Brighton Business Builders
People do business with those who they know, like and trust!
Are you looking to Grow Your Business by Networking? Join us for coffee, we meet the first three Thursday 7:45 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. at The Lodge.
The Brighton Business Builders is a Greater Brighton Chamber of Commerce membership group. Any Chamber member in good standing has the opportunity to join the Brighton Business Builders. The BBB is an exclusive networking group dedicated to small business in Brighton and the surrounding areas.
Mission: The Brighton Business Builders mission is to help Brighton businesses grow through education, support and relationships. It is well known that the BBB does business with people that they know, like and trust so building relationships is the key to success for all small business.
Meeting Structure
The BBB meets the first three Thursday from 7:45am to 9am, with the exception of the 4th Thursday of each month. Their structure is designed to keep the group engaged; each Thursday has a different outline. The BBB group is a part of the Brighton Chamber of Commerce and has membership dues of $80.00 a year.
We encourage you to come to two meetings and check it out with no obligation. (in-person or on Zoom).
30 S Seventh Ave, Brighton, CO 80601
1st Thursday - Member Presentation. These presentations are conducted by group members and offer additional insight into their business journey, or something they are well versed in that can benefit the group.
2nd Thursday - Guest Speakers. Pro Speakers who with inspire, motivate and guide us to success
3rd Thursday - Round Table discussions. A topic chosen in advance that we will discuss best practices, concerns and opinions on the subject. We try to have someone lead these discussions example- a industry expert or city representative.
Cindy Cogan
Heritage Title Company
Senior Escrow Officer
Cindy Cogan is a Licensed Senior Escrow Officer at Heritage Title Company. Her background provides 24 years of experience in escrow, and 10 years of experience in management. She handles multiple types of transactions, such as Commercial, Residential, New Construction, Land Development, Lender, and Investments. Cindy enjoys having a diverse array of business, as it keeps her sharp and always learning something new.
Her clients and colleagues see how caring and hard-working she is on a daily basis, and she puts integrity and customer service before anything else. Her clients know they can trust her, and that if she gives her word that she will do something for them, it will be done.
One of Cindy’s strongest virtues is always being able to find a solution that satisfies everyone. She always goes above and beyond to meet expectations, and truly cares about her clients and their transactions.
Gretchen Lapham
CO Chair
Lapham Law Firm
Relationship Manager
Gretchen is important to Lapham Law because she helps to build relationships within the community and the surrounding areas. Her primary focus is to connect with physicians, chiropractors, physical/massage therapists and other health-related professionals and communicate the benefits of having a relationship with a personal injury attorney that you know, like and most importantly trust. She introduces Joe Lapham at Lapham Law to these medical professionals and together they discover if their business philosophies align. The goal is to work together to refer patients and clients to one another and work together toward a common goal.....HELPING THEIR CLIENT.
Christine Polliard
Interstate Energy, Inc.
Owner
I am an experienced business owner and professional with a demonstrated history of working in the retail industry. I am a distributor of the Clean Burn waste oil heaters and boilers. I bring to the table strong business development skills, exemplary customer service, experience in purchasing, sales, service, negotiation, management, banking, human resources, training, customer relations and customer retention. What I enjoy about my current position, is finding the right fit with our product and the customer to help them realize savings with their current on-site consumables. I also love that our product is EPA approved and green, which is especially beneficial to my territory, the beautiful state of Colorado and the eastern half of Wyoming. Please call me to schedule your free in person assessment at (303) 654-0999. Also, I would love your referrals.
Kari Rau
Colorado Geothermal Drilling
Owner VP
Influence Executive Colorado Geothermal Drilling, Geothermal Enthusiast, Advocate for Womenprenuers and Small Business, Athletic Trainer Devotee, & Serial Chips and Queso Addict.
Small business entrepreneur with wide ranging interests in green energy and geothermal to athletics and sports medicine to real estate and investing. Blogging, writing, and sharing my wide ranging interests with anyone that will pay attention. I love learning how others have mastered their crafts and are kicking ass at life.
Heather Campbell
Dugan & Campbell, PLLC
Partner
Heather Campbell brings a wealth of experience and a heart for helping others to our team. Originally from Dickinson, North Dakota, Heather earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology and Spanish from the University of North Dakota before obtaining her law degree from the University of Idaho in 2004.
Her legal journey began with two prestigious clerkships at the Colorado Court of Appeals, where she worked alongside the Honorable Daniel M. Taubman and the Honorable Robert D. Hawthorne. After gaining valuable insight working for an insurance defense firm, Heather shifted her focus to advocating for personal injury clients—a passion she continues today at Dugan & Campbell, PLLC.
Shelly George
Evolve Ortho-Bionomy and Scientific Hand Analysis
Chief Wellness Officer
I bring an intuitive, and insightful approach to both Ortho-Bionomy® and Scientific Hand Analysis, creating an experience that is unique. Unlike many bodywork techniques that work on the body, I work with it—offering a highly personalized and responsive experience. O-B helps bring awareness to the systems of your body and how they can function in harmony, cultivating a sense of connection and discovery from the inside out.Scientific Hand Analysis adds another layer of insight. Your hands hold a map of your neurological wiring, reflecting patterns in how you think, feel, and move through life. My goal is to leading you to a deeper understanding of how your body and mind work together, strengthening your sense of self. With over 38 years of experience in bodywork, wellness, and self-discovery practices, I bring a depth of knowledge and an open heart to every session.
Beth Cochran
The Haven Team at Berkshire Hathaway
Beth & Dan have been married for 30 years, and have lived in and reiaed their family in Brighton for the past 23 years. As natives, they enjoy all that Colorado has to offer, especially spening time outdoors.
Beth has a background in Social Work and Early Childhood Development. She spent many years as a Case Manager and an Advocate for famiies and children with special needs; she is very understanding that every family has unique needs without question or judgement.
Dan has a variety of experience in many different aspects of the construction industry including Wholesale Sales of a variety of construction products and supplies.
Combining their professional experiences into The Haven Team, they are a Real Estate Team that you want on your side!
Valerie Juarez
Inspiring HR
Growth Manager, Sr. HR Consultant
Based in Brighton, CO, Valerie (Val) Juarez brings a formal education in Human Resources and 29 years of multi-state and broad experience to the HR Consulting provided to the small businesses we support. With certifications as a master trainer, a 360 feedback de-briefer, experience with mergers and acquisitions, and decades of managing labor law compliance across the U.S. for large businesses, Val leverages her knowledge to balance the needs of an organization's infrastructure with their cultural needs to help small businesses grow and thrive. Developing a trusted relationship, assessing and solving for a company's most important HR voids, providing tools and support to enable business owners to make better informed decisions, and providing on the spot answers to your questions which prevent your "3am employee relations fears" is what Val specializes in on a daily basis.
Jeramiah Fitzsimmons
Made in the Shade Front Range
Owner
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Rebecca Thomas
Revise Organizing
Owner/ Lead Organizer
We specialize in crafting personalized organizing systems for business professionals and high-performing entrepreneurs, freeing up your time to focus on your family and professional growth.
Pam Fresquez
BMO Bank N.A.
Small Business Officer
I am a experienced banker, I have over 40 years of experience in the industry. I owned my own business for 7 years, so I am very familiar with the needs of a small business. I take pride in my work and the excellent service I provide my clients. I am honest, open and am genuinely interested in helping business owners succeed. I live and work in Brighton, so the community is important to me on not only on a professional level, also a personal level. I enjoy meeting new people, I am a Colorado native and I have two beautiful daughters, and a grand daughter and grandson, that are my world. I enjoy riding a Harley in the summer and spending time with family.
Keith Cook
Cook Construction & Renovation
Owner/operator
My name is Keith, and I’m the owner of Cook Construction & Renovation. With nearly two decades of experience in the residential renovation industry, my team and I specialize in transforming interior spaces, particularly kitchens and bathrooms