February 12, 2018
Congrats to Tom Schurmann who was the winner of last week’s trivia question. The average 20-second Super Bowl ad costs more than $5 million.
In the 2016 Rio de Janeiro Summer Olympics, how much tourism revenue was generated?
To answer, please reply to this email. If you have won in the past year, please give other businesses the opportunity to win.
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Spotlight on Lakewood: Container Collective Yoga & Bikes
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Grand Openings
Cream
February 17
7357 W. Alaska Dr.
CreamNation.com
dd’s Discounts
7767 W. Jewell Ave.
303-980-3370
ddsdiscounts.com
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Government Contracting…Is Your Business Eligible?
Wednesday, February 21, 8 - 930 a.m.
Join the Jefferson County Business Resource Center and hear from expert speaker Lorna Funning. Lorna was previously Chief of Contracting for the National Park Service, DOI and Chief of National Operations at BLM. She currently works as a CO PTAC Counselor helping people navigate the federal bureaucracy of government contracts and can help you make smart decisions for your business in 2018. Learn if public contracting is right for your business, what are the pros and cons, what information is available and more. Visit the website to register.
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Young Professionals Bowling Social
Thursday, February 22, 5:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Join the West Metro Chamber Young Professionals group for a networking and social event. The YP group is for professionals under the age of 40 to network, make connections and grow professionals. Visit the website to learn more and to register for the social.
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Make a Difference in Your Community
Lakewood has several openings on a variety of the City’s boards and commissions, so volunteer and make a difference in your community. The deadline to apply for the openings is 5 p.m. on Feb. 16 unless noted otherwise in the full descriptions of the qualifications for each position, which are available, along with applications, at Lakewood.org/GetOnBoard.
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Grants for Nonprofits Available
Lakewood’s Community Grant Program, administered in coordination with the Lakewood Legacy Foundation, is now accepting applications. The program provides City grants to nonprofit organizations providing important services to Lakewood residents, addressing needs in the community. For details on eligibility and applying, visit Lakewood.org/CommunityGrant.
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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!
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Leeds Business Confidence Index, First Quarter 2018
The Leeds Business Confidence Index (LBCI) looks at Colorado business leaders' expectations for the national and state economy, industry sales, profits, hiring plans and capital expenditures. The index for Q1 2018 is 59.5, an increase from 56.5 in Q4 2017, indicating that business confidence has increased for the near future. According to the update, LBCI's positive standing is consistent with Colorado's continued employment growth, real GDP expansion, rising personal incomes and other macroeconomic indicators. Access information here.
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LinkedIn 2017 Workforce Report
LinkedIn publishes a monthly report on employment trends in the U.S. workforce and recently released its annual review on 2017. Nationally, U.S. hiring was 10.4% higher in 2017 than in 2016, while skill gaps (shortages and abundances) have widened in several markets, including Salt Lake City, Raleigh and Philadelphia. Seattle, Denver and Austin consistently topped the list of cities gaining the most people. The report also includes data on hiring by industry. Read more here.
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This week:
None this week
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Upcoming:
West Colfax Community Association
Third Wednesday
February 21 @ 7:30 a.m.
1560 Teller St
Union Corridor Professionals
Fourth Wednesday
February 28 @ 7:30 a.m.
11600 W. 2nd Pl
South Lakewood Business Association
First Tuesday
March 6 @ 7:30 a.m.
6263 W. Jewell Ave
Alameda Gateway
First Wednesday
March 7 @ 7:30 a.m.
220 S Yarrow St.
Applewood Business Association
Second Thursday
March 8 @ 11:15 a.m.
15707 W. 26th Ave
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Building Permits and Construction
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