Where in the world is Larry Burkhardt?

Larry Burkhardt sure gets around. The Eye first knew Burkhardt when he served as mayor and city councilman in Longmont during the 1980s and early ’90s, and as president and CEO of the Economic Development Association of Longmont from 1991 to 1996. He also led Upstate Colorado Economic Development in Greeley from 2005 to 2011.

Burkhardt most recently spent three years as executive vice president at the Fox Cities Regional Partnership in Appleton, Wis.

Now, Burkhardt is out west once again, having been named director of economic development for the city of Sacramento.

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“At a time when the City is resetting its economic identity, I sought a candidate who could help take Sacramento to the next level,” said Sacramento city manager John Shirey, in a prepared statement. “He’ll be leading our organization at a time when Sacramento is on the precipice of experiencing new economic growth opportunities.”

Burkhardt starts his new gig Aug. 17.

Welcome to Laffayette, where typos abound

BizWest knows all about typos, but even The Eye did a double-take when it spotted a Facebook post by Denver Post business editor Dana Coffield, a resident of Lafayette — or should we say, “Laffayette”?

Coffield — and many other residents — spotted the typo of all typos on the sign above the door of Lafayette Commons, a restored historic building at 400 E. Simpson St. Never underestimate the value of a good copyeditor.

So long, Ras Kassa’s; hello, Google Inc.

The exciting prospect of Google’s new facility along 30th Street in Boulder also comes with a bit of sadness – but hope as well. The Eye noticed that the sign for a longtime Boulder favorite, Ras Kassa’s Ethiopian restaurant, was still standing, but its former home has been razed.

On her Facebook page on July 13, Ras Kassa’s charming co-owner Tsehay Hailu noted, “I drove past the old place today and saw that the building has come down. All that appears to be left is a pile. What remains special to me are so many great memories of good food and times spent together with all of you. It’s taking time to find a new home for Ras Kassa’s. Thank you for your love and support. Please keep in touch.”