Our vision is to create a thriving business community through meaningful connections, igniting growth opportunities and advocating for a healthy economic environment.
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It took an exhaustive search, but the Hiring Committee at the Conifer Chamber has found their ideal candidate for the critical position of Executive Director. Join us in welcoming Britni LeRoux, an energetic force of nature with an impressive history of membership and non-profit work, community engagement, and facilities management. And yes, she is a local!
Britni comes to the Conifer Chamber of Commerce from Wings Over the Rockies where she managed two museum stores, 300 volunteers, 20 visitor services staff members, public programs, community initiatives and guest experience. She also managed day-to-day execution of the long term and short-term strategic plans, annual budgets and event management. In short, she has tons of experience doing pretty much everything the Chamber will need her to do and much much more!
A native of the South, Britni came to Colorado in 2013 and went to work at the Denver Zoo as Operations Manager for the Guest Engagement and Learning Experiences departments. There she improved business performance and profitability - two skills the Chamber membership will certainly appreciate! And she still likes to keep busy. She is currently chair of the IDEA - Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Accessibility - Committee as well as chair of the Audience Diversity and Inclusivity Subcommittee, and Multilingual and Spanish Access Subcommittee, and also sits on the Diversifying Staff and Volunteers Subcommittee.
Britni is deeply engaged in the Colorado community where she is a member of
Women of Denver and a Women’s Foundation of Colorado Ambassador. She has big goals for the Chamber and wants to bring about real change in our community. Her plans include advocating for policies that will benefit our local businesses, communities and quality of life. She recognizes the Chamber members as community leaders and encourages mutual support for the benefit of the whole. She sees her role as bringing members together with community leaders to build relationships, take hold of opportunities, identify challenges and promote positive outcomes - all with her sights set on providing a brighter future for Conifer.
In the small amount of spare time she has, Britni loves baking and spending time with her two pups, Bella and Cooper. She’s a self-professed National Park junkie and has explored nine of them in the last four years, making good progress on her goal to see them all. In addition, she’s an avid wildlife and lifestyle photographer who gains inspiration from people and nature in her world. This creative and passionate person loves to give 100% to everything she does and lives to hear people laughing and having fun. She likes to say, “life is too serious not to have a little fun!”
Please welcome Britni to the Chamber. Attend one of the upcoming chamber events and get to know our new Executive Director!
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Highlights this month:
August 7 8:00 AM --Community Cleanup
August 11 5:30 PM -- 285 Tourism Meeting
August 13 7:30 AM-- Monthly Membership Meeting
August 17 Noon -- Membership Orientation
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Monthly Membership Meeting: August 13 |
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Our August topic is SPEED NETWORKING. Now that people are able to get out and about it's a great time for some face to face networking. Speed Networking is a fast paced and fun way to make a ton of initial contacts! You talk for a minute, listen for a minute, exchange cards and then move on to the next person. Be part of the conversation and spread the word about your business. If you feel like you've made a good contact, follow up with the person later. It's that simple!
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Please note new location:
The August membership meeting is being held at Our Lady of the Pines Catholic Church in Conifer:
9444 Eagle Cliff Road.
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Advanced registration required.
Registration closes the evening of Thursday, August 12h. Would you like a breakfast burrito at the meeting? Please register by noon on Wednesday.
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Would you like additional business exposure? Why not provide an item for the membership meeting door prizes? We are once again selling door prize tickets when you register for membership meetings. More information is available on the meeting registration page.
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Other Chamber Events in August |
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We would love to see you on Saturday, August 7th for the 285 Community Cleanup! Click HERE for more information.
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Membership Orientation:
Tuesday, August 17, noon:
This class is for new members, long time members and anyone interested in joining the chamber. Learn how to maximize your chamber benefits and learn about the tools we have available for you to market your business.
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Monthly Business Spotlights |
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Grace Piano Studio is committed to providing quality, accessible piano lessons to students of all ages, levels, and learning needs. |
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Centennial Leasing & Sales has been locally owned and operated for over 35 years. We have grown to be one of the largest independent auto leasing and buying organizations nationwide. We will work with you to arrange test drives on potential vehicles and our no-pressure environment means you can remain at ease throughout the car-buying process. |
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Would you like to get on the Business Spotlight schedule for 2021?
The $150 Business Spotlight sponsorship includes:
- 4-minute presentation at membership meeting
- Ad or article in monthly newsletter sent to chamber members
- Logo or ad in chamber weekly update email (business card size) sent to chamber members
- One individual business spotlight e-blasts sent to chamber members and community subscribers
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It’s time to order your peaches!
Once again, the Rotary Club of Conifer will be selling delicious peaches. $38.00 per box (approx. 25 pounds). Orders taken until August 15th. Pick up your peaches on Saturday, August 28th.
Contact Angela Bassano with questions: (303) 838-6755
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Do you offer a product or service that would benefit students, parents or teachers? Do you have a special offering or promotion taking place? Why not enter it as a HOT DEAL to let the community know?! Hot Deals are placed on our website and pushed out to social media.
Get noticed and enter your Hot Deals today!
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COVID INFORMATION REOPENING & RECOVERY |
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Funding and Financial Resources |
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The Alternative Sources of Funding Google sheet helps Colorado’s small businesses find alternative funding sources beyond EIDL, PPP, and other federal loans and programs. OEDIT will be updating this sheet regularly and are aware that resources can change on a day-to-day basis. This Google sheet is ‘live’, so you may see changes as we make real-time updates. Click HERE for other loan and funding information.
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In Alignment with New CDC Mask Guidelines, JCPH Strongly Encourages Residents to Wear a Mask in Indoor Public Settings Regardless of COVID-19 Vaccination Status |
On July 27, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued new guidance recommending mask wearing for the general public, including those who are fully vaccinated, in areas where there is substantial COVID-19 transmission (defined by 50-99.99 new cases per 100,000 people in the past 7 days). Based on current COVID-19 incidence rates in Jefferson County (77.2 per 100,000 people as of July 28, 2021), Jefferson County is in the substantial transmission category. For this reason, Jefferson County Public Health (JCPH) strongly recommends that all residents ages 2 and older, regardless of vaccination status, return to wearing a mask in indoor public spaces to minimize risk and maximize protection from COVID-19, including the highly infectious Delta variant.
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Work Opportunity Tax Credit
The Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) is a federal tax credit that encourages employers to hire targeted groups of job seekers. WOTC can reduce employer federal tax liability by as much as $2,400 to $9,600 per new hire.
WOTC TARGETED GROUPS
- Category A: Welfare Recipients,
- Category B-1: Veterans Receiving Food Stamps,
- Category B-2: Disabled Veterans,
- Category C: Ex-Felons,
- Category D: Designated Community Residents,
- Category E: Vocational Rehabilitation Recipients,
- Category G: Food Stamp Recipients,
- Category H: Supplemental Security Income Recipients,
- Category I: Long Term TANF Recipients,
- Category V: Unemployed Veterans. Each target group has its own specific requirements.
For more information and to apply for the tax credit, please click here
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Jefferson County Economic Development Corporation is an advocate for the county’s business community and is dedicated to building economic prosperity in the community. Current resources for businesses are included on the website.
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New Chamber Members / Renewals |
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Welcome New Members in July
(click on the member name for more information)
Thank you to our Renewing Members in July
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The following members took part in ribbon cutting ceremonies recently.
Welcome to the Chamber!
(Please click on the member name for more information)
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If you have not yet had a chamber ribbon cutting for your business and would like to get on the schedule, please contact us.
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Milestone Business Anniversaries |
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Is your business celebrating a milestone anniversary in 2021? Have you been in business for 5, 10, 15, 20, 25.... years? Please contact the Chamber office and let us know so we can highlight your accomplishments!
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CONGRATULATIONS!
The below members are celebrating milestone business anniversaries in 2021!
Tupper's Team Madison & Company Properties - 45 years
Conifer Dental Group - 45 Years
JOY International - 40 Years
Peaceworks, Inc. - 35 Years
Image Marketing - 30 Years
Aspen Park Wine & Spirits - 25 Years
Mountain Realty & Development - 25 Years
American Restoration Inc. - 25 Years
Cornerstone Auto Glass Inc. - 20 Years
Smarter Women Colorado - 10 years
Southern View Sound and Music - 5 years
Snowpack Taproom - 5 years
Castles and Kitchens - 5 years
Rocky Mountain Efficiency Group - 5 years
Danna Johanson at AZCO Companies - 5 years
Karen Heydman Keller Williams Foothills - 5 years
Tesla Electric Company - 5 years
Kasey Doss Agency - Goosehead Insurance - 5 years
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Thank you to our Annual Sponsors! |
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