Lakewood Business News for the Week of 01/02/2017

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For the Week of January 2, 2017

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Lakewood Business Brainiac Trivia

Happy New Year!

The ball drop in Times Square is now considered a New Year’s tradition. When did the first ball drop?

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SBA Import/Export Class

Thursday, January 19, 5:30-7 p.m.
Join the Small Business Administration and the Jefferson County Business Resource Center for a class to learn more on how to your business can import and export. There will be information provided and time for questions. Please visit the website to register.

Women in Business

Tuesday, January 24, 7:30 - 9 a.m.
Join the West Chamber for a morning of breakfast, networking, local business spotlights and great speakers! Held 10 times per year, these events feature topics of interest to women business owners, executives, managers and other professional women. The speaker this month is Marni Myers of Marni Myers Creative: "Telling Compelling Stories Worth Sharing." Click here to RSVP.

West Chamber Chairman’s Gala

Friday, February 10, 6 - 10 p.m.
The West Chamber is proud to honor businesses, individuals and organizations from Jefferson County at the Chairman's Gala. Congratulations to our 2017 honorees! Cocktails start at 6 p.m., dinner and program at 7 p.m., dancing starts at 9 p.m. Click here to purchase individual tickets for $75 or corporate tables of eight for $675.

2017 Annual Colorado Business Economic Outlook

The 52nd annual Colorado Business Economic Outlook book was recently released. Covering almost everything from construction to international trade and touching upon all four corners of the state, the report provides a comprehensive picture of Colorado's economy. Download your copy here.

New Report Identifies Factors for Community Resiliency

The University of Colorado Leeds School of Business and the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT) released a new study that cites community visions, leadership pipelines and public-private partnerships as factors that are essential to being an economically resilient community. The study conducted a comprehensive statewide analysis of factors that affect a community's economic resiliency to understand what makes some communities in Colorado thrive while others fail to retain population and sustain economic growth. Durango and Salida are sited as case studies to illustrate how rural communities can thrive. Download report here.

Winter Driving Tips

The Colorado Department of Transportation has lots of resources available for drivers on its Winter Driving web page. You can also check where the state’s snowplows are by visiting cotrip.org. Tips for safe driving in wintry conditions include the following, and remember, always buckle up.

Have good snow tires on your car. Test them by inserting a quarter into the tire tread upside down, with Washington’s head going in first; if the top of George’s head is covered by the tread, your tires are OK. Do this test in multiple points around each tire, and if the top of his head is visible at any point, you need new tires.
Always keep the top half of your gas tank full. It can give you better traction and a bigger margin of error if you get stuck in a storm and must keep the engine running periodically to keep warm.
If you are stuck in a serious storm, do not leave your car. Run the engine periodically and wait for help.
Remember that four-wheel drive does not mean four-wheel stop. A four-wheel drive vehicle will not stop any better in icy conditions, especially if you have inadequate snow tires.
Drive for the conditions. In poor visibility, don't drive faster than you can see ahead. High speeds in poor or no visibility can lead to large chain-reaction accidents.
Respect the winter weather. Leave extra space between your vehicle and others on the road including plow trucks. Unsafe driving can negatively affect everyone else on the road.

Bonfils Blood Donations

Bonfils is looking for more donors and recently opened a new location in south Lakewood. At 5066 S Wadsworth Blvd. Through the first week in January, they are also offering many giveaways for those donating during the holidays. Please visit their donor center page to schedule an appointment.

In the News

Getting help for Lakewood’s small businesses

Lakewood looks to preserve the history of a neighborhood that is nearly a century older than the city itself

From growth to a new police chief, Lakewood saw plenty in 2016

Vacant Lakewood office tower to become affordable housing

Lakewood mayor looks back on 2016, forward to 2017

Red Rocks recognized for program protecting the net

Denver home values are up nearly 10 percent in 2016, affordability is low

DBJ Year in Review: Metro Denver added jobs at nearly twice the national rate in 2016

The Action Center provides shelter for Lakewood family battling homelessness

Denver home market now 3^rd least affordable in the U.S.

Co-working is here to stay, and it’s not done growing, either

Grand Openings and Milestones

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

Realm Chiropractic
January 26
98 Wadsworth Blvd., Suite 124
720-722-3357
RealmLakewood.Com

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

Development and Investment Updates

Certificates of Occupancy or Completion Issued
Remodel of Existing Domino’s Pizza, 11102 W. Colfax Ave.
Entry Sign for Stevenson Toyota West, 780 Denver West Colorado Mills Blvd.

Permits Issued
Tenant Remodel for Medical Office Urgent Care, 10590 W. Colfax Ave.
Tenant Remodel for Pizzeria, 5380 W. Mississippi Ave.
Tenant Finish for Hair Salon and Marketing Office, 3255 S. Wadsworth Blvd., Suite B

Formal Planning Submittals
New Commercial Building, 5495 W. 6^th Ave.
Parking Lot Improvements, 1840 Wadsworth Blvd.

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

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

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