April 28th Tidbits
Our Spring Green Expo was a great success. Lots of interesting vendors, product and service ideas, food and networking. Thanks to all who participated, attended, purchased items, donated door prizes and helped us market this event. We had some great feedback and will definitely plan this one again! Thanks to Dan the Window Man for his doorprize donation of an energy efficient storm door. As we mention previously, Dan asked that the winner donate it to a person or family in need. Cheryl Brungardt of Thank Em Promotions was the winner. She has chosen to donate the door to the Wheat Ridge Housing Authority for a duplex the Housing Authority is currently remodeling. Way to pay it forward Dan! Thanks for making a difference in Wheat Ridge!
Huge thanks to Lisa Faust of Pets Gone Green for being our event coordinator, she did an awesome job~if you get a chance, thank her in person!
Where’s the Money,conference on navigating contracts with the stimulus package money, featuring guest speaker Gov. Bill Ritter. Friday, May 15th, 8:00-4:00 pm. Arvada Center for the Arts and Humanities, 6901 Wadsworth Blvd. Arvada. Additional speakers will include representatives from Ball Aerospace, Fort Carson, General Services Administration, Lockheed Martin, National Renewable Energy Laboratory, Small Business Administration, U.S. Department of Energy, among many others.
If your business is interested in working with the federal government or prime contractors please plan to attend this event. Conference attendees will learn from government agencies and prime contractors about how to qualify for government projects, win projects, and work with agencies. You will hear from the best!
$55 (includes breakfast, lunch, and conference) For more information or to register, please visit www.jeffco.org Sponsored by Jefferson Economic Council and Jeffco Workforce Center.
May 12th Breakfast meeting Be in the Know –
Economic Forecast by Dr. Richard Wobbekind
Enterprise Wheat Ridge will host guest speaker Dr. Richard Wobbekind at their Tuesday, May 12th meeting. The public is welcome at this meeting to hear from an expert about the state of the Colorado economy.
Dr. Wobbekind, is a lead economist at the CU Leeds School of Business. He will enlighten the audience with his depth of knowledge on what makes Colorado tick and what he foresees for the economic environment in the next few months. Questions will be welcomed at the end of his presentation.
Due to the popularity of Dr. Wobbekind and his topic, early registration is strongly recommended because seating will be limited. The meeting is held at the Wheat Ridge Recreation Center, starting with a breakfast served from 7:00-7:30am. The cost to attend is $12.00 for members and $15.00 for guests. You may make a reservation on-line at www.ewheatridge.com or mail a check to E WR, PO Box 1231, Wheat Ridge, 80034-1231. Reservations and money are to be received by Friday, May 8th. For questions about Enterprise Wheat Ridge or the event please call 303.594.1520.
Big Sky Espresso Grand Opening!
Hot news. Grand Opening!! Big Sky Espresso is pleased to invite you to the Grand Opening/Ribbon Cutting event for Big Sky Espresso Café new location at 7300 W. 38th Ave. The event will take place Saturday, May 2nd at 9 a.m. Terry will be serving Breakfast at this event 8:30-11:00 a.m.
Congratulations!
Our very own Jan Lindgren, owner of Life’s Reflections www.lifesreflections.com will be honored at the Jefferson County Salute to Seniors Heroes Celebration on Thur. May, 7th at Clement Community Center in Lakewood. She was nominated by Enterprise Wheat Ridge for her work on behalf of promoting Enterprise Wheat Ridge and mentoring women in Jefferson County. She has helped E WR get some terrific new members by visiting businesses, encouraging them to come to our meetings and create buzz about E WR! Congrats Jan!
Retirement Party for John Tracy
John Tracy is retiring from Mile High Newspapers. He will still do projects for Mile High Newspapers. He will spend the summer climbing mountains! A party in his honor will take place on Thursday, May 14th at the Buffalo Rose in Golden, 5:00 – 8:00 p.m. No need to RSVP, just show up if you wish to attend and bid John a happy retirement.
Hospice of St John Community of Light Fundraising Luncheon
The Hospice of Saint John is having its annual Community of Light Fundraising Luncheon on Wednesday, May 27th at the Four Points Sheraton Denver Southeast at I-25 and Hampden from Noon to 1:00pm.
This is a “free” luncheon for people to come and learn more about hospice and the Hospice of Saint John. This event is also a fundraiser. Attendees will be asked to make a contribution, however, there is no minimum or maximum gift requested. It would be great if you could join them. This luncheon is by invitation only. Please RSVP to Jill Baldauf at 303-865-7292 jbaldauf@hospiceofsaintjohn.org
We are sad to report the passing of one of our Enterprise Wheat Ridge members. Dennis Mantas, owner of Wheat Ridge Pharmacy, passed away last week in a house fire. He was a great asset to the community and he will be missed by all who knew him. You can send a card to his family in care of Wheat Ridge Pharmacy, 6650 W. 38th Ave., Wheat Ridge 80033. Dennis was one of the Wheat Ridge Business awardees last summer and was very touched to have been honored by the City. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family and his employees.
