Lakewood Business News for the Week of 08/21/2017

Deadline Approaching for Hail Damage Assistance

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For the Week of August 21, 2017

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Upcoming Business Association Meetings

Lakewood Business Brainiac Trivia

Congrats to Rick Roberts with Miracle Street Gallery who was the winner of last week’s trivia question. Colorado would have hosted the 1976 Winter Olympics.

When is the next time a total solar eclipse will happen in the United States?

To answer, please use the “reply” button from your email browser. Please allow other Lakewood-based businesses an opportunity to win and promote their business if you have won in the past.

Human Resources 101: HR Foundations

Tuesday, August 29, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
This class is part of a four-track series about HR. This class will be an introductory lesson covering primary HR laws and regulations that owners of small- to medium-sized businesses should be aware of. Visit the Small Business Development Center’s website to register and learn more.

Police Earn ‘Gold Standard’

The Lakewood Police Department has received its 10th law enforcement “Gold Standard” accreditation award. This award sets the benchmark for professionalism in public safety, and less than 2 percent of accredited agencies receive this award. Having been accredited since 1986, the department has one of the longest tenures as a CALEA accredited agency in the United States. This is the second time Lakewood Police have received this award, which was earned under the leadership of Police Administrative Coordinator Cathy Schulz. Police Chief Dan McCasky thanked Schulz for her dedication and commitment to the department and the accreditation effort, and he congratulated her on her retirement from the department this month. Learn about the accreditation process at Lakewood.org/Police.

Apply for Lakewood Civics Academy

Enroll in the free Lakewood Civics Academy to experience a court trial, ride in a snowplow and learn how your local tax dollars are spent. This course will be 6-9 p.m. on Tuesdays from Sept. 19 to Nov. 14. Deadline to apply is Sept. 1. Applications are available online at Lakewood.org/CivicsAcademy.

Nominations for the West Chamber Board Are Open

Due Friday, September 1, 5 p.m.,
The West Chamber of Commerce is currently seeking nominations from chamber members in good standing who have completed a minimum of one full year of membership to serve on the West Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors. If you are interested in serving, please complete the nomination form and return it to the chamber by Friday, Sept. 1 by 5 p.m. If you have any questions, please contact Pam Bales at 720-399-5652 or pam@westchamber.org.

Annual Safety Fair

The District Attorney’s 10th Annual Safety Fair has something for everyone from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Aug. 26 at the Jefferson County Fairgrounds. This free event offers document shredding (with a limit of five boxes), prescription drug disposal, credit reports reviewed by a bank officer and 911 cellphones for seniors. Kids’ activities include a bicycle rodeo with free helmets, bounce castles, craft tables, water safety and face painting. Details at Jeffco.us/district-attorney/events.

Deadline Approaching for Hail Damage Assistance

Low-interest federal disaster loans are available to Lakewood businesses and residents affected by the hailstorm that occurred May 8. The filing deadline to return applications for property damage is Aug. 29, and applications for economic injury is March 30, 2018. For more information, visit Colorado.gov or https://disasterloan.sba.gov/ela.

In the News

Hundreds to be hired as WestJet becomes newest carrier to serve DIA

Crazy Mountain Brewing to Add Three New Bars in Suburbs and Mountains

Page 1 Solutions Moves Office to Lakewood, Colorado

Denver’s millennial renters are growing restless thanks to high housing costs

Lamar Station Classroom for Urban Farming in Lakewood, Colo., Wins Steel Award

Metro West Housing Solutions Joins the Rocky Mountain E-Purchasing System

Residential brokerage looks west for office expansion

Another Raising Cane’s, something called SoDo and more Denver restaurant openings

Credit unions form corporation to solve security problems

Colorado EDC offers money for financial and pharmaceutical jobs, reality TV show

Best Colorado high schools? Here are the top 10, according to Niche

Target expands its Restock next-day delivery service to Denver

DIA lands new airline, another nonstop to Calgary

Grand Openings and Milestones

To see the list of newly licensed businesses, visit www.Lakewood.org/EconomicDevelopment and click "New Business List Archive".

Metro Urgent Care
August 22
2595 S, Lewis Way, Suite A
720-274-9970
MetroUrgentCare.com

To submit a grand opening, visit www.Lakewood.org/GrandOpenings

Development and Investment Updates

Certificates of Occupancy or Completion Issued
Restoration for Dick’s Sporting Goods, 14500 W. Colfax Ave., Suite 531
Restoration for Yard House Restaurant, 14500 W. Colfax Ave. Suite 341
New Core/Shell for AT&T Store, 14195 W. Colfax Ave.

Permits Issued
Patio and Spa Remodel for Holiday Inn, 7390 W. Hampden Ave.
Tenant Build Out for Metro Urgent Care, 7595 W. Colfax Ave.
Remodel for Soul Kitchen Restaurant, 98 Wadsworth Blvd., Suite 117

Formal Planning Submittals
Municipal Park Site Improvements, 6677 W. Florida Ave.

To view other active Planning submittals, visit www.Lakewood.org/PlanningCasesMap/

To view current projects under construction, visit
www.Lakewood.org/Development-Highlights-Map