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July 16, 2008
Contact:
Kim Mears
Director of Marketing
303-233-5555, x-4
kmears@westchamber.org
17th Annual West Chamber Shoot-Out Golf Tournament
Jefferson County’s PREMIER golf tournament is just around the corner! The West Chamber's 17th Annual Shoot-Out will be on Monday, August 11th, at the magnificent Lakewood Country Club. Breakfast and registration will begin at 6:30 a.m. with a 7:30 a.m. shotgun. After 18 holes, enjoy a lunch buffet, great door prizes, and the awards celebration! Register early as the tournament routinely sells out! Here's how you can participate:
Play Golf!
$150 per player
$575 per foursome
Includes continental breakfast, green fees, golf cart, gift bags, range balls, and awards luncheon.
Donate a Prize!
Donate a prize from your company for the drawing during the awards celebration.
Gift-Bag Donations!
Donate 135 items for the gift bags for the golfers.
Hole Sponsors to date are: Chase Banks, FirstBanks of Jefferson County, First Community Bank, Guaranty Bank & Trust, Herron Enterprises, Pinnacol Assurance, and Wells Fargo. Supporting Sponsors to date are: Insurance of Denver, Fashioned Trophies, Bowl-ero Lanes, Citywide Banks, Kaspo Inc., Wheat Ridge 2020 and Westside Computing.
Visit www.westchamber.org for more information or to register.
April 10, 2008
Contact:
Kim Mears
Director Marketing & Special Events
303-233-5555, ext. 4
kmears@westchamber.org
Taste of the West
Jefferson County’s Premier Culinary Event
Coming this spring is your chance to experience the best of Jefferson County’s award-winning cuisine! On the evening of Monday, May 12th, the West Chamber Serving Jefferson County will present one of the largest culinary events of the year, the Taste of the West. The “Taste” will feature cuisine from 35+ West Chamber member restaurants & caterers, an assortment of beer and wine, live chef demonstrations, culinary exhibitors, cookbook author signings, and networking with over 1,000 attendees. The site for this year’s event is the Belmar Center 405 S. Teller Street in Lakewood.
Tickets are $30 per person or $50 per couple if paid in advance. Tickets will be $40 at the door. The Taste of the West will take place from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Call the West Chamber today to order your tickets at 303-233-5555, visit the West Chamber on-line at www.westchamber.org, or visit the Belmar Information Center at 408 S. Teller In Lakewood. Your ticket allows you samples of all of the food, non-alcoholic beverages, beer, and wine that you desire! A cash bar will also be available for full-size beverages.
The Exclusive Title Sponsor is: Pinnacol Assurance. Other Presenting Sponsors include: Wells Fargo Bank, Kaiser Permanente, Solterra, Belmar, MileHigh Newspapers, Whole Foods, and Fresh Bytes Design.
Many restaurants and caterers have already committed to offering exceptional menus at the Taste of the West. Participating restaurants and caterers include; 240 Union, Atlanta Bread Company, Bing Energy Drink, Bisque: A Chef’s Kitchen, Bruegger’s Bagels, Café Prague, Chad’s Grill, Chicago Beef & Dogs, Enstrom Candies, The Food Guy Catering, The Gaslamp Grill, Great Harvest Bread Company, Harry & David, House of Windsor, Jose O’Shea’s, Lewis Fine Candies, Old Chicago, Rocky Mountain Bottled Water, Table Mountain Inn, Valente’s, Village Roaster, Whole Foods Market, and the Yard House.
January 16, 2008
Contact:
Kim Mears
Director of Marketing
303-233-5555, x-4
kmears@westchamber.org
The West Chamber Honors Members
at Annual Chairman’s Inaugural Celebration
The West Chamber Serving Jefferson County will celebrate its Chairman’s Inauguration on Friday, January 25th at the Sheraton Denver West Hotel, 360 Union Blvd. in Lakewood. Over 250 people from the Jefferson County business community are expected to attend to recognize outstanding Chamber members, and to witness the passing of the gavel to the 2008 Chair of the Board, Leslie Hord of Citywide Bank. The Chamber’s annual event presents awards to their most exceptional members, volunteers, elected officials, non-profits and businesses for advancing their support in 2007.
The 2008 West Chamber Board of Directors will also be announced at the event:
- Ms. Leslie Hord, Chair, Citywide Bank
- Mr. Tim Wolfe, Chair Elect, Sheraton Denver West Hotel
- Mr. Bruce Walthers, Immediate Past Chair, Red Rocks Community College
- Dr. Wanda Bedinghaus, Harmonia Center for Healing
- Ms. Nicole Cosme, Southwest Plaza
- Ms. Nancy Crego, Ad West Consulting, Inc.
- Mr. Jim Curtis, Village Roaster Coffee
- Mr. John Libby, Evergreen Newspapers
- Dr. David Munch, Exempla Lutheran Medical Center
- Mr. Frank Orten, Lakewood Country Club
- Mr. Rob Osborn, Wheat Ridge 2020
- Ms. Emily Robinson, FirstBank of Colorado
- Ms. Jenny Swanson, Wells Fargo Bank
Photo opportunities will be available.
For more information about the West Chamber Serving Jefferson County, call 303-233-5555 or visit www.westchamber.org.
November 5, 2007
Contact:
Kim Mears
Director of Marketing and Special Events
303-233-5555, x-4
kmears@westchamber.org
West Chamber Honors Jefferson County Heroines
The West Chamber Serving Jefferson County will host its sixth annual event to recognize outstanding women in Jefferson County on Friday, November 16th. Eight everyday heroines will be recognized for their contributions to family, community, and workplace. Honorees will receive a special recognition and a check to donate to their favorite charities. Over the last six years over 50 women have been honored, and over 60 charities have benefited from this event.
2007 Honorees: Hannah Hayes, Dawn Engle, Carole Haas, Kathy Redmond, Clarene Shelley, Ding-Wen Hsu, Irma Wyhs, Sylvia Brockner
The breakfast celebration will take place at the Denver Marriott West, 1717 Denver West Parkway, beginning with networking and registration at 7:00 a.m. and continuing with the program from 7:30 - 9:30 a.m. Tickets are $40 per person or $500 for a corporate table of eight. Display tables are available for $50. Non-perishable food donations will also be collected for the Jeffco Action Center. Over 250 people are expected to attend the event this year.
The Celebrate Women event is made possible through the generous support of this year’s community sponsors: Exempla Lutheran Medical Center Spirit of Women Program, Colorado Lending Source, The Denver Federal Women's Executive Program, Coldwater Creek the Spa, Colorado Mills, and Mo's Family Portraits.
Reservations can be made by calling 303.233.5555 ext. 0 or e-mail cgrantano@westchamber.org.
Photos and bios of the winners are also available upon request.
August 14, 2007
Contact:
Kim Mears
Director of Marketing and Special Events
303-233-5555, x-4
kmears@westchamber.org
Working Together to Build a Healthy Community
The West Chamber Serving Jefferson County will present Lt. Governor Barbara O’Brien of Metro Denver’s Health & Wellness Commission and Ralph Pollack and Amy Fletcher of The Business Health Forum at its Fall Membership Luncheon on Friday, September 7th, 2007. The event will take place at the Sheraton Denver West Hotel, 360 Union Blvd. in Lakewood. Registration begins at 11:00 a.m. with a Wellness Expo and lunch and the keynote speakers will commence at 11:30 a.m..
As health insurance premiums continue to soar, there has never been a more important time for the business community to engage in this discussion!
Lt. Governor Barbara O’Brien will speak on Metro Denver’s Health & Wellness Commission and how it is working with community leaders to understand our region’s health and wellness challenges and to provide real solutions that bolster our health and economic vitality. Ralph Pollack and Amy Fletcher of The Business Health Forum, will update attendees on Colorado health care reform efforts and engage the audience to get involved in the reform process.
For more information or to purchase a ticket, please call Jeana Capel-Jones at 303-233-5555, x-3 or email jcapel-jones@westchamber.org.
This luncheon is hosted by The West Chamber Business of Wellness Group whose mission is to educate and serve the community on health & wellness resources and options. The event is sponsored by FirstBanks of Jefferson County, JP Morgan Chase Bank, Pinnacol Assurance, and Wells Fargo Bank.
July 26, 2007
Contact:
Kim Mears
Director of Marketing and Special Events
303-233-5555
kmears@westchamber.org
West Chamber Updates Business Leads Groups
The West Chamber Serving Jefferson County is proud to support six beneficial Business Leads Groups. Because The West Chamber exists for the success of business in Jefferson County, leads groups were developed to help members grow their customer base through a supportive network assisting with word of mouth advertising.
Six different groups meet at various locations, dates and times during the month to network, exchange business leads, promote their businesses and share ideas to improve the business climate. Weekly meetings also support individuals with sales skills improvement and marketing strategies, and encourage involvement in Chamber activities.
On average, each group consists of 20-25 people and only one member per profession or specialty can be in a group.
The six Business Leads Groups include;
- 8:00 am Tuesday Morning – West Chamber, 1667 Cole Blvd., Pat Conrad, 303-601-8985
- 7:30 am Wednesday Morning – La Garto European Bistro, 10146 San Juan Way, David Pellegrino, 303-902-3120
- 11:45 am Wednesday Noon – Holiday Lanes, 10350 W. Colfax Ave, Kelby Kaufman, 303-716-1043
- 7:30 am Thursday Morning – Wyatt Group, 225 Union # 400, Donna Peterson, 303-431-8307
- 11:45 am Thursday Noon - The Den at Fox Hollow, 13410 W. Morrison Rd., Linda Gibbons, 720-530-8128
- 7:30 am Friday Morning – Talking Book Library, 180 Sheridan, Apryl Brady, 303-895-1925
For general information about the West Chamber Serving Jefferson County or more information regarding the West Chamber Leads Groups, please visit www.westchamber.org or call 303-233-5555, ext. 3.
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