Lakewood-West Colfax Business Improvement District
Serving Lakewood's oldest and most historic commercial corridor, the Lakewood-West Colfax Business Improvement District (BID) and its partners are working with a broad spectrum of stakeholders to ENERGIZE the revitalization of this historic corridor in a way that aligns with the vision and values of the community.
Our Mission
The overarching goal is to help shape West Colfax into a vibrant destination where locals and visitors come to create fresh opportunities, connect with diverse experiences, and celebrate culture, both old and new.
We have a clear message that is both a vision and an invitation to all who wish to join in the journey: Experience Lakewood’s West Colfax—a creative community . . . come and be a part of the renaissance!
Click on the image to the right or CLICK HERE to read the West Colfax Vision 2040 Action Plan.
Our Programs
40 West Arts District
40 West Art's a state certified Creative District located along historic Colfax Avenue in Northeast Lakewood, Colorado. They work to support and promote Lakewood West Colfax as a vibrant cultural and economic destination through community arts spaces and events, and by supporting creative activities and endeavors.
West Colfax Community Association
The West Colfax Community Association (WCCA) is a coalition of citizens, business owners, community leaders and local organizations working together to foster and sustain an engaged community and the economic vitality of the West Colfax Corridor.
40 West Arts Placemaking Initiatives
40 West Art's a state certified Creative District located along historic Colfax Avenue in Northeast Lakewood, Colorado. They work to support and promote Lakewood West Colfax as a vibrant cultural and economic destination through community arts spaces and events, and by supporting creative activities and endeavors.
Enterprise Zone
The Colorado Enterprise Zone (EZ) Program is designed to promote a business-friendly environment in economically distressed areas by offering state income tax credits that incentivize businesses to locate and develop in, and non-profit organizations to assist with the needs of these communities.
West Colfax Lately Magazine
The West Colfax Community Association (WCCA) is a coalition of citizens, business owners, community leaders and local organizations working together to foster and sustain an engaged community and the economic vitality of the West Colfax Corridor.
Colfax Chicken Fest
Details coming soon!!
Creativity Lab of Colorado
The Colorado Enterprise Zone (EZ) Program is designed to promote a business-friendly environment in economically distressed areas by offering state income tax credits that incentivize businesses to locate and develop in, and non-profit organizations to assist with the needs of these communities.
Our Board
The BID Board is made up of a diverse and engaged group of business and property owners located in the district. They dedicate their time and efforts as volunteers to provide governance for BID activities aimed at supporting the revitalization and economic development of the West Colfax corridor.
Become Part of our Community
This site is a resource for you. On this site, you can create a profile to add your business or organization to our directory and post activities and happenings to our corridor events page. The events and the directory appear here as well as on the West Colfax Community Association and 40 West Arts sites.