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CheckOut Red Rocks Medical Center at the February Business After Hours!
Please Pre-Register at http://members.westchamber.org/Events/details/business-after-hours-february-2012
Celebrate The West Chamber’s February Business After Hours at Red Rocks Medical Center, West Metro’s premier new medical facility. Come and discover a different kind of medical facility where each practice works with one another, so that the patient truly comes first.
This inviting, 117,000 square foot, three-story, state-of-the-art center is home to some of the region’s most renowned surgeons and physicians from 17 different practices and a not-for-profit foundation, The Red Rocks Cancer Center. Enjoy delicious snacks, beer, wine and non-alcoholic beverages (including Red Rocks Medical Center’s own specially- blended tea) at the February Business After Hours on Thursday, February 2, 2012 from 5 – 7 p.m. at Red Rocks Medical Center, 400 Indiana Street, Golden, CO.
Tour these unique offices and check out Kickin’ Cancer in the Kitchen, where cancer patients learn to connect nutrition with wellness through hands-on cooking classes. So, have you scheduled your annual mammogram,, a skin check-up, prostate exam or even an eye exam yet?
This unique center offers a renowned group of surgeons and physicians under one roof including: Accent Dermatology and Laser, Colorado Retina Associates, Foothills Urology, Mountain Blue Cancer Care Center, Peak Ear, Nose, Throat & Voice Center, Physiotherapy Associates, Red Rocks Cancer Center, Red Rocks Radiologists, Rocky Mountain, Ophthalmology, Surgical Specialists of Colorado and Western Oncology Hematology.
In addition, several of the practices at Red Rocks Medical Center are partnered with HealthONE’s Presbyterian/St. Luke’s Medical Center including Breast Care at Red Rocks, PET/CT at Red Rocks, Imaging Center at Red Rocks, Radiation Oncology at Red Rocks, Surgery Center, LLC at Red Rocks and Rocky Mountain Hospital for Children –Orthopedics.
Jason’s Deli Was Outstanding!
Thank you to Jason's Deli for an outstanding Business Before Hours! Great breakfast and atmosphere! And…thank you to the more than 100 who attended as well!
Business Before Hours This Thursday
Please join us this Thursday, January 19th from 7:30-9 am, at Jason's Deli at 204 Union Blvd. See the newly remodeled restaurant complete with wi-fi and a private meeting area! Enjoy great food and networking! Free to Chamber members with advance registration, or $10 at the door. Guests $10 at the door. Click here to register today!
Young Professionals Luncheon a Success
The Young Professionals luncheon held on January 12 was a great success! Business Coach and Consultant Joni Inman, delivered a fun and informative presentation on business etiquette to a packed room! Mark your calendars for February 9th for the Young Professionals next event….speed networking! Watch for more information!
Local Businesses to be Recognized on January 27
Our 65th Annual Chairman's Inaugural Celebration will be held January 27th, at the Terrace Gardens Event Center at Ken Caryl from 11:30am – 1:30pm. Please join us as we pass the gavel from our 2011 Chairman of the Board, Max Bryant to our incoming Chairman, Jim Curtis. We will also recognize the following businesses and individuals. Click HERE to reserve your seat.
Non-Profit of the Year
Red Rocks Foundation – Awardee
Ralston House – Runner Up
CASA of Jefferson and Gilpin Counties – Runner
Business of the Year
Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design – Awardee
Red Rocks Medical Center – Runner Up
St. Anthony Hospital – Runner Up
Business of the Year (Under 50 employees)
High Point Financial – Awardee
Mears Interactive – Runner Up
Shear Productions – Runner Up
Elected Official of the Year
Adam Paul – Awardee
Don Rosier – Runner Up
Cindy Barroway – Runner Up
Young Professional of the Year
Andi Erpelding – Awardee
Jeff Mostek – Runner Up
Shane Walton – Runner Up
Ambassador of the Year
Mel Archer – Awardee
Kay Ehalt – Runner Up
Anne Cucchi – Runner Up
Happy New Year! Start the new year off right with the Young Professionals!
She has a great job, great resume, great connections but no clue about….Basic Business Etiquette!
To land a new customer or client you must first make a great impression. Joni Inman, business coach and consultant with more than 20 years experience advising upper level executives and elected officials, can help you navigate through almost any business situation in a professional, friendly, polite, smooth manner that will "give them something to talk about," in a positive way.
Understand the differences between:
· casual, business and formal business attire
· whether to be seated or wait for your dining companion at a business lunch if you're the first to arrive
· how to make a proper introduction
· where to sit at a business meal, when to start eating, who pays the bill and how
· stand or stay seated during introductions
· is it okay to hug?
All these questions and more will be answered in this hour-long, interactive, often fun presentation on Basic Business Etiquette. January 12, 11:30 am – 1pm at Lakewood's Heritage Center. click HERE to register!
The West Chamber Hires New President/CEO
LAKEWOOD, Co – The Board of Directors for the West Chamber serving Jefferson County has announced they have hired Brian Willms as the organization’s new President/CEO. Willms has served as the President/CEO of the Loveland Chamber in Loveland, Colorado since 2008, and will take his position at the West Chamber beginning January 9, 2012.
Max Bryant, Chairman of the Board, said “Brian has deep roots in Jefferson County and brings with him valuable chamber leadership experience, a passion for business and a true vision for the future of our organization”.
An accomplished chamber professional, Willms utilizes his expertise in management, sales, marketing, public affairs and banking to effectively identify and execute the needs of the business community. Prior to assuming his role at the Loveland Chamber, Willms served as the Director of Member Services for the Portland Business Alliance, the Greater Portland Area’s Chamber of Commerce in Portland, Oregon. He also worked as a corporate trainer for Liberty Savings and US Bank, in addition to owning his own mortgage company. A native of Colorado, Willms attended Regis University and Metropolitan State College of Denver.
Willms is no stranger to Jefferson County. “I rented my first apartment in Lakewood, bought my first house in Edgewater and my eldest daughter is a sophomore at Green Mountain High School.” He is eager to work for the West Chamber and credits the Chamber’s strength to its members, and the leadership of the Chamber board, staff and past president, Amy Sherman. He said, “The development of FasTracks into the Western Corridor, having NREL based in Golden when a new energy economy is beginning to flourish and developments like Solterra are just a few reasons why businesses and individuals are looking to make Jefferson County their new home. I believe Jefferson County is positioned for a renaissance.”
About the West Chamber
The West Chamber is considered a regional chamber, and serves Jefferson County. The Chamber started in 1947 as the Lakewood Chamber of Commerce. In 1990 the group merged with the Wheat Ridge Chamber of Commerce to be the West Chamber Serving Jefferson County.
Chamber Mission
The West Chamber is in business to help build a stronger local economy, to promote the community, to provide exclusive benefits, to advocate for our businesses with government, and to provide leadership and collaboration.
The West Chamber Serving Jefferson County exists for the success of businesses, supporting and promoting members and providing opportunities for growth. The West Chamber advocates on behalf of its members to influence local, state and federal policy on issues affecting businesses in the county. For more information about the West Chamber, please call 303-233-5555 or visit www.westchamber.org.
U.S. Recognition & Rocky Mtn Medical Equip – Great Hosts!
U.S. Recognition & Rocky Mountain Medical Equipment hosted our Business After Hours last night. We appreciate their support of the Chamber by hosting the event. If you weren't there, you missed a great event! We also thank Carino's Italian Restaurant, 240 Union, Village Roaster and Fox's Den Pizza for their delicious food.
Celebrate Women of Jefferson County a Success
On Friday December 2, 2011 The West Chamber held its 10th Annual Celebrate Women of Jefferson County event. Ten exceptional women were honored for their passion for life, professional spirit, community leadership and dedication to charitable causes. this year's honorees were:
Christine Cook, Ingather Research
Kathleen Curtis, Village Roaster
Vi Hader, Jeffco Historical Commission
Dr. Michele Haney, PhD, Red Rocks Community College
Jennifer Herrick, CRAVE consignment shop
Bunny Malm, West Colfax Business Improvement District
Marian Metsopoulos, Lakewood Historical Society/Applewood Reliques Questers International
Moni Piz-Wilson, Grandma's Frozen Noodles
Amy Sherman, Northwest Douglas County Economic Development
Dr. Rebecca Wiebe, M.D., Red Rocks Cancer Center
The keynote speaker was Polly Letofsky, author of 3 mph: The Adventures of One Woman's Walk Around the World.
The Celebrate Women event is made possible through the generous support of this year’s event sponsors: Columbine Courier, Ohio Center for Broadcasting, Mile High Newspapers, Neiman Marcus Last Call, Mo's Family Portraits, Pinnacol Assurance, US Recognition, mpnphotography.
Each year a donation is made to the honorees favorite charity. Thanks to a generous contribution from Foothills Credit Union, the charitable donations will have an even greater impact.
View photos from the event at http://orders.mpnphotography.com/Events/2011-West-Chamber/
Don’t miss out on Celebrate Women of Jefferson County!
Monday is the last day to reserve your seat for our 10th Annual Celebrate Women of Jefferson County event! This event to honors outstanding women of Jefferson County . Our honorees were nominated by others in the community and selected based upon their passion for life, professional spirit, community leadership and dedication to charitable causes. Keynote Speaker: Polly Letofsky, Author of 3mph:The Adventures of One Woman’s Walk Around the World. 7:00am-7:30am Registration and Networking, Program begins promptly at 7:30am. Click HERE to register
