Tuesday Tidbits, February 9, 2010
Thanks to those who came to hear Matt Cheroutes speak today. Good to know Wheat Ridge is on the map as far as state economic development goes!
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Be sure to register right away for our March 9 luncheon featuring
Vic Lombardi
KCNC-Channel 4 Sportscaster
11:30 am – 1:00 pm
Wheat Ridge Rec Center
$15 E WR members $17 non members
To register go to www.ewheatridge.com or mail a check to E WR, PO Box 1231, WR, 80034-1231 by March 5.
No punchcards please since it’s a luncheon this time.
Backpack Program to Feed Hungry Wheat Ridge students
We are looking for volunteers to gather at Pennington to sort the food to go home with the kids. We have the following dates that help is needed at this time. March 4, March 25, May 6, May 27 and June 3. 8 am-9:30 am is the time on each day. If you can help on any of those dates, please contact Tom Ripp 303-423-7131 or tomripp@brsattorneys.com If you would like to make a donation to the program, please send a check to Wheat Ridge Foundation, attn: Backpack Program, c/o WR Rec Center, 4005 Kipling, Wheat Ridge, 80033.
Great News for those who are Hiring! Red Rocks is seeking partners who are hiring and employers will receive Stipends – Yes, you’ll be reimbursed. Contact Janet Gonzales at 303-914-6402 for more information.
First Bank of Wheat Ridge in conjuction with IBC Education Foundation is pleased to announce the offering of at least two $1000 scholarships for the 2010 school year to deserving high school seniors. Scholarship criteria- 3.0 GPA or better, Acceptance to a Colorado university, college, jr college or community college as a full time student, Have an account or parent with a First Bank acct for at least 6 months. Complete the application and essay question and return it to 1st Bank by March 19. Applications available at First Bank Wheat Ridge or online at www.ibcbanks.org. Questions: Bonnie Cohen 303-456-2186.
March 12th BEST event Business Resources Fair
Business Resources Fair “What Resources are Already Out There For Businesses” Friday, March 12, 8 -10 am Apex Center (Randall Room) 13150 W. 72nd Ave., Arvada, 80005
Presented by the Arvada Chamber Information: 303-424-0313 Free but click here to register at 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.
Youth Business Fair – Businesses with Openings Wanted
Jeffco YouthWorks (a program of Jefferson County Workforce Center) is hosting the 2010 Young Adult Job Fair. The event is March 2nd from 1:30-5:30 and will be held at the Jefferson County Fairgrounds. This is in partnership with the Governor’s Summer Job Hunt, 9News and the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment. Last year the event was attended by over 1,800 young adults ages 14-21. This year, business participation has decreased and we know the attendance numbers of youth will be higher. This is a call for additional businesses to participate in the fair. There is no cost for businesses – they just need to have open positions for youth ages 14-21. These could be part-time, summer time or full-time positions. If you have any questions, you can contact Jaime Schrader at 303-271-4786. http://www.jeffcoyouthworks.org/PDF/JCWC_YouthWorks_2010JobFair.pdf
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.
Optimist Wine Tasting Benefits Wheat Ridge Youth Programs including Backpack Program
Only 3 days away…Want a fun way to help support the Backpack Program? Wheat Ridge Optimists is the 2nd Annual Sweet Heart Night, a Wine/Beer tasting on Friday, Feb 12th, 6-9 pm, at Celebrate, 3890 Kipling St. #E. $40 a couple or $25 a person. Tickets and info Ron Benson 720-879-3927
Wheat Ridge High School Newspaper advertising support
The Haystack, Wheat Ridge H.S. student paper is looking for Wheat Ridge businesses who want to target the student market. If you are interested, please contact klandon@jeffco.k12.co.us Business card size ads start at 25.00 and they can do up to full page ads or flyer inserts as well. Ad needs to be in jpg or bmp or for an additional small fee, they can create the ad for you. For more information, call 303-982-7715.
Contact Information
For more info about Enterprise Wheat Ridge, visit www.ewheatridge.com
or call 303-594-1520
