Louisville Loop - OCTOBER EDITION
LOUISVILLE LOOP :
OCTOBER EDITION
🍁Fall is in the air! 🍂
EVENTS
PARADE OF LIGHTS
Friday, Dec 5, 2025 | 5:30–9:00 PM
Parade is FREE to enter (thanks to our sponsors)!
Showcase your Business at the Parade PARADE APPLICATION
Route: Starts at South St., proceeds along Main St. and ends at Parkview Ave
SPONSORSHIP DEADLINE: FRIDAY, OCT. 17th
Contact info@louisvillechamber.com
By the Numbers (2024): 4,000+ spectators • 1,000 participants • 2,200 hot chocolates served • 300 Santa gifts • 300 performers • Thousands of lights • Attendees from Louisville, Superior, Lafayette, and beyond
Sponsorship Opportunities:
Presenting Sponsor — $2,000 (SOLD OUT)
Logo on advance marketing; logo on the fire truck (opening with the Mayor) and again with Santa at the end.Santa Sponsor — $500 (only 2 spots left!)
Table/pop-up at Santa Visits, logo signage at Santa area; provide 350 small gifts (may be branded and include a business card) for children’s gift bags.Hot Chocolate Sponsor — $500 (2 spots left)
Host a branded table/tent and serve 500–800 hot chocolate samples (you provide containers, cocoa, cups). Bring additional giveaways or engagement as you wish.Parade Sponsor — $250 (4 spots left)
Logo on Chamber Parade Float and advance marketing
All Sponsors Receive: Logo on Chamber website and event page, digital marketing with cross-promotion (Downtown Business Association & City of Louisville), event thank-you communications, and inclusion on a planned live stream and in post-event photo/video recap.
ANNUAL AWARDS
Nominations are open!
Help us celebrate the people and businesses that make Louisville shine.
SUBMIT YOUR NOMINATIONS HERE
Submit your pick by Friday, October 17th.
Lani Melvin Special Recognition Award
Lawrence Enrietto Volunteer of the Year (Not required to be a member)
Shelley Angell Small Business of the Year
Eugene Caranci Business of the Year
STATE OF THE CITY
Mon, Nov 17 | 9:30–11:30 AM
Venue: The Simon on Main Street
The Mayor of Louisville will share accomplishments, challenges, and plans across economic development. The Chamber will also present our 2025 successes and launch our 2026 program, including exciting announcements.
Sponsorships:
Platinum (Fellowship Members only): Recognized during the Executive Director’s remarks; logo displayed at event.
Refreshment Sponsor — $250 (Available): Support beverages & light snacks; on-site recognition.
** Reserve the Refreshment Sponsorship
(reply to info@louisvillechamber.com)
MEMBER EVENTS
Pretzel 5K/10K/Kids Mile + Oktoberfest! (10/11/2025)
Book Swap by Silent Book Club Lafayette @ the Louisville Public Library (10/12/2025)
Halloween Silent Disco - 21+ Adults Only 🎃🎧 (10/25/2025)
Halloween Silent Disco - All Ages Family Party 🎃🎧 (10/25/2025)
MonsterDASH Run Louisville (10/26/2025)
Weller "Rainbow" 6 Course Tasting Dinner at the Jasmine Bar (10/27/2025)
Trick or Treat on Main Street (10/31/2025)
Annual Halloween Costume & Dance Party at Jasmine Bar (10/31/2025 to 11/1/2025)
ADVOCACY
Advocacy Never Sleeps! We’ve been hard at work championing your business at City Hall and beyond. Our special Advocacy Insights newsletter breaks it all down — if you missed it, don’t worry. Click below and get in the know!
LOUISVILLE TOGETHER
This November, Louisville voters will consider two ballot measures that could reshape housing and development in our city.
Vote NO on Measures 300 & 301
Louisville Together, a coalition of all seven City Council members, former mayors, affordable housing advocates, and business leaders is united in opposing Ballot Measures 300 and 301. The Louisville Chamber is also strongly opposed, joining the Downtown Business Association, Flatirons Habitat for Humanity, and Together Colorado in urging a NO vote.
Measure 300 would effectively ban new housing by imposing an unattainable 30% affordability mandate, blocking senior and affordable housing projects and limiting the City’s ability to negotiate better outcomes. Measure 301 would add extreme fees and red tape to new housing and business projects, punishing employers and driving away jobs and investment. Both measures are unanimously opposed by Louisville’s City Council.
Flyers and yard signs are available for pickup at the Chamber during open house hours Tues-Thurs 9:30-4:30 PM
Support needed for flyer drop. If you can donate tine to help, please contact info@louisvillechamber.com
Louisville Together Website | Love 4 Louisville | Get Involved
CANDIDATE QUESTIONS
The Chamber’s Advocacy Committee asked both Ward 1 City Council candidates the same questions. Their unedited responses, contact info, and campaign sites are available here. Learn More »
MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS
Recovery-Friendly Workplace Initiative
Free Training for Employers
The Chamber is partnering with the Colorado School of Public Health to host a Recovery Friendly Workplace Initiative® training on Nov. 19, 4:00–5:30pm. Learn how to support employee wellness, reduce stigma, and access free naloxone training + overdose response kits for your staff. Snacks provided! Free training: Advance registration required.
MEMBER NEWS
MEMBERSHIP DRIVE
This fall, we’re focusing on a membership drive — both retention and welcoming new members. Keep an eye out for more information in the coming weeks!
CONNECT PLUS & FELLOWS MEMBERS
Spotlights Made Easy
We’re simplifying Connect Plus in 2026! Going forward, we’ll create spotlights for you using your Info Hub details — so be sure your profile is up to date. For the remainder of 2025, we’ll be celebrating our Connect Plus and Fellowship members as part of our membership drive, highlighting your businesses and stories. Keep an eye out for emails on how we’ll feature you and share your news on social.
Celebrating Vanessa
Congratulations to Vanessa Zarate, CEcD, Louisville’s City Economic Vitality Manager, for being named to the Boulder Valley and Northern Colorado 40 Under Forty. This honor recognizes outstanding young professionals shaping the future through leadership, success, and community impact.
View List of Honorees: Biz West 40 Under 40 2025 Honorees
Welcome New Members!
Clinica Family Health & Wellness
MEMBER RESOURCE
Check out our Digital Directory - Go Guide
Copy the link to add to your channels or pick up printed copies from the Chamber. Physical copies have been mailed out to all of our members. Link
MONTH IN REVIEW
Pints in the Park
Pints in the Park 2025 has grown from a beloved Louisville tradition into a regional must-attend festival. Attendance topped 1,000 guests, with Eventbrite data showing attendees traveling from Louisville, Lafayette, Denver, Broomfield, Boulder, Longmont, Erie, and beyond.
Attendees captured the spirit best:
“The best brew fest yet — had so much fun with our friends!”
“Excellent organization, great community feel, great variety in brewers, outstanding musical performances.”
“Pints in the Park is so much more than a beer festival — this is truly an end-of-summer community celebration not to be missed.”
With national powerhouses like Deschutes Brewery, regional award-winners such as Outer Range and Station 26, and local champions like Crystal Springs, Cellar West, and Wibby Brewing, the prestige of the event elevated alongside its size. Coupled with three music stages, expanded food offerings, lawn games, and interactive sponsor activations, 2025 solidified Pints in the Park as a full-scale festival experience.
Event Highlights
Attendance: 1,000+ guests (30% increase over 2024)
Vendors: 75 (double the previous year)
Samples: 150+ beverages across beer, cider, spirits, cocktails, wine & NA brands
Entertainment: 3 stages (Main, Acoustic, Silent Disco) + Bucking Bronco & Mini Golf
WINNERS!
Barrel
3rd Place – Shelter Distillery
2nd Place – Walker Brothers Kombucha
1st Place – Worthy Bitters
Brews
3rd Place – Verboten Brewing
2nd Place – The Old Mine Cidery
1st Place – Crystal Springs
LOUISVILLE CYCLERY
Cheers to 45 years of Louisville Cyclery! We celebrated with trivia + networking, now watch for their fall community rides on our calendar. 🚲
Find out more about them HERE
BIRDIE BAR RIBBON CUTTING
Welcome Birdie Bar! A fantastic ribbon cutting, golf swings, and an amazing turnout. Way to go Chamber members for the warm welcome. Learn more about this amazing new spot! Birdie Bar
GOLF SCRAMBLE 2025
What a day on the course!
Our Golf Networking Event at Colorado National, presented by Ariel IT and sponsored by EBITDA Growth Systems, Rickenbaugh Infiniti, and Sterling Bay, was a real hole-in-one.
It came down to the wire with a swingingly close finish for first place (and apparently… no mulligans were used at all!)
Big cheers to our hole sponsors who really teed up the fun — from chipping through a toilet seat, to launching marshmallows, to trying to beat the pro — you kept everyone on par for laughter all day long.
Thanks to all our players, sponsors, and supporters for driving this event’s success. We couldn’t have asked for a better day of networking, sunshine, and birdies both on and off the course!
JOIN THE LEADS GROUP
Leads Group: Email membership@louisvillechamber.com to learn more
MEMBER SPOTLIGHTS
Member Spotlight: Jen Boyd AIS
With years of customer service experience and a commitment to my clients, I bring a friendly, upbeat attitude to my work. I have had the privilege of assisting hundreds of individuals, ensuring they have the best possible health coverage tailored to their unique circumstances. I believe that our health is our most precious asset, and it is crucial to secure the right coverage, especially during retirement—the time to enjoy all that you’ve worked for.
I am dedicated to making a positive impact in my community, and I am here to help you navigate your healthcare journey with compassion and expertise.
** Licensed Insurance Agent serving Northern Colorado counties: Adams, Arapahoe, Boulder, Broomfield, Denver, Douglas, Jefferson, Larimer, Weld
Connect with Jen HERE!
SPOTLIGHT: 303 Demo
Born and raised in Colorado, I’m currently a business management student at CU Boulder, working toward my dream of building a successful construction company. I grew up playing sports, but I’ve always had a passion for hands-on work. After high school, I started 303 Demo to turn that passion into something real. Now I’m balancing school and business, doing what I love, and putting in the work to build a strong future!
$50 Discount HERE!
Ty Silver
"If it's gotta go, let 303 Demo know!"
720-325-7332 -- 303demolition@gmail.com
Committee Meetings
Ambassadors: Oct 21, Nov 18, Dec 16
Feel Good Festival Committee: Oct 28, Nov 25 — Health & Wellness members welcome
Advocacy Committee: Recruiting new members
Leads Group: Email membership@louisvillechamber.com to learn more
WHAT NOT TO MISS
Mon, Oct 6 | Focus Group: Retail & Shopping
9–10:30 AM Chamber | REGISTER
Wed, Oct 8 | October Business Beat (Chamber-hosted)
1–2:30 PM Workforce Boulder County featured guest | Learn More »
Wed, Oct 15 | October Networking Event – CTC REGISTER
4:30 - 6:30 PM Hosted by CTC Members: Varra Financial, Jules Gourmet Catering I-Pie Pizza, Crystal Springs & AIS Medicare,-
Oct 23 | Tax Considerations for Small Businesses
10 AM - 12 PM | Lafayette Public Library - LOUISVILLE/LAFAYETTE/SUPERIOR BUSINESSES ONLY REGISTER here!
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Fri, Oct 31 | Children’s Halloween Parade
8:45–10 AM Chamber | Learn More »
Register your business participation bcummings@louisvilleco.gov
Thu, Nov 6 | Leaders Lunch with Mayor Chris Leh
11:30 - 1:00 PM | Hosted by Premier Credit Union REGISTER
Fri, Nov 7: Curating Colorado
Member Celebration & Ribbon Cutting | 4:30 - 6 PM REGISTER
Fri, Nov 7 | First Friday with Fully Promoted
Networking and Complimentary Beverages
5–8 PM | Chamber, 901 Main Street | REGISTER
Mon, Nov 17 | State of the City & Annual Chamber Meeting
9:30–11:30 AM | Upstairs at The Simon (957 Main Street) | REGISTER
Nov 19 | Colorado Recovery Friendly Workplace Initiative
RFW Training | 4:30 - 5:30 PM REGISTER
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Fri, Dec 5 | Parade of Lights
5-7 PM | Parade at 7 PM | PARADE APPLICATION
Tue, Dec 9 | Chamber Holiday Party
5–7:30 PM | Murphy’s Tap Room | REGISTER
COMING SOON
Small Business Saturday & Shop Local Winter Promotions 2026 Directory Listing • Membership Drive
2026 DIRECTORY
We’re gearing up to launch a brand-new directory program with a stronger distribution plan and fresh opportunities for members to shine. Sign-up details coming in the weeks ahead — stay tuned!
2026 - SAVE THE DATE
ANNUAL AWARDS: FEB 18th, 2026
FEEL GOOD FESTIVAL: FEB 28th, 2026
TASTE OF LOUISVILLE: JUNE 5th, 6th
PINTS IN THE PARK: Aug 29th
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