Events for July 2017
Colorado Black Chamber of Commerce
Jul 7 - Jul 9    Colorado Black Arts Festival
Date: July 7, 2017
Jul 8    All-White Affair - Urban League
Urban League of Metropolitan Denver's All-White Affair Day Party. Proceeds benefit Urban League programming. 
Date: July 8, 2017
Time: 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Website: http://www.ulmd.co
Location: Cableland, 4150 E. Shangri La Drive, Denver, CO 80246
Contact: 303.377.2790
Date/Time Details: 1 to 5 PM, Saturday, July 8.
Fees/Admission: $55 per person / $65 per person after June 30. For tickets visit the website, www.ulmd.co.
Jul 10    State of the City Address/Community Cookout
Denver Mayor Michael Hancock's State of the City Address, followed by a Community Cookout. The mayor and his staff will be flippin' burgers and serving up great grub for the Denver community. 
Date: July 10, 2017
Time: 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Location: Hiawatha Davis Jr. Recreation Center, 3334 Holly St., Denver 80207. Please park around the rec center, Skyland Park or in  King Baptist Church parking lot. Carpooling is encouraged.
Date/Time Details: Monday, July 10, 11AM - 2PM
Fees/Admission: Free and open to the public
Jul 11    2017 Small Business Certification Seminars
Federal Certifications include: 8(a) Business Development Program | Small Disadvantaged Business Self-Certification | Veteran & Service Disabled Veteran Program | HUBZone Empowerment Contracting Program | Woman- Owned Small Business Program
Date: July 11, 2017
Time: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Location: U.S. Small Business Administration- Colorado District Office
721 19th Street, Suite 426
Denver, CO 80202 
Contact: Eric Rettig 303-844-5638
Date/Time Details: 9:00 am-Noon 
Fees/Admission: All seminars are FREE of charge -No RSVP required
Note: To enter the US Customs House you will be required to present a Picture ID. 
Jul 11    Black Construction Group Meeting
Join us as we unveil strategic direction for Colorado black construction groups.
Date: July 11, 2017
Time: 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Website: http://coloradoblackchamber.org
Location: Diverse Business Center
444 Sherman Street
​Denver, CO 80203
Contact: 303.831.0746
EMail: staff@coloradoblackchamber.org
Date/Time Details: 4:30pm-6:30pm
Jul 13    Time vs Money Small Biz Planning
Getting access to capital can be difficult for many entrepreneurs trying to start or grow their business. Often, small business owners resort to seeking fast cash. But what should you consider before applying for an overnight loan?
During this panel discussion, gain insight about properly planning for your capital needs, the risks of settling for quick money, what red flags to consider, and how to protect yourself and your business against potentially harmful lending practices. 

Brought to you by Colorado Lending Source and Small Business Majority
Date: July 13, 2017
Time: 8:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Website: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/time-vs-money-plan-ahead-for-a-financially-stable-business-future-registration-35352530370
Location: The Commons on Champa, 1245 Champ St., Denver, CO 80204
Contact: Tim Gaudette, Small Business Majority
EMail: tgaudette@smallbusinessmajority.org
Date/Time Details: Thursday, July 13th
Fees/Admission: Free and open to the public. Light refreshments will be served.
Jul 18    Health Care - What's Next for Small Biz
The CBCC and the Small Business Majority invite you to join us for an interactive workshop about one of today’s hottest topics.  Now that the Affordable Care Act continues to be the law of the land, we’ll explain what this means for your small business. Topics of discussion include:
  • An overview of the healthcare law
  • What’s next for healthcare reform
  • Who’s eligible for small business tax credits and how to claim them
  • Cost containment and other consumer protections
  • Tools and resources available for small businesses
Please RSVPby  Monday, July 17 to staff@coloradoblackchamber.org
Date: July 18, 2017
Time: 8:30 AM - 10:30 AM
Website: http://www.coloradoblackchamber.org
Location: The Colorado Health Foundation, 1780 Pennsylvania St., Denver 
EMail: staff@coloraoblackchamber.org
Date/Time Details: Tuesday, July 18, 8:30 to 10:30 AM
Fees/Admission: Free and open to the public
 
Jul 25    Michelle Obama in Denver
Women's Foundation of Colorado hosts former First Lady Micheele Obama for its fundraiser celebration.

Come TOGETHER with community members to hear a live conversation with WFCO President and CEO Lauren Y. Casteel and Mrs. Obama and help raise funds to power our research, public policy advocacy, and grant-making that TOGETHER propel Colorado’s women and girls from promise to prosperity.

Date: July 25, 2017
Time: 5:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Website: https://www.altitudetickets.com/events/detail/together-with-former-first-lady-michelle-obama
Location: Pepsi Center, Denver, 80204
Contact: To purchase tickets - WFCO - (866) 461-6556
Date/Time Details: Tuesday, July 25, 2017
Fees/Admission: Tickets from are $154.50 to $1,254.50
Jul 29    NAACP Youth Council at Skate City
Please join the Denver NAACP Youth Council at Skate Cityl
Date: July 29, 2017
Time: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Website: http://naacpdenver.org
Location: 15100 E. Girard Ave., Aurora, CO 80014
Date/Time Details: Saturday, July 29, from 6 to 8 PM
Fees/Admission: $5 entry fee includes skaes and food. Free for NAACP Youth Council members.
Jul 30    Jazzy Morning Worship
New Hope Baptist Church is proud to present its third "Jazzy Morning Worship," featuring New Hope member and Denver jazz vocalist Wil Alston. This year's performance will included New Hope member and national vocalist Mary Louise Lee. The Rev. Eugene Downing will deliver the morning message. Guest musicians include saxophonist Robin Garcia and guitarist Ron Flores.
Date: July 30, 2017
Time: 10:35 AM - 1:00 PM
Website: http://newhopechurchdenver.org
Location: New Hope Baptist Church, 3701 Colorado Blvd., Denver CO 80205
Contact: New Hope Baptist 303.322.5200
Date/Time Details: 10:30 AM Sunday, July 30
Fees/Admission: Free and open to the public