Hey Bucket Listers! It’s hard to believe it’s been five years since COVID changed the way we all live our lives. From losing loved ones to working from home, mask wearing and vaccine skepticism, it was a watershed moment for everyone. COVID trapped us in our bubbles and transported us back to a different Denver. But we pushed through together, and this week we look back and forward with two articles about the impact on businesses, as well as how the pandemic helped Bucket List refine its mission.
Five Years After COVID: Resilience, Reinvention & Unfinished Business
Five years after COVID-19 first arrived in Colorado, we’re still feeling its impact. From business closures to food insecurity to how we connect with each other, the pandemic forced everyone to pivot. Our Allie Blum checked in with local business leaders to see what’s changed—and what hasn’t. For some, like chef Jesse Albertini, it meant rethinking her restaurant model before finally opening her first storefront this spring. Others, like Bienvenidos Food Bank, are bracing for new challenges as crisis after crisis bears down on assistance programs. Read more about how our city has evolved already and where we are going next.
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