The awards recipients will be recognized at the annual Award Breakfast hosted by the City of Wheat Ridge on Thursday, September 25 from 7:15 – 9:00 am at the Wheat Ridge Recreation Center. Please submit your nominations before 5pm on Monday, June 30 from the form below.

About the Award:

• The WRBA Member of the Year Award is to recognize a member/business who made a significant contribution to the Wheat Ridge Business Association Community in the ways that stands out among their peers. – Past winners are: Cheryl Garcia (2024), Lindsay Reinert (2023), Peter DeWolf and Margie Seyfer (2022), Maki DeLaet (2021), Don Seyfer (2020), Cheryl Blum-Garcia (2019), Jadon Wiens (2018), Tinamarie Seyfer (2017), Bud Starker (2016), Cheryl Brungardt (2015), Mark Plummer (2014), Food for Thought Catering/Suzanne Smith & Teller Street Galleries (2013)

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Submit Your Nominations

The City of Wheat Ridge Economic Development Division is requesting nominations for the best in business awards as it prepares for the 21st Annual Business Appreciation Awards Breakfast on Thursday, September 25, 2025, 7:15am-9am at the Wheat Ridge Recreation Center. Deadline for nominations is Friday, July 25, 2025, and winners are announced at breakfast.

Business of the Year Award –
This award recognizes a business that exemplifies the Best in Business that represents the values of our community.

Online Nomination Form  (6/1-7/25)>>

Please register from the form below so we know how many people to expect.

Date: Wednesday, June 18, 5:00-7:00pm
Location: Seyfer Specialties – 4509 Harlan St., Wheat Ridge, CO 80033

Bring your business cards, your friends & family and come ready to network.

About our host…
At Seyfer Specialties, we’ve got all your automotive needs covered. Whether your classic car or hot rod needs a tune up, EFI conversion, wiring, cooling upgrades or just to get it working we can take care of it! Plus, we offer a comprehensive selection of top-tier aftermarket parts and accessories from the most trusted brands in the industry! (View member profile)

Register for Biz Mix

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Every Member Drawing for Biz Mix

How does it work? – We have names of all WRBA members, Yes ALL member; not just the ones who are there, in the barrel and during the event, we’ll draw one (1) name. If your name is called and you are present, you win $100 cash! If you are not there, then we’ll return the name to the barrel for next month’s drawing and add the unclaimed $100 to the following month’s $100 and the prize next month becomes $200, and so on. To claim the cash, you must be present and must be a WRBA member in good standing (with dues current). Not only it’s a free event, you as a WRBA member may win cash for just being there.

*If you are up for renewal prior to this, please renew your membership to make sure your membership is in good standing. If you are not a member, yet, join before the drawing then we will add your name to the barrel.

Join us and Mayor Bud Starker for the Ribbon Cuttings on

Wednesday, June 20

at 10:00 am for

Be A Tree Cremation – 3720 Pierce St., Wheat Ridge.

WRBA Member profile: https://www.wheatridgebiz.com/online-directory/view/?mid=112908

at 10:25 am for

Lucky Deals – 6700 W 38th Ave.

Please register for this FREE monthly business networking event.

Date: Wednesday, June 25
Time: 8-9am
Location: Stylus & Crate – 6985 W 38th Ave. STE 101 Wheat Ridge
Free event – bring your business cards and invite your colleagues who may benefit from meeting new people

Sign up HERE >>

Join us and Mayor pro tem Korey Stites for the Ribbon Cutting on

at 3:30 pm for

Alchemy of Spirit Wellness Center and BeeWell Acupunture – 6690 W 38th Ave.

No Meeting in July – please attend the Biz Mix and the Coffee for summer time networking opportunities!

Join us and Mayor Bud Starker for the Ribbon Cutting on

Thursday, July 17

at 3:30 pm for

Timeless Today, LLC – 12200 W. 52nd Ave. Unit #3

*** RSVP for this meeting by 5pm on Thursday, August 7. No walk-ins are permitted. ***

Date: Tuesday, August 12, 7-9am
Location: The Vista at Applewood Golf Course – 14001 W 32nd Ave. Golden, CO 80401
Cost:  $20 for WRBA Members and their guests, $25 for Non-members (*Please see below) How to register as a guest >>

Topic: Playful Leadership: Unlocking Creativity & Confidence

Speaker: Acey Holmes

Can play and work co-exist? Acey will show you how to incorporate fun into your workspace.

Benefits of attending this talk:

• Learn how to reduce burnout
• Tips for boosting creativity
• Lead with confidence

President’s Circle Member Business Spotlight: Ben Lachini, ABC Painting and Textures

Patron Member Business Spotlights: Amira Watters, Spay Today Healthy Pet Center and Maki DeLaet, EduCyber

Speaker: Acey Holmes

Acey Holmes is a sought-after speaker and founder of BoredLess, where she helps teams transform their work culture through the power of play. With a background in brain development and education, she provides real tools—not gimmicks—to spark engagement, resilience, and growth. Acey believes that adults deserve to play—especially at work.

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 *IMPORTANT PLEASE READ – About our Monthly Meeting

• Our monthly meeting tickets are:
  Member – $20 per person (member and member paying for their guests. Must be logged in to their member account)
  Non-member – $25 per person (guests visiting the second time and returning past members)
• Punch card is $100 for 5 punches. (Available for members only. Credit is loaded into your member account)
• Annual meal package is $225 for the whole year (10 meetings @$20/ea plus 1 holiday luncheon @$25/ea. We will still RSVP for you automatically and if you can’t make it, you are encouraged to send in someone else in your place. This is a use-it-or-lose-it program with your convenience in mind).
• The WRBA will cover the first meeting for prospective members. (Need a completed guest card), Second time visitor is $25
  Additional persons attending from the member business or guests of a member, if registered by the member logged in to their account, is $20/ea.
• Each meeting ticket includes hot breakfast, but not eating the breakfast WILL NOT excuse you from needing a ticket as we submit the headcount to the venue and pay for it. Please consider the ticket price as cost for the great networking opportunity and information you will receive. No-shows will be invoiced, unless notified BEFORE the RSVP is closed.