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West Chamber News - March 6, 2017
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Wednesday, March 8, 11:30 am-1:00 pm, Jose O'Shea's, 385 Union Blvd., Lakewood, CO 80228
Join UCP for a fun, informal lunch at Jose O'Shea's, where you can network with fellow professionals from the Union Corridor. Each attendee will pay for their own meal, and will have the opportunity to introduce themselves to the group. Please RSVP to Annie at [email protected] by Tuesday, March 7.
Wednesday, March 8, 7:30-9:00 am, The West Chamber,  1667 Cole Blvd., Bldg. #19, Suite 400, Lakewood, CO 80401
Who doesn't love breakfast? Join us for an informational breakfast meeting to learn from local experts: our members! This month's topic is presented by Michelle Wilson, MA LPC of Inner Oasis Counseling & Coaching: Mindset--Harness the Power of Your Brain to Boost Confidence, Manage Stress, and Finally Get the Results You Crave With Your Personal & Professional Goals. This meeting is co-sponsored by Mike Inzitari of Minuteman Press. Cost is $5 per attendee. Click here to register.
South Jeffco Corridor Professionals
Tuesday, March 14, 5:00-7:00 pm, Lucha Cantina, 8026 W. Bowles Ave., Littleton, CO 80123
Is your business located in the southern part of Jefferson County? If so, we invite you to join the South Jeffco Corridor Professionals for happy hour. Here they will network and build our connections in the business community! $10 at the door covers two house beverages and light appetizers. Please RSVP to Janice at [email protected].
JCBL Day at the Capitol
Thursday, March 16, 7:30-10:30 am, Colorado State Capital, 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.
Pastries With the President
Monday, March 20, 8:00-9:00 am, The West Chamber, 1667 Cole Blvd., Lakewood, CO 80401
Join Pam Bales, President and CEO of the West Chamber, for a morning of open discussion, networking and growing our community. Reservations are required, and pastries and coffee will be served. Seating is limited to 20.Click here to secure your spot today!
UCP Business Meeting
Wednesday, March 22, 7:30-9:00 am, St. Anthony Hospital, 11600 W. 2nd Place, Lakewood, CO 80228
The Union Corridor Professionals (UCP) Group is an area exclusive group for the businesses along the Union Corridor. The purpose of our group is to strengthen the business community and give business owners the opportunity to network with their neighbors and hear area exclusive updates from local officials. We meet in the conference room on the south side, near the emergency center & Village Roster Coffee shop. In cases of extreme weather, please follow Jeffco Schools Corporation for cancellations and delays.
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.
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Picture Perfect: Ironwood at Red Rocks
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Congratulations to Ironwood at Red Rocks on your ribbon cutting! We appreciate your hospitality hosting Business After Hours and your involvement with the Chamber.
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Member News
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Local Marketing Seminar with 1bg
Monday, March 20, 10:00-11:00 am, The West Chamber Conference Room, 1667 Cole Blvd., Bldg. #19, Suite 400, Lakewood, CO 80401
1bg, a local marketing company will present strategies for marketing your local business. Topics include creating and optimizing your Google Local page, paid strategies for generating more leads in your area and organic strategies to improve SEO rankings. This FREE one-hour course offers actionable strategies that you can implement right away to generate local leads for any type of business! Attendance is limited to the first 20 who register by emailing Sam at [email protected].
Nonprofit Grants Available
Lakewood's Community Grant Program, administered in coordination with the Lakewood Legacy Foundation, is now accepting applications. The program establishes a process to review and evaluate requests that Lakewood receives from nonprofit organizations. For details on eligibility and applying click
here.
Lakewood Residents Survey
The time is now to get involved and have your say in how the City of Lakewood supports access to parks and play over the next five to 10 years. A resident survey is available online and at recreation and arts centers through March 15. Click
here to take the survey online. The survey takes approximately 15 minutes to complete. For more information, contact Allison Scheck at 303-987-7872 or [email protected].
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Community News
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Jeffco Announces New County Manager
Jefferson County, Colorado announced that Colonel Donald J. Davis has been selected to assume the role of County Manager, reporting directly to the Board of County Commissioners. Current County Manager Ralph Schell is set to retire in early March. Davis will join Jeffco from a long career in the United States Marine Corps, where he served in various roles including most recently as Chief of Strategy and Campaign Plans for NORAD and USNORTHCOM based in Colorado Springs, CO.
International Women's Day
Wednesday, March 8, 11:30 am, Denver Marriott West, 1717  Denver West Blvd., Golden, CO 80401
In many countries around the world, this is a day when women are recognized for their achievements without regard to divisions, whether national, ethnic, linguistic, cultural, economic or political. This year's theme is "STEP IT UP for Women in S.T.E.M. and All Women in Jefferson County." For more information contact Deborah Deal at 303-277-9520.
If you're looking to go back to school, chances are you know the benefits of having your own laptop or tablet for personal study time, on your terms. However, computers can be expensive - many online colleges that offer free laptops do so to help offset that cost. Some even provide free iPads to new freshmen enrolled in four-year programs. Open Education Datebase has compiled a list of colleges that offer these benefits. Click here for more information.
In a newly-updated report, the League of Women Voters of Jefferson County looks briefly at global water challenges and describes what the Colorado River Basin is experiencing. It addresses the sources of Colorado's and Jefferson County's water, how it is being used, and the problems ahead. These topics will be covered at the League's six unit meetings throughout the county March 14-16. The public is welcome. Please contact Ellen Stiner for more information on each meeting at [email protected].
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Ribbon Cuttings
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Adoption Options
Monday, March 13
4:00-5:00 pm
(Cutting at 4:30 pm)
1355 S. Colorado Blvd.,
Suite 501
Denver, CO 80222
(Colorado and Arkansas)
Brodo Italian Scratch Kitchen
Tuesday, March 21
5:00-6:00 pm
(Cutting at 5:30 pm)
7167 W. Alaska Dr.,
Lakewood, CO 80226
(Belmar)
Matt Lolley State Farm
Thursday, March 23
4:30-6:30 pm
(Cutting at 5:30 pm)
5500 S. Simms St.,
Suite L
Littleton CO 80127
(Simms and Brandt)
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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. Click
here for more information.
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