West Metro Chamber Weekly - Happy MLK Day!

West Metro Weekly - January 21, 2019

In observance of Martin Luther King Day, our offices will be closed on January 21, 2019.

The 72nd Annual Chairman's Gala

Friday, February 1, 2019, 6:00-10:00 pm,

Denver Marriott West, 1717 Denver West Blvd., Golden, CO 80401

Last chance to purchase your tickets is Friday, January 25th.

You won't want to miss this extravaganza as we honor the best of our chamber businesses, nonprofits and a few surprises along the way!

Cocktails start at 6:00 pm, dinner and program at 7:00 pm, with music and dancing starting at 9:00 pm.

Thank you to our Chairman's Gala Sponsors!

Presenting Sponsor:

American Facilities

Strongman Sponsors:

Red Rocks Community College and Marxaire

Fire Breather Sponsor:

Marriott Denver West

Big Top Sponsors:

Josh Caucutt - Edward Jones and Minuteman Press

Thank you to our Chairman's Circle Stakeholder Sponsors:

City of Lakewood, Kaiser Permanente and Wells Fargo.

Individual Tickets = $75

Special YP Discount = $55

Corporate Tables = $675 (includes 8 seats)

Click here to purchase your tickets today!

Women in Business

Tuesday, January 22, 7:30-9:00 am, Molly Brown Summer House, 7595 W Yale Ave., Denver, CO 80227

Join us for a morning of breakfast, networking, local business spotlights and great speakers! Held on the 4th Tuesday of the month, these events feature topics of interest to women business owners, executives, managers and other professional women.

You MUST register no later than Monday, January 21 at noon. Register here - cost is free for members and $15 for non-members that pre-register ($20 at the door).

Speaker: Sofia Meyer on Women's Safety

Breakfast Sponsor : Lakewood Modern Dentistry

Union Corridor Professionals Meeting

Wednesday, January 23, 7:30-9:00 am, Sheraton Denver West, Mount Vernon Room, 360 Union Blvd., Lakewood, CO 80228

The Union Corridor Professionals Group is an area exclusive program of the West Metro Chamber for 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 twice a month and feature business spotlight speakers, guest speakers and monthly updates from The City of Lakewood, West Metro Fire & The Lakewood Police Department. *Note the location change for the January meeting. Register here!

Joint Speed Networking Event with the Evergreen Chamber

Thursday, January 24, 5:00-7:30pm, Christie's of Genesee, 25918 Genesee Trail Road, Suite #140, Golden, CO 80401

Join us at the 2nd Annual Joint Speed Networking Event. If you've joined us for this event before, you know how awesome it is! Building your business is a contact sport. Join us for drinks and apps and meet more people in two hours than you would all week. Conducted by Philip Pelto. Register here - cost is $15 for members / $20 for non-members.

Young Professionals Happy Hour

Thursday, January 24, 5:00-7:00pm, Landlocked Ales,

3225 S Wadsworth Blvd., Lakewood, CO 80227

Are you a 40 year-old or younger professional looking to network? If so, join our YP group! The West Metro Chamber Young Professionals group engages and connects young professionals throughout Jefferson County and the West Metro region. Click here to find out more.

Day at the Capitol

Wednesday, February 13, 2019, 8:00-10:30 am, Colorado State House

Join us for a great morning that includes a meet and greet with local legislators, the chance to experience the Senate and House floor, and tour of the Capitol. For more information, click here.

Picture Perfect: You don't want to miss the Greatest Show on Earth (at least in Jeffco)!

Don't miss your chance to buy your tickets for the Chairman's Gala! Deadline to purchase tickets is this Friday, January 25th.

Member News

Looking for a New Way to Grow your Business - Join a Leads Group!

Click here to see the eight different groups we offer. This is a great way to connect and network with other Chamber members on a much more personal level. To join, y ou must be a Member at a Business Plus level ($500 or above), current on membership dues and there must be an industry spot open. Contact Phyllis Libowsky or call 720-399-5651 for more information.

West Metro Chamber Member, the 'Singing Vet', Gets Show On Animal Planet

We are so excited for the Fox Hollow Animal Hospital, a member of the West Metro Chamber, and their announcement of their very own show on Animal Planet! Check out "Hanging with the Hendersons" and visit their website for more information.

Launch! Your Ticket to Small Business Success

Friday mornings, January 25 - March 22, 8:00 am - 12:00 pm, 1667 Cole Blvd., Bldg. #19, Suite 400, Lakewood, CO 80401

Launch! is a 9-week interactive program designed for start-up and new business owners that will provide foundational support and the necessary skillset needed to launch, grow and manage a successful business. For more information and to register: Click HERE .

Join us for a Celebration of Women

It's time for the 4th annual Annual Jeffco International Women's Day. This will be held on Friday, March 8 at Baldoria on the Water in Lakewood. Chamber members get a special, lower ticket price for tickets bought before February 8. For more information , click here!

SpayGhetti & No Balls Dinner and Silent Auction

Join this fun-filled evening to help the West Metro Chamber Nonprofit of the Year- SpayToday- Celebrate 10 Years of Service in our community! Attend SpayGhetti & No Balls Dinner and Silent Auction.
Early Bird pricing ends February 15. Tables and individual tickets can be purchase d at www.spay2day.org . If you are interested in donating an item for the silent auction please send an email to melissa@premiereventsbymelissa.com .

STOP! Don't build that website yet...

Tuesday, January 29, 11-1:30 pm, Colorado Plus Brew Pub, 6995 W 38th Ave, Wheat Ridge, CO 80033

Are you starting a business, updating your website, changing your marketing goals or need better SEO? Join us for this food friendly venture to educate, entertain, and save the world from websites that suck. For more information, click here!