Upcoming Events
Make a HUGE impact by just spending 30 minutes a week – Feeding The Future
WRBA members, please volunteer today to help Feeding the Future on the 1st Thur of each month at Stevens Elementary, 38th and High Ct.
We’re looking for volunteers to help pack weekend food sacks at Stevens Elementary School in Wheat Ridge. If interested, please show up on Stevens Elementary (38th & High Ct. – 7101 W 38th Ave. ) on Thursdays. (Every Thursdays during the school year). Check in at the school office by 8:20am. More volunteers we have, faster we can finish.
For questions and more information, please contact James Normandin at jnormandin@cotable.org or (720) 573-6300.
*** WRBA is committed to help as a group with the bagging on the 1st and the 5th Thursdays. You are welcome to help at any or all Thursdays during the school year!
WRBA Days are 1st and 5th Thursdays.
September 5
October 3 & 31
November 7
December 5
January 30
February 6
March 6
April 3
May 1
Check in at office by 8:20, should be done by 9 am. 7101 W. 38th Ave.
Ribbon Cutting – Saturday, October 12, 9:45am
Join us and Mayor Emilie Mitcham for the Ribbon Cutting on
Saturday, October 12
at 9:45am for
Feed Your Soul Fitness – 5500 West 44th Ave.
Celebrating their 10th Anniversary!
Join us for October Biz Mix
Please register from the form below so we know how many people to expect.
Date: Wednesday, October 16, 5:00-7:00pm
Location: Clear Creek Makerspace – 9110 W. 44th Ave., Wheat Ridge 80033
This event is hosted by Localworks
Bring your business cards, your friends & family and come ready to network.
Register for Biz Mix
______________________________
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.
Coffee Networking in the Morning – Location changed
We are back in the east end of the town for cooler months. Please register for this FREE monthly business networking event.
Date: Wednesday, October 23
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 >>
WRHS Career Networking & Senior Capstone Pitches
Please register here to volunteer. Business community involvement is appreciated very much.
Date: Wednesday, October 30, 9:30-11:30am
Location: Wheat Ridge High School – 9505 W 32nd Ave, Wheat Ridge, CO 80033
Calling all community and industry members!
This event will help students practice their communication skills about their senior projects (capstones). During the networking event, community and industry members will meet with different students to provide feedback on project topics, discuss career paths and network about resources or next step suggestions for the student to do for their capstone projects. Let them hear about your career path and give them career advice!
- Listen to seniors “pitch” their capstone project
- Provide feedback on project topics
- Discuss career paths, including yours and how you got there!
- Network about resource suggestions
- Provide valuable insight from community and industry to help them with the next steps for their projects
Participants can choose the level of engagement with students:
- Talk with students at the event and give guidance on their project and career path
- Talk with students at the event and mentor a student for their career options for their capstone project.
- And always… Refer a friend!
For questions and/or accommodations about this event, contact Miranda Ziegler, miranda.ziegler@jeffco.k12.co.us
Please register here to volunteer. Business community involvement is appreciated very much.
Ribbon Cutting – Wednesday, October 30, 10:00am
Join us and Mayor Bud Starker for the Ribbon Cutting on
Wednesday, October 30
at 10:00am for
Clean Food Kitchen – 9192 W 44th Ave.
Ribbon Cutting – Wednesday, October 30, 10:45am
Join us and Mayor Bud Starker for the Ribbon Cutting on
Wednesday, October 30
at 10:45am for
Marco’s Pizza – 3795 Wadsworth Blvd, Ste 104
Member Event – Golden Business Summit
Our member and our partner organization, Golden Chamber of Commerce is organizing a business summit this year on November 7 that is open to the entire business community. This is an education and professional development opportunity and they have some great keynote speakers lined up with breakout sessions on a variety of topics for both business leaders and young professionals.
Tickets are now on sale and early bird pricing is in effect through the end of the month. Please click through to the link below for more information and to sign up.
Click HERE for more information and Sign up >>
November 2024 Meeting
*** RSVP for this meeting by 5pm on Thursday, November 7. No walk-ins are permitted. ***
Date: Tuesday, November 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: “They Buy Your Because: Closing the Sale in a Crowded Market”
Speaker: Stacey Crowley, Attorney | Speaker | Facilitator, They Buy Your Because
Stacey Crowley will show you how to create disruptive strategies and messaging to attract your ideal customers, and how to create unique competitive advantages making you the clear choice in your industry.
What You’ll Get
- The power of your BECAUSE; How to be different when you seem the same.
- Four steps to becoming the #1 choice in a crowded market.
- Driving more referrals and creating passionate, vocal fans.
President’s Circle Member Business Spotlights: TBA
Patron Member Business Spotlight: TBA
Speaker: Stacey Crowley, Attorney | Speaker | Facilitator, They Buy Your Because
Stacy Crowley is a sociologist, Executive Director, attorney, and entrepreneur with case studies from executives she’s worked with worldwide to deliver valuable perspectives, creative ideas, and bottom line results. She is a master of asking thought provoking questions that will lead you to fully digest and leverage the Because Framework, and guide you through a journey that will get you excited about finding your unique “Because.”
The presentation is fun, interactive and thought-provoking and includes four critical questions you should be asking to stand out in the sea of sameness.
******************************************************
*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.
Member Event: Sponsor 2nd Annual Turkey Trot 5K
Feed Your Soul Fund is the proud organizer of Wheat Ridge’s ONLY Turkey Trot 5K, taking place in Prospect Park on Saturday, November 23rd. All proceeds from the event fund the Feed the Future Backpack Program at Stevens Elementary School, ensuring every child has access to nutritious meals over the weekend.
Last year’s race was a great success, and we’re gearing up to make this year even better. We have some exciting improvements planned, and we would LOVE to have you – WRBA member, join us this year.
If you’re interested in learning more about our early bird sponsorship options, click here to view our sponsorship guide. All sponsorship fees are 100% tax-deductible.
Ashley Andrien
Board Member
Feed Your Soul Fund 501-c3 | Fed ID # 93-2750210
(860) 916-6539 Email Ashley
