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December 20, 2010

Business Spotlight
 
Padgett
 
5511 West 56th Avenue, Suite 110
Arvada, Colorado 80002
www.smallbizpros.com/T_Kropinak
Phone:  303.467.0640

PADGETT BUSINESS SERVICES® OPENS AND SERVES THE NEEDS OF SMALL BUSINESSES IN THE ARVADA AREA.

Small businesses in the Arvada area have access to services including financial reporting, payroll, and tax consulting through a franchise of PADGETT BUSINESS SERVICES®, locally owned and operated by Theresa Kropinak.

"PADGETT BUSINESS SERVICES® has the reputation of knowing what the owner-operated business needs," said Kropinak. "I am looking forward to providing this service to our small business community and I am confident I can meet their financial reporting and tax needs." 

Kropinak's Padgett office offers a personalized monthly profit and loss statement, payroll processing, on-going tax planning, business consulting and pick-up and delivery service. In addition, Padgett offers preparation services for individual, partnership, and corporate income tax returns. "With the Padgett system, small business owners have more resources to help them make informed, strategic decisions," said Kropinak.

Kropinak brings with her the experience of various financial management positions in the health and technology industries with companies such as Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield, WellPoint, Inc. and Managed Business Solutions. Kropinak has a Bachelor of Science in Accounting and has also earned her MBA.

PADGETT BUSINESS SERVICES® has been named by Accounting Today as a Top 100 Firm and number one in the category of Business and Financial Services in Entrepreneur.   

ABOUT PADGETT BUSINESS SERVICES®.  
Since 1966, PADGETT BUSINESS SERVICES® has catered to the individual needs of small business owners through a network of 400 local owner-operated offices. By way of personal relationships and efficient service, they provide peace of mind to help their clients' businesses increase their success. Padgett offers small business advice and consultation, tax preparation, government compliance, financial reporting, complete payroll services, and other services important to small businesses.

Chamber Calendar

Ribbon Cutting LogoRIBBON CUTTING
Monday, January 10th 4:30pm
for Fire Photoz located at 5400 Ward Road, Building 2, Suite 201 in Arvada.

RTD MEETING
Wednesday, January 12th 7:30am
at the Metro North Chamber of Commerce, 14583 Orchard Parkway, Suite 300 in Westminster.

ML LogoMEMBERSHIP LUNCHEON
Wednesday, January 12th 11:30 - 1:00pm
at DiCicco's Italian Restaurant, 5660 Olde Wadsworth Boulevard in Arvada.  Lunch is $20 per Chamber Member, $30 per non-member.  Please call today to RSVP 303-424-0313 or email Denise@ArvadaChamber.org.

Ribbon Cutting LogoRIBBON CUTTING
Monday, January 17th 4:30pm
at 3 Margaritas located at 10160 W 50th Avenue in Wheat Ridge (just South of Target).

3rd FRIDAY BREAKFAST
Friday, January 21st 7:00am - 8:30am
at the Arvada Center, 3rd Friday Logo6901 Wadsworth Boulevard in Arvada.  Breakfast is $18 if you RSVP by January 17th, $20 after that.  This month's speaker will be Special Agent in Charge of the FBI Colorado/Wyoming Jim Davis.  SAC Davis will talk about how the FBI stopped a terrorist attack on the NYC subway system from right here in Denver, Colorado!  Space is limited at this breakfast due to another event at the Arvada Center that day.  Only 120 seats available.  Please RSVP ASAP.

86th ANNUAL DINNER
Friday, January 21st 6:00pm - 9:00pm
at the Arvada Center, 6901 Wadsworth Boulevard in Arvada.  $75 per person.  Please RSVP by January 10th to 303-424-0313.  Formal Attire.

BAH LogoBUSINESS AFTER HOURS
Wednesday, January 26th 5:00pm - 7:00pm
at Rock-A-Billies Tavern, 12363 W 64th Avenue in Arvada (64th & Ward).  Business After Hours is Free and it is a great way to network with other business professionals!
Discounted Tickets
DenverNuggetsLogo
Did you know that the Denver Nuggets are members of the Arvada Chamber of Commerce?  And because you and your family and your employees are associated with the Arvada Chamber of Commerce, YOU GET DISCOUNTED TICKETS!! 

Denver Nuggets vs. Portland Trailblazers
Tuesday, December 28 at 7:00 PM
Doors open at 6:00 PM
Lower Level Corner - $75 (normally $80+)
Upper Level Corner - $23 (normally $28+)
VIP Club Level Corner/End - $50 (normally $70-85)
Order online at:
www.pepsicenter.com/groups/nuggets/1228ACC

Get 2 great games for 1 low price!
Denver Nuggets vs. Houston Rockets
Monday, January 3 at 7:00 PM
Doors open at 6:00 PM
Denver Nuggets vs. LA Lakers
Friday, January 21 at 8:30 PM
Doors open at 7:30 PM
Tickets- Prices are for 1 ticket for both games
VIP Club Level Corner - $135 (normally $220)
Lower Level Corner - $130 (normally $210)
Upper Level Center - $69 (normally $108)
Upper Level Corner - $58 (normally $86)
Order online at: www.pepsicenter.com/groups/nuggets/0121acc

Denver Nuggets vs. Cleveland Cavaliers
Saturday, January 15 at 7:00 PM
Doors open at 6:00 PM
Discounted Tickets
VIP Club Level Corner/End - $50 (normally $70+)
Lower Level Corner - $75 (normally $80)
Upper Level Corner - $23 (normally $28)
Order online at: www.pepsicenter.com/groups/nuggets/0115acc

All sales are final.No service charges or processing fees. Credit or debit card payment required at time of purchase. Tickets are subject to availability and filled on a first-come, first-served basis. Other games and locations may be available at a discount. Please call to inquire. For questions please call Christina Hengst at 303-405-6188 or email chengst@pepsicenter.com.

ColoradoAvalanche
Did you know that the Colorado Avalanche are members of the Arvada Chamber of Commerce?  You and your family and your employees are associated with the Arvada Chamber of Commerce so YOU GET DISCOUNTED TICKETS THERE TOO!!

No service charges or processing fees. Credit or debit card payment required at time of purchase. Tickets are subject to availability. Other games and locations may also be available at a discount, please call to inquire. For questions please call Sarah Feldman at 303.405.1376 or email sfeldman@pepsicenter.com
I hope you have enjoyed this week's edition of Grand Views.  If you have something you would like to have considered for Grand Views, email it to me at Dot@ArvadaChamber.org.  You must be a member in good standing with the Arvada Chamber of Commerce.
 
Have a successful week,
Dot

Dot Wright
President
Arvada Chamber of Commerce

7305 Grandview Avenue
Arvada, Colorado 80002
Phone: 303-424-0313
Fax: 303-424-5370
www.ArvadaChamber.org
In This Issue
Business Spotlight
Chamber Calendar
Community News
Sponsorship Opportunities
Chamber Staff
Dot Wright
President
Dot@ArvadaChamber.org

Denise Shugarts
Office Manager
Denise@ArvadaChamber.org
Arvada Chamber
86th Annual Dinner

Join Us as the Arvada Chamber of Commerce celebrates 86 Years!

Arvada Chamber of  Commerce

86th Annual Dinner

Friday, January 21, 2011
6:00 - 9:00pm
at the Arvada Center for the Arts
6901 Wadsworth Boulevard, Arvada
 
Join us as we recognize the
2010 Business of the Year
Mahnke Auto Body/Fix Auto

Enjoy a Fabulous Dinner with friends

Don't miss this fantastic event
Reserve your seat or table today
call 303-424-0313
 
Tickets are $75 per person
Formal Attire

Call today 303-424-0313 or email Denise@ArvadaChamber.org.
Member News
TOYS FOR TOTS drop off location at Ages & Stages Toy Box, 14455 W 64th Avenue in Arvada (64th and Indiana).  For more information on Toys for Tots please visit www.toysfortots.org

We're proud to announce that Karen Marks,  co-owner of Olde Town Acupuncture & Wellness Center has been asked to lead a training in Uganda this December. Karen will be in Africa through December 17th.  She is working with acupuncturists from around the U.S. to teach  local health care workiers simple acupuncture protocols to help alleviate pain, stress, and the side effects of medications for HIV/AIDS.  Congratulations to Karen.   If you'd like to know more about the Pan-African Acupuncture Project, you may visit their website at www.panafricanacupuncture.org.

CLICK ON the video below for the Arvada Center's Christmas Carol
ChristmasCarol
The Arvada Center presents .......A Christmas Carol, in the Main Stage Theater until December 23. Check out the exciting 2010 - 2011 Theater Season at www.arvadacenter.org.
City Council Notes
To see information regarding Monday night's study session, please visit www.Arvada.org
Community News
The Jefferson County Sheriff's Office Citizens Academy Alumni Association is pleased to announce, that they are hosting the 2011 National Citizens Academy Alumni Convention on May 3-6, 2011 at the Denver West Marriott. For sponsorship and/or convention information, visit. www.JeffcoCa3.org. Or call Michael Rohr at 303-882-2070.
Visit Our Sponsors
CES Logo 

Pinnacol Logo

City Logo

Personal Benefit Services

AEDA Logo

FirstBank Logo

B of C Logo

Sooper Logo

Colling Logo

ArvadaPress

Guaranty Logo

Ereka O'Hara
Remax Logo

Daryl Christensen
Waddell

Noviscon Realty

Garvins
Your Logo Could Be Here Too!
We are starting to talk to our members about 2011.  I know, it's not even Thanksgiving yet, but January is right around the corner!  If you are interested in being a 2011 Annual Sponsor of the Arvada Chamber of Commerce, call Dot at 303-424-0313 or email Dot@ArvadaChamber.org to take a look at our fantastic sponsorship opportunities.

Thank you to the 2010 Annual Sponsors that have already committed to a 2011 Sponsorship:
Custom Environmental Services
Pinnacol Assurance
Arvada Economic Development
Personal Benefit Services WM
FirstBank
Arvada Press
Guaranty Bank
Bank of Choice
Easy Chair Media
Jefferson Center for Mental Health
Helm, Less, Smith & Williams
Smith Phillips CPA
Doris Stipech - State Farm Insurance
Garvins Sewer Services
Hart Realty Group