On Wednesday, a large group gathered under a tent at 8315 E Colfax Ave. to celebrate the grand opening of a new affordable housing community — the Rose on Colfax.
Along with offering 82 affordable housing units, the Rose is also the location of a 5,600-square-foot child care center run by Mile High Early Learning, a Denver-based preschool provider. Called the Mile High United Way Early Childhood Education Center, it can provide care for up to 48 babies, toddlers and preschoolers.
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The Denver Business Journal has previously reported that there are about two open jobs for every unemployed person in the state. Businesses are feeling the pressure: Last year, a survey conducted for the Colorado Chamber found that 48% of respondents had difficulties filling open positions.
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