October 20 Tidbits
SBA, How Can it Benefit Your Business?
Greg Lopez, Regional Director of the Small Business Administration will be our guest speaker at the Nov. 10th breakfast meeting. You won’t want to miss this chance to hear the what resources are available through the SBA to assist Wheat Ridge businesses in today’s environment. Bring some extra business cards and set a goal to hand out 2, 5 or even 10 and get an appointment or two scheduled to meet with others in the group.
Great speaker, good breakfast and door prizes!
Tues. Nov. 10 7:00am – 8:45am
We need pre-payment, as usual, for all who plan to attend. E WR Members and their guests $12 ea. Non members $15 ea. Wheat Ridge Recreation Center. Register online at www.ewheatridge.com or mail a check to E WR, PO Box 1231 Wheat Ridge, 80034-1231 by Nov 5. Punchcard users, please RSVP to secretary@wheatridge.biz by Nov 5.
Passport to Wheat Ridge Shopping is about ready to launch. Be sure to visit our website on October 30th to find ways you can mazimize the Passport program to boost your business.
Put Wheat Ridge to work:
If you have job openings, you can list them on www.wred.us for free. More citizens working = more money to spend at Wheat Ridge businesses!
Wheat Ridge Optimist Pancake Breakfast
Love breakfast for dinner? Only 2 days until the Wheat Ridge Optimist Pancake Supper is Oct. 22. 5:30-8:00 pm, Wheat Ridge High School. Tickets $7 adults, $3 kids under 10 yrs old. Email chrisb@genesistechnologies.info for tickets or more information.
Pumpkin Glow
Wheat Ridge’s annual Pumpkin Glow will take place on Friday, Oct 30. 6:30-8 p.m. The free event takes place at the Wheat Ridge Senior/Community Center, 6363 W. 35th Ave. All ages are invited. Jack-0-lanterns, refreshments, prizes. They are asking for carved pumpkins. If you want to donate one, please drop it by the Center on Oct 28 or 29 between 8 and 4 p.m. or by noon on Friday, Oct 30. We would love to have lots of E WR businesses donate a carved pumpkin to this event! Information: 303-205-7500.
The Buck Stops Here Workshop
Business Education Series Seminar on Financing Your Business
Join our “Business Education Series Team” on Monday, November 5th from 7:30 – 9 a.m. for a seminar on business financial concerns. The Jefferson County Workforce Center will also have the e-Train Mobile Training Lab outside the seminar to demonstrate to employers the valuable career building services the lab offers.
Topics to be covered are: Business finance lender expectations, why there is no such thing as free money, tax credit, incentive and efficiency programs, ways to save money in your business every day, and financial and other services that are available. The event will be in the Training Room at the Public Safety Center at 445 S. Allison Parkway. Please bring an ID to be able to enter the building.
The seminar is free, but RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED. To RSVP, contact Joyce Wayman, 303-987-7730 or view the event’s flier at www.lakewood-colorado.org.
The Jefferson County Business Education Partners include: Applewood Business Association, Arvada Chamber of Commerce, Arvada Economic Development Association, Enterprise Wheat Ridge, Golden Urban Renewal Authority, Jefferson County Business Resource Center, Jefferson County Workforce Center, City of Lakewood Economic Development, the West Chamber, and the City of Wheat Ridge Economic Development.
Passport to Wheat Ridge Holiday Shopping
Watch Tuesday Tidbits for more info on this fun new take
on Holiday Shopping in Wheat Ridge…kicks off Nov. 2nd!
Farmers Market
Farmers Market continues on Thursdays from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. at 42nd and Wadsworth in front on Ross for Less until Thur. Oct 30th.
Tip to boost business:
Use buddy marketing to promote your business. For example, if you send out brochures, you could include a leaflet and/or business card of another business, which had agreed to do the same for you. This gives you the chance to reach a whole new pool of potential customers.
Contact Information
For more info about Enterprise Wheat Ridge, visit www.ewheatridge.com or call 303-594-1520
Face exercise barriers head on!
We know it can be challenging to stick with a fitness regimen. Try these tips to overcome these common barriers:
“I don’t have time” – squeeze in three 10-minute walks during the day; wake up earlier to make time; park your car farther away from the front door at work; and schedule physical activities on weekends.
“It’s boring” – choose activities you enjoy; vary your fitness routine; invite others to join you; or enroll in a yoga class.
“I look funny exercising” – do activities by yourself at first until you feel more confident; remind yourself about the physical benefits of fitness; and praise yourself when you exercise.
“I’m too tired” – start your day with physical activity; walk during your lunch break; set realistic goals and stick with them; and block off time for fitness, just like you would an important appointment.
LiveWell Wheat Ridge promotes wellness in the workplace. Livewellcolorado.org
