University of Denver Autumn 2024

Stanley Marketplace was heavily influenced by his community in the Daniels College of Business, including faculty members who were mentors and advocates, alumni who became tenants and his co-owner and business partner, Megan VonWald (MBA ’11), who was there every step of the way. Day 2 Grab a pastry (they go quickly) and your favorite hot or iced beverage to enjoy on the idyllic, spacious patio at Steam Espresso Bar , founded by twin brothers Hani (MS ’08, MRLS ’10) and Zahi Yaafouri (MS ’01, MRCM ’01, MBA ’03) in 2013. If you’re in the trendy Highlands neighborhood, you can also check out their other location inside an old firehouse. INDULGE YOUR SWEET TOOTH Stargazer Fine Chocolates and Coffee is truly a family affair. From father John D’Onofrio and daughter and master chocolatier Karen Ziegler (BA ’07) to a son-in law, grandchildren and siblings, everyone in the family has been involved in one way or another since Stargazer opened in 2017. The cozy shop, located just east of the Denver Botanic Gardens, offers coffee drinks, handcrafted truffles, candy bars, specialty hand-dipped items, hot chocolate and custom A PATIO BREAKFAST ON SOUTH PEARL STREET

The two met as students and neither followed a “traditional” business or hospitality path. Jacobs studied history with a focus on American Indian studies, and Chandra majored in digital media studies. “DU really created the foundation for us to learn how to be challenged and adapt throughout our business careers,” says Jacobs, who was appointed in 2023 to serve a two-year term on the President’s Council on Sports, Fitness & Nutrition.

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Denver’s culinary scene is thriving, so why not seize the opportunity to try a little bit of everything at the Stanley Marketplace in neighboring Aurora? The former aviation manufacturing facility now houses 57 retailers, service providers and eateries, including Chi Lin Asian Eatery , Maria Empanada , and Rolling Smoke BBQ . Co-owner and founder Mark Shaker (MBA ’11) says

Mark Shaker of Stanley Marketplace

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