FRESHLO HUB MEETING AND RETAIL SPACE
The Montbello Organizing Committee is committed to helping Montbello residents to further business employment and ownership opportunities, combat gentrification and create pathways to sustain generational wealth. The FreshLo Hub includes space for local retailers, nonprofit organizations and a retail incubation storefront for aspiring entrepreneurs to test products.
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Retail
Approximately 7,500 sq feet of retail space will be available adjacent to the Montbello Fresh Food Market. A percentage of the available commercial space will be reserved for local Montbello business owners, particularly female-identifying entrepreneurs and those from minority backgrounds.
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Ariel’s Café, a Black woman-owned coffee shop, will offer an extensive menu including traditional and specialty coffee drinks as well as smoothies, teas, freshly baked pastries, gourmet sandwiches, and hearty breakfast burritos on the first floor of the FreshLo Residences. Ariel Elliott-Dawson, a dynamic entrepreneur and Denver native, was selected to operate FreshLo’s coffee shop based on her vision for a community-centric café and background in business, community building, and commitment to fostering local engagement.
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Building Community Wealth Incubator Space
Graduates of MOC’s 12-week Building Community Wealth Entrepreneurship Foundations training/mentorship programs will be eligible for a kiosk within the Retail Accelerator Space. This space will provide entrepreneurs the opportunity to showcase new products and/or test business concepts with residents and the general public.
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Nonprofit Office and Meeting Space
Nonprofits that serve low-income Coloradoans may have access to coworking office space within the FreshLo Hub. In addition, space will be available for community gatherings and fellowship among community leaders/groups seeking to bring voice to community members.​
CONFERENCE
ROOM RENTALS
Montbello Organizing Committee offers conference room rentals to provide the community with accessible and equipped spaces for meetings, training, and other events to transform, empower, engage and connect Montbello. Conference rooms and meeting spaces are available at both the Montbello Community Building and FreshLo Residence Building.
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Rooms feature a variety of options including TV monitors, whiteboards, audio systems, Owl technology for virtual meetings, and even a computer lab. Rental rates are $25/hour for non-profits and $50/hour for for-profit organizations. MOC program members, participants, and partners may reserve the rooms for free with some limitations. Amenities included with all room rentals are Wi-Fi access, tables and chairs, AV and tech, and parking with EV charging. ​
Available Spaces:
The Transformation Conference Room
Medium Conference Room
Seated Capacity: 20 people; cherrywood conference table
Features: TV Monitor, Small Whiteboard, Audio System, Owl for Virtual Meetings
Location: FreshLo Residence Building, first floor
The Empowerment Conference Room
Medium Conference Room
Seated Capacity: 20 people
Features: TV Monitor, Medium Whiteboard, Audio System, Owl for Virtual Meetings
Location: The Montbello Community Building, Suite 201
The Connections Training Room
Hybrid Training Room
Seated Capacity: 25 people
Features: Computer Lab (10 Desktops), Large TV Monitor, Conference table for 10
Location: The Montbello Community Building, Suite 201
The Engagement Meeting Room
Small Huddle Room
Seated Capacity: 8 people
Features: Small TV Monitor, small round table
Location: FreshLo Residence Building, first floor
The Success Non-profit Meeting Room
Medium-Sized Hybrid Classroom
Seated Capacity: 30 people
Features: Movable/foldable Small Tables and Chairs, Projector
Location: The Montbello Community Building, 2nd floor, located within the Nonprofit Leadership Center
Rental Rates
Non-Profit | For-Profit |
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$25/hour* | $50/hour* |
*MOC Program Members, Participants and Partners are free with some limitations.
Amenities Included with All Rentals
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Wi-Fi Access
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Tables and Chairs
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AV and Tech
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Parking (EV Charging Available)
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Reservation Process
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Email your reservation request to Kwon Atlas with the number of people, room selection, dates and times.
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Receive confirmation of your booking request.
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Make payment to secure the reservation via QuickBooks invoice from MOC.
