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West Chamber Weekly - October 2, 2017

Maximize Your Membership

Wednesday, October 4, 11:30 am-1:00 pm, The West Chamber, 1667 Cole Blvd, Bldg #19, Suite 400, Lakewood, CO 80401

Maximize Your Membership is for those who are new members, interested in joining the West Chamber, or members looking for a refresher course in making the most of their membership. We will share information about the latest opportunities offered by the Chamber. Click here to register.

Business After Hours (BAH)

Thursday, October 5, 5:00-7:00 pm, CSU Extension Jefferson County Fairgrounds, 15200 W 6th Ave. Frontage Rd., Golden, CO 80401

Join us for our premier networking event for business professionals in Jefferson County! BAH is presented by CSU Extension. Thank you to sponsors Occupational Medicine of the Rockies and 240 Union. This event will be in and outdoors, please dress appropriately. Advanced r egistration is required.

Guest Day at Thursday Morning Leads Group

Thursday, October 12, 7:30-9:00 am, Office Evolution, 355 S Teller St., #200, Lakewood, 80226

Come to guest day for the Thursday morning at the Office Evolution leads group. Coffee and light breakfast provided.

Nonprofit Industry Roundtable

Wednesday, October 11, 3:00-4:30 pm, Red Rocks Community College, 13300 W 6th Ave, Lakewood, CO

Marni Myers, of Marni Myers Creative, will facilitate a discussion on "High Performance Leadership." Beverages and light appetizers will be served. Attendees are encouraged to bring information about their organization to share with other attendees. Click here to register.

Young Professionals Fish Bowl

Thursday, October 12, 5:30-7:00 pm, The West Chamber, 1667 Cole Blvd, Bldg #19, Suite 400, Lakewood, CO 80401

Join the West Chamber Young Professionals as we learn from seasoned professionals who have been in the business for 15, 20, 25+ years. There will be networking, professional development and tactics learned at this fish bowl style event. Be sure to let us know you're coming, here.

Wine Down Wednesday

Wednesday, October 18, 5:15-7:15 pm, High Point Financial Group, 215 Union Blvd #200, Lakewood, CO 80228

Don't miss out on our LAST Wine Down Wednesday of the year! If you need to wind down or 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! Click here to register.

Member Mania

Thursday, October 26, 5:00-7:00 pm, Red Rocks Country Club, 16235 W Belleview Ave, Morrison, CO 80465

Current Chamber members are invited to bring a guest who is interested in learning about West Chamber membership to Member Mania. No cost to attend, but you must bring a qualified guest. Click here to learn how you could win free membership upon renewal!

Picture Perfect: Women In Business

Wow- what a fantastic program by Michelle Wilson of Inner Oasis Counseling and Coaching! And a big thank you to our breakfast sponsors Carla Knight Homes and Synergy Home Care.

Member News

Equifax Breach Information

Have you heard about the latest breach? Learn more about how to protect your identity with Legalshield here. Contact Cheryl Blum Garcia at 720-371-1736 or [email protected]

Dine Out for School Supplies

Tuesday, October 3, 240 Union Restaurant, 240 Union Blvd, Lakewood, CO 80228

You can help put school supplies in the hands of local students by dining out at 240 Union all day. 25 percent of all meal purchases will be donated to the Kiwanis Clubs of Jefferson County for distribution to students at schools in our community.

Lunch & Learn

Tuesday, October 10, 11:30 am-1:00 pm, Olive Garden Belmar, 7655 W Alameda Ave, Lakewood, 80226

Starting a business is both exciting and scary. Don't be overwhelmed with all the options. Come to this Lunch & Learn presented by Hiss Studios, and get a better understanding of the start-up process. Click here to register.

Witches Night Out

Thursday, October 12, 6:30-8:30 pm, The Wild Game, 1204 Bergen Pkwy, Evergreen, CO 80439

Ladies, get your best "witch" costume or hat ready! Dress up in your good witch or bad witch costume or hat and come out to The Wild Game for a different kind of Wild. Your witches entrance fee is a mere $25 and that provides you with our witches brew and tasty little morsels. Click here to RSVP!

Best for Colorado

Tuesday, October 17, 8:30-10:00 am, City of Lakewood, 470 S Allison Pkwy, Lakewood, CO 80226

Want to highlight the positive impact your business has on its employees, the environment and the community? Curious how your business compares to companies of similar size in your sector? Join the City of Lakewood and B Lab team to learn about the Best for Colorado challenge. Click here for more information.

One Community Summit

Thursday, October 19, 8:00 am-4:00 pm, Arvada Center, 6901 Wadsworth Blvd, Arvada, CO 80003

You're invited to the One Community Summit, for a day of learning, development, networking and community discussing topics of diversity, inclusivity and equity. There will be keynote speakers, exercises, discussions and presentations. Contact Jolene Bracy at [email protected] to secure your spot today!

Whale of a Used Book Sale

October 19-22, Jefferson County Fairgrounds, 15200 W 6th Ave Frontage Rd, Golden, CO 80401

Come out to the 2017 Fall Whale of a Used Book Sale put on by the Jeffco Library Foundation, Westerra Credit Union, Bandimere Speedway and Friends of Jefferson County Public Library.

Celebrate CSU Extension

Saturday, October 21, 5:30-8:30 pm, Jefferson County Fairgrounds, 6901 15200 W 6th Ave Frontage Rd, Golden, CO 80401

Stroll through 100 years of CSU Extension in Jefferson County! Come out in a celebration of all that Extension is, has been and will be in Jefferson County. Register here to join in for music, food, mingling and conversations with new and veteran Extension contacts.

Community News

League of Women Voters

Thursday, October 5, 7:00-9:00 pm, Golden Community Center, 1470 10th St, Golden, CO 80401

The public is welcome to attend a panel discussion on local efforts toward renewable energy updates in Jeffco. It will focus on what's in progess and why it's important. For more information, click here.

Nonprofit Expo

Thursday, November 2, 5:00-7:00 pm, Christies of Genesee, 25918 Genesee Trail Rd, Golden, CO 80401

The Genesee Pub and BBQ Fall Nonprofit Expo is a great opportunity for people in the community to find out how aligning with a cause can affect positive change. We are looking for nonprofits to attend and exhibit at the event. Registration closes Friday, October 20. Please contact Joylyn Quintana at info@geneseepubandbbq for more information.