July 1, 2019

Lakewood Business Brainiac

Congrats to Denise Jordan with Hanson & CO who was the winner of last week’s trivia question. The average parent expects to pay about $1,000 for child care this summer.
   
According to The Knot, the average wedding costs over $33,000. What month has the highest percentage of weddings?

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.

Lakewood Tax Workshop
Wednesday, July 10, 8:30 – 10:30 am
Let the experienced City of Lakewood tax professionals answer your sales and use tax questions. These workshops will cover what is sales and use tax, what is taxable, how to determine if use tax is due, complete a tax return and understand the complexities of the tax code. Sign-up today.

Getting Started with Constant Contact
Wednesday, July 10, 4:30 - 6 p.m.
New to email marketing? Let the Jefferson County BRC show you how! The BRC will present this live, guided demonstration on the tools and features inside Constant Contact’s email marketing system. In this time-efficient, highly practical 90-minute session, you will learn the basics so you can get going with your own email marketing, including setting up your account, creating campaigns and editing templates, branding with your logo, importing your mail list and more. Visit the BRC website to register and to learn more.

Young Professionals Social Media Social
Thursday, July 11, 9-10 a.m.
The West Metro Chamber Young Professionals group engages and connects young professionals throughout Jefferson County and the West metro region. Through relationships and networking, participants learn more about their community, advance their careers and become leaders. Join the group to learn how to maximize your social media presence. Visit the website to learn more and to register.

Lakewood Named Finalist for Engaged Cities Award
Lakewood is one of 10 cities selected as a finalist for the Cities of Service Engaged Cities Award, a recognition program that highlights the work of cities partnering with residents to solve a diverse range of problems. The city’s selection is based on Lakewood’s Sustainable Neighborhoods Program, where resident-driven initiatives have addressed increasing the tree canopy, reducing waste and improving energy efficiency. Learn more at Lakewood.org/news.

Register Your National Night Out Event
National Night Out is an annual community building event that promotes police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie to build safe and caring places to live. Register your neighborhood’s event for Aug. 6 at Lakewood.org/NNO and take a look at what the night looks like with this Lakewood8 video.

SAVE THE DATE: Denver Startup Week is September 16-20!

In the News 

 
This New Lakewood Thai Restaurant is Quickly Gaining a Following
 
Lakewood Cultural Center Announces the LCC Presents 2019-2020 Season
 
Lakewood marks 50^th birthday, half century after telling Denver “no” to annexation
 
Lakewood Celebrates 50^th Anniversary With Awards, Honors

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