January 8, 2018

Congrats to Julie Parker with Hyatt House Denver/Lakewood at Belmar who was the winner of last week’s trivia question. The New Year’s Eve ball weighs 11,875 pounds.   

As of January 1, 2018, what is the new minimum wage in Colorado?

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

Business After Hours

Thursday, January 11, 5 - 8 p.m.
The holidays are over and now it's time to get back into your workout grind! And you can do just that at the January Business After Hours with Colorado Krav Maga! Join the Colorado Krav Maga team for an opportunity for a self-defense workout before the fun and networking begins at BAH (for the first 40 individuals who comment upon registration). We will also be celebrating Colorado Krav Maga's grand opening with a ribbon cutting! Visit the website to register. 

Business Plan 101

Thursday, January 11, 5:30 - 7 p.m.
Starting a business without first writing a business plan is like driving from Denver to New York without a GPS or even a map! You may get there, eventually -- but how much time and money will you waste and what important sites will you miss along the way? Don't get lost! Let the Jefferson County Business Resource Center help guide you by attending this FREE seminar where you will learn the essential elements of a business plan and how it can be used as a feasibility plan, loan proposal and operating guide for your new or existing business. Visit the website to register.

Bonfils Blood Center

Blood donations decline as much as 20 percent during the winter months due to cold and flu season, snowy weather and busy schedules. The need for blood remains constant. Find a convenient donation opportunity near you and visit bonfils.org or call 303-363-2300 to join our lifesaving cause today. You’re just our type!

2018 Colorado Business Economic Outlook

The Leeds School of Business of the University of Colorado Boulder just released its annual economic forecast and outlook. The publication covers a wide range of economic and industry topics across the state, including employment, international trade and regional information. While Colorado's economy continues to outperform those of other states, the pace of growth generally slowed in 2016 in the Centennial State before accelerating again in the first half of 2017. Total personal income rose 3.9% in Q2 2017 year-over-year, per capita personal income increased by 2.2%, and the state's labor force increased by 3.7% year-over-year in September. Access the publication.

40 West ArtLine

We’ve launched a new project website with a new look where all things ArtLine will live. Check out the interactive site at 40WestArtLine.org for images of the iconic park art that will be installed in late spring and for info about the muralists and other artists who have been selected to place art along the 4-mile ArtLine route. Have you seen the green line? Volunteers and artists worked with the city to paint an ArtLine route pilot project around Mountair Park and we’d love your feedback on the look before installing the rest of the route in May. Please check out the route pilot project images and map (or, even better, go out and experience it in person if you haven’t already!), and then share your thoughts in the very short, 1-minute, 6-question survey here: 40WestArtLine.org/PilotProject.

In the News 

Colorado’s condo market is growing slowly after the state’s 2017 actions
 
Metro Denver Home Sales, Prices Set Records in 2017
 
Can Colorado legislators bridge gap on business issues?
 
Development dominates Lakewood’s 2017
 
Einstein Bros. Bagels Replaces Traditional Alarm Clock Sounds with Breakfast-Themed Wake-Up Tones
 
Colorado business confidence rises heading into first quarter
 
Here are the 8 hottest fast-casual joints in Denver, according to Zagat
 
Even with more passengers in 2017, DIA improves on-time performance
 
United Airlines adds flights from Denver to Wisconsin, Virginia cities
 
Have you seen the green?
 

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