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From automotive services to exotic teas, new business members of the West Chamber Serving Jefferson County, Colorado, offer a wide variety of beneficial products and services.
Herron Enterprises Consults On Environmental Hazards And Impact
From private homes to major structures, such as hospitals and schools, Herron Enterprises assesses projects' environmental impacts and hazards. It also gets involved in the various phases of remediation. Lenny and Christy Herron have run their family-owned firm since 1991. "Specifically, we are industrial hygienists," Lennie says. "We're one of about 20 state-qualified companies."
Hazards typically include contamination of the soil, groundwater or structure by asbestos, lead paint, mercury vapor light bulbs and more. A recent project was soil inspection of the site for Lakewood's new hospital. Lennie summarizes his company's success with one word, "Integrity."
Mutual of Omaha Bank Is Actively Lending
"We are a well-capitalized organization with the backing of a large, conservative insurance company," says Carl Hamm, president of the Lakewood branch of Mutual of Omaha Bank. In late 2007, 100-year-old Mutual of Omaha Insurance Company entered the banking business and purchased seven former Peak National Bank locations in Colorado.
Mutual of Omaha Bank is expanding throughout the country, but it continues to preserve a community bank flavor through local management and local authority. The bank's focus is small- to medium-sized businesses. Hamm adds, "We are still actively lending and looking for good customers."
Bachman Auto & Cycle Service Center Stands Behind Its Work
Two business dreams merged in May 2007 when Charlie Bachman and Debi Korthuis opened Bachman Auto & Cycle Service Center. Bachman, a mechanic in his native Golden for 20 years, always wanted his own auto shop. And Korthuis, who managed automotive business offices for 20 years, always wanted to co-own and manage an establishment that helps people with their automotive needs.
The center services all makes and models of automobiles. "We do it all — anything from an oil change to an engine overhaul," Korthuis says. "And we stand behind our work 100 percent."
Westerra Credit Union Celebrates Strong Local Heritage
While the name is new, the 75-year-old, locally-owned credit union is not. Lakewood Branch Manager Yolanda Gonzales explains: "Three of the area's leading credit unions merged together as Westerra to offer members more locations and enhanced technology with competitive rates, solid expertise, top-notch service — and a trusted local resource for their financial needs."
Bauer Financial, Inc. awarded Westerra the top rating — 5 stars — for safety and soundness. Westerra serves families throughout the metro area through seven branches and 150 shared credit union locations. Everyone who lives or works in Jefferson County can join the Lakewood Branch.
Blissful Med Spa Provides Expertise Of Medical Doctor
Clients have the opportunity for both aesthetic and medical skin care services and treatments at Blissful Med Spa, owned by its medical director, Dr. Eipe Kuruvila. The spa performs state of the art aesthetic technologies that provide safe and effective treatments that require no client downtime. These include cosmetic injections and laser treatments. "Dr. Kuruvila consults with every client scheduled for a laser or other medical treatment," Spa Director Sally Dolan emphasizes. Clients can also enjoy pampering facial and body treatments, such as the Toning Marine Body Wrap. Pedicures and manicures are also available.
Wystone's World Teas Offers Multicultural Tasting Experience
Wy Livingston has transformed her love for tea into an inviting tea bar, café and retail establishment, Wystone's World Teas. Customers can savor white, yellow, green and black teas, tisanes, specialty teas blended in-house, and much more. The extensive menu also offers meals, including Darjeeling tea smoked salmon. Novices can sample different brews during a free, customized tea tasting.
Certified by the Specialty Tea Institute and the Tea Association of America, Livingston and her partner, Susan Stone, enhance their vast knowledge by visiting tea estates and businesses worldwide. "We're out there learning," she says. "We're always offering something new."
Westside Cycling and Multisport Adds Training Facility
This full-line, full-service bicycle outlet and training performance center recently opened its new "Road Zone," featuring the latest in road bikes and equipment from Giant, Specialized, Reynolds, Shimano and more. It has also dedicated its second floor to the Peak to Peak Performance Center, a state-of-the-art indoor training facility. Professional and recreational riders can train side-by-side, rare when training indoors.
"The performance center uses a computerized multi-rider training system, called the Compu-Trainer Studio, the first of its kind in Colorado," says owner Michael Gibson. "It is an efficient, popular and social way to train during winter months."
Published in the West Chamber Resource Guide 2009 Best of Business Directory & Magazine, an annual publication of The West Chamber Serving Jefferson County.
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