Not long after Eddyline Restaurant and Brewery opened last spring, Arrowpoint Farms of Nathrop brought manager Brian England a sample of their grass-fed beef. Brian grilled up a burger on the brewpub’s pecan-fired grill. He recently described to me that meal as “almost a religious experience.” The business of Eddyline’s first summer, combined with the assumption that local, grass-fed beef would be cost-prohibitive...

The Larimer Building on South Main Street in Buena Vista, Colorado is a perfect example of the Live-Work building type. The Larimers own and operate Rock Run Gallery on the building's first floor, while the second floor serves as their residence. The third floor is unfinished studio space which will ultimately serve as part of the Larimer's residence as well. This type of building is perfect for the small business owner...