September 24, 2018

Lakewood Business Brainiac

Congrats to Roxanne Guidichessi with RPW Industries who was the winner of last week’s trivia question. According to the Colorado Department of Higher Education, there are 251,778 students enrolled in two- and four-year colleges and universities. Lakewood is home to Colorado Christian University, Rocky Mountain College of Art + Design and Red Rocks Community College.   

What is the term for traveling to view and photograph fall foliage as leaves change colors?

To answer, please reply to this email. If you have won in the past year, please give other businesses the opportunity to win. 

Help Available at Veterans Fair
Tuesday, September 25, 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.
If you are a veteran needing help with health issues or struggling to find other resources -– or you know a veteran going through these issues –- don’t miss the annual West Metro Veterans Fair, a one-stop place for veterans to receive the support and resources they need. More than 45 organizations that serve military veterans and their families will be available at the at the Lakewood Elks Lodge #1777, 1455 Newland St. Visit the website for more information.

Jeffco U 2018
Saturday, September 29, 8:30 a.m.- 2:30 p.m.
Here is your chance to get an inside look at how Jeffco Public Schools work. This conference-style event offers sessions on: school safety planning, how facility use supports education, what is taught and why, school funding 101, what we learn from testing and more! All are welcome to attend this free event. Register online.

Business After Hours
Thursday, October 4, 5 - 7 p.m.
Join the West Metro Chamber for their Business After Hours event, the premier networking event in Jefferson County. Meet professionals from across the county, expand your network and share your ideas. Visit the website for more information and to register.

Present with Presence
Thursday, October 11, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Each year, communication failures cost U.S. businesses billions. Without effective communication, no business can thrive. This series will deepen your understanding of the impacts which communication has on your business, sales, marketing and engagement. In public speaking and conversation, develop practical tools to connect with your listener and to express yourself with credibility, authenticity and presence. Visit the Denver Metro Small Business Development Center website for more information and to register.

SAVE THE DATE: State of Small Business is November 7

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SiriusXM to acquire Pandora in $3.5B deal
 
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Denver home price reductions point to normalizing market, local realtors say
 
Denver is 18^th in new rankings of economic powerhouses
 
Bear Creek Lake Park on pace to shatter attendance record as revenue record falls
 
Jefferson County kills ‘overreaching, investment-hindering’ tax on business equipment  

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