Thanks to all who came today to hear Thomas Kim of R2 Advisors. If you want more info about R2 Advisors, here’s their website: www.r2llc.com

Also thanks to Chief Jon Greer from Arvada Fire Dept for the great overview (yes, part of Wheat Ridge is served by Arvada Fire Dept).

We also heard about all the activities Enterprise Wheat Ridge is doing this summer.

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July 13 Enterprise Wheat Ridge breakfast meeting speaker is Ginger McGuire, Atty at Law.

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

Join us at the July 13 meeting if you need to know more about I-9 Compliance.  It’s a hot topic and we want you to be in the know about this complex issue.

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.

Why wait? Register now for the July 13 meeting~

Time: 7 a.m.-8:45 a.m.

Wheat Ridge Rec Center, 4005 Kipling.

RSVP at our website at www.ewheatridge.com. 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 July  9.

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

3 days left to nominate a business.  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.

Buyer Behavior- Helping Your Customers Find You

Friday, June 11th;  11:30 am – 1:00 pm

In today’s marketplace your business can not afford to ignore how you are perceived online. This interactive workshop will help you increase your presence online with search engine optimization, give you options for website visibility, and present you with the tools you need to understand how your customers are looking for you.

West Chamber Offices, 1667 Cole Blvd., Building 19, Suite 400, Lakewood, 80401

Cost: $20 (includes box lunch)

REGISTRATION:  www.Jeffcobrc.org/BusinessEducation

Presented by the Jefferson County Business Resource Center & the West Chamber   For more information, please call 303-996-8976

WHEAT RIDGE CARNATION FESTIVAL 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

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.

Mark your calenders!  Wheat Ridge Farmers’ Market will be back for a third year located in the parking lot at 4252 Wadsworth Boulevard (in front of Ross Dress for Less) from 11 am to 3 pm starting June 17 and running through October 28th. CoCo and Lafe, well known entertainers are touring at 100 Farmers Markets nation-wide and will be at performing at our Wheat Ridge Farmers’ Market on June 17.

We have several slots open for our upcoming E WR board elections. We are now taking names of people willing to serve as volunteer board members.  If you are interested, please write a paragraph about why you want to be on the board of Enterprise Wheat Ridge and what skills you would bring to the position.  Deadline to receive all information is June 20, 2010.  Please email you paragraph and contact information to  lorettaditirro@comcast.net by June 20, 2010. Contact Loretta if you would like a job description for the board member position or call her with any questions.  303-594-1520.

You are invited to the Grand Opening of the Exempla Lutheran Medical Center’s new North Pavilion on Thursday, June 10th. A Dedication Ceremony is scheduled at 4:15 p.m., outside the Main Entrance Clock Tower and an Open House with opportunity to tour the beautifully renovated Lobby is scheduled from 4:00 – 6:00 p.m.  Parking for Family, Friends and the Community is on the campus, Exempla Lutheran Medical Center, 8300 West 38th Avenue, Wheat Ridge, CO. Please follow special event signage.

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.

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