One of the oldest Denver businesses on Broadway is closing. It's not what the owners wanted, but they are determined to go out on a high note.
DENVER — One of the oldest Denver businesses on Broadway is closing. It's not what the owners wanted, but they are determined to go out on a high note.
David and his wife Debra have poured their heart and soul into the business, and love their employees like family.The Kolacnys said they have had 93 years of fun at the shop, and always wanted to make it to a century in business. However, the Kolacnys said the last decade has been a constant decline, and the pandemic sent them into substantial debt as they tried to keep paying all of their employees and sustain the business.
“Musical instrument manufacturers have quotas that you have to meet. If you bought so much last year, you have to buy 10% more next year. And so those bills just keep getting bigger. At the same time, the programs are getting smaller. And all of those things in combination have just worked against us," Debra explained.“The bands are going to be smaller because of that.
David and Debra will not be retiring — instead David will continue to conduct harp repairs out of their home.
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