Promote your business
Lakewood supports our business community by creating ways for residents and visitors to discover local places to shop, dine and visit.
Public-facing businesses can use City promotional opportunities to highlight openings, anniversaries, expansions, special recognitions and other updates that help tell the story of Lakewood’s business community.
Explore Lakewood's business community
Visit the New and Notable page to see the latest stories about local businesses sharing news like a grand opening or anniversary.
View Discover Lakewood, an interactive map where residents and visitors can explore Lakewood consumer-facing businesses by category and location.
Check out the Shop, Dine & Discover Lakewood page features visitor information, video spotlights and other ways to explore Lakewood.
Ways the City may promote local businesses
Business updates may be shared through City communication channels such as the weekly eMagazine, social media channels and occasional CityTV spotlights.
Examples of updates that may be shared include:
- Grand openings and ribbon cuttings
- Business anniversaries and milestone celebrations
- Expansions, remodels or relocations
- Seasonal specials or limited-time promotions
- Special recognitions, awards or community involvement
- Campaigns such as Small Business Week and Small Business Saturday
Many updates will be shared in business roundups so the City can include more Lakewood businesses over time.
CityTV Business Spotlight Showcase
Lakewood businesses that submit a profile through the Business Update Form may also be considered for a CityTV business spotlight.
Watch recent CityTV business spotlight videos (opens in new tab).
These videos include captions. If you need help accessing any of this content, please visit the City's Accessibility page to submit a request.
Get started
To be considered for City promotion or to be included on the Discover Lakewood map, complete the Business Update Form. The form allows eligible businesses to submit basic profile information, share photos and send news or milestone updates to the City.
Learn how to add your business to Discover Lakewood.
Businesses can also opt in to hear about City business programs, grant opportunities and economic development updates.
Please note: Listings and promotional mentions are for general information and are not an endorsement.