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  • A MUST ATTEND: SMALL BUSINESS INDUSTRY DAY

    SMALL BUSINESS INDUSTRY DAY

    presented by

    Aerospace & Defense Industry Leaders

    Small Businesses Are Encouraged to Attend

    DENVER — The Jefferson County Economic Development Corporation in partnership with Lockheed Martin and the Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC) are proud to once again present the Aerospace and Defense Small Business Industry Day with a welcome address from Colorado Lt. Governor Donna Lynne on Aug. 2, 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. at the Sheraton Denver West Hotel in Lakewood.

    Small Businesses, especially disadvantaged businesses, veteran-owned businesses, minority and women-owned businesses, and HUBZone firms, interested in working with aerospace prime contractors and/or the federal government should plan to attend this event.

    Click Here to Register Online Now

    The fair was an incredible success for all Colorado businesses working in these advanced industries last year. This is the premier event for small businesses wanting to work in the 2nd largest aerospace industry in the country! — Tom Livingston, manager of Economic Development Services at Jefferson County Economic Development Corporation

    WHY? Business advice. Networking. Colorado Aerospace Perspectives from Industry Leaders.

    WHAT? The event will include informational sessions on the Colorado aerospace industry and related business topics, networking opportunities, and matchmaking with prime contractors for small businesses. Attendees will have the opportunity to engage with large industry companies, government procurement personnel and small business assistance organizations such as the Colorado Minority Business Office and the Small Business Development Center (SBDC) network.

    WHO? Companies such as Lockheed Martin, Honeywell, Teledyne Brown, Sierra Nevada, United Launch Alliance, Jacobs Engineering, PTAC, SBA, U.S Air Force will have representatives at the event available to answer specific questions about doing business with their respective organizations.

    WHEN? Wed, August 2, 2017, 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

    WHERE? Sheraton Denver West Hotel, 360 Union Boulevard, Lakewood, CO 80228

    Gus Hernandez, owner and founder of DynAeroTech, plans to attend the event for a second time and encourages other small businesses to attend the event as well. By attending the event last year, Hernandez was able to build his business through various resources available at the event and creating partnerships with other small businesses.

    As a small technology start-up, Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) and minority owned company, we are consistently challenged with being able to penetrate the Defense and Federal Government business opportunities, but since last year’s event we have been able to take advantage of partnering with various mid-size businesses on proposals, and engage with government contract specialists on our own prime proposals with the National Science Foundation, DOC-NOAA, NASA-Langely and recently DoD/USSOCOM. We highly recommend attendance to this event for any small business. — Gus Hernandez, owner and founder of DynAeroTech

    Jefferson County Economic Development Corporation (Jeffco EDC) is an advocate for the county’s business community and is dedicated to building economic prosperity. Jeffco EDC promotes job creation by encouraging attraction, expansion and retention of business through:

    • Assisting with site selection
    • Identifying incentives
    • Connecting to workforce resources
    • Providing business and industry data

    Jefferson County is home to some of the world’s most successful and diverse companies that are creating world-class technologies and products including Lockheed Martin, MillerCoors, Terumo BCT, Ball Corporation and Pilatus Business Aircraft. Learn more about Jeffco EDC here. 

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  • TICKET GIVEAWAY: ADAMS COUNTY FAIR

    TICKET GIVEAWAY: ADAMS COUNTY FAIR

    COMMENT BELOW TO ENTER TICKET GIVEAWAY!

    JOIN THE CONVERSATION: Don’t miss the action at the 2017 Adams County Fair! You have a chance to win FOUR FREE TICKETS to see the PBR Professional Bull Riders event featuring Dan + Shay on Thursday, August 3. Be the first to comment with the correct answer to the following question:

    Who was the 1972 Adams County Fair Queen?

     

    WHEN: August 3, 2017

    WHAT: Professional Bull Riding, featuring Dan + Shay

    WHERE: 9755 Henderson Road • Brighton, CO 80601 • 303.637.8000

    FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE FAIR PLEASE VISIT: adamscountyfair.com 

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  • The “Move Over” Campaign Hosts Ride-Alongs & Photo Ops!

    The “Move Over” Campaign Hosts Ride-Alongs & Photo Ops!

    The Statewide Campaign Continues

    to 

    “Move Over”

    on

    July 11th

    The Colorado State Patrol is coordinating an effort by encouraging communities and members of the media to contact the Public Affairs unit to arrange a ride with a trooper and photo opportunity.

    We continue to see needless crashes across the state, despite Colorado Revised Statute 42-4- 705, Colorado’s “Move Over” Law. Every year, several first responders and other road safety personnel are seriously injured, some fatally, because motorists simply refuse to move over. To improve the motoring public’s awareness of this law, several law enforcement agencies throughout the State will be teaming up on Tuesday, July 11th to conduct an education and enforcement operation focusing on motorists who violate the Move Over law.

    Colorado’s law is clear, requiring motorists to move over at least one lane whenever they approach an emergency vehicle with its lights flashing. If a motorist is unable to move over, such as a two-lane road or when heavy traffic is present, they are required to greatly reduce their speed. This law also protects road maintenance and tow truck operations. By moving over, motorists provide a buffer zone for safe work environments. 

    Eight months ago, after the tragic death of Colorado State Patrol Trooper Cody Donahue, five south metro area law enforcement agencies joined forces to eliminate the disregard for the Move Over law with “Operation One Charlie Three.” The operations have had positive results in regards to influencing driver behavior.  Several thousand traffic stops for violations of the Move Over law have been made and more Colorado motorists are changing lanes when necessary to give first responders and others the room they need to work. 

    Thirty agencies are now utilizing increased enforcement efforts, along with education, to solidify the message.  The One Charlie Three (1C3) Operations are receiving support from other state agencies as the Colorado Department of Transportation and private partnerships such as the E470 Public Highway Authority and Northwest Parkway Authority which have provided electronic sign messaging that promotes this vital safety campaign.

    We encourage all drivers to be mindful of this law, remember Trooper Donahue’s sacrifice and to assist us in making Colorado roads safer.    

    Media and community members are encouraged to contact Public Affairs @ 303.239.4583.

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  • TICKET GIVEAWAY: ADAMS COUNTY FAIR

    TICKET GIVEAWAY: ADAMS COUNTY FAIR

    COMMENT BELOW TO ENTER TICKET GIVEAWAY!

    JOIN THE CONVERSATION: Be the first to comment with the correct answer to the following question, and you’ll receive FOUR FREE TICKETS to the Professional Bull Riding event featuring Dan + Shay on Thursday, August 3.

    In what year was the first official Adams County fair held?

     

    WHEN: August 3, 2017

    WHAT: Professional Bull Riding, featuring Dan + Shay

    WHERE: 9755 Henderson Road • Brighton, CO 80601 • 303.637.8000

    FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE FAIR PLEASE VISIT: adamscountyfair.com 

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  • ATTN: Veterans Services in Byers — July 13th

    ATTN: Veterans Services in Byers — July 13th

    Need Help Filing for VA Benefits?

    Veterans Services Office staff, from both Adams and Arapahoe counties, will be at the American Legion Post No. 160 in Byers, Thursday, July 13, to assist residents, who served in U.S. Armed Forces and their dependents, with filing claims for Veterans Affairs benefits.

    Officers will be available from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and can assist with eligibility determinations and applications for Veterans Affairs burial and survivor benefits, nonservice- connected pension, service-connected disability compensation, education programs and health care enrollment.

    There is no fee for the services provided. Officers will have resources available including informational materials and applications needed to start the process.

    When: Thursday, July 13 @ 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

    Where: American Legion Post No. 160, 278 W Front St., Byers, CO 80103

    What To Bring

      • Discharge or separation papers (DD214 or equivalent)
      • Service Treatment Records if they are in your possession
      • Medical evidence (doctor & hospital reports)

    For more information, call (303)738-8045 for Arapahoe County, or (303)227-2107 for Adams County.

    ABOUT

    Adams & Arapahoe County Veterans Service Offices assist County residents who served in the U.S. Armed Forces, widows of Veterans and Veterans dependents to obtain any and all Veterans Administration benefits for which they may be eligible. All services provided are free of charge.

    Adams County Veterans Service Office provides assistance to Veterans and their dependents for claims including:

    • Service-Connected Disability
    • Non-service Connected Pension
    • Compensation Claims Process
    • Survivor Benefits
    • Burial Benefits
    • VA Health Care Enrollment
    • Education Benefits
    • VA Pension
    • Service-Connected Disability Compensation
    • Survivor Benefits
    • VA Healthcare Enrollment  

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  • The Gathering Place & Art Restart Paint A Road For Struggling Women & Artists Alike

    The Gathering Place & Art Restart Paint A Road For Struggling Women & Artists Alike

    Celebrate The Debut of New Women Artists

    with

    Painting Possibilities:

    An Evening of Art

    Art Restart, the social enterprise arm of The Gathering Place, is transforming the lives of women experiencing poverty and homelessness through art.  On August 2 & 3rd, from 6-9pm, Art Restart artists will debut their work at the world-renowned Fascination St. Fine Art Gallery in Cherry Creek North. 

    The women exhibiting their art had competed among 100 Gathering Place/Art Restart artists. Through their original designs, they are achieving self-sufficiency by earning money through Art Restart’s sales of their work. 

    We exist to shine a light on the amazing talents of these women and encourage them to rediscover their independence through creative expression, and through their art, we give businesses a social solution – a channel to use marketing dollars to demonstrate a commitment to community and social responsibility.” – Teresa Densmore, Director of Art Restart

    The art will be on display for two days only at Fascination St. Fine Art, 315 Detroit Street in Cherry Creek North on August 2 and August 3. Gallery owner, Aaron Lapedis, says, “This is a chance for these aspiring artists to show their original work at a world-class gallery.  Who knows?  We may be discovering the next Georgia O’Keefe.”

    Art Restart will also display its new holiday greeting card collection to make family, friends, business associates, customers and all those near-and-dear feel special this year. Through Art Restart, anyone can express holiday wishes with a purpose and help women experiencing poverty at the same time.

     

    RSVP for this free event at www.artrestart.org

     · JOIN US  · MEET THE ARTISTS · EXTEND YOUR BRAND · TOUCH YOUR CUSTOMERS · JOIN US · 

    …for a lovely evening of mingling, wonderful art, and heartwarming stories. 

    ~Special thanks to Aaron LaPedis and Fascination St. for generously hosting this red carpet event~

     

     

    About The Gathering Place

    For 30 years, The Gathering Place has offered essential resources and personal growth programs to women, children, and transgender individuals. The Gathering Place (TGP) created Art Restart as a social enterprise to provide its members with opportunities to earn money and to build earned revenues.

    About Art Restart

    Art Restart was conceived to develop new revenue streams to support the vitally needed services The Gathering Place provides and is built on four principles. 1) Radical Acceptance: our artists are individuals deserving of dignity, recognized for their strengths, valued for their unique characteristics and respected for their creativity; 2) Transformation: we provide women a means to achieve self-sufficiency, earn money, rediscover their independence and believe that they can transform their lives; 3) Affirmation: our women are truly artists. Through artistic self-expression they feel validated when their work sells, creating a ripple effect of confidence that positively affects their lives. 4) Sustainability: provide additional funding to The Gathering Place, ensuring it can continue to serve members in meaningful ways. 

    FOR MORE INFORMATION: Deborah Radman, 917.841.9228, 

     

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  • TODAY’S EVENTS – Tuesday, July 4

    TODAY’S EVENTS – Tuesday, July 4

    HAPPY INDEPENDENCE DAY AMERICA!

    Did You Know The Declaration of Independence…

    • began.. as a letter to King George to explain why the Continental Congress voted to declare independence from Great Britain.
    • has five parts..  the Preamble, the Statement of Human Rights, Charges Against Human Rights, Charges Against the King and Parliament, and the Statement of Separation and Signatures.
    • the first two paragraphs are.. “When, in the course of human events, it becomes necessary for one people to dissolve the political bonds which have connected them with another, and to assume among the powers of the earth, the separate and equal station to which the laws of nature and of nature’s God entitle them, a decent respect to the opinions of mankind requires that they should declare the causes which impel them to the separation. We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable rights, that among these are life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. That to secure these rights, governments are instituted among men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed. That whenever any form of government becomes destructive to these ends, it is the right of the people to alter or to abolish it, and to institute new government, laying its foundation on such principles and organizing its powers in such form, as to them shall seem most likely to effect their safety and happiness.”

    2017 is America’s 241st Independence Day! 

     

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  • Chamber seeks volunteers for Byers Fourth

    Chamber seeks volunteers for Byers Fourth

     

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  • Adams County Stars & Stripes Event Details

    Adams County Stars & Stripes Event Details

    Adams County

    announces 

    July 4th Celebration

    BRIGHTON — Adams County will host its Stars & Stripes event Monday, July 3, starting at 4 p.m., at Adams County Regional Park, 9755 Henderson Road, Brighton.

    The Independence Day celebration includes live music from the Kory Brunson Band and Crash Dadeez, family-friendly activities, food vendors, a beer garden, and a musical fireworks display. Fireworks start at 9:30 p.m. and end at approximately 10 p.m.

    Stars & Stripes will include a Children’s Fun Zone with an inflatable human foosball, a large slide and bounce house, human gyroscope balls, and hamster balls. Attendees can also play volleyball, horseshoes and disc golf. Parking is free.

    Visitors are asked to leave pets and fireworks at home.

    For more information, visit adamscountyfair.com or call (303)637-8000.

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  • MCC Observes Independence Day

    MCC Observes Independence Day

    Morgan Community College

    announces

    Fourth of July Schedule

    FORT MORGAN — Morgan Community College (MCC) and its centers will be closed on Tuesday, July 4, with no classes scheduled in observance of Independence Day.

    The Limon Center office will be closed on Monday, July 3; however classes will meet as scheduled. The Burlington Center office will be open on Monday, July 3 from 12-5 p.m., and classes will meet as scheduled. All locations will reopen on Wednesday, July 5.

    In addition, the bookstore will be closed June 27 through June 30 for inventory.

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