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FlyFisher Group

A feud is festering in Denver’s Five Points neighborhood

7 April 2022 by Welton Corridor

  “A rift is brewing between Black-owned businesses in Five Points and a private investment firm focused on reviving the rapidly gentrifying neighborhood. State of play: Matthew Burkett — who runs Denver-based investment firm FlyFisher Group — filed a lawsuit against the owner of Coffee at the Point for allegedly failing to transfer the assets … [Read more…]

Posted in: IN THE NEWS Tagged: Agave Shore, Coffee at The Point, Colorado's Black Caucus, FlyFisher Group, James Coleman, lawsuit, Leslie Herod, Matthew Burkett, Ryan Cobbins, Welton Street Cafe

THE FUTURE OF FIVE POINTS What’s next for one of Denver’s largest and most historic neighborhoods

30 April 2021 by Welton Corridor

  “When Matthew Burkett returned to his home state of Colorado in 1996, after spending two years as a lobbyist in Washington, D.C., he encountered a job market that seemed to have no place for someone with his work experience and degrees in creative writing and English. So he created a job for himself, maintaining … [Read more…]

Posted in: IN THE NEWS Tagged: 2600 Welton, 2752 Welton, 2844 Welton, Denver Business Journal, Dunbar Kitchen and Tap House, Fathima Dickerson, Five Points Development Corp, FlyFisher Group, Haroun Cowans, LaSheita Sayer, Matthew Burkett, Mimosas, Pure Hospitality, Spangalang Brewery

How Billionaire Robert Smith Avoided Indictment in a Multimillion-Dollar Tax Case

3 February 2021 by Welton Corridor

  “U.S. prosecutors and Internal Revenue Service agents spent four years piercing the veil of secrecy that billionaire money manager Robert F. Smith wove to hide more than $200 million in income. Last year, according to people familiar with the matter, a team led by the Justice Department’s top tax prosecutor argued to then-Attorney General … [Read more…]

Posted in: IN THE NEWS Tagged: Bloomberg, British Virgin Islands, FlyFisher Group, Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts, IRS, Robert F. Smith, Switzerland., tax evasion

Five Points embraces community-driven concepts

23 November 2020 by Welton Corridor

  “At the beginning of the pandemic, there was widespread speculation around how this public health crisis would affect different commercial real estate sectors. Now several months in, it has become unmistakably clear the disproportionate impact the pandemic has had on the retail and hospitality industries. Once-bustling gathering places, many restaurants, in particular, have been … [Read more…]

Posted in: IN THE NEWS Tagged: 2752 Welton, 2844 Welton, Coffee at The Point, Colorado Real Estate Journal, Colorado Restaurant Association, Daniel Young, FlyFisher Group, Magpie Painting, Methodologies and Best Practices, Mimosas, Pure Hospitality, Ryan Cobbins, Spangalang Brewery

Mimosas Opens as the First Major Step in the Flyfisher Group’s Inspired Redevelopment of Five Points

23 September 2020 by Welton Corridor

  “here must be something special about a restaurant named Mimosas to have a massively successful opening month without being able to serve liquor (while in the middle of a pandemic nonetheless). Even though the spot could easily survive on the strength of its food alone, fortunately, hooch is set to join the roster in … [Read more…]

Posted in: IN THE NEWS Tagged: 2752 Welton, brunch, Daniel Young, FlyFisher Group, Matthew Burkett, MBP, Mimosas, restaurant, Rossonian Hotel, Ryan Cobbins, Spangalang Brewery

8 new Denver restaurants to get excited about this season

8 September 2020 by Welton Corridor

  “A new brunch destination has just started serving in Five Points. Mimosas chef Daniel Young (known as Chef D in the neighborhood) is churning out marmalade French toast, shrimp and grits and smothered breakfast sandwiches on Welton Street. The daytime spot also serves bellinis, piña coladas and the namesake mimosas alongside its meals.” mimosasdenver.com … [Read more…]

Posted in: IN THE NEWS Tagged: 2752 Welton, brunch, Coffee at The Point, Daniel Young, dining, FlyFisher Group, Mimosas, restaurant, Ryan Cobbins

Full Plate: Five Points breakfast restaurant opens, Stanley Marketplace getting chicken joint

8 September 2020 by Welton Corridor

  “Five Points breakfast restaurant opens Mimosas, a new breakfast concept that is part of The Flyfisher Group’s multi-pronged investment in Five Points food and beverage companies, officially opened last week at 2752 Welton St. Seeking to offer both affordability and gourmet food, the restaurant will open for dine-in and patio service from 7 a.m. … [Read more…]

Posted in: IN THE NEWS Tagged: 2752 Welton, Aubrey Clark, brunch, Daniel Young, dining, FlyFisher Group, Ian Richards, Mimosas, restaurant

Billionaire Robert Smith, Denver native and richest Black American, reportedly under criminal tax investigation

23 August 2020 by Welton Corridor

  “Denver-born billionaire and philanthropist Robert F. Smith is under criminal investigation for potential tax crimes, according to reporting by Bloomberg. In a story published Friday, Bloomberg reporters detailed a U.S. Department of Justice investigation into whether or not Smith paid U.S. taxes on about $200 million in assets moved through financial structures based in … [Read more…]

Posted in: IN THE NEWS Tagged: Bloomberg, East High School, FlyFisher Group, Forbes, Justice Department, Moorehouse, Robert F. Smith, Robert T. Brockman, tax crimes, Vista Equity Partners, Welton Street

Two new Welton Street restaurants in works as Flyfisher launches food and beverage group

16 July 2020 by Welton Corridor

  “A private investment firm that has invested in the Five Points neighborhood for more than 20 years is turning its attention to restaurants — and its initial moves involve launching two new restaurants. The FlyFisher Group, founded by Matthew Burkett, recently launched a food and beverage group to invest in existing and new restaurants … [Read more…]

Posted in: IN THE NEWS Tagged: 2752 Welton, 2844 Welton, brunch, Daniel Young, dining, Five Points Development Corp, FlyFisher Group, Matthew Burkett, restaurant

Spangalang Brewery Joins Black-Owned Five Points Business Collective

16 July 2020 by Welton Corridor

  “Craft breweries are one of Denver’s signature industries, but for many people, they also are also a symbol of gentrification — of mostly white-owned companies moving into lower-income neighborhoods and pushing out the businesses or residents who were already there. Taylor Rees was acutely aware of that when he and two partners opened Spangalang … [Read more…]

Posted in: IN THE NEWS Tagged: 2752 Welton, Ascendant Realty, brewery, Daniel Young, FlyFisher Group, Gilpin County's Lincoln Hills Country Club, Hogshead Brewery, Lincoln Hills Cares, Matthew Burkett, Mimosas, MPB, Novel Strand Brewing, Outworld Brewing, Robert F. Smith, Ryan Cobbins, Spangalang Brewery, Taylor Rees
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Informational links, announcements, and media coverage for Denver, Colorado's Welton Corridor neighborhood meetings, development projects, transit issues, Business Improvement District, and community affairs.

Recent Posts

  • After a 6-week closure, Rosenberg’s reopens — with changes 20 June 2022
  • Five Points loses two retailers amid larger changes 20 June 2022
  • LOOK: Everyone we met at Denver’s Juneteenth Music Festival 19 June 2022
  • Denver’s Five Points Looking To Thrive Once Again 18 June 2022
  • Denver celebrates Juneteenth as state holiday for first time with weekend festival 17 June 2022
  • Here’s what’s coming to that big plot of empty land at 28th and Welton streets in Five Points 17 June 2022
  • Organizers prepare for tens of thousands to attend Denver’s annual Juneteenth Music Festival 17 June 2022
  • RTD WILL SUSPEND L LINE SERVICE FOR JUNETEENTH MUSIC FESTIVAL JUNE 18-19 13 June 2022
  • Denver’s Juneteenth Music Festival to include several new features 13 June 2022

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Curtis Park Neighbors Public Mee... @ Mile High United Way
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  The Curtis Park Neighbors meets at 6:30 pm the first Thursday of every month at Mile High United Way 711 Park Avenue, Denver, CO.   AGENDA   Curtis Park Neighbors website.   Meeting dates ... [Read more...]
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5:30 pm Denver City Council Meeting @ Denver City and County Building
Denver City Council Meeting @ Denver City and County Building
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  The Proposed Consent Agenda, Meeting Schedule and Agenda do not contain any items related to Welton Street Corridor.   The full Council meets most Mondays in regular session at 5:30 p.m. at the City ... [Read more...]
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5:30 pm Denver City Council Meeting @ Denver City and County Building
Denver City Council Meeting @ Denver City and County Building
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  The Proposed Consent Agenda, Meeting Schedule and Agenda do not contain any items related to Welton Street Corridor.   The full Council meets most Mondays in regular session at 5:30 p.m. at the City ... [Read more...]
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5:30 pm Denver City Council Meeting @ Denver City and County Building
Denver City Council Meeting @ Denver City and County Building
Jul 25 @ 5:30 pm – 8:30 pm
  The Proposed Consent Agenda, Meeting Schedule and Agenda do not contain any items related to Welton Street Corridor.   The full Council meets most Mondays in regular session at 5:30 p.m. at the City ... [Read more...]
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5:30 pm Denver City Council Meeting @ Denver City and County Building
Denver City Council Meeting @ Denver City and County Building
Aug 1 @ 5:30 pm – 8:30 pm
  The Proposed Consent Agenda, Meeting Schedule and Agenda do not contain any items related to Welton Street Corridor.   The full Council meets most Mondays in regular session at 5:30 p.m. at the City ... [Read more...]
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6:30 pm Curtis Park Neighbors Public Mee... @ Mile High United Way
Curtis Park Neighbors Public Mee... @ Mile High United Way
Aug 4 @ 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm
  The Curtis Park Neighbors meets at 6:30 pm the first Thursday of every month at Mile High United Way 711 Park Avenue, Denver, CO.   AGENDA   Curtis Park Neighbors website.   Meeting dates ... [Read more...]
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5:30 pm Denver City Council Meeting @ Denver City and County Building
Denver City Council Meeting @ Denver City and County Building
Aug 8 @ 5:30 pm – 8:30 pm
  The Proposed Consent Agenda, Meeting Schedule and Agenda do not contain any items related to Welton Street Corridor.   The full Council meets most Mondays in regular session at 5:30 p.m. at the City ... [Read more...]
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5:30 pm Denver City Council Meeting @ Denver City and County Building
Denver City Council Meeting @ Denver City and County Building
Aug 15 @ 5:30 pm – 8:30 pm
  The Proposed Consent Agenda, Meeting Schedule and Agenda do not contain any items related to Welton Street Corridor.   The full Council meets most Mondays in regular session at 5:30 p.m. at the City ... [Read more...]
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5:30 pm Denver City Council Meeting @ Denver City and County Building
Denver City Council Meeting @ Denver City and County Building
Aug 22 @ 5:30 pm – 8:30 pm
  The Proposed Consent Agenda, Meeting Schedule and Agenda do not contain any items related to Welton Street Corridor.   The full Council meets most Mondays in regular session at 5:30 p.m. at the City ... [Read more...]
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