Taste of the West Tickets Available Now!

West Chamber Weekly News - May 1, 2017

Taste of the West

Tickets Now Available!

Thursday, June 8, 5:00-8:00 pm, Jefferson County Fairgrounds, 15200 W. 6th Ave. Frontage Rd., Golden, CO 80401

Taste of the West is the premier culinary event in Jefferson County. The "Taste" will feature award-winning cuisine from many of Jeffco's best restaurants. In addition to tasty food samples, the festival will feature an assortment of beer from local breweries, wine and spirits. Click here to learn more and to purchase your tickets today!

Business After Hours

Thursday, May 4, 5:00-7:00 pm, Homewood Suites by Hilton, 139 Union Blvd., Lakewood, CO 80228

Come celebrate this joint Business After Hours with the Evergreen Chamber! This is the grand re-opening of the Homewood Suites by Hilton, and will be followed by a reception where guests can tour the new property and participate in BAH. Click here to register!

South Jeffco Corridor Professionals

Tuesday, May 9, 5:00-7:00 pm, Lucha Cantina,

8026 Bowles Ave., Littleton, CO 80123

Join the South Jeffco Corridor Professionals for happy hour and networking. We are dedicated to developing relationships for business professionals is southern Jefferson County. Click here to register!

Breakfast Bites

Wednesday, May 10, 7:30-9:00 am, The West Chamber,

1667 Cole Blvd., Bldg. #19, Suite 400, Lakewood, CO 80401

Join us for an informational breakfast meeting. This month's presenters are Holly Worley of Windemere Real Estate and Greg Hall of Edward Jones discussing the topic, "Interest Rates Going Up Got You Down?" Cost is $5 per attendee. A light breakfast and coffee will be provided. Click here to register.

Networking ROI: Are You Spending Time With the Right People?

Thursday, May 11, 7:30-9:00 am, Denver West Office Park,

1762 Cole Blvd., 1st Floor Conference Room,

Lakewood, CO 80401

Friends, colleagues or strategic partners? Do you know the difference? Is your networking paying off or do you feel like you're wasting time? Do you feel impatient or disappointed with your networking results? If you answered "yes" to any of these questions-register here! This event is presented by Firestorm and cosponsored by the West Chamber and the Jeffco Business Resource Center.

Apply Today for Leadership Jefferson County 2018

Leadership Jefferson County (LJC) is a 35-year-old program designed to develop leadership potential within the community to meet the demands of tomorrow. LJC goals include identify community leaders, acquaint leaders with community needs, provide participants an opportunity to meet other leaders and challenge them to create greater community involvement and educate leaders about various aspects of the community. Consider applying today! Click here for more information.

Multi-Chamber Mixer!

Thursday, May 18, 6:00-8:00 pm, Infinity Park Event Center, 4400 E. Kentucky Ave., Glendale, CO 80246

We are mingling with new chambers and getting a first-hand glimpse of the only professional Rugby stadium in the U.S.! Join your West Chamber associates, along with the Greater Glendale, Highlands Ranch, and Cherry Creek Chamber of Commerces. Bring plenty of business cards and let's expand your reach! We look forward to seeing you there! Please RSVP HERE to this FREE Event. Interested in a sponsorship for the event, click here for more information.

Picture Perfect: Elite Hail Solutions and Office Evolution

Congratulations Elite Hail Solutions and Office Evolution on your ribbon cuttings, respectively! Yes that is former Lakewood Mayor Burkholder holding the ribbon with current Mayor Paul!

Member News

Colorado Small Business Week

April 30-May 6

Small Business Week highlights the impact of entrepreneurs and small business owners across communities and the Colorado economy. With over 560,000 small businesses in Colorado and half of our workforce employed by small businesses, this week celebrates their critical contributions. Click here for more information.

Open Interview Job Fair

Thursday, May 4, 9:00-11:00 am and 4:00-6:00 pm, Sheraton Denver West, 360 Union Blvd.,

Lakewood, CO 80228

Introducing the Sheraton's new restaurant, Beau's Kitchen & Tavern. The Sheraton is hosting open interviews to join their winning team. They offer great benefits such as discounted hotel rooms worldwide, free meals and parking. Click here for more details.

Five Secrets You Should Know

Before You Launch

Tuesday, May 9, 11:30 am, Colorado Plus Brew Pub, 6995 W. 38th Ave., Wheat Ridge, CO 80033

Are you ready to start up your new business? Join us for this food friendly venture to educate, entertain and save entrepreneurs from pitfalls before they launch. Program brought to you by Tish Gance and Joyce Feustel of Boomer's Social Media. Click here to register.

Photography Classes Available

Sunday, May 7, and Tuesday, May 9,

Time and Locations Vary

Learn how to utilize your camera phone to the best of its abilities, and how to avoid the 'not so great' options. Cost is $35 held on May 7. Click here to register. Photography Class for Beginners will be on Tuesday, May 9. This class is great for anyone who uses a phone camera, mirror-less camera, digital camera or is thinking about purchasing one. Cost is $50, click here to register. By Vala Vincent Photography.

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.

Rockies Game Benefiting

Jeffco Schools Foundation

Saturday, May 13, 6:10 pm, Coors Field, 2001 Blake St., Denver, CO 80205

Want to enjoy a Saturday night at the Rockies game AND help out Jeffco Schools Foundation at the same time? Purchase your discounted tickets to the Colorado Rockies vs. Los Angeles Dodgers game to benefit Jeffco Schools Foundation. $24 for lower/mid level tickets and $16 for upper level. Click here to purchase tickets and use the promo code: JEFFCO.