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Metro moves: Hotel opens in RiNo with Colorado-inspired restaurant

By Bernadette Berdychowski August 5, 2024 | updated 1 year ago

Welcome to the Denver Gazette’s Metro Moves. You’ll get the latest metro Denver openings, closings, hiring and promotion news here. To submit your company’s news, drop an email to bernadette.berdychowski@denvergazette.com.

New hotel and restaurant opens in RiNo

There’s a new hotel in Denver’s River North Arts District.

The Cambria Hotel Denver Downtown RiNo opened Aug. 1. The building includes 153 rooms, a second-floor rooftop garden, a restaurant, fitness center and two event spaces.

Cambria Hotel Denver Downtown RiNo exterior.jpg

A new Cambria Hotel opened in Denver's River North Arts District on Aug. 1, 2024.

Courtesy photo, Highside Companies

Cambria Hotel Denver Downtown RiNo exterior.jpg

A new Cambria Hotel opened in Denver’s River North Arts District on Aug. 1, 2024. 



Courtesy photo, Highside Companies




The hotel was developed by Denver-based real estate firm Highside Companies in partnership with Choice Hotels International, Inc. It’s the first hotel the developer built in its home city.

The hotel, 3601 Brighton Blvd. in RiNo, features contemporary décor, spa-like bathrooms and mirrors with bluetooth capabilities, the hotel said in a media release. It’s walking distance to the 38th-Blake RTD light rail station and RiNo’s breweries and wineries.

The Painted Rino, the Cambria Hotel’s restaurant, features a menu with locally-inspired ingredients such as elk, foraged mushrooms and bison. Dishes and appetizers include a Rocky Mountain Charcuterie board, Colorado Striped Bass and “Fourteener Bolognese.”

Cambria Hotels is the upscale brand from its parent company Choice Hotels, which also runs the Radisson brands. There are more than 70 Cambria locations across the U.S.

“We’re excited to open our first hotel within our hometown,” said Justin Roberts, Highside Companies CEO, in a media release. “We’re proud that our ongoing collaborations with Choice Hotels have added another great property to the Cambria Hotels family.”

Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce names new VP

The Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce has a new executive vice president and president of its Leadership Foundation.

Kristen Blessman

Kristen Blessman, former president of PBS12 and former CEO of the Colorado Women's Chamber of of commerce, has been named the executive vice president of the Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce, and the president of it's Leadership Foundation.

Courtesy photo, Kristen Blemman

Kristen Blessman

Kristen Blessman, former president of PBS12 and former CEO of the Colorado Women’s Chamber of of commerce, has been named the executive vice president of the Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce, and the president of it’s Leadership Foundation.



Courtesy photo, Kristen Blemman


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The chamber hired Kristen Blessman, former president of PBS12 and CEO of the Colorado Women’s Chamber of Commerce with more than two decades of leadership experience.

“I couldn’t be more thrilled to join the Chamber and the Chamber’s Leadership Foundation,” Blessman said in a media release. “I feel like my entire career journey has brought me here to this incredible organization. I can’t wait to join the team and be a part of molding and growing Metro Denver and its leaders well into the future. I’m honored to be part of such a stellar mission and effort.”

The announcement highlighted Blessman’s skills in marketing, business development and management. Her role will focus on helping the chamber with its Economic Opportunity for Every Coloradan initiatives.

Blessman redefined the Colorado Women’s Chamber of Commerce’s value proposition and helped increase its revenue and membership to record numbers, according to the announcement.

“I’m confident that with her contributions and leadership, the Chamber and our Foundation will achieve great things for our members and all of Colorado,” chamber CEO J.J. Ament said. “Kristen is a creative, bold and energetic leader who I’m honored to have joining our executive leadership team.”

Aurora’s Graebel Companies names new CEO

Graebel Companies, an Aurora-based employee relocation consulting firm, has a new executive in charge.

Ron Dunlap

Ron Dunlap, the new CEO of Aurora-based Graebel Companies.

Courtesy photo, Graebel Companies, Inc.

Ron Dunlap

Ron Dunlap, the new CEO of Aurora-based Graebel Companies.



Courtesy photo, Graebel Companies, Inc.


The company announced Monday its president Ron Dunlap was promoted to CEO. He was president for four years. The current CEO Bill Graebel, son of founder David Graebel, will move on to be the company’s board chair.

Dunlap will lead the Graebel Cos. in keeping the nearly 75-year-old company as one of the top talent mobility firms in the country through technological innovations. The company is in the midst of upgrading its digital capabilities, according to the announcement.

“Ron has been a vital part of our leadership team for 15 years, demonstrating exceptional skill, dedication and a deep understanding of our business,” Graebel said in a release. “Ron’s extensive experience and proven track record in driving innovation, fostering strong client relationships and achieving outstanding results make him the ideal choice to lead our company into the future.”

BERNADETTE BERDYCHOWSKY, The Denver Gazette

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