Taste of the West
Monday, May 12, 2008
Belmar Event Center

RIBBON CUTTING
March 24, 2008
Natural Interiors
3855 Wadsworth Blvd
Wheat Ridge

Business Before Hours
Emich Chevrolet – 2033 S. Wadsworth Blvd in Lakewood
April 17, 2008 at 7:30 a.m

Everyone is catching on to the Green Movement. Emich Chevrolet shared with the crowd some of the latest information on the automotive industries’ attempt to reduce emissions and obtain higher efficiency.  West Chamber members gained insight into emerging issues related to automobiles and the environment.  They experienced first hand  the new Tahoe Hybrid and the Malibu Hybrid vehicles.

Carol, Martin of Martin Insurance walked away as the winner of the door prize – “One Month on Us” free use of a vehicle for 30 days.   Lucky Carol.

Steve Allen and Pam Feeley catch up on some old memories of days gone by.		Rock Fankhauser shows off one of the many new 2008 chevrolet model cars.
Sandy Roark, ambassador, looks at the new Silverado truck.		Mike Jenrichs of Emich Chevrolet congratulates Carol Martin winner of the Grand Door Prize – 30 days use of a vehicle.
Clint Brown enjoys breakfast and looking at new cars.		Guest networking at Breakfast Before Hours

Clearview Digital Radiology
April 10, 2008
13402 W. Coal Mine Ave Suite100
Littleton

The Great 7% Luncheon
Tuesday, April 8, 2008
Sheraton Hotel Denver West

What a unique venue for the West Chamber’s Business After Hours.  It seems like it was the right location for West Chamber members to gather to get through the winter doldrums.  The crowd was large, the games were abundant and the networking ran rampant.  A great time was had by all in attendance.

Three Chamber executives Melanie Nuchols, Evergreen Chamber, Lynn Kensinger, Arvada Chamber and Amy Sherman, West Chamber.		The Great 7% Luncheon was a joint event presented by the Evergreen Chamber, the Arvada Chamber, the Golden Chamber and the West Chamber.  Everyone had some fun at this motivational luncheon.
At the April luncheon, international speaker Patrick McGaughey used his humor to make people’s lives more efficient and productive.

Business After Hours
March 20, 2008
Senior Resource Center in Wheat Ridge

Networking comes in all sizes and shapes.  What a great place to bring you mother to visit.Getting acquainted with the facilities and having fun at the same time.		Jason Shade and Ryan Stachelski discussing potential ideas for connecting in the future.
Judy Laue and Mike Stahl, both of the Arvada Chamber found there way to the Senior Resource Center to network.		Kathleen and Jim Curtiss of the Village Roaster enjoyed the socializing and getting acquainted with the Senior Resource Center’s many amenities.
Happy Faces - these two women from 1st Bank were the winners of several door prizes		Marvin Murphy, ambassador, networks with a fellow chamber member.

FedEx Kinko’s
March 2008
3140 S.Wadsworth Blvd, Suite 125
Lakewood

Membership Luncheon – Real Estate – Triangle of Pain
Friday, March 7, 2008
Lakewood Country Club

Endowed Chair of Real Estate in the College of Business at Colorado State University Dr. Steven Laposa spoke on the current real estate cycle, discussed the opportunities that lay ahead for the real estate industry and forecasted signs to look for in a recovery of this ever-changing industry.  Also present were Director Ron Surace of Everitt Real Estate Center and Professor John Gerhard.

Kim Buck of Guaranty Bank joins Dr. Steven Laposa, Colorado State University School of Business and guest speaker, and Ronald Surace, Director of the Everitt Real Estate Center in Fort Collins.

Business After Hours
Lucky Strike in Belmar
Thursday, February 21, 2008

What a unique venue for the West Chamber’s Business After Hours.  It seems like it was the right location for West Chamber members to gather to get through the winter doldrums.  The crowd was large, the games were abundant and the networking ran rampant.  A great time was had by all in attendance.

Callie Cornell of Lucky Strike Lanes in Belmar discusses the many advertising opportunities with Frank Giannosa of Dining Dollars.		These three ladies are enjoying getting acquainted and networking.  Donna Peterson, Mary Joeger and Sheryl Brandes.
Janet Lombardi and Dario Dueque of TCF Bank connect about the many benefits of being located in Belmar.		Several of the bankers from TCF Bank attended their first Business After Hours.
Steve Center and Kris of Mount Vernon Country Club travel down the mountain to check out a new entertainment venue – Lucky Strike Lanes.		Shari Gordon, ambassador, welcoming new members to Business After Hours and the West Chamber.

Holiday Business After Hours
December 12, 2007
First Community Bank

Lifestyles Catering showered us with colorful holidays treats
		Ambassadors greeting our hundreds of guests
Members celebrating the season		Kara and one of Santa’s elves
Neal Brown, Brenda Burke and Mark Wagner talking a little business		John Damico of Mosaic Employers Solutions enjoys his first Business After Hours with his lovely wife, Melissa
Dave & Rose Muenker enjoying this great networking opportunity		Red was the color of the season’s wardrobe, as seen here on Leslie Hord of Citywide Banks and prospective member, Steve Cassady
A great big Thanks to our hosts Kelso Kelly & Samantha Borelli of First Community Bank

Celebrate Women of Jefferson County!
Friday, November 16, 2007
Marriott Denver West

Sylvia Brockner Writer, conservation & Naturalist advocate		Clarene Shelley Retired Division Chief of Lakewood Police Department
Hannah Hayes Teacher, Writer, Business woman		Kathy Redmond National Coalition Against Violent Athletes
Carole Haas Founder & Director of Bridgeway		Ding-Wen Hsu Co-founder, Pacific Western Technologies Ltd
Irma Wyhs Writer, Historian, Citizens Advocate		Dawn Engle Co-founder of Peace Jam Recipient of Exempla Lutheran Medical Spirit of Women Award
Receiving their awards from Chamber President Amy Sherman and Jerry Pifer, Community Liaison from Congressman Ed Perlmutter’s office
Dawn Engle receives flowers and designation as the Spirit of Women Award from Carol Salzmann & Betsy Block, both of Exempla Lutheran Medical Center		Having some fun at the mini Women’s Expo are Janet Lombardi of Shear Productions, Kay Ehalt of Dream Baskets by Kay, and Tami Schrader of Bandimere Speedway

RIBBON CUTTINGS
Old Chicago
Panda Express

BUSINESS AFTER HOURS
Red Rocks
October 4, 2007

The chambers of Jefferson County came together to network at one of the definite jewels of the region – the Red Rocks Park & Amphitheater.  Members from the Arvada, Evergreen, Golden, Conifer and West Chamber gathered together in the beauty of Red Rocks. People numbered into the hundreds but what a better way to meet new people.  Red Rocks proved to be a marvelous - location for networking, the food was fantastic and the company was better…   What a great recipe for an effective networking event – let’s do it next year!!

BUSINESS AFTER HOURS
Birthday Bash – Celebrating 60 years as the West Chamber Serving Jefferson County
September 20, 2007

Close to 200 members and guest came to celebrate the big event.

MEMBERSHIP LUNCHEON
Business of Wellness
Denver West Sheraton
September 7, 2007

One of this year’s hot topics was health care reform.  The West Chamber was honored to have Lt. Governor Barbara O’Brien present her thoughts on what the Metro Denver Health & Wellness Commission is doing to make the metro area one of the nation’s healthiest. Ralph Pollack and Amy Fletcher, of the Business Health Forum, updated the audience on Colorado health care reform efforts and tried to engage the attendees to get involved in this reform effort.

RIBBON CUTTING
Premier Rental Purchase
6667 W. Colfax Avenue
August 3, 2007

Welcome to Lakewood & the West Chamber!

Photos are compliments of Jackie Meyer of United Quotes

PC LAN Consulting, relocates to Lakewood and everyone welcomes them with open arms from City Councilman Bob Murphy to West Chamber Ambassadors. Owners Jeff and Shirley Johnson get in the spirit of things when its time to cut the ribbon.

The Fairground hosted the West Chamber’s Business After Hours on April 19th. The event was more than just your normal Business After Hours, the planning committee decided it was time to benefit the community so they coordinated a silent auction to benefit the High School Rodeo Association.

Business After Hours provides business professionals the opportunity to establish and enhance relationships in a relaxed environment. It’s a fun way of connecting to other chamber businesses.

RIBBON CUTTING & GRAND OPENING
McGrath’s Fish House @ Colorado Mills
April 12, 2007

Community fundraising pays off for McGrath’s Fish House and the Boys & Girls Club of Metro Denver. The restaurant raised over $5000 for the Club during its pre-opening celebration. Both the Golden Chamber & the West Chamber ambassadors were on hand to celebrate the occasion.

Business after Hours
February 15, 2007
Saturn of Denver
7977 W. Tufts

Spring Fling at Saturn of Denver

Chamber members were treated to a showroom of new Saturn models at February Business after Hours. The cars were eye catching. The evening was filled with cars, food and football. We had a surprise visit from Randy Gradishar, Denver Broncos Hall of Fame linebacker. This outstanding linebacker was there signing autographs and chatting with guests about our Denver Broncos. The West Chamber thanks its hosts for a wonderful evening.

More Ribbon Cuttings

Homewood Suites - February 15, 2007		Northwest Eye & Laser Center – January 24, 2007

Ribbon Cutting
240 Union Lounge Reopening
January 19, 2007

Ribbon Cutting
Jackson Hewitt Thursday,
January 18, 2007

Ambassadors cut the ribbon		The newly hired staff watches

Business After Hours
First Community Bank
December 13, 2006

Celebrating Christmas with the Grinch.

Everyone had a fantastic time at this year’s Holiday Business After Hours hosted by First Community Bank and Lifestyles Catering. The theme was carried about in costumes, food, desserts and even the Grinch came by for a visit. Can anyone guess who the Grinch was?

Business After Hours
Ketelsen’s Kampers
Thursday, November 30, 2006

Imagine going camping in the middle of winter with your friends. For those who attended the November Business After Hours that’s what it felt like -- the campfires were burning, a thunderstorm brewed in the background, the smell of campfires in the air and friends singing, eating and enjoying each other. Our host, Randy Ketelsen and his wonderful staff and their 300 square foot indoor showroom, filled with the latest in camping pop ups, an alternative to motor homes and tents show cased their product line. The after hours was a smashing success. What a great way to start the holiday season.

		The Ketelsen gang climb into one of the pop ups.
Friends checking out some people go camping.		Pink turned out to be the color of the evening according to these three.
Mona Sandoval, Jefferson Foundation, and her friends from the world of education.		This could be trouble an attorney talking to two bankers from TCF.
Jim Hyatt and his band provided entertainment for the evening, including Randy Ketelsen on guitar. Rebecca Brown joins in on one of the Christmas carols.		Members catching up on the latest happenings.
Nancy & Andi get acquainted.		Just a sample of the latest in camping equipment.

Women's Forum West
Friday, November 17, 2006
The West Chamber Serving Jefferson County celebrated its fifth annual event honoring outstanding women of Jefferson County. On Friday, November 17th, thirteen outstanding women were recognized for their contributions to family, community, and workplace. Each honoree received special recognition and a check to donate to their favorite charities. Over the last five years over 40 women have been honored, and over 50 charities have benefited from this event.

This year’s extraordinary women were:
Flodie Anderson receiving the award from Nancy Crego, committee member
Collette Bell
Cheryl Brungardt
Lorna Crawford
Dr. Barbara Farhar
Sheila Kelly & Heather Kassman
Kathy Mastroianni
Marta Murray
Betty Miller
Mona Sandoval
Jan Wilkins
Kathleen Magnani not photographed