This Friday, May 20, the Arvada Branch of Cherry Creek Mortgage Company will celebrate its 10th anniversary. Chamber members are invited to join the festivities from 4:00 to 7:00 pm at their office in the Arbor Building located at 7850 Vance Drive in Arvada. The rededication ceremony will begin at 4:30 and the gala continues till the champagne runs out!  Christine Jensen and her team have been serving homebuyers in Arvada and surrounding communities for over 17 years. So when the opportunity with Cherry Creek came up to open a branch in Arvada, it was a natural fit. Since May 2001, the branch has existed to serve the financing needs of their community and to help those that wish to turn the dream of homeownership in to reality. And they've helped over a thousand families do just that. The team does much work with 1st time homebuyers, seniors who wish to tap in to Reverse Mortgage financing, FHA 203k Rehab loans, families that are moving up or downsizing and many others.  Remaining a vital piece of Arvada has always been a focus for Christine. Not only has she been a chamber member for 16 years but she has served the Chamber and its members in numerous roles, on various committees, as a Past Chairman of the Board, and currently on the JCBL and Business and Government Affairs Committee. In addition to her Chamber work, Christine has volunteered in many capacities in Arvada and the region. Her work has earned her awards as a Top 10 Producer National Producer for the past three years and will be listed again this year in 5280 Magazine's 5 Star Professional edition.  "I feel very blessed to have the talent we've attracted at the Arvada Branch of Cherry Creek Mortgage" reports Christine Jensen, Branch Manager. The team includes Ronda Adducci, Amanda McKay, Julie Widick, and of course her vital partner in life and business - her husband, Dana. And on any given day, one can find various family members - grandchildren, teenagers, and others stopping by for a visit and a treat. Congratulations to the Arvada Branch of Cherry Creek Mortgage Company for a very successful 10 years from all of us at the Arvada Chamber of Commerce!!
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Chamber Calendar
 RIBBON CUTTING
TODAY!! Monday, May 16th 4:30pm at Smart Cow Yogurt Bar, 8770 Wadsworth Boulevard in Arvada.
BUSINESS AFTER HOURS
 Wednesday, May 18th 5:00 - 7:00pm at Coors Credit Union, 7721-A Wadsworth Boulevard in Arvada. Business After Hours is FREE and is a great way to promote your business and build strategic partnerships. 3RD FRIDAY BREAKFAST
 Friday, May 20th 7:00 - 9:00am at the Arvada Center, 6901 Wadsworth Boulevard in Arvada. Speaker: Matt Cheroutes, Colorado Economic Development. $18 per person if you RSVP before May 17th. $20 per person at the door. Give the Chamber a call today to RSVP 303-424-0313 or email Denise@ArvadaChamber.org. RIBBON CUTTING
Monday, May 23rd 4:30pm at A Taste of Home Cooking, 12356 W 58th Avenue in Arvada. RIBBON CUTTING
May 27th at 4:00pm for the Jefferson County Business Resource Center: Arvada Satellite Office here at the Chamber, 7305 Grandview Avenue in Arvada.  ARVADA ADVENTURES
Wednesday, May 25th 5:00pm - 6:00pm at Streets Fitness, 12520 W 64th Avenue in Arvada. We are going to do a boxing class at Streets Fitness. It's okay if you've never done it before. This is a beginner class. Please arrive in work out gear! Arvada Adventures is a new program with the Arvada Chamber of Commerce that will bring our members out and about in the community to see new places and will allow you to get to know each other in different settings throughout the city!
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Committee Meetings
Joining a committee is a great way to get involved and take a leadership role in the Arvada Chamber of Commerce. If you, or someone in your organization, is interested in being involved in one of these committees, add us to your calendar. These committees meet once a month for about an hour.
 The next Government Affairs Committee meeting will be held on Friday, June 3rd at 10:00AM at the Chamber. The Government Affairs Committee of the Arvada Chamber of Commerce is comprised of representatives from a diverse mixture of Chamber members, who review proposed ordinances, statutes and regulations to evaluate their potential impact on members of the Chamber. The Committee recommends support or opposition of these to the Chamber Board of Directors.
 The next Arvada Young Professionals meeting will be held on Thursday, June 9th at 10:00AM at PERSONAL BENEFIT SERVICES WEALTH MANAGEMENTWe had to move the location! The AYP Group got too big for our conference room! The Arvada Young Professional Group (AYP) is a meaningful networking organization of talented, up-an-coming young professionals who are dedicated to building a better Arvada. We are made up of motivated, energetic young professionals certain to become Arvada's future leaders. Our primary purpose is to sponsor, promote, and support social activities involving members of the Arvada business community. AYP offers its members a way to link their personal passions with professional ambitions.
 The next Member Retention Committee meeting will be held on Tuesday, June 14th at 10:00AM at the Chamber. The Membership Retention Committee will work with members to encourage participation in current chamber activities and develop new opportunities to be involved. Businesses that are involved are more likely to be successful. |
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Ambassador Profile
 Virlie Walker
Walker Investments
Virlie Walker is co-owner of Walker Investments, LLC, cyber auto dealers in our area. www.WalkerRide.com She and husband, Don, have been doing business "via the Net" for eight years. They are able to get what people want, and they provide painless transactions for buying and/or selling vehicles. They use today's technology with the Internet to serve many happy customers. This approach also allows them to travel a bit, which they enjoy doing as often as possible.
Virlie has been an Ambassador for three years, and occasionally, a part-time employee of the Arvada Chamber. She is also active in a variety of community and service organizations. Before joining Don in Walker Investments, Virlie served as Public Affairs Director for the Denver District Food & Drug Administration at the Denver Federal Center for over 20 years.
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What's New???
Seriously... it seems like we are working on a new program or event every week. I hope you get down this far in Grand Views to read about it! LOL
Your Member Retention Committee has come up with Arvada Adventures! In the last survey I sent out, one of the things we hear loud and clear was that some of you just didn't want to attend a business after hours from 5-7pm because you've been selling your business all day long and the last thing you want to do at quittin' time was sell your business some more. We've got an a couple of answers for that! Our business after hours aren't like work! You've got to stop by one coming up and check it out. It's social hour... it's happy hour... it's fun.
Still not sold on that. That's okay. We've come up with Arvada Adventures to get our members together and explore Arvada. Let's get out and have some fun after work! Our first Arvada Adventure will be May 25th at Streets Fitness, 12520 W 64th Avenue (south west corner of 64th & Ward Road) from 5:00 - 6:00pm where we will put on our workout gear and take a boxing class. This will be a beginner boxing class so don't get nervous! We'll be punching bags, not people! You don't need to bring gloves, they have them there for you to use.
Our next Arvada Adventure will be a night out at the Arvada Colts home opener on June 3rd at 7:30pm. Bring your lawn chair, bleacher seating is limited. These baseball games are free and are fun for the whole family! So bring the whole family with you! The Arvada Colts is our semi-professional baseball team. They will be playing home games out at Long Lake Ranch (on 64th Avenue out by Highway 93) on Friday nights and Sundays beginning June 3rd through the end of July. To see a schedule of dates and game times go to www.ArvadaColts.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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Member Discounts!
Click on the Hot Deals button below to see Member to Member Discounts that our Chamber Members have posted on the website for you. As a member, you can post a Hot Deal on our website as well. Click on the red icon below or go to www.ArvadaChamber.org and click on Member Discounts - start saving today! 
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The Arvada Branch of Cherry Creek Mortgage is about to celebrate its 10th anniversary of serving the community. To commemorate the occasion, we will have a celebration and rededication on Friday, May 20 beginning at 4:00 pm at our offices. We would be delighted to have you as a guest of honor for the rededication ceremony that will begin at 4:30 pm
Leadership Arvada and Coldstone Creamery are planning the following fundraiser to support improvements at the Arvada Senior Recreation Center. Treat yourself while helping your community!
For just $5/ticket, you join us for a family-friendly ice cream social!
Saturday, May 21 from 11am - 1pm
Where: The APEX Center at 13150 W. 72nd Avenue
What: Enjoy a Cold Stone Creamery like-it cup, ice cream cone or ice cream cake* at the event. There will be kids' activities, prizes, and a grand prize at the conclusion of the event. *While cake supplies last
How: Purchase tickets at these locations:
· Cold Stone Creamery Olde Town Arvada, 5545 Wadsworth Bypass #D, Arvada
· APEX Center, 13150 W. 72nd Ave., Arvada (in advance and on event day)
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City Council Notes
To see the meeting notes from Monday's council meeting, please go to www.Arvada.org. Council meetings now stream live on the web!
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Community News
Arvada Trails Day June 4th 10AM - 2PM at Majestic View Nature Center, 7030 Garrison Street in Arvada and Two Ponds National Wildlife Refuge, West 80th Avenue - East of Kipling. * FREE FAMILY FUN * Eco/Sustainability Fair * 20 Mile Bike Ride * Live Animal Presentations * 2 Nature walks * Community booths * Kids Activities. For more information contact the Festivals Commission at 720-898-7400 or www.arvadafestivals.com
Curbside Cleanup Returns - This popular free curbside clean-up is scheduled for May 9 thru May 27. For a map of the clean-up schedule in your neighborhood go to our website at www.arvada.org. For more information contact the Streets Dept. at 720-898-7720. The 2011 Arvada Harvest Festival Parade is coming up! You and your business are invited to join this great community event. There are opportunities of every size, allowing a perfect fit for your business' participation. The parade theme for 2011 is Science Fiction and Science. Call us at (303) 456-2121 or email arvadaharvestfestival@gmail.com with your ideas. Or CLICK HERE to check out the website. Want to participate but need an idea? Contact us and we'll share some of ours. See you on September 10th! The Arvada Center Presents The Lady With All The Answers in the Black Box Theater from April 26 thru May 22. For Ticket info. call the Box Office at 720-898-7200 or visit www.arvadacenter.org.
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