local independent businesses. The property includes a 30,000-square-foot sustainable greenhouse and an urban farm. Under construction is an inclusive playground where children of all abilities can play. {time} 0915 During the pandemic, the Stanley Marketplace team has gone above and beyond to support its community of small business owners, helping them weather the continued challenges of COVID-19. Stanley Marketplace is guided by a document they call the Stanifesto, which includes these lines: We believe the best rules are simple and clear: Love your neighbor. Leave each place better than you found it. Be good and do good. I congratulate the Stanley team on their ongoing work to support our neighbors and locally owned small businesses.…”