February 5, 2018

There was no winner to last week’s question. The Outdoor Retailer + Snow Show convention took place in Denver at the end of January. An estimated 28,000 people attended the show.

On average, how much does a 30-second ad cost during the Super Bowl?

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

Business Killers: How to Avoid Them

Wednesday, February 7, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
The BusinessKillers name refers to the six common mistakes that business owners make that could compromise their business and personal finances. This interactive workshop is extremely effective in helping a business owner identity, anticipate and avoid these pitfalls. Please visit the Denver Metro Small Business Development Center website to learn more about the six mistakes and to register for the class.

Lakewood State of the City

Thursday, March 8, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Come hear Mayor Adam Paul’s vision to be bold this year in his 2018 State of the City address. The community luncheon raises funds to support nonprofit organizations that are meeting our community’s challenges, and it provides an opportunity for the mayor to address the community about important community issues and accomplishments. The Lakewood-West Colfax and Alameda Corridor business improvement districts are hosts for this gathering of businesses, community organizations and residents. Sponsorships, tables and individual tickets can be purchased online at Lakewood.org/SOC

Lakewood Businesses Encouraged to Show Support for Hometown Olympian

Lakewood’s own two-time World Champion, Nicole Hensley, will soon add another achievement to her bio -- Olympian. Nicole will make her Olympic debut goaltending for the U.S. Women’s Ice Hockey team Feb. 11 against Finland. Nicole is a Green Mountain High School graduate and attended Dunstan Middle School and Rooney Elementary in Lakewood. To help her go for gold, we are encouraging the business community to come together to show our hometown hockey star Lakewood will be rooting for her! Lakewood Economic Development has flyers to hang in windows and to post to social media. Don’t forget to use the hashtags #TeamUSA , #WinterOlympics and #PyeongChang2018 when wishing Nicole good luck on social media! Businesses wishing good luck on Twitter can tag Nicole at @NicHens29.

Register for the Enterprise Zone

Did you know that being in an Enterprise Zone can reward your business for investing in your company and community? The Colorado Enterprise Zone (EZ) program is designed to promote a business-friendly environment in economically distressed areas by offering state income tax credits that incentivize businesses to locate and develop in these areas. Credits that your business may be able to take advantage of for doing what you do every day include hiring employees, purchasing equipment, and more. Visit the website to check if you are in the zone and pre-certify today!

In the News 

What’s Next For Denver’s Housing Market?
 
Metro Denver home prices rose 7 percent year-over-year in November
 
FirstBank Concludes 10^th Consecutive Year of Record Earnings
 
Lakewood To Roll Out Solar Bin Recycling Campaign
 
Oregon-based Dutch Bros. Coffee bringing drive-thru coffee brand to Denver
 
Dutch Bros. Coffee expanding in Colorado to Denver
 
Colorado contractors are optimistic for 2018, despite labor shortages, rising costs
 
Giving to Colorado charities rose in 2017
 
Oregon coffee giant to open first Denver-area location
 
Barcelona? Madrid? Rome? Norwegian Air eyes adding another flight from Denver to Europe

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