South Metro Chamber turns 90: Enduring – and active – organization does more than mind its business
By Peter Jones Terry McElhaney has more reasons than one to be thankful for the South Metro Denver Chamber of Commerce. The Littleton native is the communications manager, but his ties to the chamber run deeper than a biweekly paycheck. In 1924, the association that would eventually become the south suburbs’ leading business-support organization was [...]
Economic Forecast Breakfast provides entertainment, food for thought
Twenty-five years ago, then South Metro Chamber President Brian Vogt began compiling data regarding the economic health of the south metro Denver area. This was the beginning of the South Metro Denver Economic Development Group and the birthplace of the Annual Economic Forecast Breakfast bringing a wealth of expert enlightenment to the south metro business [...]
Puttin’ on the Ritz: Chamber marks 90th with ’20s – themed Business Expo
By Peter Jones An estimated 2,000 business leaders and others on their way to becoming one attended the South Metro Denver Chamber of Commerce’s 90th annual Business Expo, an all-day celebration of local industry held Oct. 28 at the Denver Marriott Tech Center. This year’s mix of networking and socializing was also in recognition of [...]
South Metro Denver Chamber of Commerce – Celebrity Lanes opens in Centennial
The new Celebrity Lanes Family Entertainment Center at Arapahoe Road & Parker Road celebrated its grand opening with the traditional ribbon cutting attended by 100 chamber members and guests. The center has 32 regular bowling lanes, two 4-lane VIP suites, an arcade, soft-play game room, bocce ball courts as well as a patio with a [...]
South Metro Denver Chamber of Commerce – This year’s chamber expo promises to be the bee’s knees
Celebrating 90 years that this annual event has taken place, the South Metro Denver Business Expo 2011 is full of exciting opportunities. With the first expo taking place in 1921, it seemed only fitting to give this year’s show a Roaring ‘20s Theme. The date for this year’s event is Friday, Oct. 28, at the [...]
Horowitz celebrates 2nd anniversary of Safety Solved & Colorado Life Lessons
Owner Laurian Horowitz cuts the celebratory ribbon as her two health and safety related businesses, Safety Solved and Colorado Life Lessons, celebrate their second anniversary. Safety Solved is a distributor of the Automated External Defibrillator and Colorado Life Lessons specializes in American Red Cross Training including CPR/AED/First Aid, babysitter, lifeguard and swim lessons. The Fox [...]
Haunting duo give back to Littleton: Haunts of Littleton Walking Tour set for Oct. 22 & 28
In 2002, two of Littleton’s sons, then County Commissioner John Brackney and Brian Vogt, then CEO of the South Metro Denver Chamber of Commerce, made a decision while enjoying a brew (or two) in Historic Downtown Littleton to do something to give back to their hometown community. Ideas flew about the table like so many [...]
Greenwood Village Chamber of Commerce – 11th annual Taste of Greenwood Village set for Oct. 6
The 11th annual Taste of Greenwood Village, hosted by the Greenwood Village Chamber of Commerce, will take place on Thursday, Oct. 6, 5 – 9 p.m., at The Landmark Village and Shops in Greenwood Village located near I-25 and Belleview. The 11th anniversary celebration brings the event to the heart of Greenwood Village at The [...]
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