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.

Please register for this FREE monthly business networking event.

Date: Wednesday, February 26
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 >>

Please join us for Wheat Ridge Cultural Commission (WRCC) Spring Mixer and Lutheran Art Sale Fundraiser

When: March 7, 2025 |5:00 – 8:00 p.m.

Where: Wheat Ridge Center for Music and Arts, 7530 W 38th Avenue, Wheat Ridge, CO 80033

Cost: Free (donations encouraged)

RSVP: here

This special event offers you the chance to browse and purchase artwork from the Lutheran Legacy Campus, a collection that’s been saved to preserve the history and culture of the community. Whether you’re looking to add unique pieces to your home or office, your purchase will directly support the WRCC’s Community Grant Program. In addition to the art sale, enjoy light refreshments, a cash bar sponsored by Mestizo Brew Cantina, and family-friendly interactive art activities hosted by Sweet Ridge Studios.

About the Lutheran Legacy Campus Artwork
In partnership with Lutheran Medical Center Foundation, WRCC is showcasing and selling art from the Lutheran Medical Center Legacy campus to ensure that it remains within our community. Pieces available will include framed photographs and prints. All proceeds from donations and art sales will support the WRCC’s Community Grant Program.

If you are interested in volunteering at this event, please contact the Cultural Commission at Cultural@ci.wheatridge.co.us.

About the Wheat Ridge Cultural Commission

The Wheat Ridge Cultural Commission works to promote culture and the arts, oversee public art, and provide art enrichment opportunities that benefit Wheat Ridge residents.

The WRCC supports art and culture in Wheat Ridge, by hosting community mixers each year, providing grants to artists, makers, and performers, and by hosting annual Arts Drop events for the community.

Learn more by following the Cultural Commission’s Facebook and Instagram pages.

*** RSVP for this meeting by 5pm on Thursday, March 6. No walk-ins are permitted. ***

Date: Tuesday, March 11, 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: “Grow Your Business Through Value-Based Sales”

Speaker: Jay Mays, Pitch Lab Sales Training

Running a successful business means standing out. But how do you communicate your unique value when customers have so many choices, both locally and online?

In this interactive workshop, you’ll discover practical ways to showcase what makes your business special and worth choosing over alternatives – without having to compete solely on price.

Through real-world examples from our community and hands-on exercises, you’ll learn techniques you can apply immediately to grow your business.

Benefits of Attending this Presentation:

• The three types of outcomes that make customers see your business as a “must-have”
• How to measure and communicate the tangible value you deliver
• How to confidently present your price and demonstrate your solution’s true worth

President’s Circle Member Business Spotlight: Angelo Gentile, Country Financial and Christine Jensen, Fairway Independent Mortgage Corporation Arvada Branch

Patron Member Business Spotlight:  Simon McGowan, Rocky Mountain Insurance Network

Speaker: Jay Mays, Pitch Lab Sales Training

Jay began his sales career in 1996 selling internet services to small businesses, armed with nothing but index cards in an old Nike shoebox as his CRM. While technology has evolved dramatically since then, his commitment to helping businesses succeed hasn’t changed.

Today, as founder of Pitch Lab Sales Training, Jay draws from his experience closing deals with major brands like AT&T, Red Bull, and the Miami Marlins to help business owners transform their sales approach and win more valuable customers.

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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.

Join us and Mayor Bud Starker for the Ribbon Cutting on

Friday, March 14

at 9:00 am for

Anne’s Pie Cafe –5640 W 29th Ave

*** RSVP for this meeting by 5pm on Thursday, April 3. No walk-ins are permitted. ***

Date: Tuesday, April 8, 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: “State of the City”

Speaker: Patrick Goff, Wheat Ridge City Manager

President’s Circle Member Business Spotlight: Jim Ferguson, J&K Roofing, and Steve Whitney, Group Insurance Analysts (GIA)

Patron Member Business Spotlight:  Kim Harvey, Compass Insurance Advisors

Speaker: Patrick Goff, Wheat Ridge City Manager

This year Patrick Goff celebrates twenty-three years with the City of Wheat Ridge coming on board in 2002. He has served as City Manager for fifteen years.  Before coming to Wheat Ridge, he held public sector positions in Sheridan, Colorado and Westminster, Colorado.

In 2012 Mr. Goff received the Strategic Leadership and Governance Award from the International City/County Management Association recognizing innovative local government programs and processes. In 2014 the Colorado City and County Management Association selected him as the City Manager of the Year recognizing his leadership skills, inspirational hands-on management style, and dedication and commitment to the employees and community he serves.

Patrick received a Master’s Degree in Public Administration from the Graduate School of Public Affairs, University of Colorado Denver. He received Bachelor’s degrees in Political Science and International Affairs from the University of Nebraska.

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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.

Dear Jefferson County Community Members and Business Owners,

We invite you to participate in the 35th annual Jefferson County Good News Breakfast, celebrating those who make our community exceptional. Here’s how you can get involved:

• Purchase Tickets: Secure your spot today to join us in honoring local heroes. Buy Tickets Now
• Nominate a Community Hero: Recognize individuals or organizations making a positive impact in Jefferson County. Nominate Here
• Become a Sponsor: Support the event and connect your business with our community’s commitment to positive change. Sponsorship Opportunities

To contribute by mail, please send checks to:

Good News Coalition INC. C/O Brooke Williams 1447 Nelson St. Lakewood, CO 80215

Please make checks payable to Good News Coalition INC. | EIN/ TIN 84-1603719

For questions or sponsorship discussions, contact Ryan Lucas at 720-495-1758 or Julie Friedemann at 303-909-2118.

Your support is vital to the success of this event. Join us in celebrating the best of Jefferson County.

Sign up link will be posted here when available. Business community involvement is appreciated very much.

Date: Thursday, May 1, 5:15-8:00pm
Location: Wheat Ridge High School –  9505 W 32nd Ave, Wheat Ridge, CO 80033

Calling all community and industry members!

Dear WRHS Farmer Supporter,

The Wheat Ridge High School Senior Capstone Project is an intensive, research-based project that demonstrates the culmination of our students’ academic achievement while at Wheat Ridge High School. The Capstone consists of extensive research, the creation of a product associated with this research, the organization of a portfolio detailing this process, and a presentation to the community. These Capstone presentations will take place on May 1st, 2025, from 5:15-8:00 PM. We will also have a dinner for our volunteers from 4:30-5:05 PM.

In order to make this evening a success, we depend on volunteers from the Wheat Ridge and surrounding communities to listen to and evaluate our seniors as they present their projects.  The topics vary from sustainable architecture to the effects of music on learning. Over the years, many of you have played a valuable role in making this evening a success, and we hope you will consider volunteering your time again.  As a judge, you will join a panel of other community leaders and members to watch, listen, and provide feedback to the students as well as the senior teachers. Judges’ comments do not affect a student’s grade; however, feedback is important to the students as they develop the public speaking and presentation skills necessary for the real world. There are no requirements to be a judge other than a willingness to participate and enjoy the evening.

Thank you and we look forward to seeing you in May!

Wheat Ridge High School Capstone Team

*** RSVP for this meeting by 5pm on Thursday, May 8. No walk-ins are permitted. ***

Date: Tuesday, May 13, 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: Your Authentic Personality: Read Anyone in the Room by Using DISC

Speaker: Dale Wilsher

Ever wonder why some people are easy to connect with while others feel like a mystery? Personality expert Dale Wilsher will show you how to quickly identify and adapt to different personality styles for more effective communication. You’ll complete a fast DISC assessment that will give you the confidence to read the room, build stronger relationships, and influence others with ease—whether in the boardroom or beyond.

 Takeaways: 

1. Understand Your Own DISC Personality Style
2. Quickly Read and Adapt to Any Personality in the Room
3. Enhance Relationships and Influence with DISC Insights

President’s Circle Member Business Spotlight: Dr. Lynn Tran, Omega Functional Health

Patron Member Business Spotlights: Jo Schantz, Jefferson County Library Foundation and Suzanne Smith, Food for Thoughts Catering

Speaker: Dale Wilsher 

Dale Wilsher is a personality expert, executive leadership coach, and award-winning author who helps professionals own their unique design to make a lasting impact. A certified DISC trainer and member of the Forbes Coaches Council, she blends psychology, leadership, and neuroscience to unlock hidden strengths and elevate confidence. Funny and insightful, Dale delivers powerful, practical takeaways that leave audiences energized and equipped to communicate with clarity and influence.

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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.