What Businesses Need to Know about Immigration and I-9 Compliance.

Another great reason to attend in July?  We want to help promote your business to others…Come meet many of our new members! We do have a Community Events segment during our program. If you have an Open House, Special Service/Discount or New Product you want others to know about, let me know and I’ll be certain we get the word out.

NEW THIS YEAR —        ONE DAY ONLY –

No July BEST workshop…here’s info on August workshop

Seeking  vendors and volunteers.

The Festival will take place on Fri. Aug 20 and Sat Aug 21.  Vendor information at www.wheatridgecarnationfestival.org or call Margie Seyfer at  303-233-0836 or SeyferMarg@aol.com or Diane Robb at 303-431-4758 2d@kevinrobb.com

It’s off to a great start.  Drop by on Thursdays from 11am -3 pm  4252 Wadsworth Boulevard (in front of Ross Dress for Less)  11 am – 3 pm.  Thursdays through Oct. 28th.

Save time and hassle paying each time we have a meeting.  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

Tues. Oct 13 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 Oct 9. Punchcard users, please RSVP to secretary@wheatridge.biz by Oct. 9.

Wheat Ridge Channel 8 is broadcasting the Wheat Ridge candidate forum taped at our Sept. 8th E WR breakfast meeting until the election in November.

In a nutshell, here’s the scoop, 8 a.m. & 10 p.m, on Mondays; noon and 7 p.m. on Tues; 8:00 a.m. & 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays; noon on Thurs.; 8 a.m. Fridays; 7:00 a.m.,
3 p.m. and 7 p.m.; 10 a.m. and 7 p.m. on Sundays. more info:www.ci.wheatridge.co.us

Wheat Ridge 2020 Wines and Dines
Wheat Ridge Wines and Dines, the Wheat Ridge 2020 annual fundraiser will be held September 24 at Copper Fields Events Chateau. Tickets are $25 until today, Sept 15 and $35 after Sept 15. Get your tickets at www.wheatridge2020.org

Business Education Series Free Seminar on Employment Law
What you don’t know could cost you!
Every business needs to know something about employment law. Join employment law specialist Attorney Chuck Passaglia and learn what you need to know to avoid legal issues surrounding employment in your business. Thursday, October 1, 2009 7:30 a.m. -9:00 a.m. Free to attend this one! Coffee and Danish Provided Arvada City Hall* Council Chambers 8101 Ralston Road Arvada, CO 80002 This seminar is FREE and will fill up quickly

So RSVP soon! Email Lkingston@arvada.org -or- call 720-898-7018 * Enter through court entrance on the Southside of Arvada City Hall.

Community Walk Helps Local Youth At-Risk
Only 5 days until Second Wind Fund–Marquee Community Walk Helps Local Youth At-Risk for Suicide
Second Wind Fund of Metro Denver 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!

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.

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

Worksite Wellness Tip of the week
Lower cholesterol levels with lifestyle changes
Looking for ways to lower high blood cholesterol?
Put these tips into action:
Stop smoking.
Make time for physical activity each day.
Eat plenty of fruits and vegetables, whole grains and fish.
Read food labels and avoid foods high in saturated and trans fats.
Limit the cholesterol (from animal fats, cheese and butter) in your diet.

Thanks to all the candidates and issue presenters who attended the election forum this morning. Hope you had a chance to listen and decide how to vote in November. It will be a mail in ballot this time. Any questions please feel free to contact Wheat Ridge City Clerk Michael Snow. msnow@ci.wheatridge.co.us

The forum should broadcast on Wheat Ridge Channel 8 starting in a few days. We will let you know the upcoming air dates when we learn about them.

Enterprise Wheat Ridge is proud to present

David Behr of Competitive Edge Seminars “Why 20% of the salespeople make 80% of the sales.”
David has now presented to over 5000 audiences nationwide and looks forward to making our Tues. Oct. 13th breakfast meeting the best ever!

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

New Wheat Ridge 2020 Leadership
Congratulations to Britta Fisher, new Executive Director of Wheat Ridge 2020. Also congrats go to Denise Waddell, 1stBank Wheat Ridge, who is the new President of the board of Wheat Ridge 2020.
Wheat Ridge Wines and Dines, the Wheat Ridge 2020 annual fundraiser will be held September 24 at Copper Fields Events Chateau. Tickets are $25 until Sept 15 and $35 after Sept 15. Get your tickets at www.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!

Shop Wheat Ridge!
What have you done this week to promote Wheat Ridge as a great place to shop, eat, live, work, play or volunteer? If everyone was proactive about promoting Wheat Ridge each and every day, what a difference that could make…

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
Fall into Fitness
You have no doubt felt the chill in the air indicating fall is here. Fall is a great time to start because you’re going to create good habits for the holiday season and the upcoming winter months. Here are some great ideas to “fall into fitness.”
Get outside. Take advantage of the cooler weather and take a walk outside. Fall is the perfect time of year to see the aspens change.
Try something new. Check out some new classes like Yogalates, which is a mix of yoga and Pilates or Zumba which is a Latin dance class. These classes and others can be found at your local recreation center.
Be an active TV watcher. If you’re going to sit down and watch hours of TV such as a football game or the World Series, while you watch, you can walk or run in place and do standing lunges. During commercials, do push-ups or sit-ups or get outside and take a short walk.

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

Tues. Sept. 8 7:00am – 8:45am
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 Sept 3. Punchcard users, please RSVP to secretary@wheatridge.biz by Sept 3.

Hats off to the WR Carnation Festival Committee!
The Wheat Ridge Carnation Festival was a huge success. First time chair Cheri Jahn, and all the volunteer board and assistants, (many of whom are E WR members) made it a memorable event and are to be congratulated.

We are putting together candidate questions. If you have one you would like to ask, please submit it to lorettadschwankl@comcast.net for consideration. We have a limited time for questions and we want input from members so please submit your question by August 31.

Business Training Workshop
So You Want to be an Entrepreneur? Everything you need to know to start a small business. Find out if you have what it takes to be your own boss.

Business training series continues: Tues, Aug 25, 7:30-9:00 a.m. Arvada Center, 68th and Wadsworth. Sponsored by Arvada Economic Development Assoc., & Wheat Ridge Economic Development. To register call: 720-898-7018 or email lkingston@arvada.org

If you are an established business and don’t need this workshop, please feel free to pass on this information to a budding entrerpreneur!

2009 Business Education Series Jefferson County Seminars, Workshops & Training for Jeffco Businesses and Their Employees

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!

Wheat Ridge Citizens Academy
Always wanted to know what the police do? Wheat Ridge Citizens Academy is now taking signups for the fall session. Sessions start Sept 2nd so contact contact Sgt. Cohen at 303-235-2951 asap for more information or visit www.ci.wheatridge.co.us

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.

Come Celebrate!
Anthony M’s Visions in Gold just received the 2009 Wheat Ridge Cultural Commission Award and Thank Em Promotions is celebrating 10 years in business this month. Please join them at on Friday, August 21, 5 to 9 p.m. for a Meet the Artist party at the Visions in Gold Elements Gallery,
6789 W. 44th Ave (44th and Pierce) in Wheat Ridge. Artists from the Colorado Colored Pencil Society will be present along with some beautiful artwork. Door prizes, appetizers and a chance to see some great art. Info 303-424-1881. Free to attend but please bring personal care item (toothpaste, deodorant, soap, etc. to be donated to Jeffco Action Center.

This week’s Tuesday Tidbit sponsor is Thank Em Promotions. www.thankem.com

Business After Hours
Plan to attend the Business After Hours sponsored by Wheat Ridge Business District on Wed. July 15. Big Sky Expresso, 7300 W. 38th Ave. 4 p.m. – 7 p.m. Light refreshments, wine and beer. Great chance to network and ask abou the WRBD Sign, Awning, Façade, Design and Painting Assistance programs for commercial properties. RSVP to terrya@bigskyespresso.com by July 13th.

Music Lovers
Exempla Lutheran Medical Center is proud to host a free concert featuring Jefferson Symphony Orchestra to our community, as part of the Wheat Ridge Carnation Festival festivities. The event is Wed, August 12 at 6:30 pmon the lawn south of the Emergency Dept at Lutheran Medical Center

Annual Awards Luncheon
Wheat Ridge businesses should watch their mail for their invitation to the annual Business Awards luncheon to be held Friday, August 7 at the Wheat Ridge Rec Center. RSVP’s are requested by July 31 to Ryan Stachelski, 303-235-2806.

Congressman Perlmutter will be the guest speaker at the Enterprise Wheat Ridge August 11 meeting We expect a crowd so while you are registering for the July meeting, why not register for August as well. You can go online to www.ewheatridge.com or mail a check to E WR, PO Box 1231, WR, 80034-1231. Registration deadline for Aug is Aug. 6.

Wheat Ridge Farmers Market
Every Thursday from now through 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.

Wheat Ridge Carnation Festival Aug. 13-15
The Wheat Ridge Carnation Festival is celebrating FORTY years of outstanding traditions. We invite you 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. 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
www.wheatridgecarnationfestival.org

Wheat Ridge Farmers Market
Every Thursday from now through 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.

Salute to Service
Mile High Newspapers is proud to be publishing our Salute to Service series in it’s entirety on July 2nd. If your business would like to thank service men and women or just be a part of this special section, please contact Michele Patrick at the Mile High office. The deadline was June 19 but give her a call asap to see if she can fit you in., 303-279-5541 x242
michellep@milehighnews.com

Leadership Jefferson County
A quick reminder that Leadership Jefferson County is currently looking for a few more people from Wheat Ridge to help fill their 2009/10 class. The registration period is almost over, but if you have someone in mind for the class there is still time. Ryan Stachelski, WR Economic Development, was in this class in 2007/08 and reports he got a lot out of the class. Anyone who would like to talk with a graduate before they commit to the class, please feel free to contact Ryan at 303-235-2806. Here’s the link to the class and registration form. www.westchamber.org

E WR elections just around the corner
Time is here to elect officers and directors for 09-10. If you want to be considered, please contact Loretta at lorettadschwankl@comcast.net

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

Have you checked your E WR website listing lately? Be sure to go to www.ewheatridge.com and click on member search. Find your listing and make sure it’s correct. We need all corrections in an email, sent to Loretta, our President, as she needs all changes in writing. Her email is lorettadschwankl@comcast.net Please put E WR listing and your business name in the subject line. Then, in the body of the email, let her know what you want changed. You do not have to list your entire listing, just state new address: or phone, or fax, etc. We make corrections one time per month so if you would kindly check it today, we would appreciate it.

Thanks for you help in keeping our website top notch!.

40th Annual
Carnation Festival in Wheat Ridge
August 13th – August 15th, 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!

Our July 14 breakfast meeting topic will be “Fastraks To Wheat Ridge-Get on Board for an Info Ride” (David Ruchman, Matt Cohen, past and current RTD Directors representing Wheat Ridge) as the guest speakers
Tues. July 14 7:00am – 8:45am
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 July 9. Punchcard users, please RSVP to secretary@wheatridge.biz by July 9.

20th Annual ABA Golf Tournament is Friday, June 19
There are only a few openings left so if you want to play in this fun tournament, contact Peter Pittman at Wells Fargo 303-235-6538 or peter.j.pittman@wellsfargo.com. It will be at Applewood Golf Course – 14001 West 32nd Ave., Golden, CO Help make this a great event by sponsoring a hole, donating prizes & getting your teams together. Scoring Format, 4-Person Scramble, Men’s, Women’s and Couples Division (Minimum of 4 team required to form a Division) Don’t delay, it’s just days away!

FARMERS MARKET RETURNS FOR 2009!
Wheat Ridge Farmers Market
Every Thursday from June 18-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

Business of Wellness Before Hours
West Chamber Serving Jeffco will hold a wellness related business before hours event on Tues June 30th, 7:30-9:30 a.m. Mile Hi Church, 9077 W. Alameda Pkwy in Lakewood.
Free for West Chamber or Community members who pre-register or $5 at the door without pre-registration. Info at www.westchamber.org or Contact Amira awatters@westchamber.org

Fathers Day Shopping
Have you done something special for your father or husband yet? Fathers Day is Sunday, June 21. Lots of ways to shop for your special guy in Wheat Ridge. Wheat Ridge Cyclery, Lewis Candies, Anthony M’s Visions in Gold, certificates to get auto repair at Seyfer Automotive, BF Tires, a massage or acupuncture treatment at Pampering Place Day Spa or Ellen Robinson Acupuncture. You could take them out to eat or get a gift certificate to Vincenza’s, Big Sky Espresso, Amici’s or Food For Thought Catering. Give Dad a certificate for some Handyman Services or taping of his life story by Lifes Reflections. Check the E WR website www.ewheatridge.com for lots of member businesses. No need to just send a card and get a necktie…We have one day a year to honor dads, why run all over when you could shop Wheat Ridge and save time and support your local E WR business at the same time!

Have you checked your E WR website listing lately? Be sure to go to www.ewheatridge.com and click on member search. Find your listing and make sure it’s correct. We need all corrections in an email, sent to Loretta, our President, as she needs all changes in writing. Her email is lorettadschwankl@comcast.net Please put E WR listing and your business name in the subject line. Then, in the body of the email, let her know what you want changed. You do not have to list your entire listing, just state new address: or phone, or fax, etc. We make corrections one time per month so if you would kindly check it today, we would appreciate it. Thanks for you help in keeping our website top notch and accurate.