He will discuss the current situation in state government, meaning budget crises, the legislative session, and how the state is working to create jobs.  He will talk about the Colorado economy in general, and how Colorado stacks up against other states and some positive areas of activity.

Tues. Feb 9

7:00 am – 8:45 am
Wheat Ridge Rec Center

$12 E WR members      $15 non members

To register go to www.ewheatridge.com or mail a check to E WR, PO Box 1231, WR, 80034-1231 by Feb 5th.

Punchcard users:  Please email secretary@wheatridge.biz if you are attending.  Include your name in the email.  Thanks.

Wheat Ridge Police Chief Dan Brennan spoke at our January 12th meeting about the backpack food program he is involved with to help feed low income students at Pennington Elementary. Each student/family who signs up to participate in the program will receive food to feed the family over the weekend.  The students in need are identified by school officials. The police department, Wheat Ridge Optimists, and Wheat Ridge Rotary are joining forces to bring this popular area program to Pennington students before launching it in the other 3 schools.  Food distribution is coordinated through the Arvada Food Bank and will be brought to the school on a weekly basis by volunteers from the community.  We are asking businesses to help in one of two ways:  donate money for the program or volunteer.  Several E WR members have already donated money or offered to volunteer.  If you would like to participate.  Please contact Loretta lorettadschwankl@comcast.net

“Generosity with our time, talents and treasures is a fantastic foundation to building a life that honors us, nurtures those dependent upon us and adds value to the communities we serve. And boy does it feel good. “  Mark MacIntosh, The Comeback Coach

Marketing, Marketing, Marketing
3 days to register if there is still space available…
Marketing, Marketing, Marketing. Friday, January 29th, 7:30 – 9:00 am, Wheat Ridge Rec Center, 4005 Kipling St., Wheat Ridge, 80033, Cost: $15 Click here for more information:  For list of all 2010 BEST trainings, click here.  January workshop presented by Jefferson County Business Resource Center & Wheat Ridge 2020.  Information: 303-996-8976

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 in a challenging business climate.

Feb 5th BEST Training Class Social Networking for Professionals
Social Media for Professionals, Friday, Feb 5th, 7:30 – 9:00 am, Lakewood Country Club, 6800 W. 10th Avenue, Cost 25.00

Presented by the West Chamber & Jefferson Economic Council  Information: 303-233-5555 ext 0  Click here to register   http://jeffcobrc.org/BusinessEducation/default.htm

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 in a challenging business climate.

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.

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

Come hear what the State is doing to enhance the business community and encourage international business in Colorado

Tues. Feb 9

7:00 am – 8:45 am
Wheat Ridge Rec Center

$12 E WR members      $15 non members

To register click here or mail a check to E WR, PO Box 1231, WR, 80034-1231 by Feb 5th.

Punchcard users:  Please email secretary@wheatridge.biz if you are attending.  Include your name in the email.  Thanks.

Wheat Ridge Police Chief Dan Brennan spoke at our January 12th meeting about the backpack food program he is involved with to help feed low income students at Pennington Elementary. Each student/family who signs up to participate in the program will receive food to feed the family over the weekend.  The students in need are identified by school officials. The police department, Wheat Ridge Optimists, and Wheat Ridge Rotary are joining forces to bring this popular area program to Pennington students before launching it in the other 3 schools.  Food distribution is coordinated through the Arvada Food Bank and will be brought to the school on a weekly basis by volunteers from the community.  We are asking businesses to help in one of two ways:  donate money for the program or volunteer.  Several E WR members have already donated money or offered to volunteer.  If you would like to participate.  Please contact Loretta lorettadschwankl@comcast.net

“Generosity with our time, talents and treasures is a fantastic foundation to building a life that honors us, nurtures those dependent upon us and adds value to the communities we serve. And boy does it feel good. “  Mark MacIntosh, The Comeback Coach

Marketing, Marketing, Marketing

Would you like more business? Would you like to learn more about successful marketing in a changing world? We will present case studies that provide great ideas for getting the best return for your limited marketing dollars. Attendees will receive a list of marketing professionals offering their expertise at special rates (a combined $500 value).

The January BEST training topic is Marketing, Marketing, Marketing. Friday, January 29th, 7:30 – 9:00 am, Wheat Ridge Rec Center, 4005 Kipling St., Wheat Ridge, 80033, Cost: $15 Click here for more information:  For list of all 2010 BEST trainings, click here.  January workshop presented by Jefferson County Business Resource Center & Wheat Ridge 2020.  Information: 303-996-8976         Click here to register

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 in a challenging business climate.

New and Renewing Enterprise Wheat Ridge members

Renewing members
Britta Fisher, Wheat Ridge 2020
Jeanne Oliver, Jefferson Center for Mental Health
Carol Salzmann, Exempla Lutheran Medical Center
Elvis Tippets, E H Tippets Co
Dave Ruchman, Dave Ruchman Attorney/Consulting
Margie Seyfer, Impact Presentations
Kristine Semantel, Johnson Dental
Kurt Renner, Citywide Banks
Torrey Cosgrove, Lakewood Plumbing
H&R Block
Jennifer Lile, Vectra Bank Colorado
Ryan Stachelski, Economic Development Specialist, City of Wheat Ridge
Randy Young, City Manager, City of Wheat  Ridge
Jerry DiTullio, Mayor, City of Wheat Ridge
Wanda Sang, WR City Council District 2
Karen Adams, WR City Council District 3
Mike Stites, WR City Council District 3
Tracy Langworthy, WR City Council District 4

Rejoining
Linda Kiser, Mountain Peak Hearing Assoc, Inc.
New Members
Ryan Fowler, Covalent IT
Joyce Jay, WR City Council District 2
Davis B. Reinhart, WR City Council District 1
Joe DeMott, WR City Council District 4
John Kamm, JOALTO Group, Ltd.
David Bush and Kerry Foreman, DVM, Lakeside Animal Hospital, P.C.
Kay Daniel, The Growing Company
Geri Sparks, Classy Chattels
Fire Chief Jon Greer, Arvada Fire Protection District

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.

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

Our speaker today, Sandy Collins, reminded us to focus on customer needs. Should you wish to contact Sandy, her email is: scollinssoc@aol.com

Our February meeting will feature Matt Cheroutes, Director of Communications and External Affairs for the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade

Tues. Feb 9
7:00 am – 8:45 am
Wheat Ridge Rec Center

Register at www.ewheatridge.com or mail a check to E WR, PO Box 1231, WR, 80034-1231 by Feb 5th.

WR2020 will be offering its fourth Planning and Development Academy starting in February.  The academy is open to Wheat Ridge residents and business owners and strives to give students an overview of the city planning and development processes.  There is no charge to participate, though donations are welcomed.

The academy consists of four classes and a field trip.  Since the curriculum is progressive we ask that students commit to attending 4 of the 5 sessions to graduate.  Graduation is held at a City Council meeting. Class dates are Tuesday evenings (2/2, 2/16, 3/2, 3/16, the field trip date will be set by the class) and will be held at the Wheat Ridge Recreation Center on Kipling.  Dinner starts at 5:30 pm, classes run from 6-9 pm.

Topics covered include:  Inner Ring Suburbs, Residential and Retail Markets, City Planning Fundamentals, Legal Issues in City Planning, Urban Design/Sustainable Development and How Deals are Done: The Development Process from the Developer’s Perspective.  Questions:  Denise Balkas, wheatridge2020.org or 720-259-1030.  Deadline for class registration is January 15th.

Get your tickets now for the Jan 16. CU Buffs Basketball game to benefit the Backpack Program which provides nutritious food for children from Pennington Elementary School during the weekend. The Wheat Ridge Optimist Club and the CU Athletic Department are offering low-cost tickets. Men’s game is 2 pm.  Purchase tickets at CUBuffs.com  Click on Tickets, then Purchase tickets online, it will then ask for User ID and Password.  PENNINGTON is the User ID and Password as well. Purchase tickets by Jan 15.

Part of your $5.00 ticket goes to Backpack, and the Optimists and CU each donate another $3 for every ticket purchased. (E.g.: A $5 ticket or donation yields $6 to the Backpack Program.)

If you cannot attend the game but want to donate to an important cause, just send a check in $5 increments to Wheat Ridge Optimists, c/o Carl Cerveny, 3425 Moore St., Wheat Ridge, CO 80033 and/or call Carl at 303-233-1506.

We are putting together a group to help support this effort on an ongoing basis…Let’s all step up and keep the holiday spirit going!

Marketing, Marketing, Marketing
Would you like more business? Would you like to learn more about successful marketing in a changing world? We will present case studies that provide great ideas for getting the best return for your limited marketing dollars. Attendees will receive a list of marketing professionals offering their expertise at special rates (a combined $500 value).

The January BEST training topic is Marketing, Marketing, Marketing. Friday, January 29th, 7:30 – 9:00 am, Wheat Ridge Rec Center, 4005 Kipling St., Wheat Ridge, 80033, Cost: $15 Click here for more information:  For list of all 2010 BEST trainings, click here.  January workshop presented by Jefferson County Business Resource Center & Wheat Ridge 2020.  Information: 303-996-8976.  Click here to register.

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 in a challenging business climate.

Key Bank Special Denver Nuggets offer
Keybank is having a promotion for Nuggets Tickets from now until Jan 29th. All you have to do is open a checking account and we will give you two tickets on the spot. We have two games to choose from. You can go to the Oklahoma game on March 3rd or the Washington game on March 16th. If direct deposit or an automatic payment is set up you will get a signed jersey by either Chauncey Billups, Carmelo Anthony, Chris Anderson, or Ty Lawson. Your choice!  Drop by Keybank Lakeside (44th & Harlan) and see Michelle Blott if you are interested.

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

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.

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