About the Sunnyside Business Alliance
The purpose of the Sunnyside Business Alliance is to be a collective voice for the business and property owners to navigate, negotiate, and work with the City and County of Denver in transitioning the Sunnyside industrial area into an Innovation District as Denver is recommending per the Near Northwest Area Plan – Public Review Draft #1 – June 2023; Draft # 2 – October 2023
What We Do
Our Mission
The mission of the Sunnyside Business Alliance is to advance the collective interests of the businesses within the Sunnyside neighborhood.
Our Goals
- Future uses and special zoning districts
- Maintaining jobs and employment centers
- Drive innovation to attract new businesses
- Transportation and infrastructure projects
- Promoting responsible development over time
- Supporting the historical and cultural heritage of the area
Our Vision
The vision for the Alliance is to improve the economic activity of the Sunnyside neighborhood and enhance the qualify of life for its residents.
Innovation
Our Team
Founder / Acting President
Katie Mitchell – Vice President, Matrix Group Inc.
Members
Pete Tovani, Founder, Sunnyside Innovation Laboratories
Stuart Smith, Vice President-Treasurer, Dawn Foods
Marcus Slaughter, Dawn Foods
Melissa Bautista, Dawn Foods
Mike Bank, Owner, Containerbuyers.com
Annie Levinksy, Chief of Staff , History Colorado
Lawrence Kerr, President, Formula Roofing and Remodeling
Brian Parker, Owner, LTM Plastics
Charlie Berger, Co-Founder, Denver Beer Co.
Chuck Rozanski, Owner, Mile High Comics
Scott Riopelle, CEO, Interstate Roofing
John Webb, President, Matrix Group, Inc.
Pat & Fritz Graves, Founders, FMG Warehouse Solutions
Fred Orr, Manager, The Standard Group LLC
Affiliates
Bruce O’Donnell, Principal – Starboard Realty Group
Matt Emmons, Senior Managing Director – Savills