Thornton Office of Economic Development

06/02/2026

🎉 The celebration continues! Join us as we celebrate Thornton’s 70th Birthday all day at ThorntonFest! 🎂🎈

📅 Saturday, June 6
⏰ 10 a.m. – 9:15 p.m.
📍 Carpenter Park Fields

To celebrate Thornton’s 70th birthday, we’re keeping the party going so you can celebrate with us all day. 🎉

📅 Saturday, June 6
⏰ 10 a.m. to 9:15 p.m.
📍 Carpenter Park Fields

Stick around for a dazzling laser light show at 9 p.m. celebrating the city’s 70th anniversary. Brilliant beams of color will sweep across the night sky, creating vivid shapes and animated scenes. This modern celebration honors seven decades of community, growth and hometown pride — an unforgettable moment for all ages.

For more information, visit goCOT.net/Thorntonfest.

City of Thornton, Colorado Government

06/02/2026

🤖 Ready to make AI actually sound like you?

Join this live virtual SCORE Mentors workshop and learn how to customize AI tools, create prompts tailored to your business, and discover simple tips that can save you serious time.

💡 Customize AI: Learn how to Create Custom Prompts Tools and Tips
📅 June 16, 2026
⏰ 12:00 PM MDT
💻 Online Live Event

Perfect for small business owners, solopreneurs, coaches, and service providers who want AI to work the way they do — not like a generic chatbot.

Bring your laptop and a task you’ve been putting off… you might leave with it completed! ✅

No experience needed.

Register here: https://www.score.org/co/denver-wy/business-education/customize-ai-learn-how-to-create-custom-prompts-tools-and-tips/

06/01/2026

🎉 Please join us in welcoming Target’s new Food Distribution Center to Thornton!

This impressive new facility will help serve customers across 11 states, delivering food and essentials 1–2 days faster than before. 🚚📦

Even more exciting, the distribution center brings 300+ new jobs to our community, creating new opportunities for Thornton residents and strengthening our local economy. 👏

We’re proud to welcome Target to Thornton and look forward to their continued impact in our community!

Interested in career opportunities? Visit https://corporate.target.com/careers to learn more.

🎯🏢✨

05/29/2026

🚀 Ready to grow your business in 2026?

The Achieve Biz Explosion Conferences & Connections returns June 12–13 at the Delta Hotel by Marriott for two days of networking, lead generation, expert speakers, and business growth opportunities.

Connect with hundreds of entrepreneurs, hear from keynote speakers, and build valuable partnerships through AI-powered networking, roundtables, and more.

📅 June 12–13, 2026
📍 Delta Hotel by Marriott
🎟️ Register today at AchieveBizConferences.com

05/28/2026

✨ – Malibu Jacks Thornton, CO ✨

Looking for things to do with the kids this summer? Head over to Malibu Jack's Thornton for nonstop family fun! ☀️🎮

From arcade games and rides to mini golf and attractions for all ages, Malibu Jack’s is the ultimate indoor destination for beating the heat and making unforgettable summer memories with the family.

Whether you’re planning a family outing, birthday celebration, or just need to burn off some energy, there’s always something exciting happening at Malibu Jack’s!

📍 10001 Grant St, Thornton, CO 80229
🌐 https://www.malibujacksthornton.com

05/27/2026

🎉 Please help us welcome Willowbrae Academy Thornton CO to Thornton! 🎉

This beautiful new academy offers care and learning opportunities for children ages 6 weeks through Pre-K, plus a fun summer camp program for school-age kiddos! 👶📚☀️

✨ Features include:
🍎 Full kitchen
🏫 13 classrooms
⏰ Part-time to full-time options
🎨 Early childhood education & enrichment programs

This is the 2nd Willowbrae Academy location in Colorado, with plans for 5 total!🎊

📞 Call now for discounts and FREE registration: 720-803-9298

📍 91 E 136th Ave, Thornton, CO 80023

Welcome to Thornton — we’re excited to have you in our community! 💙

Thornton Area Chamber of Commerce

05/27/2026

🎉 Welcome to Thornton, Willowbrae Academy Thornton CO!

Now enrolling ages 6 weeks through Pre-K, plus summer camp for school-age kiddos! 👶☀️📚

📍 91 E 136th Ave, Thornton, CO 80023
📞 720-803-9298

Call now for discounts & FREE registration!

Thornton Area Chamber of Commerce

05/26/2026

🎉 Congratulations to YTD Bookkeeping Service LLC on celebrating 15 years in business! 🎉

We are proud to have owner, Priscilla, as both a trusted business counselor and valued partner at the Alliance Business Assistance Center. Her dedication to supporting entrepreneurs and strengthening our business community has made a lasting impact throughout Thornton and beyond.

Congratulations on this incredible milestone — here’s to many more years of success! 👏✨

Colorado Enterprise Fund Priscilla Orozco-Garcia

05/26/2026

💵 “Know Your Money” Education with the Secret Service – Business Safety Luncheon

Join us for an informative and engaging luncheon designed to help local businesses stay safe and informed.

📅 Wednesday, June 3
🕒 12:00 – 1:00 PM
📍 Chicken N Pickle
🔗https://alliancebizassistancecenter.zohobackstage.com/BusinessSafetyLuncheonKnowYourMoneyEducationwiththeSecretService

Hear directly from a representative of the United States Secret Service as they walk through:
• An overview of U.S. currency in circulation
• How to identify counterfeit bills
• What to do if you encounter suspicious currency

Hosted by the ThorntonPD, this session offers a unique opportunity to connect with officers and agents, ask questions, and strengthen your business’s financial safety practices.

Don’t miss this chance to protect your business and stay one step ahead.

Thornton Area Chamber of Commerce

05/25/2026

Today, we pause to remember and honor the brave service members who made the ultimate sacrifice in defense of our nation. ⭐

Their courage, selflessness, and unwavering commitment to freedom will never be forgotten. This Memorial Day, we reflect with gratitude and honor the heroes who gave everything for our country. ❤️🤍💙