Lakewood Business News for the Week of 07/31/2017

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For the Week of July 31, 2017

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Lakewood Business Brainiac Trivia

Congrats to the winner of last week’s trivia question. Salmon P. Chase was on the $10,000 bill.

Back-to-school season is the second-biggest shopping season of the year. How much does the industry make in sales every year?

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.

Let's Talk Transportation

Tuesday, August 1, 5 - 7 p.m.
The Union Area Transportation Study will have a public workshop at the Sheraton Hotel, 360 Union Blvd. This is an opportunity to see updated project information and give comments on proposed transportation improvements in the corridor. Presentation at 5:30, or available later online. Light food and refreshments provided. RSVP requested but not required. Details at Lakewood.org/Union.

Business After Hours

Thursday, August 3, 5 - 7 p.m.
Join the West Chamber for this premier networking event for business professionals in Jefferson County. Build relationships and expand your network by meeting and sharing ideas with Chamber members and their guests. Register here. Event will be on the first floor of the building.

Best for Colorado Networking Breakfast

Thursday, August 10, 8 - 10 a.m.
Join us for a Best for Colorado networking breakfast, hosted by B Lab Colorado! Come enjoy breakfast courtesy of Snooze Eatery and learn how your business can be best for Colorado's community, workers and the environment. Join us for the opportunity to get technical assistance on the Best for Colorado Challenge from B Lab experts and hear from impact business leader, Trish Rodgers of Moye White, as well as other B Corps leaders. Visit the website to register.

MuralFest

Saturday, August 12, 11 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Join us for the third annual West Colfax MuralFest. This is a vibrant arts festival held in the 40 West Arts District, designed to celebrate the creativity and character of historic West Colfax. Event will take place at Lamar Station Plaza, home to Casa Bonita. The free festival is a celebration of art and community -- come see live murals being painted, live music, vendors, food and more. Visit the website to learn more, see you there!

Customers, Debtors or Defendants?

Tuesday, August 15, 12:30 - 1:30 p.m.
“The collection process for small business owners.” What are your legal rights for collecting outstanding invoices? Will a contract help you collect if they don’t pay? How much does it cost to collect past due invoicing? When is it time to engage a collection agency? Get the answers to these questions and more during this class with the Jefferson County Business Resource Center. Visit the website to register and learn more.

Annual Car No. 25 Open House

Come see and ride the beautifully restored Car No. 25 in person during this annual free open house. Car No. 25 provided passenger service on the Denver & Intermountain Interurban's 13-mile Denver-Lakewood-Golden line from 1911 to 1950. Besides free rides (weather permitting), the open house will feature historic photos and oral histories from original riders of the car who have contributed to its restoration. The open house is 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. on Aug. 5 at the Federal Center. Enter through Gate 1. Details at Lakewood.org/HistoricTransit.

Recent Economic Trends from the Kansas City Fed

Colorado has experienced some of the strongest economic growth during the recovery in the United States. Employment levels in Colorado have outpaced much of the nation, with employment growth averaging 2.1% annually since 2010. The strongest employment growth has been in healthcare, education services, leisure and hospitality, professional and business services and state government sectors. Real estate and tourism have also contributed to Colorado's economic growth. However, the agriculture and energy sectors have struggled in the last few years. Access update here

In the News

Creative businesses welcomed at 40 West

West Metro Fire trained to respond to mine shafts

Chanda Plan opens Center for Health

Denver among cities with biggest gaps between job creation, housing construction

New faces at Metro Denver EDC look to share the recruiting wealth all across the state

Pirate’s Move to Lakewood Launches a New Era

How much house can you buy at metro Denver’s average rental rate?

Germanfest celebrates with music, food and beer

Wells Fargo closing hundreds of branches as customers embrace mobile banking

Nonstop to London: Another airline launches direct flight from DIA

Colorado Mills restaurant plans to reopen following hail damage

Grand Openings and Milestones

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

Bar Louie
August 1
7111 W. Alaska Dr.
720-414-8620
BarLouie.com

Yard House
August 11
14500 W. Colfax Ave., Suite 341
303-278-9273
YardHouse.com

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

Development and Investment Updates

Certificates of Occupancy or Completion Issued
Bathroom Addition to Piggin Out Smokehouse, 9987 W. Morrison Rd.
Restaurant Remodel for Bar Louie, 7111 W. Alaska Dr.
Office Remodel for Remax, 143 Union Blvd., Suite 120

Permits Issued
White Box Finish, 7220 W. Alaska Dr.
Partial Office Remodel for Integer Group, 7245 W. Alaska Dr.
Interior Remodel for Café Jordano, 11068 W. Jewell Ave.
Tenant Improvement for Massage Therapy, 6469 W. Colfax Ave.

Formal Planning Submittals
New 260-Unit Multifamily Site, 13155 W. Mississippi Court

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

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