Hello! I am Lora Knowlton! You can usually find me during the summer months at the Golden Welcome Center during the week and the Goldens Farmers Market on Saturdays! I love serving in Golden, and I have been doing so for more than 20 years. I appreciate all of the partnerships and collaboration that go into many of the events in Golden as well as amongst the businesses. I feel fortunate to work in the heart of Golden at the Golden Chamber of Commerce and the Golden Welcome Center. I see first-hand how both businesses serve in our community and support business and the local economy. I also enjoy all of the events I support and see the community experience and delight in them!
Q: Please tell us about your current, past, or future career/accomplishments. What do you love most about what you do?
For 20 years, I worked with the Colorado Events and Festivals Association. Then, I transitioned into my own event planning business, starting with the Mopar Block Party in Golden, and have been coordinating events all over Denver for 24 years now. I started assisting with Golden Fine Art Festival in 2018 and became a part-time staff member for the Golden Chamber in 2021. I also support the Golden Welcome Center as a contractor, coordinating their venue rentals. I enjoy building partnerships with businesses, vendors, and the like – especially in Golden. During COVID, I dove into genealogy research and have helped solve some family mysteries as of late. I recently received a Certificate of Investigative Genetic Genealogy and look forward to using those skills to help solve DNA genealogy mysteries.
Q: What are a couple of your favorite restaurants or breweries in our community?
Indulge Wine Bar + Bistro
Q: How long have you lived or worked in our community?
24 years and counting
Q: What is one of your favorite hiking or biking trails?
Clear Creek Trail or Clement Park Lake
Q: What advice would you give to yourself 10 years ago?
Think ahead to the future; don’t just live in the present.
Q: What current or former local business makes you the most nostalgic about our community?
Donna Owen’s Golden store – Avenue Gifts
Q: What is your favorite thing or something unique about our community?
Golden is a village with history, tradition and innovation.
Q: What is something interesting that most people don’t know about you?
I love to do things that are unique and different.
Q: Who inspires you to be better?
Dave Shuey. He is a Golden mentor, a guiding force with high morals and integrity. He believes in working together for the greater good, a win-win for all.
Q: Finally, what 3 words or phrases come to mind when you think of the word HOME/COMMUNITY?
Village/partnerships/collaboration
