Commerce City "We need to be sure that we are not left behind in ED..."

Commerce City "We need to be sure that we are not left behind in ED..."
Will we ever see Development @ the Prairie Gateway site in Commerce City, CO??? It has been years since the Commerce City Civic Center and Rapids stadium have been built and still no economic development. I guess patience is really a virtue.

Community Invited to Participate in Chamber Challenge 5K Race/Walk and Food Drive

METRO NORTH REGION, COLO --- Community members from throughout the Metro North region are invited to take part of the fun being rolled out by Your Metro North Chamber of Commerce and its annual Chamber Challenge 5K Race & Walk. The event, which is expected to draw over 500 participants, will take place on Thursday, July 28, 2011 from 5:30 – 8:00 PM at Multipurpose Fields Trail located at 108th & Colorado Boulevard in Thornton , CO . Runners and walkers can participate in three waves that include categories for competitive runners, runners/joggers and walkers. Participants from all age levels are welcome.

The event will also offer individuals the opportunity to participate in the region’s largest ‘After Party’. Complete with delicious food and beverages from top restaurants including Village Tavern, El Jardin Mexican Restaurant, BJ’s Restaurant & Brewery, Atlanta Bread Company, The Bagel Bakery & Cupcake Shoppe and more! All participants will also receive a ditty bag filled with tons of free goodies from local businesses and a race t-shirt you’ll actually wear!

“The Chamber Challenge is our way of promoting corporate and community health and wellness,” said Deborah Obermeyer, President and CEO of Your Metro North Chamber. “We are encouraging businesses and organizations to promote wellness amongst their employees and specifically to challenge them to participate in the 5K via corporate teams. Not only do our businesses win by cultivating a healthy work environment that ensures happy, productive employees, it also helps them build camaraderie and team work critical to their success.”

Obermeyer added, “We extend the health and wellness challenge to the community by encouraging them to also participate in great events such as the Chamber Challenge 5K Run & Walk. Get your family, neighbors, clubs, sports teams, etc. together and come out for an evening of fun and fitness. We also challenge you to put together and bring to the event a bag of non-perishable food items that will be donated to local food banks. It’s just our way of helping to ensure that all members of our community, even those in challenging life situations, have food on their table and a chance to eat healthy meals.”

Registration for the Chamber Challenge 5K Race & Walk is just $25 per person (pre-race) and $75 for a three person co-ed, team. Special student pricing for those under the age of fifteen is available at just $15 per person. For more information or to register visit www.MetroNorthChamber.com or contact Shiley Johnson at 720.259.2431.

About Your Metro North Chamber of Commerce

Established in 1959, Your Metro North Chamber of Commerce is the premier business representative for the Metro North region representing over 1,000 businesses in Arvada, Brighton, Broomfield, Commerce City, Dacono, Federal Heights, Firestone, Frederick, Northglenn, Thornton and Westminster.

Your Chamber works to provide support to businesses in the region through strong advocacy at the local and state level while providing opportunities to help businesses grow and develop. Your Chamber understands the fundamental effects that businesses and industry have on our communities and is thus committed to bringing businesses, educators, non-profits groups and government agencies together to speak with ONE UNIFIED VOICE TO PROMOTE THE ECONOMIC VITALITY OF THE METRO NORTH AREA. For more information about Your Metro North Chamber of Commerce visit www.MetroNorthChamber.com or call 303.288.1000.