West Metro Weekly

West Metro Chamber Weekly - March 2, 2020

LAST WEEK TO BUY TICKETS!

West Metro Chamber and Jefferson County Business Resource Center launch the 2020 Leadership Speaker Series on March 10 at 7:30AM. Don't forget to buy your tickets!

$45 for members

$55 for not-yet members. ALL are welcome!

Buy your tickets here!

Upcoming Programs

South Jeffco Professionals - Happy Hour

Tuesday, March 3, 4:30 - 6:30pm, Bonefish Grill - Littleton

Networking for businesses located in South Jeffco area. Members pay $15, Non-Members pay $20. Price includes two drink tickets and appetizers.

Business After Hours

Thursday, March 5, 5:00 - 7:00pm, Lakewood Country Club

Premier networking event with food, beverage and networking with 75+.

Union Corridor Professionals - Lunch

Wednesday, March 11, 11:30 - 1:00pm, 240 Union

Each attendee pays for their own meal.

Young Professionals - Morning Meeting

Thursday, March 12, 9:00 - 10:30am, West Metro Chamber

Spotlight: Katie Baroway, Office Evolution

Presentation: Financial Investments (part 2) with Financial Advisor, Josh Caucutt

South Jeffco Business Alliance

Tuesday, March 17, 9:00 - 10:30am, Peak Community & Wellness Center

A networking alliance of non-exclusive business owners, marketing professionals, community outreach gurus, and influencers within and near the Foothills Park & Recreation District and South Jeffco.

Maximize Your Membership

Tuesday, March 17, 11:30 - 1:00pm, West Metro Chamber

Learn about your chamber benefits, program options and more while enjoying a light lunch for free. Open to members and non-members. Sponsored by: Erika Holley - Vivial.

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New Overtime and Minimum Pay Rules for Colorado

There have been changes to overtime and minimum pay rules and we want our members to be award of these changes in order to be compliant. Please visit the links below to understand the changes which are effective March 16, 2020.

The Colorado Division of Labor has published guidance in the form of three new INFOs (Interpretive Notice & Formal Opinions) available on the Division's Laws, Regulations, and Guidance webpage.

INFO # 1: Colorado Overtime & Minimum Pay Standards Order (COMPS Order) #36

INFO # 2: DLSS Wage Claim Investigation Process

INFO # 3 Tips (Gratuities) and Tipped Employees Under Colorado Wage Law

The Division's INFOs are not binding law, but they are the Division’s officially approved opinions and notices to employers, employees, and other stakeholders as to how the Division applies and interprets various statutes and rules.

Legislative Corner

To stay updated on legislation that affects your business or nonprofit organization, please visit Jeffcobusinesslobby.org

Signature Events

Chairman's Gala

January 31, 2020

Leadership Speaker Series

March 10, 2020

Wellness in the West

April 14, 2020

Taste of the West

June 2020

Golf Shootout

September 11, 2020

Women's Summit

of the Rockies

November 2020

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Still want to go to Italy? You haven't missed the deadline YET!

Read more about the chamber trip to the Amalfi Coast here.

Member News

Cyber Security Seminar designed for Small Businesses

Wednesday, March 4, 8:00 - 9:30 am, Beau’s Kitchen & Tavern

How do you keep your business and your website secure in this strange new cyber world where threats lurk behind every email and website? Breakfast included. Register NOW.

Spring Job Fair

Tuesday, March 17, 12:30 - 3:30 pm, McLain Community High School

McLain Community High School and Jefferson County Business & Workforce Center are hosting a Spring Job Fair. Join us to connect with students from Jeffco High Schools and adults in the community seeking part-time, full-time and seasonal positions! There is no fee for businesses to participate. Click here if you are interested in a table. Job seekers, click here.