In the previous two months, Denver has experienced an increase in employment and a slight decrease in unemployment rates. Metro Denver and the Monthly Economic Summary, seem to suggest a possible light at the end of the tunnel, or if nothing else, a step in the right direction. New companies and stores opening in Denver or planning to open, simply offer all of us seeking employment (full-time or part-time) an opportunity to stabilize our current finances and our financial futures.

Denver news stations, papers, etc. do a good job of notifying the public about large companies opening stores or branches in the city and surrounding cities. Look at the publicity created by IKEA. Months and months of updated information on their store, its progress and the number of people they would be looking to hire upon opening.  Follow the news and the stories on these companies, as they often inform us of the steps to take to acquire employment.

New businesses are often a great resource for the unemployed.  They often look to fill numerous positions and typically, need these filled in a timely fashion, so they can be prepared to open their doors. Although big companies and businesses are often mentioned in the news, the smaller businesses do not always make the headlines. But information IS out there and often times, they are hiring as well. Below are a few stores/businesses that are currently hiring here in Denver and the surrounding areas.

Hobby Town USA – opening new store in Centennial  www.hobbiescolorado.com

Kismet – opening new store in Lowry area (also hiring some positions in Highlands and Southglenn)

Sears Outlet – opening new store in Englewood (hiring warehouse, sales, customer service, supervisors)

32^nd West – opening new store in the Highlands (located at 3719 W. 32^nd Ave)

Two Mile Ranch Market – new store in Centennial

Modmarket  - new store in Greenwood Village (restaurant)

Visionworks – opening new store in Northglenn

Colorado Villa décor – new store in Park Meadows Mall in Lonetree

Denver Leather LLC – new furniture store opening in mid-November (9619 E. County Line Road #B)

H&M – new store in downtown Denver

Chuck & Don’s Pet Food Outlet – opening new stores in Denver this year

These can serve as a reference, a guide to looking further into these businesses or those others that you see popping up in your neighborhood.  Although some increase in employment in Denver, we are far from being in a stable positive position. For those that continue to fight the battle of job seeking, any new tools or tips can simply give one a new sense of direction.