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West Chamber News - February 13, 2017
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South Jeffco Corridor Professionals
Tuesday, February 14, 7:30-9:00 am, Mathnasium, 7735 W. Long Dr. #2, Littleton, CO 80123
Join the South Jeffco Corridor Professionals as we network and build our connections in the business community. Our speakers: Amira Watters and Lou Riverso of Jefferson County Business Resource Center: "Love Your Business." Our breakfast sponsor: Sheryl Kaplan, Addison Group. Click here to register.
Young Professionals Happy Hour 
Thursday, February 16, 5:30-7:30 pm, World of Beer-Belmar, 7260 W. Alaska Dr., Lakewood, CO 80226
Help the West Chamber Young Professionals kick off the new year at happy hour. We will be enjoying happy hour and ladies night specials at
World of Beer in Belmar! Come out and network with other professionals in the area. No cost to attend and each attendee will purchase their own drinks.
This event is for professionals age 40 and under. Click here to RSVP.
UCP Business Meeting
Wednesday, February 22, 7:30-9:00 am, St. Anthony Hospital, 11600 W. 2nd Place, Lakewood, CO 80228
The Union Corridor Professionals Group is an area exclusive group for the businesses along the Union Corridor. We feature business spotlight speakers, guest speakers and monthly updates from The City of Lakewood, West Metro Fire & The Lakewood Police Department. We meet in the conference room on the south side, near the emergency center & Village Roster Coffee shop.
Business After Hours
Thursday, March 2, 5:00-7:00 pm, Ironwood at Red Rocks, 13195 W. Progress Circle, Littleton, CO 80127
Join The West Chamber at Ironwood at Red Rocks for Business After Hours (BAH) and a ribbon cutting! BAH is a relationship-building experience held in a relaxed setting that benefits you and your company through added contacts and resources. It will be in conjunction with Ironwood's ribbon cutting (cutting at 5:30 pm). Please RSVP here.
JCBL Day at the Capital
Thursday, March 16, 7:30-10:30 am, Colorado State Capitol, 200 E. Colfax Ave., Denver, CO 80203
Join JCBL for a great morning that includes a meet and greet with local legislators, experience the Senate and House floor and tour the Capitol. Register today here! Sponsored by Westminster Chamber of Commerce, Golden Chamber of Commerce, Arvada Chamber of Commerce, Wheat Ridge Chamber of Commerce, The West Chamber, Jefferson County EDC, Evergreen Chamber of Commerce, Applewood Business Association and Wheat Ridge Business Association.
Government Affairs Committee (GAC)
Friday, March 24, 7:30-9:00 am, Rockley Music Center, 8555 W. Colfax, Lakewood, CO 80215
Join GAC for an informational morning of learning from respected Colorado economist, Patty Silverstein. She will discuss the economic outlook after the first quarter of 2017. Breakfast burritos and coffee will be served. Cost is $10 per person. Register today here.
Want to Donate a Door Prize to One of Our Events?
Many of our fantastic members offer door prizes for events, such as Maximize Your Membership, Business After Hours, Women in Business and more. Thank you for your generosity!
If you'd like to donate to a West Chamber event please contact Janice Holmes at [email protected]. In order for us to announce your door prize and promote your business, we do need at least one week's notice. Once we confirm where the prize is needed, simply deliver your donation to the Chamber office at least two days before the event or bring it to the event.
HAT is Back
The West Chamber is reviving its quarterly Hospitality & Tourism (HAT) program to provide more educational meetings and networking opportunities for this industry. West Chamber members may attend at no charge, and interested non-members may attend with a $10 pre-registration fee or $15 at the door. All meetings are scheduled from 7:30 until 9:00 am.
The 2017 Schedule includes:
Thursday, March 30-Arts and Culture
Thursday, May 25-Great Outdoors
Thursday, August 24-Events & Entertainment
Thursday, November 16-Retail & Spas
If you'd like to host one of these meetings by providing a meeting place and breakfast for 30+ attendees, please contact Janice Holmes at [email protected] asap. Sponsors will have spotlight during the program to share information about your venue, products or services.
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Member News
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Consider the "What If's" with
Simon McGowen and Alison Leary
Wednesday, February 22, 5:30-7:00 pm,
Wheat Ridge Recreation Center, 4005 Kipling Street,
Wheat Ridge, CO 80033
Have you given any thought about your financial or estate plan preparedness? We've all heard the expression, "you never know." That's why it's important to plan ahead to protect the ones you love. Join Simon McGowen of COUNTRY Financial and Alison Leary esq., estate attorney with Leary Law, and Brad Wright, Life Specialist also with COUNTRY Financial for an evening of informative discussion. A light dinner and refreshments will be provided. Please RSVP to Simon at [email protected]
Lunch and Learn with Marcy Boyle
 Wednesday, February 22, 11:30 am-1:00 pm, Office Evolution, 355 Teller Street, Suite 200, Lakewood, CO 80226
Join us for this FREE event to learn about eliminating fatigue, the importance of movement and getting back into those smaller clothes. Marcy Boyle is the founder of Celebrate Your Cells, LLC and Dr. Jake Hasse is the owner of Hasse Family Chiropractic. Together they will discuss proven strategies for weight loss and sleep. Lunch will be provided. Please RSVP to Marcy Boyle by calling 303-906-6197.
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Community News
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Bonfils Blood Center Creates $12 Million Donor-Advised Fund
The future of the community blood supply and blood services in Colorado was secured with the creation of a $12 million donor-advised fund by Bonfils Blood Center and Bonfils Blood Center Foundation. The fund was established with Community First Foundation in December 2016 and enhances the future stability of Bonfils, Colorado's first and oldest nonprofit community blood center serving nearly 100 healthcare facilities statewide.
Dine Out to Support Jeffco Boys & Girls Club
Thursday, February 23, 240 Union Restaurant, 240 Union  Blvd., Lakewood, CO 80224
Be sure to eat lunch or dinner at 240 Union on Thursday, February 23 as they are graciously donating 25 percent of all proceeds to benefit the Jeffco Boys & Girls Club. Reservations are suggested, but not required.
10th Annual German Festival is Looking for Sponsors
July 21-23, Lakewood Heritage Center, 801 S, Yarrow St., Lakewood, CO 80226
Want to sponsor the German Festival with over 7,000 attendees? It is a festival of music, dance and celebrations of traditions to help preserve a variety of German, European and International culture. German bands and a brass band will play for your enjoyment and dancing along with German and European dance performers.
GermanWarsteiner beer and wine will be available and German food prepared by Austrian Chef Walter Neuhold. For more information please contact Bernie Barthel at [email protected].
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Ribbon Cuttings
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Ironwood at Red Rocks
Thursday, March 2
5:00-7:00 pm
(Cutting at 5:30 pm)
13195 W. Progress Circle
Littleton, CO 80127
(Bellview and Alkire)
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JCBEA Corner
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JCBEA's Career Readiness Program is a course that offers high school students an overview of basic soft skills, business principles, and technological skills necessary to succeed in the modern workplace.
Interested in helping?
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