Tuesday Tidbits, January 12, 2010

And the winners are…Cheryl Keller, Patti Humphrey, and Dennis Brungardt. These 3 winners shopped and spent at least 5.00, 8 times in Wheat Ridge between Nov 1 and Dec 31.  Many thanks for the generous donations of items and gift certificates for products and services that went into the prize bags.  This was our initial attempt at promoting Shopping Wheat Ridge First.  Thanks to all who participated.  We will definitely be gearing up for a Back To School version of this near mid summer (and repeat the holiday program in Dec. 2010.)

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