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Business Spotlight
D'Lola Couture to Open Colorado Fashion Week on September 28th, 2011 Colorado finally has joined the list of other major cities in the United States to host a true Fashion Week, and this year's is just right around the corner. On September 28th, 2011 Arvada's Deedee Vicory of D'Lola Couture will headline opening night for designers at Colorado Fashion Week at the Buelle Theater in downtown Denver, CO. It is a great honor to be asked to open Fashion Week, and Deedee Vicory is prepared as she unveils her newest creations on the runway for all in attendance. Tickets are on sale now and will go fast.  D'Lola Couture by Deedee Vicory is Colorado's premier way to buy a truly couture wedding gown. As the only bridal gown designer with a retail showroom, Deedee Vicory gives brides with a unique vision and ability to act on their unique personalities and participate in the dress making process. With fabrics that are shipped from across the world through connections in L.A., New York, Chicago, and Toronto, D'Lola Couture wedding gowns represent the very best in what bridal-wear has to offer. From simple silk shantung wedding gowns to extravagant illusion lace tops with Swarovski crystals, dresses made by Deedee Vicory truly add to the wedding experience.  D'Lola Couture as a label comes from Deedee Vicory's name, the "D", and the name her mother used to go by "Lola" before she passed away when Deedee was a young girl. Her mother's impact on the remainder of her life has inspired Deedee Vicory to strive to be a premier wedding gown designer, and the name of her label symbolizes the importance that her mother had in her life.  Deedee Vicory has spent nearly 18 years working with wedding gowns, opening her own bridal boutique in 1994. Her love for creating beautiful brides is genuine, and it shows as she works with over 1,000 clients per year at her tailoring studio, The Wedding Seamstress, also located in Olde Town Arvada. As Denver's largest independent bridal alteration studio, Deedee Vicory is exposed to a larger variety of designers than any other seamstress in the area, giving her an in depth knowledge on bridal garment construction. She loves the work as she routinely refers to herself as the "dress nerd". If there is anyone that loves what she does it is Deedee Vicory and her exclusive bridal  collection at D'Lola Couture. For more information on Colorado Fashion Week: www.coloradofashionweek.blogspot.comFor more information on The Wedding Seamstress: www.theweddingseamstress.com | Dee Dee Vicory | The Incredible Wedding Seamstress
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Chamber Calendar
 RIBBON CUTTING
Monday, September 26th 4:30pm at Edward Jones, 7674 Grandview Avenue in Olde Town Arvada.
RIBBON CUTTING
Monday, October 3rd 4:30pm at Massage Rose Therapeutic Center, 7621 W 88th Avenue, Westminster
RIBBON CUTTING
Monday, October 10th 4:30pm at Professional Roofing & Exteriors new facility, 5790 Lamar Street, Arvada
 MEMBERSHIP LUNCHEON
Wednesday, October 12th 11:30am - 1:00pm at DiCicco's Italian Restaurant, 5660 Olde Wadsworth Boulevard in Arvada. Lunch is $20 per Chamber Member and $30 per Non-Member. RSVP in advance 303-424-0313 or ExecutiveAdmin@ArvadaChamber.org.
RESERVE YOUR SEAT AT THE TABLE:
Thursday, October 13th 4:00pm Arvada Chamber of Commerce Texas Hold Em Tournament. This is a Members Only Event. Arvada Chamber members must be members in good standing in order to participate. Reservations are required. The tournament will be held at the Egg & I Restaurant at 8025 Sheridan Boulevard in Arvada. Call the Chamber today to RSVP with $25 payment 303-424-0313.
RIBBON CUTTING
Monday, October 17th 4:30pm at Jackalope's Toys, 7614 Newland in Arvada
3RD FRIDAY BREAKFAST
 Friday, October 21st 7:00am - 9:00am at the Arvada Center, 6901 Wadsworth Boulevard in Arvada. Breakfast is $18 per person if you RSVP before October 17th, $20 per person after that. Join us as we hear from a representative of the Denver Broncos! RSVP today at 303-424-0313 or ExecutiveAdmin@ArvadaChamber.org.
RIBBON CUTTING
Monday, October 24th 4:30pm at Revolution Chiropractic, 8410 Wadsworth Boulevard in Arvada.
BUSINESS AFTER HOURS
 Wednesday, October 26th 5:00 - 7:00pm at Bellco Credit Union, 5091 Kipling Street #110 in Wheat Ridge. Business After Hours is FREE! It's a great way to meet new people, build your strategic partnerships and grow your business. Did I mention they are super fun? Stop by and check it out.
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Taste of Arvada 11/03/11
 VENDOR BOOTH REGISTRATION
Booth Space at the 2011 Taste of Arvada is only $150 if you reserve with payment prior to 10/01/11. Beginning on 10/01/11 the price goes up to $200.
You'll definitely want to reserve your spot sooner rather than later. We can only fit 70 booths in this space. We sell out every year. Don't miss this opportunity to get your company in front of hundreds of Arvada residents.
Please take a few minutes to let us know about your business and the type of merchandise and/or information you will be displaying at your booth. Our goal is to make this event a great success for your business. We thank you for being a part of this fabulous event and we look forward to working with you on the Taste of Arvada.
The Particulars:
- The Taste of Arvada will be held in the gyms at the Apex Center, 13150 W 72nd Avenue
- Booth space will be reserved with payment
- The event will be held on Thursday, November 3rd 6pm - 8pm. You must be there the entire 2 hours.
- Set up can begin at 4pm. All booths must be set up by 5:30pm.
- A 6' or 8' table and table cloth will be provided for you.
- NO electricity will be provided to vendor booths. All outlets at the facility will be designated for the food booths.
- You must be a member in good standing at the Arvada Chamber of Commerce in order to have a booth at the Taste of Arvada.
Company Name:
Contact Person:
Phone Number:
Email Address:
What do you plan to display?
If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to give us a call at 303-424-0313 or email Dot@ArvadaChamber.org .
**RESTAURANTS** Please call 303-424-0313 or email Dot@ArvadaChamber.org for Restaurant Registration Form. We do not charge restaurants a booth fee. We do require that they bring enough free food samples for at least 800 guests.
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The Arvada Business Zone
The Arvada Business Zone is brought to you by Arvada Chamber of Commerce and Marketing Huddle. We decided to launch a radio show to bring this to life by interviewing Arvada Chamber of Commerce members about their business and how it started, along with all the frequently asked questions they get from customers just like you!
This will be a fun & informative format where you will be able to learn much more about the business than just the few words you'd see in an advertisement!
Also, you will be able to learn from Arvada Leadership about the direction Arvada is moving, and be able to share your ideas as well.
We want to interview YOU! CLICK HERE to sign up for your interview!
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Game On!
Welcome to the 2011 Membership Drive! Where our members WIN BIG by referring our fabulous chamber to other business professionals.
Bring Your A-Game! October 1 - October 31, 2011 Bring in the MOST new members to the Arvada Chamber of Commerce in the month of ROCKTOBER and WIN BIG! Game On! Can you win this as an individual? Maybe... But why take that chance? Create a TEAM of up to 4 other members! Teams must be registered by September 30th Questions? Give us a call at the Arvada Chamber of Commerce! 303-424-0313 |
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Get on the Map!
 GET YOUR BUSINESS ON THE MAP! And help people find what they need - your business! In print, online and now on mobile Expose your business to Arvada's visitor market! Over $425 million dollars a year is generated from visitor spending in Jefferson County -catch your share by being on this year's map! Deadline to get in is almost here! Contact EasyChair Media today to learn more 800-611-8013 or 970-686-5805 arvadasales@easychairmedia.com Click here for more map information |
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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, October 7th at 10:00am at the Arvada Chamber of Commerce. 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, October 13th at 10:00AM at Personal Benefit Services Wealth Management. Personal Benefit Services is located at 5620 Ward Road, Suite 100 in Arvada. 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, October 11th 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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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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Costco (Wadsworth & 52nd) is going to be offering a flu shot program through their pharmacy to companies that would like to vaccinate their employees at a cost of $20 per shot compared to $25 at other facilities. Join for a night of fun at the YMCA! Haunted house, ghoulish treats, scary sports, carnival games and more! Free for YMCA members and $5 per family for non members. For more information visit www.denverymca.orgDuncan Family YMCA, 6350 Eldridge Street in Arvada Saturday, October 22nd 5:30-7:30pm FREE for Y Members. $5 per family for non members Relay for Life Car Wash Information Who: The American Cancer Society- Relay for life teams "Staples Steppers" and "Team Marilyn", Infiniti of Denver, Jim 'N Nick's Bar-B-Q. What: Infiniti of Denver is teaming up with Relay for Life to host a family friendly car wash where 100 percent of the proceeds will benefit The American Cancer Society. For every $5 donation supporters will receive a quality car wash and 1 Complimentary Lunch provided by Jim 'N Nicks Bar-B-Q. Where: Infiniti of Denver- 2990 S. Havana St. Aurora, CO 80014 When: Saturday, October 8th 10:00 a.m.- 3:00 p.m.Personal Benefit Services Wealth Management would like to invite you and a guest to attend a free community education seminar, featuring two sessions: Social Security & Medicare. These sessions are designed to provide you with important information regarding your benefits, and how to make them work for you. We will be serving food and beverages to all guests. Seating is limited, so please RSVP today. Seminars will be held on September 27, 2011 from 5-7pm at Personal Benefit Services Wealth Management in Arvada. To RSVP, please call Mary at 303-991-6424. Red Rocks Community College Foundation Golf OutingSaturday, October 15, 2011Applewood Golf Course 8am Shotgun Start The Red Rocks Community College Foundation is holding its Inaugural Golf Outing on Saturday, October 15, 2011 - 8am shotgun start (Standard Best Ball Scramble Format). Established in 1993, the RRCC Foundation has awarded over $3 Million Dollars in Student Scholarships and over $2.5 Million in Institutional Support. Please join in on the fun and make a difference at the same time. Cost is $75 which includes green fees, golf cart, range balls, golfer gift bag and BBQ! Sign up as a foursome or as a individual golfer by contacting Ron Slinger at ron.slinger@rrcc.edu or (303) 914-6417. Spa Night Out! College of International Esthetics, Services performed under instructor supervision. September 29, 4:30pm - 8:30pmGuests will be Treated to: * Wine Tasting by Bonacquisti Wine Option to purchase glasses or bottles * Yummy Hors D'oeuvres * Girlie Vendors * Mini Facials for $12 * Waxing starting at $6 * Microdermabrasions $28 * Make up application & Consultation * Spray Tanning $18 * Chair Massages ($1 a minute) * Teeth Whitening starting at $129 * Botox & Juve'derm performed by Allura Skin & Laser Clinic starts at 3pm * 10% off any of our Product Lines: Sanitas, Image * Complimentary Moor Mud Hand Demos * Guests who attend with a service booked will receive an Event Bag! * Buy 1 get 1 50% off Gift Certificates Please R.S.V.P. for your treatment to ensure we can accommodate all guests. Credit Cards will be taken to hold your spot. Please arrive 15 minutes prior to your appointment. R.S.V.P to Colleen Flynn 303.775.1357 or marketingiec09@gmail.com* Please give 24 hours for a return phone call or email Location: 7330 W 52nd Ave. Arvada 720.540.0333 The Arvada Chamber of Commerce in partnership with Marketing Huddle has created the Arvada Business Zone. We are interviewing our chamber members and will promote these radio interviews throughout the Arvada area. CLICK HERE to schedule your interview. It's FREE! And you can send your radio interview to your customers, friends and family!! Our first interview is up online already. CLICK HERE to listen.
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City Council Notes
There was standing room only in Council Chambers on Monday night as non-profit organizations stepped up to the microphone to ask for part of the 2012 Community Development Block Grant money. For more information on the non-profit organizations that service the Arvada area CLICK HERE. Find out how you can volunteer, donate or give back to your community.
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Community News
The Arvada Center Presents..... Ragtime which runs September 9 thru October 2. For ticket information call the Arvada Center Box Office at 720-898-7200 or visit www.arvadacenter.org. The Jefferson County Prayer Breakfast will be held on Thursday, October 6th, from 7:00am - 8:35am at Marriott Denver West, located at 1717 Denver West Boulevard, Golden, CO 80401. CLICK HERE to learn more and to purchase tables. For more info: Laura Boggs and Doug Filter 303-522-0348 boggs@aol.com
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