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Colorado Mills Job Fair

May 27, 2019

Lakewood Business Brainiac

Congrats to Jeremy Fleming with Jefferson County Public Affairs who was the winner of last week’s trivia question. West Metro Chamber’s Taste of the West is June 6. See y’all there!  

According to Bloomberg, what percentage of Americans would struggle to cover a $400 emergency?

To answer, please use the “reply” button from your email browser. Please allow other Lakewood-based businesses an opportunity to win and promote their business if you have won in the past.

2019 Mayor's Inspiration Award
Grand Openings

None this week.

To submit a ribbon cutting or anniversary, please visit Lakewood.org/GrandOpenings 
2019 ICSC RECon

Colorado Mills Job Fair
Thursday, May 30, Noon – 4 p.m.
Stores throughout Colorado Mills and Denver West Village will be having a job fair at the Colorado Mills food court. There will be over 150 jobs available from a variety or retailers. Visit the website for more information.  

Trout Tank: Pitch Accelerator
Wednesday, June 5, 4 – 6 p.m.
Hear the top entrepreneurs from the Trout Tank: Pitch Accelerator present their ideas in front of the local lending, investing, and business community. The pitch event will be followed by a unique networking opportunity that introduces you to the region’s funding and start-up community. Visit the Denver Metro SBDC Website to learn more and for tickets.

Grow with Google Part II
Thursday, August 22, 7 – 9:30 a.m.
Learn about Google My Business, a free tool for local businesses who want to connect with customers on Google Search and Maps. In this session you will learn how to create or claim your Business Profile on Google, manage your business info across platforms, connect to potential customers and so much more. Visit the website to register and learn more.

Citizen Planners and Advisers Needed 
Lakewood is looking for residents to fill vacancies on the Planning Commission and the Lakewood Advisory Commission. The Planning Commission conducts public hearings on a variety of land-use items, and the Lakewood Advisory Commission researches issues important to residents and provides recommendations to City Council for potential action on those issues. Apply online by June 17 at Lakewood.org/GetOnBoard.

Colorado Economic Development Commission Approves Expansion to Jefferson County Enterprise Zone
The application requested the inclusion of eight tracts for the Jefferson County Enterprise Zone (EZ). The new boundaries include areas in Lakewood, Arvada, Golden, Morrison and unincorporated Jefferson County. The EZ program will help stimulate economic opportunity, encourage entrepreneurship, expand educational opportunities, develop and rehab quality real estate, promote workforce development and so much more, Visit the website to see if you are in the Enterprise Zone.

SAVE THE DATE: West Colfax Art Fest (formerly MuralFest) is August 2 and 3!

In the News 

DIA just had its busiest March ever
 
Southwest Airlines to Build $100M Maintenance Hangar at DIA
 
Good News Anxious Home Buyers: Denver Real Estate Has Cooled A Bit
 
Colorado to reward companies for hiring remote workers in state’s far-flung areas
 
15 Unusual Arts and Culture Festivals in Colorado to Get You Outdoors This Summer
 
Lakewood’s ‘Sounds Exciting!’ Summer Concert Lineup Ready To Go
 
Among the world’s 20 fastest growing retailers, Amazon just ranks at No. 4
 
Lunchbox Express Begins Free Lunches For Lakewood Kids
 
Colorado holds top 10 spot in ‘Best States’ ranking
 
US department store slowdown intensifies retail concerns
 
What comes next for businesses as ‘equal pay for equal work’ becomes Colorado law
 
Here’s what Colorado’s new sales-tax simplification law means for retailers
 
How far does a $100K salary go in Denver? …

Business Associations 

This week:

South Lakewood Business Association 

First Tuesday
June 4 @ 7:30 a.m.
7700 W Woodard Dr

Alameda Connects

First Wednesday
June 5 @ 7:30 a.m.
433 S Allison Pkwy
Upcoming:

Applewood Business Association
Second Thursday 
June 13 @ 11:15 a.m.
15707 W 26th Ave 

West Colfax Community Association 
Third Wednesday 
June 19 @ 7:30 a.m.
1560 Teller St

Union Corridor Professionals
Fourth Wednesday
June 26 @ 7:30 a.m.
360 Union Blvd



 

Building Permits and Construction 


Certificates of Occupancy and Completion
Tenant Remodel to Convert to Mini Storage, 3840 S. Wadsworth Blvd.

Permits Issued
None this week.

Formal Planning Cases 
33-Unit Apartment, 1405 Jay St.

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

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