Scouting is thriving in Arvada! With over 2,000 Scouts and more Eagle Scouts in 2010 than any other year, Scouting is looking forward to its 2nd Century. Through the dedication of many volunteers, the Boy Scouts of America remains the foremost youth program of character development and values-based leadership training in America. There are many areas to get involved or provide needed financial support.  BSA Sports Breakfast is Denver's premier business and sports networking event. This year's keynote speaker is John Fox, the new Head Coach for the Denver Broncos; he will be introduced by John Elway, EVP of Football Operation. The event is scheduled for the morning of March 8th at the Pepsi Center. For more information click here. (Sponsorship  opportunities start at $1,000 to sponsor half a table of 5; interested individuals may also attend and are invited to make a $250 donation at the event). Please contact Chris Phipps to confirm interest: 720.266.2151 : cphipps@bsamail.org.  Rocky Mountain Classic Corporate Pinewood Derby is a Pinewood Derby competition between Denver Engineering, Product Development & and interested firms. Anticipated to be held on the afternoon of Friday May 13th at Bandemere Speedway, a traveling trophy and Denver's top engineering bragging rights are at stake.  (Sponsorship opportunities start at $500 for a team of 4). Please contact Chris Phipps for more information and to confirm interest: 720.266.2151 : cphipps@bsamail.org. To those volunteers that impact the lives of Arvada's young people - we would like to say thank you for your dedication to Scouting.And, to adults who are not currently Scout volunteers, we invite you to become and volunteer and share in the positive experience of the Scouting programs. Opportunities range from being involved in a Pack or Troop to supporting at the District level facilitating activities, training leaders, helping prospective Eagle Scouts, youth recruiting, or raising funds. Please contact Chris Phipps for more information and to confirm interest: 720.266.2151 cphipps@bsamail.org.
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Chamber Calendar
 3rd FRIDAY BREAKFAST
Friday, February 18th 7:00am - 9:00am at the Arvada Center, 6901 Wadsworth Boulevard in Arvada. Breakfast is $18 if you RSVP by February 15th, $20 after that. This month's speaker will be Economist Patty Silverstein. Call the Arvada Chamber today to reserve your seat 303-424-0313 or email Denise@ArvadaChamber.org
 RIBBON CUTTING
Thursday, February 24th at 4:30pm at Jake's Toy Box (formally Ages & Stages Toy Box) located at 14455 W 64th Avenue, Unit M in ArvadaOPEN HOUSE / NETWORKING EVENTWednesday, March 2nd 5:30pm - 7:30pm at Exempla, 9830 W I-70 Frontage Road SOUTH, Wheat Ridge, Colorado RIBBON CUTTINGMonday, March 7th at 4:30pm at The Glass Guru, 6618 Wadsworth Boulevard in Arvada MEMBERSHIP LUNCHEON
Wednesday, March 9th 11:30am -  1:00pm at DiCicco's Italian Restaurant, 5660 Olde Wadsworth Boulevard in Arvada. Speaker: Michelle with Supermedia. I love this topic: Reputation Monitoring on the internet. Lunch is $20 per member, $30 per non-chamber member. RSVP today 303-424-0313 or email Denise@ArvadaChamber.org. RIBBON CUTTING
Monday, March 14th at 4:30pm at K9 Body Shop, 12500 W 58th Avenue #100 in Arvada.
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Business Arvada Style
 Want a sweetheart of a deal? Purchase your ad in Business Arvada Style before February 28th and save! Don't be left out! Target every Arvada homeowner and all fellow chamber members by advertising in this year's Business Arvada Style magazine and directory. Now, Bigger and Better than ever. Save 5% on all orders placed before February 28! Reserve ad space now and also get best positioning! Betsy Hays · 303-619-8317 · b.hays@easychairmedia.com · click here to learn more |
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Discounted Tickets
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!!
Boston Celtics v. Denver Nuggets Thursday, February 24th, 2011 at 8:30pm Pepsi Center - Denver, CO Purchase tickets to the Nuggets v. Celtics game on February 24th and you will receive the same number of tickets in the same price range to another Nuggets home game for FREE! You may select from the following Nuggets home games in March as your free ticket game: Charlotte 3-2 or Toronto 3-21.
You will need to know which free game you want when you place your Nuggets/Celtics ticket order so please know in advance which free game you would like to receive.
This is a limited time offer!
Discounted Lower and Club Level ticket prices:
Lower Level Corner - $110 per seat (normally $120)
Lower Level End - $95 per seat (normally $105)
Club Level Corner - $115 per seat (normally $125)
Club Level end - $100 per seat (normally $110)
Order Lower and Club Level tickets online at: www.pepsicenter.com/groups/nuggets/celticslow
Discounted Upper Level ticket prices:
Upper Level Center - $49 per seat (normally $59)
Upper Level Corner - $38 per seat (normally $48)
Order Upper Level tickets online at:
www.pepsicenter.com/gropus/nuggets/celticsup
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.
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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 Commerce7305 Grandview Avenue Arvada, Colorado 80002 Phone: 303-424-0313 Fax: 303-424-5370 www.ArvadaChamber.org |
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Man & Woman of the Year Nominations
The Arvada Chamber of Commerce is now accepting nominations for the 2010 Man & Woman of the Year. The nomination deadline is Friday, March 4th. Please email Dot@ArvadaChamber.org if you would like a nomination form. MARK YOUR CALENDAR for the awards luncheon honoring the winners - Thursday, May 5th 11:30 - 1:00 at the Arvada Center. Leaders Under 40 Nominations
The Arvada Young Professionals Group is now accepting nominations for leaders in Arvada that excel in business and/or community under the age of 40. The nomination deadline is Friday, March 4th. Please email Dot@ArvadaChamber.org if you would like a nomination form. MARK YOUR CALENDAR for the awards luncheon honoring the winners - Thursday, April 7th 11:30 - 1:00 at the Arvada Center. |
Let Me Hear You Smile playing at the Festival Playhouse, 5665 Olde Wadsworth Boulevard in Olde Town Arvada. Our audiences tell us that this is one of the funniest most heart-warming truest- to- life comedies they have ever seen us perform, and we agree one hundred percent! Picture this: Neil has finally retired from the family hardware store, but he is ready now to move on and move to New Zealand. The 2nd Act opens and Hannah (they are now in there middle 40's) is moving out because she is old and grey. The 3rd Act opens and Willy, now the same actors are 5 years old, is going to dig a hole and move to China. It shows life in reverse. Age appropriate for all. February 18, 19, 20. 303.422.4090 for tickets & info .Jefferson County Assessor Jim Everson will be conducting a Business Property Tax Forum that will be held in the Arvada Library in Olde Town at 6:00 pm on Wednesday, March 23rd "In 2011 we are required to revalue all real property in Jefferson County for property tax purposes to the June 30, 2010 level of value." stated Everson, "Notices of those new values will be sent to owners on May 1. In addition, businesses that received a business personal property tax declaration form in January 2011, which is due April 15, will be able to file their declaration on-line." says Everson, "We want to make ourselves available to business owners to answer any questions they might have about either real or personal property valuation for property tax purposes." Rejuvenation Nutrition 11651 W. 64th Avenue, Suite E1 in Arvada Boot Camp with Jasmine Every Monday night 7:00-8:00PM Starts 21 February 2011Zumba with DanitzaEvery Friday night 7:00-8:00PM Starts 25 February 2011Classes are $5/person if you sign up! All other participants will pay $10/person at the door. Bring water, a towel, and friends to Rejuvenation Nutrition. Located off 64th & Simms St in Arvada, CO. Text: 720-675-7629 or Email: Rejuvenationnc@gmail.com to SIGN UP! How to Build an Internet Marketing PlanWhere: EduCyber 2nd Floor Conference Room, 4251 Kipling St, Wheat Ridge When: Tuesday 3/15/2011 Cost: $24.99 (includes a continental breakfast) Tired of trying one "hot" Internet marketing trend after another and not getting any results? Want to put all the pieces together so you see where you are going? Stop throwing out test ideas and start putting together a cohesive plan that will help you attract more clients, communicate with your customers or leads, and help you grow your business. In this 90 minute seminar Brian DeLaet, CEO of EduCyber will walk you through the steps required to put your plan together. From setting your goals to implementing them on Facebook, you'll walk away with a document you can use for your business. Come to this March 15th Seminar to get going on your Internet marketing plan. Who is this seminar for? CEO's, COO's, Marketing Directors and IT Directors. Those who make decisions regarding the company's web presence. CLICK HERE to Register Online Olde Town Arvada finalist for 2011 Live, Work, Play AwardLive Work Play 2011 shines the spotlight on 10 great places, events and projects in livable communities throughout the Denver metro area over the next three months, culminating with the April 13 announcement of a People's Choice award winner. Vote for our town at www.liveworkplay2011.com. Vote early and often! The other finalists are great but nothing like Olde Town Arvada. Let's take home the People's Choice Award and show the metro area that Olde Town Arvada is the best!
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City Council Notes
There was no Council Meeting on February 14th. There will not be a meeting again this evening, February 21st.
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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.
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