Wine Down on Wednesday With Us!

West Chamber Weekly News - May 15, 2017

Multi-Chamber Mixer Cancelled

We apologize for the inconvenience, but the Multi-Chamber Mixer that was scheduled on Thursday, May 18 has been cancelled. Please contact the West Chamber office with any questions or concerns at 303-233-5555. Thank you for your understanding!

Nonprofit Round Table

Tuesday, May 16, 4:30-6:00 pm, The West Chamber, 1667 Cole Blvd., Bldg. #19, Suite 400, Lakewood, CO 80401

Nonprofit, service organization members and affiliates are invited to a round table discussion and networking opportunity. This event will allow you to share ideas and facilitate collaboration among other nonprofits and service organizations in our community. Marni Myers, of Marni Myers Creative, will facilitate a discussion on "High Performance Leadership." Click here to register.

Wine Down Wednesday

Wednesday, May 17, 4:30-6:30 pm, Brodo Italian Scratch Kitchen, 7167 W. Alaska Dr., Lakewood, CO 80226

It's been a long day and you need to wind down. Maybe you even feel like whining a little about your day. You can wind down, whine or just enjoy some wine if you join us for Wine Down Wednesday! Sponsored by High Point Financial Group and the Union Corridor Professionals. Registration includes 2 drinks (beer or wine) and appetizers!

Young Professionals Happy Hour

Thursday, May 18, 5:00-7:00 pm, Green Mountain Beer Company, 2585 S. Lewis Way, #110, Denver, CO 80227

Join the West Chamber Young Professionals for happy hour at a brand new brewery in town- Green Mountain Beer Company! Come out and network with other professionals in the area, and support local businesses. No cost to attend and each attendee will purchase their own drinks. A food truck will be available as well. This event is for professionals age 40 and under. Click here to register.

Women in Business

Tuesday, May 23, 7:30-9:00 am, Molly Brown Summer House, 2690 S. Wadsworth Blvd., Denver, CO 80227

Join us for a morning of breakfast, networking, local business spotlights and great speakers! This month's speaker is Marilyn Manning, Manning and Associates: "Painfree Networking." And our breakfast sponsor is Brightway Insurance, Kandie Landers. Click here to register.

Union Corridor Professionals

Wednesday, May 24, 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. 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.

Hospitality and Tourism

Thursday, May 25, 5:00-7:00 pm, Mount Vernon Country Club,

24933 Clubhouse Circle, Golden, CO 80401

Join us for a late afternoon of light appetizers, networking, local business spotlights and great speakers! Our m eeting Sponsor is Mount Vernon Country Club, and our s peakers will be from Jefferson County Open Space. Click here to register.

Member News

Engaging in Aging Festival

Wednesday, May 17, 10:00 am-2:00 pm, Mile Hi Church, 9077 W. Alameda Ave., Lakewood, CO 80226

In celebration of Older Americans Month, this fun, free event from A Little Help features live music, food, art & much more for local active adults, including interactive presentations & workshops appealing to social, spiritual, physical & emotional aspects of aging! A Little Help is a nonprofit connecting neighbors to help seniors thrive in their communities. For more information and to RSVP please call 303-974-6954. This event is in conjunction with their ribbon cutting. Click here for more information.

Commemorating the First World War

Thursday, May 18, 7:00-8:00 pm, Arvada Center Studio 11, 6901 Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada, CO 80003

This presentation on African American soldiers' participation in World War I is meant to enhance and complete the story of that era. "Where Do We Go From Here?" - America in the First World War. Presented by Buffalo Soldiers of the American West. Admission is free.

4kidzsports Golf Tournament

Friday, May 26, The Ridge at Castle Pines Golf Course, 1414 Castle Pines Pkwy, Castle Pines, CO 80108

All proceeds will go to support veterans and their families through the Mt. Carmel Center of Excellence in Colorado Springs plus the Warrior Avs Sled Hockey Team of disabled veterans. Joining us will be NFL, Broncos and Avalanche Alumni along with disabled veterans. Click here for more information and to register.

May is Mental Health Month

This is a time to create awareness and reach out about mental health issues and stigma. 1 in 5 Coloradoans (and people across of the nation, for that matter) experience a mental health disorder each year. That's why we are launching mental health month with our reminder-"Reach Out for Mental Health." If you're struggling, the Jefferson Center for Mental Health can tell you where you can reach out to find help.Click here for more information.

Enterprise Zone Program

Wednesday, May 31, 8:00-9:00 am, Denver West Office Park, 1667 Cole Blvd., Bldg. #19, Suite 400, Lakewood, CO 80401

Join us and learn more about the EZ area that your business is located in and the credits that your business may be able to take advantage of for doing what you do everyday. This workshop will cover the essential steps you need to take to participate in this state wide tax incentive program. Presented by The Jeffco Business Resource Center and the Jefferson County Economic Development Corporation. Click here to register.

Your Neighbor Magazine

Join Your Neighbor Magazine just released their May issue that goes out to 40,000 Lakewood Homes. Be sure to read it here. They are currently accepting space reservations for the June issue. If interested, contact Betsy Moran at [email protected] or by calling 303-699-4325. P.S. Check out Taste of the West on page 14!

Whale of a Used Book Sale

June 1-4, Jefferson County Fairgrounds, 15200 W. 6th Ave. Frontage Rd., Golden, CO 80401

Friends of Jefferson County Public Library (JCPL) will host its annual Spring Whale of a Used Book Sale at the Jefferson County Fairgrounds. The sale, which has a 20-year history in the community, offers the book-buying public more than 80,000 books at prices starting at $0.25. Click here for more information.

Community News

Boys & Girls Club Week at Chick-Fil-A

May 15-20, Chick-Fil-A, 565 S. Vance St., Lakewood, CO 80226

When you dine at Chick-fil-A between May 15-20, a portion of the sales will be donated to the Jefferson County Boys & Girls Club to help provide great futures for the kids in our community. To learn more about Boys & Girls Club, click here.