Melissa Dougherty Anderson
October is National Women's Small Business Month!
Each week, we will be featuring a female Connects member who owns their own business.
Melissa Dougherty Anderson Law, LLC.
When and why did you start your own business?
I started practicing law in 2007 & was working full time for the Department of Revenue, Division of Racing Events when I was regulating the States horse racing industry. My boss said I could have my own practice on the side - as long as it did not conflict. The idea had never occurred to me, until he made the suggestion. So in 2013, I chose to open an Estate Planning practice. It started out as just nights and weekends, drafting for friends and family. Then word of mouth spread, and I started making more money in my "side gig" than in my day job for the government. That is when I made the transition to focus on my private practice full time.
What is the secret to your success?
Multi-tasking. I am a busy wife and mother. It is all a great balancing act. I drop my son off at school, get in a daily workout, and then my day begins and I work through lunch until I pick my son up from school. I am often known for taking work calls from the sidelines at soccer, baseball and basketball games:) My clients are all wonderful and understanding. I also write a weekly online blog and am involved in the community. I volunteer as a Golden Chamber of Commerce Ambassador and am currently in the Leadership Golden 2021 class.
FEATURED DEALS & DISCOUNTS
Did you know as a member you receive discounts from businesses around Golden? We will be featuring discounts each week for you.
Gold Mine Cupcakes creates all of their recipes from scratch and are made fresh each day. They strive to be Colorado's first choice for cupcakes, while providing excellent customer service and a close family and community atmosphere.
Connects members get a 10% discount on orders of 1 dozen or more. Just mention you are a Connects member at the register.
Connects Events
Happy Hour - This Thurs. Oct. 7th at 4pm - Join us for happy hour on the Cafe 13 patio! Appetizers and drinks will be provided. We hope to see you there!
Connects Core Values Month! - This November - Stay tuned for weekly activities, events and treats next month to celebrate Connects Workspace's 8 core values: Innovation, Passion, Respect, Integrity, Uniqueness, Honor our Faith Heritage, Cherish and Give Back to Community.
Community Events
"Knock Your Boots Off" Beer Tasting and Chilli Cook-Off - Oct. 9th from 1pm-4pm at Parfet Park - $30 per person - NOW until Noon, Thurs Oct 7, 2021. $40 per person - At The Gate - Buy tickets here. Have a winning chili recipe? Sign up to compete! Chili Cook registration is NOW OPEN!