We “heart” our businesses! In Westminster, we take pride in celebrating and supporting our small businesses. The City of Westminster recognizes that small businesses are the driving force in the local economy and supports and encourages small business development through a variety of programs. The City provides financial assistance to encourage investment in business improvements and training for its employees, recognizes and honors local business through awards and with advocacy, organizes free training opportunities to build business capacity, and provides technical assistance on a variety of business start-up and support topics.
Each year, the City sets aside the month of November to recognize and thank businesses for their contributions to the Westminster community and this year will be no different. Check out our 2024 activities below.
2024 Business Appreciation Month ActivitiesEach year the City hosts its annual Business Appreciation Awards luncheon where businesses are recognized and receive awards for Business Legacy, Community Spirit, and Sustainability. View our 2024 awardees below:
The City recognizes and celebrates those businesses in Westminster that have been in operation for 25 years or longer, in five-year increments. These businesses are celebrated during the annual Business Appreciation Awards luncheon and provided with an award for their commitment to our community.
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The Community Spirit Award is an opportunity to recognize businesses who are making outstanding contributions to the community by supporting events, programs, or initiatives that benefit the City of Westminster and its residents. This award also recognizes the work that they are doing to make our community more vibrant, resilient, and foster a spirit of service.
Small Business | Rich Seymour Agency – Farmers Insurance
Large Business | Snooze Orchard Park
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The SAGE Sustainable Business Program helps local businesses save money, conserve resources, and support the local economy through connecting businesses with funds, technical assistance, and services that address topics such as energy and water conservations, waste management, and employee commuting. SAGE Businesses are also celebrated for their achievements through a certification program and recognition events such as these.
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Photo credit: Rachel & Greg Photo
Westminster City Council would like to thank our businesses for everything they do, and provide, to make Westminster the community it is.
2024 Small Business Saturday | Saturday, November 30, 2024
At the City Council meeting on Monday, November 25, the City proclaimed November 30, 2024 as Small Business Saturday as part of the national effort to recognize and support the Shop Small Campaign. The Shop Small Campaign demonstrates the City’s ongoing commitment to local, small businesses and Chelsea Elder (center) and Jessica Rutherford (right) of Adaptive Adventures, were present to accept the proclamation.
Small Business Saturday was created in 2010, during the midst of the Great Recession, to encourage people to Shop Small and bring more holiday shopping to small businesses. This day falls between Black Friday and Cyber Monday and is a day designed to support local businesses that create jobs, boost the economy, and preserve historic neighborhoods.
This effort to highlight small businesses has paid off with Small Business Saturday sales reaching around $17 billion in 2023, according to the American Express 2022 Small Business Saturday Consumer Insights Survey. The survey also found that 72 percent of shoppers said that the day makes them want to shop and dine at small, independently owned retailers and restaurants all year-long.
The City supports and encourages small business development and an entrepreneurial spirit by providing financial resources, technical assistance, and advocacy to our local businesses.
To learn more, please visit the SBA site below:
https://www.sba.gov/about-sba/organization/sba-initiatives/small-business-saturday
Westminster City Council would like to thank our businesses for everything they do, and provide, to make Westminster the community it is.
2023 City Council Quotes 2022 City Council Videos 2020 City Council VideoOur business community is filled with the “Best of the Best” and have the awards and accolades to back it up. Check out and cheer on your fellow businesses below!
Westminster Chamber – Taste of Westminster
Best of Food Winner | Contigo Taqueria
Best of Beverage Winner | Total Beverage
Best of Services Winner | Church Ranch Event Center
Best of Dessert Winner | Sweets of Inspiration
Local Veterinary Practice Earns “Fear Free Practice” Certification
Congratulations to all of our Westminster winners!
If you receive an award or recognition for your business, we’d love to share your success! Send your information to EcoDevo@westminsterco.gov.
Small Business is our business!
2024 Small Business Week – April 28 – May 4, 2024
In Westminster, we take pride in celebrating and supporting our small businesses. At the City Council meeting on Monday, April 22, Mayor McNally proclaimed April 28 – May 4, 2024 as Small Business Week to focus on the significant contributions of the small businesses and their owners in our community, and to celebrate the entrepreneurial spirit. The proclamation was presented to owner of Frolic Brewing Company, Chris Miser.
2024 Proclamation | 2024 Article | 2024 Small Biz Week Flyer
Contact Information:
Stephanie Troller
stroller@westminsterco.gov or 303-658-2318
Shelby Wood
swood@westminsterco.gov or 303-658-2168
