Subscribe to RSS FeedDo you have peace of mind at work…or does work have a piece of your mind?
- Have you reached a key transition point and growing to the next level will be extremely difficult?
- Does your senior staff own the long term vision and strategy of the company?
- Are you focusing on the right things in the right way? Or, is everything a priority?
- Do you take a relaxing (2 week) vacation knowing things are being properly executed while you are gone?
If your answers to these questions made you somewhat nauseous, you are not alone. The skills required for the initial growth of your company are not the same skills you need to take it to the next level of growth. In fact, many small to mid-sized employers struggle with delegation skills and creating a sense of ownership throughout their organization.
Join us for our membership luncheon on September 9th, and learn tools to help you achieve clarity, gain traction and get peace of mind! Sponsored by the Jefferson County Workforce Center with guest speaker Tammy Berberick, President of Focus on Execution.
Click here to register today!
Family Night at the Rockies Game
The Young Professionals 'Summer of Fun' ends with a night at Coors Field. Bring family, friends, co-workers….all are welcome! DON'T FORGET!!! Tickets must be purchased by this Sunday, August 28th. Click HERE to buy yours today!
Thank You Affordable Inns
We had a GREAT Business After Hours last night at Affordable Inns in Lakewood! Owners Lucinda and John Hazen were fabulous hosts, and somehow managed to bring in the cloud cover just in time for our poolside event, making it a perfect evening. Thank you for the great food, beverages and warm welcome!
Are you taking advatage of the benefits of membership?
Did you know that your chamber membership investment offers more than just great networking events and access to leads groups? While these are great ways to meet new power partners and create a new customer base, we also offer many ways for you to gain greater exposure and increased awareness about your company. Members have fingertip access to posting 'Hot Deals', events to our calendar, and job postings which can be linked to RealMatch.com…all at no additional cost! Each of these features are automatically broadcast to our social media and posted on our website creating even greater exposure for our members. Learn more about how to utilize these features and additional tools our chamber provides to help you succeed at Membership 201! Click here to register.
Business After Hours This Thursday
Take a break from your computer network and do some old fashioned networking at Business After Hours! This Thursday, August 18 from 5-7pm at Affordable Inns, 10300 S. I-70 Frontage Rd., Wheat Ridge.
Affordable Inns is a locally owned and operated hotel. Grounded on the premise that it shouldn't cost $100+ to get a great nights sleep, they offer all the amenities typically found at the higher priced hotels but at a rate that underlines who they are.
They’ve promised to serve their famous donuts as part of their spread, which are made fresh daily! Find out for yourself why they have put Affordable Inns on the map!
Please pre-register!
The Keg Steakhouse + YP = Great Event!
We had a great Young Professionals event last night at The Keg Steakhouse at Colorado Mills. A special thanks to the General Manager, Shana Mader for hosting us, and to her outstanding staff who provided excellent service, and great food!
Nominations Being Accepted
Every once in awhile you cross paths with a woman whose drive, perseverance and accomplishments far exceed the status quo. This woman inspires and humbles you. You admire her unceasing dedication to the things in life that matter most to her. You aspire to attain the same level of selfless service and generosity. You are proud to call her a friend, a co-worker or family member, or mentor.
Now is your chance to recognize and celebrate with her. Nominate her for the 2011 Celebrate Women Award. Your nominee could be honored at the annual Celebrate Women of Jefferson County breakfast on December 2, 2011. All honorees will receive a plaque and a donation to the charity of their choice.
Click here for a nomination form.
Happy Hour This Thursday!
The summer of FUN with the Young Professionals Network continues with happy hour this Thursday!
August 11 ~ 5-7 pm at Keg Steakhouse and Bar (14065 W. Colfax Dr. ~ Colorado Mills) We have the patio reserved for great networking, heavy appetizers and libations! One free drink per person included, cash bar available. Click here to register today!
We Are Filled With Gra-tee-tude!
by Andrea LaRew, Director of Marketing and Programs
I read a quote this morning that said, "If you break 100, watch your golf. If you break 80 watch your business". My boss will be pleased to know that based on my golf game, I am truly working as hard as I say I am. Even though yours truly, hacker extraordinaire, did not bring an 'A' game to the tee box, my teammates and I had a great time in the 20th Annual West Chamber Shootout Golf Tournament.
The West Chamber would like to thank Red Rocks Country Club for hosting us. They have a beautiful course, professional staff, and great food – but tough greens. Not the salad, the pin placement. Especially on #1. I mean really Kirby, if you want the players to finish in four and a half hours you can't put the pin in a place that requires an act of God to make a putt! In all seriousness, Red Rocks Country Club is first class, all around. Thank you for a great event!
The West Chamber has the best volunteers! Thank you to Barb Preston, Pam Bales, Leah Varnell, Marta Murray, Kathleen Feighny, Andi Erpelding, Tory Pearson, Shane Walton, Rebecca Snitzer, Kay Ehalt, Deb York, Mel Archer, Dan Flynn, Shari Gordon and Sally Schey. Many of them were at the course before most of you were awake, or braved a hot day in the sun, or both. None of our events would be possible without our volunteers!
Our annual tournament would not exist without the support of our sponsors. We value your continued support of our Chamber, and can't thank you enough!
Tournament Sponsors:
Sign Sponsor: EcoGraphics Printing
Hole Sponsors:
Leadership Jefferson County Alumni Association
The West Chamber’s Young Professionals Network
Breakfast Sponsor: Colling Insurance
Lunch Sponsor: Denver West Realty
Women’s Trophy Sponsor: Fashioned Trophies
1st & 2nd Place Trophy Sponsor: Bart Hegarty, Insurance of Denver
Prize & Goodie Bag Sponsors:
Red Rocks Community College Foundation
Photography Sponsor:
Here’s to Mike Neville with mpnphotography, Denver wedding photographer and member of The West Chamber. He did a FABULOUS job capturing all of the foursomes, and many of the golfers in action! Find your image at http://orders.mpnphotography.com/Events/2011-West-Chamber-Golf/. Be sure to call on mpnphotography for all of your special occasions to capture your experience! Thanks Mike!!
And finally, to our 112 players! THANK YOU for making our golf tournament fun and memorable! We sincerely appreciate your support and hope to see you again next year.
Congrats to the 1st place team from Hicks and Associates (RJ Hicks, Jay Hicks, Rod Hicks, and Jeff Cummings) and to the 1st place women’s team (Kim Buck & Elieen Schurmann, Guaranty Bank; Britta Fisher, Wheat Ridge 2020; Donna Ward, O'Connor and Ward CPAs)!
Looking for a Great Networking Event?
Business Before Hours is tomorrow morning at Emich Chevrolet from 7:30 – 9 am. Please join us for refreshments, meet some new people, and find out what the current buzz is in the auto industry. Click here to register.
