West Metro Weekly

West Metro Chamber Weekly - June 10, 2019

Upcoming Programs

South Jeffco Professionals - Happy Hour

Tuesday, June 11, 5:00 - 7:00 pm, Olive Garden - Littleton

$10 registration covers two drinks and appetizers.

U nion Corridor Professionals - Lunch Meeting

Wednesday, June 12, 11:30 - 1:00 pm, Jose O'Shea's

Each attendee pays for their own meal.

Young Professionals - Morning Meeting

Thursday, June 13, 9:00 - 10:30 am, West Metro Chamber

Program: Negotiating 101

Maximize Your Membership

Wednesday, June 19, 11:30 - 1:00 pm, West Metro Chamber

Learn how to best utilize your membership by expanding your connections and grow your business. Registration is required.

Wine Down Wednesday

Wednesday, June 19, 4:30 - 6:30 pm, Bonefish Grill

$15 r egistration includes 2 drinks (beer or wine) and appetizers!

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West Metro Chamber urges you to VOTE NO on Lakewood's Question 200

Here are a few facts you should know about:

Question 200 would greatly restrict, if not completely eliminate affordable housing.
Passing 200 will result in a dramatic increase in housing costs and an immediate increase in monthly rental costs.
By forcing working families out of the community where they work, this anti-growth measure encourages sprawl and exacerbates traffic and congestion challenges. Bottom line - anti-growth measures like the one being proposed in Lakewood hit working class people hardest.
This ordinance mirrors Boulder's ordinance. Boulder's 1% growth cap, which has created a scenario where 56% of its labor force commutes.
Passing the anti-growth ballot measure now would threaten worthy projects for the future, like the revitalization of West Colfax.
Question 200 will make assessed valuations and property tax bills skyrocket. Homeowners will pay much higher property taxes.
Question 200 gives the city council absolute power to decide what gets built and how. City Council could even go futher than this bad initiative and ban all housing development in the city without the vote of the people.

For more facts regarding Question 200, please visit www.lakewoodconsequences.com

Colorado Legislative News

Click here to see the bills the Jefferson County Business Lobby is monitoring, supporting or opposing.

Ribbon Cuttings

Thursday, June 13

SpringHill Suites Denver West/ Golden

5:30 - 6:30 pm

Cutting at 6:00 pm!

Signature Events

Chairman's Gala

February 1, 2019

Leadership Speaker Series

March 19, 2019 &

September 4, 2019

Aging Well in the West

April 25, 2019

Taste of the West

June 6, 2019

Golf Shootout

September 27, 2019

Women's Summit

of the Rockies

November 13, 2019

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Picture Perfect: Taste of the West 2019

We had a great time at Taste of the West this past Thursday!

Thank you to our sponsors and vendors for helping us make it happen.

What was your favorite part? Respond this email to let us know.

Member News

Love our Schools Lunch & Learn

Wednesday, June 12, 12:00 - 1:00 pm, Westerra Credit Union

Hear about Jeffco Schools Foundation updates and kick-off the 2019 Jeffco Summer of Early Learning. Guest presenters will share how this program and others are changing the lives of thousands of Jeffco students. While there is no cost to attend, a request for financial support will be made during the event to support the programs in need. View the flyer here.

Community News

Love in My Veins

June 22nd at 7pm and June 23rd at 2pm, Ellie Caulkins Opera House

ImaginASL hosts Love in My Veins. This live Charlie Chaplin silent film style performance uses beautiful American Sign Language and captioned for the hearing, offers the audience a unique experience! Get your tickets here.