Time to sign up now for the June 8 E WR breakfast.  Our speaker will be Thomas Kim of R2 Advisors LLC.

“Fundamentals of Business Success”

7 a.m.-8:45 a.m. , Wheat Ridge Rec Center, 4005 Kipling.

RSVPs at our website at www.ewheatridge.com, however, if you’d like to mail a check/pay at the door, give us a call so we can add your name to the attendee list. Cost is $12/member and $15/guest.

Mail a check to E WR, PO Box 1231, WR, 80034-1231 by June 3.

Punchcard users please email secretary@wheatridge.biz if you are coming.

What to Know About Running a Home-Based Business
Friday, May 21st, 11:30 – 1:00 pm
Lakewood Cultural Center (Community Room)  480 S. Allison, Lakewood, 80226
Cost: FREE
Presented by the City of Lakewood
Information: 303-987-7734

To REGISTER for the event:   www.Jeffcobrc.org/BusinessEducation/BusinessEducation

Business Education Series Training (BEST) is a partnership of Jefferson County municipal and non-profit business specialists which provides high quality education seminars and training sessions to the region’s business community.  These sessions are relevant, diverse and affordable for the purpose of encouraging successful growth.

Attention Golf Enthusiasts!
ABA’s 21st Annual Golf Tournament  Applewood Golf Course, 14001 W 32nd Ave, Golden. An afternoon of fun, sun, golf and great networking.
Friday, June 18; 12:30 pm Registration; 1:30 pm Shotgun Start  All completed golf tournament forms should be mailed to: Applewood Business Association at P.O. Box 5177, Wheat Ridge, CO 80034.  You may also mail your payment along with your form or if you prefer to pay by credit card, please call Denver Tux at 303-238-3332.

7th Annual City of Wheat Ridge Business Awards
Nominations are currently being accepted for the 7th Annual Business Appreciation Awards Ceremony which is scheduled for August 6, 2010. To nominate a business within the city, including your own, go to wred.us for the form. The deadline for nominations is June 11, 2010. Award recipients will be honored during the August 6th annual business appreciation lunch.

Car Seat Safety Check May 22 at Seyfer Auto
The Automotive Service Association (ASA) will host a child vehicle safety fair May 22, 2010 and is inviting parents, grand parents and care givers to bring their children, their safety seats and vehicles to Seyfer Automotive, Inc. 4501 Harlan St. Wheat Ridge, CO 80033. 10 Nationally certified child passenger safety technicians will be on site along with members of the Safe Kids Coalition to teach parents safety seat installation techniques. Reservations are recommended for the free service by calling 303-884-7540. The event will run from 10am – 2pm. For more info contact donny@seyferauto.com

Calvary Temple Christian Church, 7390 W. 38th Ave., Wheat Ridge, CO offers a Food Pantry the 2nd and 4th Sat. every month from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm. This food pantry is set up to be a resource for Wheat Ridge residents. The requirements are: to have a need, and proof of Wheat Ridge residency.  Next distribution date is May 22.  Info  720-898-0855   newbeginnings2006@msn.com

WHEAT RIDGE CARNATION FESTIVAL will take place on Fri. Aug 20 and Sat Aug 21.  Food and other vendors area being sought, as are VOLUNTEERS.  They have openings on various established committees.  For more info call Margie Seyfer at     303-233-0836 or SeyferMarg@aol.com or Diane Robb at 303-431-4758 2d@kevinrobb.com

Save time each month, purchase a Punchcard
Want to save time each month at registration?  Enterprise Wheat Ridge has a 5 breakfast punch card available for 60.00. Great if you want to bring a guest or come by yourself. Purchase on our website or at the door.  Each punch is good for one breakfast.  All you have to do is let us know by the Friday before the 2nd Tuesday each month if you will be attending and using your punchcard.  Good for breakfast meetings only (lunch meetings cost more).  Purchase yours today at www.ewheatridge.com or mail a check to E WR, PO Box 1231, Wheat Ridge, 80034-1231.

How are you helping raise funds for the Backpack Program?
If you or your business are doing something to raise funds for the Wheat Ridge Backpack program, we want to know.  Please send the details to President@WheatRidge.biz.  We want this program to be successful and it will be with your help!

Contact Information
For more info about Enterprise Wheat Ridge, visit www.ewheatridge.com or call 303-594-1520

Dave Logan will be our guest speaker at the Holiday Luncheon on

December 8th. 11:30-1:30
Wheat Ridge Rec Center.

This is going to be a great meeting
and we expect a crowd so register early.

E WR members 17.00
Non members 20.00.

No punch cards please in December as luncheon is more than regular breakfast meetings.

Register at www.ewheatridge.com or mail a check to E WR, PO Box 1231, WR, 80034-1231 by Dec 2nd.  We have to have RSVP’s for this meeting as we will have some special surprises and we need to know how many will be in attendance that day.

Also, please bring some canned food to the Nov. and Dec. E WR meetings to help fill the ever empty shelves
at Jeffco Action Center.

Passport to Wheat Ridge Shopping launched on Nov. 1st.  Have you had customers bringing in a passport as they purchase a product or service?  If you would like a large sign for your property or window, contact Donny Seyfer  donny@Seyferauto.com

For more information on this new program click here.

Wheat Ridge Shopping Passport…don’t shop this holiday season without it!

Open House…KeyBank Lakeside

KeyBank Lakeside will celebrate it’s grand opening with an open house on Sat. Nov 14.
9 am-3 pm
5901 W. 44th Ave.
Denver Nugget  Chris Andersen (The Birdman) will be making an appearance from 2-3 pm!  Come see their beautiful new building and do some networking as well.

Time to vote for Volunteer and Business of the Year

We have sent ballots to members via email to vote for E WR Volunteer of the Year and also Business of the Year.  If you didn’t fill one out at the meeting today or deleted the email, you can click here to get the forms.  Last day to get them in is Nov. 15th.  Please help us honor members who make a difference in Wheat Ridge, day in and day out!  Volunteer-of-the-year form   Business-of-the-year-nomination form  Awards to be presented at the Dec. 8th holiday luncheon.

Sales and Use Tax Classes

City of Wheat Ridge Sales and Use Tax class will be held on Tuesday, Dec 8th, 10-11:30 a.m. (just before the E WR holiday luncheon).  Wheat Ridge Rec Center, 4005 Kipling St.  The State version of the class will be held from 1-4 p.m., same day, same location.  Register for the City class at kfranklin@ci.wheatridge.co.us or call 303-235-2825.  To register for the State portion, RSVP to taxtraining@spike.dor.state.co.us   These classes provide the essential info of business licenses and taxes for business owners, local tax preparers, CPA’s and interested parties.

Mark your calendars for E WR’s sponsored event

Each December, E WR sponsors the City of Wheat Ridge lighting ceremony at City Hall.  This year it will be on Thur, Dec. 3, 6 p.m., at 7500 W. 29th Ave.

It’s always a great time to listen to carolers, have some great hot chocolate, cookies, Santa visit for the kids, entertainment and hay rides.  Wheat Ridge Parks and Recreation does a great job organizing this event and we are proud to be the sponsor.  Free to attend.  We would love to see your there!

ABA After Hours  Nov 19

Applewood Business Association (ABA) After Hours.
Thursday, Nov. 19, 4:30-7:30 p.m.
Denver Tux, 2680 Youngfield Street

For more info click here

Sponsored by Denver Tux, The Food Guy and Williv Center
RSVP by Nov. 17 to rick@denvertux.com

Preparing for the Recovery Workshop Nov. 13

A seminar, “Preparing for the Recovery” featuring Jody Alyn and Larry Turner, is being held at Lakewood Country Club on Friday, November 13th from 7:30 to 11:00 a.m. and includes a full breakfast.  Normally a seminar like this is hundreds of dollars but they are doing this through the West Chamber for only $45. Even if your business isn’t a West Chamber member, enter the code “westchamber” when registering to save $30 (regular price is $75).  To register for this popular program click here.

Fundraiser for WILLIV Center

Willliv Center’s annual fundraiser takes place on Friday Dec. 4th, at Buffalo Rose in Golden.  Dancing to the Jim Hyatt Band from 7:00-11:00 p.m.  $40 a person/$70 a couple.  www.willivcenter.org Also looking for silent auction items.  For tickets, to donate an auction item or more information, please call Marla at 303-232-2143  marla@williv.org

Tip to boost business:

Celebrate unusual holidays.  Between now and the end of the year there are a variety of fun, creative holidays that you can celebrate and adapt to feature a product or a service.  No one takes the time to do this – and your customer will get a kick out of it.  Send a Thanksgiving card/Winter card or gift with a special offer if they display it at their office.  The point is to actually MARK these holidays and use them to promote your small business.

Contact Information
For more info about Enterprise Wheat Ridge, visit www.ewheatridge.com or call 303-594-1520

Worksite Wellness Tip of the Week From LiveWell Wheat Ridge

Undetected diabetes can impact work productivity and safety.  When you have diabetes, your body either doesn’t make enough insulin or can’t use its own insulin as well as it should. This causes sugar to build up in your blood. There are two types of diabetes. Type 1 diabetes or juvenile onset diabetes may account for 5% to 10% of all diagnosed cases of diabetes. Types 2 diabetes, also known as adult onset diabetes, may account for about 90% to 95% of all diagnosed cases of diabetes.  Some diabetes symptoms include:  Frequent urination, excessive thirst, unexplained weight loss, extreme hunger, sudden vision changes.

To calculate and lower your risk for type 2 diabetes and heart disease, visit the following websites for additional information:  http://www.diabetes.org/diabetes-basics/prevention/my-health-advisor/ http://www.diabetes.org/diabetes-basics/prevention/checkup-america/ You can also prevent or delay the onset of type 2 diabetes through a healthy lifestyle by changing your diet, increasing your level of physical activity and maintaining a healthy weight.  For more information on diabetes visit  www.diabetes.org

To learn more about LiveWell Wheat Ridge or the Wheat Ridge Worksite Wellness Coalition please contact Molly Hanson, LiveWell Wheat Ridge Coordinator, at (303) 324-7998 ormolly.hanson7@gmail.com

We are pleased to welcome Greg Lopez, Regional Director of the Small Business Administration. This is a meeting not to miss. Come find out 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 do 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.

2 Days until the Fall Business After Hours

October 15, 4:30 to 7:30 p.m.

Larson’s Ski and Sport, 4715 Kipling St.

Sponsored by Wheat Ridge Business District
Drop by for some refreshments and hear what
resources are available to Wheat Ridge businesses through WRBD

Wheat Ridge Optimist Pancake Supper

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.

Fundraising Event for Lost and Found Wednesday, Oct 14

The Lost and Found Inc. art program is vital to helping these kids learn about themselves, process what’s happened in the past, look toward the future with new hope – and heal!

Please join Lost and Found on on Artistic Fusion Night at the Purple Ginger Asian Fusion Restaurant, 2610 Youngfield in Lakewood, on Wednesday, October 14th beginning at 6 p.m. Reservations are $40 per person. Please call or email to make reservations today. Seating is limited. Contact Ole Ferguson, OleFerguson@lnfinc.org, 303-420-8080 x1203

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!

Contact Information

For more info about Enterprise Wheat Ridge, visit www.ewheatridge.com or call 303-594-1520

Wheat Ridge Worksite Wellness Coalition

LiveWell Wheat Ridge (LWWR) is a partnership of community stakeholders to create an environment and culture which supports healthy eating and active living (HEAL) to the negative impacts of adult and childhood obesity. We accomplish this through supporting programs, policies and changes to the physical environment and infrastructure in Wheat Ridge.

LWWR seeks to develop a Wheat Ridge Worksite Wellness Coalition. This coalition will partner with large and small Wheat Ridge businesses to implement work site wellness capacity-building opportunities provide grants to small and large businesses to implement worksite wellness strategies, and provide a forum for employers to discuss best practices, current resources and program updates. For more information about LiveWell Wheat Ridge or the Wheat Ridge Worksite Wellness Coalition please contact Molly Hanson, LiveWell Wheat Ridge Coordinator, at (303) 324-7998 or molly.hanson7@gmail.com.

For more information about the LiveWell Colorado Community Initiatives, visit www.livewellcolorado.org.

Looking for a way to showcase your business and network in a different environment? Loretta DiTirro Schwankl of Re/Max City Horizons is hosting open houses in the Highlands and Wheat Ridge the next few weeks. If you would like to participate, please contact her at lorettadschwankl@comcast.net or 303-594-1520

Lorettashomes.com is this week’s Tuesdays Tidbit sponsor.

Have a question for a Wheat Ridge candidate?

Last chance to get a question for the candidates considered. Send potential questions to Loretta by 5 p.m. Wed. Sept 2nd to lorettadschwankl@comcast.net

Wheat Ridge 2020 member meeting

Tonight, Tuesday, Sept 1
7:00-8:30pm
Olinger Crown Hill Reception Hall
(29th & Wadsworth)
All are welcome to come, meet the new WR2020 leadership and learn more about the new strategic plan. Info: wheatridge2020.org

Community Walk Helps Local Youth At-Risk

Second Wind Fund–Marquee Community Walk Helps Local Youth At-Risk for Suicide

Second Wind Fund of Metro Denver (www.swfmd.org) hosts the nation’s largest suicide prevention event on Sunday, September 20th–a walk/run/ride crowd of over 3000 at Jeffco Fairgrounds enjoying a family-friendly environment with a full BBQ lunch, concert, massages, t-shirts, kids’ activities, and speakers.. Second Wind has helped more than 60 Wheat Ridge youth at-risk for suicide by providing professional counseling to uninsured or underinsured youth. Last year, more kids were referred to Second Wind Fund from Wheat Ridge HS than from any other school. Please call 303-763-1775 for more information, or visit our website at www.swfmd.org to take part in this event that is one-of-a-kind and helps kids in your community!

Lakewood Candidate forum

Do you live in Lakewood?

Meet the leaders that will ultimately shape the future of the City of Lakewood on Thursday, September 10th. Find out where each candidate stands on business issues, and hear directly from the candidates about their individual campaigns and platforms. Moderated by Ed Sardella. The forum will be held at Rocky Mountain College of Art + Design (RMCAD), Mary Harris Auditorium, 1600 Pierce Street in Lakewood from 7:30 to 9:30 a.m. The forum is free and open to the public.

The event is presented by the Alameda Gateway Community Association, Applewood Business Association, Jewell/Wadsworth Business Association, West Colfax Community Association, and the West Chamber Serving Jefferson County. For more information, please call George Valuck, AGCA, 303-274-1807 or agcagv@qwestoffice.net

Buy Local and Fresh!
Wheat Ridge Farmers Market continues every Thursday from June-late October. 4252 Wadsworth Blvd., 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. For more information call the Metro Denver Farmers’ Market Hotline 303-887-FARM www.denverfarmersmarket.com Sponsored by LiveWell Wheat Ridge

Door Prize Donations For E WR meetings

Get your business mentioned at an E WR meeting! Door prizes are being sought for E WR meetings. If you want to donate a doorprize, please contact President Loretta to discuss. 303-594-1520. We try to have 3 at each meeting. Thanks in advance.

Worksite Wellness Tip of the week

Take a Breath

Deep breathing raises levels of blood oxygen, promoting health in many ways – from stimulating the digestive process to improving fitness and mental performance.

For more information on tips for Worksite Wellness, please contact: Kerry Ewald, 303-358-4096 or ewaldk31@yahoo.com. For more information about LiveWell Colorado Community Initiatives, visit www.livewellcolorado.org. LiveWell Wheat Ridge is funded by LiveWell Colorado, a non-profit committed to reducing obesity in Colorado by inspiring healthy eating and active living.
LiveWell Wheat Ridge is providing this info to increase Wheat Ridge workplace wellness

Bring a guest to our next meeting and let’s make it even bigger than the May meeting!

Jefferson County B.E.S.T.
(Business Education Series Training)
Do your customers know where you are? Find out how your customers are finding you and what your brand message conveys. Visibility, branding and Search Engine Optimization. Enterprise Wheat Ridge and the Wheat Ridge Economic Development Department host on Tuesday, May 19^th from 7:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. at the Wheat Ridge Recreation Center, 4005 Kipling Street. This excellent workshop is only $15 and includes breakfast. Deadline to register is May 17^th.

Register on-line: www.ewheatridge.com For more information, please call 303-235-2806.

Register and pay by May 13^th and get have a chance to to be one of 2 selected to have your brand or website analyzed by our expert.

Community business groups have joined forces to offer relevant, effective training workshops for business owners and their employees. 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.

Masterful Communicators – Their 6 Essential Secrets
Randy Ferguson will be our guest speaker at our Tues. June 9^th breakfast meeting
7:00am – 8:45am
E WR Members and their guests $12 ea. Non members $15 ea.
Location: Wheat Ridge Recreation Center

Register online at www.ewheatridge.com by June 4^th. Mail a check to E WR, PO Box 1231, WR 80034-1231. Questions. 303-594-1520

Punchcard users:
Please email aimeefoose@yahoo.com by June 4^th. Aimee will be doing RSVP’s for the June meeting.

40^th Annual
Carnation Festival in Wheat Ridge
August 13^th – August 15^th, 2009
The Wheat Ridge Carnation Festival is celebrating FORTY years of outstanding traditions. We invite businesses and citizens to consider contributing to the success of this dazzling community tradition by making a donation to the Wheat Ridge Foundation, as partnered with the Wheat Ridge Carnation Festival, the 501-c-3 organization which organizes the event each year.

Info: www.wheatridgecarnationfestival.org Sponsorships and banner signs are other ways to contribute. See the festival website for all the details.

All contributions are tax deductible and should be made out to:
Wheat Ridge Foundation, ATTN: WR Carnation Festival
P.O. Box 1511 Wheat Ridge, Co. 80033
We thank you for your support, and for continuing a community legacy!

2009 ABA Golf Tournament
Mark your calendars for the AFTERNOON of Friday, June 19^th ABA Golf Tournament
Help make this a great event by sponsoring a hole or donating prizes & get your teams together
Contact Pete Pittman at 303-235-6538 or peter.j.pittman@wellsfargo.com www.applewoodbusiness.com

Shop local & save your sanity!
If you are looking for a vendor or service in Wheat Ridge, check the Enterprise Wheat Ridge site first. We have all types of business members. You are sure to find just about anything or any service you are looking for. www.ewheatridge.com

Jefferson County B.E.S.T.
(Business Education Series Training)
Do your customers know where you are? Find out how your customers are finding you and what your brand message conveys. Visibility, branding and Search Engine Optimization. Enterprise Wheat Ridge and the Wheat Ridge Economic Development Department host on Tuesday, May 19^th from 7:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. at the Wheat Ridge Recreation Center, 4005 Kipling Street. This excellent workshop is only $15 and includes breakfast. Deadline to register is May 17th. Register on-line: www.ewheatridge.com For more information, please call 303-235-2806.

Register and pay by May 13^th and get have a chance to to be one of 2 selected to have your brand or website analyzed by our expert.

Community business groups have joined forces to offer relevant, effective training workshops for business owners and their employees. 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.

May 12^th Breakfast meeting
Who do you know who would like to hear a great speaker, have a delicious breakfast and could use the chance to network with some of the west area’s most awesome business people…Get that list made and start contacting them today!

Be in the Know – Economic Forecast by Dr. Richard Wobbekind. Enterprise Wheat Ridge will host guest speaker Dr. Richard Wobbekind at their Tuesday, May 12^th 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.

Only 3 days left to register for to hear this popular business speaker. 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. Prepaid reservations are a must for this meeting…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 by May 8^th. For questions about Enterprise Wheat Ridge or the event please call 303.594.1520.

THE WHEAT RIDGE POLICE DEPARTMENT ANNOUNCES
A NEW ROBBERY PREVENTION PROGRAM CALLED
“HOLD UP” – Hardening Opportunity, Limiting Danger, and Uniting Prevention.

The HOLD UP program is a proactive crime prevention effort offered by the Wheat Ridge Police Department to the businesses of Wheat Ridge.

The program provides an opportunity for local business owners to work collaboratively with police and learn how to implement strategies to promote Robbery Prevention. The training is geared toward business management and owners, but is designed to be shared with the employees of the business as well. HOLD UP also provides valuable safety tips for employees to help minimize their exposure to dangerous situations should a robbery occur.

Once a business successfully completes the training and a Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) inspection the will receive a HOLD UP window poster.

The first free training session for the HOLD UP program will be held on Monday, May 18^th, 2009, from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at the Wheat Ridge Recreation Center. Interested parties must RSVP on or before Friday, May 14^th at 5:00 p.m. by calling the Wheat Ridge Police Department at 303.237.2220 and ask for the Crime Prevention Office. Additional classes will be held on a quarterly basis.

For more information about the HOLD UP program please visit our website at www.ci.wheatridge.co.us on the Police Department Crime Prevention page or contact Crime Prevention through 303.237.2220.

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 14^th 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.

Need to find customers?
Jefferson County Business Resource Center has great resources and information on business to business or business to consumers marketing in Jefferson County. No cost, how can you beat that? They can look at your key marketing piece and help you see the big picture. Before you spend a ton on another marketing campaign, contact the Jeffco Business Resource Center Denise Stephens- dstephens@jeffcobrc.org 303-996-8976 www.jeffcobrc.org

Each year as members know, we hold a food drive to benefit Jeffco Action Center. This Sat., May 9th, the Postal Carriers are holding their annual canned food drive. We encourage you to put out a few cans this Sat. at your home near your mailbox to help feed needy people in your own community. No matter where you live, it will make a real difference to hungry families.

One of our members, Dan the Window Man, www.windowdan.com is donating an energy efficient window as a door prize, but there’s a catch. It must go to someone in need so if you have someone in mind, perhaps an elderly neighbor or someone out of work or who’s having a hard time with energy bills, be sure to register for that item. Again, his stipulation is that it go to someone who truly needs it. What a great idea!

Cedar the dog will be paw-tographing her book, Doggone Green, at the event. www.petsgonegreen.com Makes a great gift!

If you are doing a booth, you will be getting some postcards to hand out. Again, thanks in advance for helping make this a very successful, fun and rewarding event.

Bring your friends, your neighbors, business associates, and as Bob Barker would say, “Come on down!”

Another fun event
The Applewood Business Association and Enterprise Wheat Ridge have partnered together to bring you the Can’t Miss networking event of the spring. Thursday April 23^rd at 4:30 PM, at EduCyber (4251 Kipling St. Suite 190). RSVP to 303-268 2246 by 5 p.m. April 21st. Great Networking, Great Food, Great Time. Directions: Kipling to 43rd Ave. Go west on 43rd Ave to the parking lot on the left.

Enterprise Wheat Ridge May 12^th meeting
We meet the 2^nd Tuesday of each month at the Wheat Ridge Rec Center, 4005 Kipling St. Our May 12 speaker will be Richard Wobbekind of CU School of Business. Be sure to RSVP and pay early as we expect a crowd.
www.ewheatridge.com $12 for members, $15 for non members.

Thank your customer, tell them how valuable they are to you, but don’t go overboard. Insincerity is easy to spot.

PO Box 1231
Wheat Ridge, Colorado 80034
Enterprise Wheat Ridge
303-594-1520

Free admission!
Bring a guest to the E WR/ABA Spring Green Business Expo…it doesn’t cost to attend…it will pay!

Wheat Ridge Spring Green Business Expo
April 28th 7:30-10:00 a.m.
Gather your friends, neighbors and business contacts and come to the first ever Wheat Ridge Spring Green Business Expo. Free admission – Lots of vendors, samples, handouts, food, networking. Don’t get left out of this great inaugural event!

Be In the Know-Economic Forecast by Dr. Richard Wobbekind
Dr Richard Wobbekind, lead economist at the CU Leeds School of Business will be our guest speaker at the May 12^th Enterprise breakfast. We are so lucky to be able to welcome Dr. Wobbekind to E WR to let us know the state of the Colorado economy. He will enlighten us with his depth of knowledge on what makes Colorado tick and what he foresees for the economic environment in the next few months. This should be a popular meeting so please register early. Deadline to register is May 7^th. www.ewheatridge.com or mail to E WR, PO Box 1231, WR, 80034-1231

April 23^rd E WR / ABA After Hours
Join Enterprise Wheat Ridge and Applewood Business Association members in a fun and first ever joint business after hours. Thur. April 23^rd, 4:30-6:00 p.m. Food, beverages, networking. It will be held at Educyber, 4251 Kipling St. Ste. 190, Wheat Ridge. Please RSVP by April 20^th to 303.268.2245

Family Tree’s 16^th Annual Celebration of Achievement
You are invited to Family Tree’s 16th Annual Celebration of Achievement fundraising dinner on May 7 at the Arvada Center.

The 16^th Annual Celebration of Achievement is a fundraising event that celebrates the outstanding accomplishments of Family Tree clients. The evening’s celebrants are recognized for their successful journeys in overcoming the issues of child abuse, domestic violence and homelessness. The event’s keynote speaker is former Miss America, author and motivational speaker Marilyn Van Derbur and 400 people are expected in attendance. Tickets $40 per person, $75 for a couple or $375 for table of ten and sponsorships are available. Please visit www.thefamilytree.org or call (303) 403-5896 to purchase tickets or for more information about the event.

Training Opportunity – Do your customers know where you are?
Come to the May 19^th training co-sponsored by E WR and the Jeffco Workforce Center. 7:30-9:30 a.m. WR Rec Center, $15 a person includes breakfast. Search engine optimization, visibility, & branding Register at www.ewheatridge.com.

Welcome to our new members since the March meeting! Stop in and say hello to these great new E WR members: Jennifer Zertuche of First Bank, Linda O’Mara of LoMara Designs, Scott Walker of Vinyl Works, Ginger Kaiser of Willow Floral, Bellco Credit Union. Welcome back to Murray Piano Studio and Fuller and Co. Real Estate.

Seyfer Automotive is looking for part time office help. If you know someone who is looking for a part time position, please contact Don Seyfer at 303-422-5261.

Kudos
A huge thanks to Lisa Faust, Pets Gone Green, who headed up the vendor portion of the upcoming Spring Green event. Also thanks to George Jorgensen of Handyman Services who built our beautiful suggestion box and measured and purchased curtain rods so we can see when the sun glares in during our meetings. Also thanks to Jan Lindgren of Life’s Reflections for taking over the nametag boxes. Please remember to return yours to the box at the end of each E WR meeting! And lastly to Aimee Skul, Farmers Insurance, who cheerfully checks folks in at each meeting. We appreciate all that all of you do!

Word of the Week:
VOLUNTEER… How can you make a difference in E WR this month?