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Business Spotlight
 Arvada Cakes
303-403-4870 www.arvadacakes.com
 Arvada Cakes will take your cake ideas and turn them into an edible creation. I am Hope Grabowski, Owner and Decorator of Arvada Cakes. I have been creating cakes for 15 years. I am taking orders from both the web site or by phone. My cakes are decorated at a local restaurant with the hope to someday have a store front in Arvada. Anything can be done from simple birthday cakes to wedding cakes and small themed cakes to grand cakes. Ordering is simple; you can call me at 303-403-4870 or email hope.grabowski@yahoo.com. You can have your cake delivered to desired location or picked at your convenience.  Check for ideas online at ArvadaCakes.com. Listed there are many ideas on cakes, fillings, toppings, specialty dinner cakes for your special evening at home, or family gathering. If you have an idea of a cake flavor you would like just ask and I will get it. All cakes are built and decorated just for your order, so at least 24 hours notice is needed on all simple birthday, anniversary, graduation cakes and as much notice as possible on wedding and special carved cakes. Dates are reserved up to 3 months in advance and only one wedding cake per weekend is accepted for now.
 You may have already tried an Arvada Cake. Several were displayed at the Harvest Golf Tournament and the Chamber BBQ! If you did not get a chance to try one of those, there will be a chance at the Taste of Arvada on November 3rd. Everyone will be able to sample several different cakes, fillings, and frostings. You can also see different photos and ideas for holiday gatherings. We will be taking orders there or you can call anytime your craving cake. Give me a call the next time you need a cake.... or if you simply have a craving 303-403-4870. |
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Chamber Calendar
 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 our favorite Superintendent, Dr. Cindy Stevenson, Jefferson County Public Schools! 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 REGISTRATIONBooth 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. Home Instead Senior Care has moved! They are having a Grand Open House on Thursday, October 6th from 4:30 to 7:00 pm. Their new address is 6191 W. 44th Avenue, Wheat Ridge. 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.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. To continue to help your business grow, we have partnered with Jon Drogheo at HRPartner Consulting (Chamber Member) to facilitate FREE monthly HR Roundtable sessions for business owners, managers, and human resources staff to discuss and learn the people side of your business. For the Roundtables to be meaningful to our Chamber members, Jon would like to hear from you about subjects that are impacting you and your business. Possible ideas may look like; Preparing to Hire for a Small Business; Employee Record Keeping-What you need to have; How do I attract and keep great employees. HR Roundtable sessions will be held the 2nd Monday of the month starting October 10, 2011 from 8:30AM-9:30AM at the Chamber. Sessions are FREE for Chamber Members. Send your topic suggestions to Jon at jdrogheo@hrpartnerconsulting.comThe 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 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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