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Business Spotlight
 Big Time Trampoline Fun Center7330 West 52nd, Arvada, CO 80002 Arvada Marketplace-East by Sam's Club 303-422-8463, 303-422-388 parties/events www.cometobigtime.com Rev-up for fun and fitness at Arvada's new Big Time Trampoline Fun Center. Big Time's unique combination of physical, interactive, and social activities serves up amusement and great times for everyone. All-Age AdventureKids, tweens, teens and adults can race through a maze, "Wipe Out" friends on the Wrecking Ball, swing on a rope, fly into a foam pit, play dodgeball, shoot hoops,  climb through an obstacle course, shoot pool, play ping-pong, enjoy vintage arcade games - and jump on Big Time's 50-ft long trampolines. All activities are included in one affordable, low price. Families Parents can relax or catch up in Big Time's parent lounge, outfitted with wi-fi and news/sports TV. Hanging out is free. Little ones have their own safe area complete  with trampolines, play structures and a mini foam pit. Special OccasionsBig Time is the place where all ages can party up and celebrate - birthdays, anniversaries, teams and groups. Big Time will provide a hostess and take care of all your needs. Reserve a table or two, or Big Time's 2600 sq ft "Epic" room. Charities, youth teams and  youth groups may qualify for special rates. Where Work is FunBusinesses can also host fantastic team-building events, meetings and holiday parties. Reserve by October 21st and receive 10% off your business occasion held before January 30, 2012. Serving Arvada and Beyond Longtime Arvada resident and Big Time originator, Kelle Hickam, identified the Arvada Marketplace as a location in need of revitalization; a place that would fulfill a local need for affordable, active all-age entertainment while also drawing from communities as far away as Evergreen and Stapleton. Big Time is families-owned and proud to be part of Arvada and the Arvada Chamber of Commerce.
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Chamber Calendar
 RIBBON CUTTING Monday, October 10th 4:30pm at Professional Roofing & Exteriors as relocated to a new facility and we are cutting a ribbon for them. Join us at 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. This month you will hear from our Board of Directors for the State of the Chamber. Where have we come over the past three years, what have we got going on now and where are we headed... come and find out!
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 Big Time Trampoline Fun Center, 7330 W 52nd Avenue (across the parking lot from Sam's Club!) on Wadsworth and 52nd.
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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Ribbon Cuttings
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We recently did a ribbon cutting for Kickin Wings located at 4990 Kipling Street, Unit 15 in Wheat Ridge. As you know we do ribbon cuttings on Mondays, so it was very convenient for me to place my Monday night football snack order and take it home with me that day. They've got all your favorite football snacks - a one stop shop... and they deliver. Give them a call at (303) 425-6825 to place your next order!
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We did a ribbon cutting for the expansion and renovation of Buffalo Wild Wings on 80th Ave, just West of Wadsworth. If you haven't been up there since the remodel... definitely stop by and check it out. What a great place to watch a game. They are located at 8350 West 80th Avenue in Arvada. Find them online at www.buffalowildwings.com or give them a call at (303) 424-2999. |
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My Gym Children's Fitness Center is located at 7705 Wadsworth Blvd Unit E in Arvada. What a great concept. Bring the little ones by to "work out". The play area is huge. Check out pictures at www.mygym.com/arvada. For more information, give them a call at (303) 467-3500. |
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We did a ribbon cutting at Queen City Snacks located at 11651 W. 64th Ave. Ste A4 in Arvada (64th & Simms). I dropped some coin that day too! They've got the best trail mixes, dried fruits, chocolate, you name it. They also do little chocolate gift baskets that look like floral arrangements! Very cool place. Check out their website at www.queencitysnacks.com. Stop by and see them, or give them a call at (303) 513-7788. |
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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, November 4th 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. The Manneken Frites Bier Garden is now complete! The flower boxes are up and planted with beautiful blooming flowers. Its a great day in Olde Town and our Bier Garden would be perfect for your Chamber Staff Team Building exercise, during Happy Hour today (4-6). Stop by 5616 Olde Wadsworth Blvd in Olde Town Arvada and get $2.00 off any of our already competitively priced Belgian beers. St Joan of Arc Early Learning Center Auction October 15, 2011 5:30 p.m.-12:00 a.m. "An Evening Under The Sea in Atlantis". Come join us for an enjoyable evening with Live and Silent auction. Cake Auction featuring cakes from Cheesecake Therapy and Das Meyer. Dinner, Dancing, Open Bar. St Joan of Arc Catholic Church, 12735 W 58th Ave. Arvada. Diana Murray 303-422-4949 or email ~ elc@stjoanelc.org$125.00 couple | $65.00 single 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 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. Wednesday, October 26th, between 7:30 and 9:00am You are invited to a complimentary Community Breakfast at Springwood Retirement Community. Network wtih local business people while you experience Chef Fred Batchelor's incredible cuisine: *Fresh fruit and yogurt parfaits *canolis, muffins, cinnamon rolls *mini breakfast burritos *potato pancakes with smoked salmon caviar and dill cream *breakfast panini caprese style *assorted hot and cold beverages RSVP by October 24th to 303-434-6550 Springwood Retirement Community, 6550 Yank Way, Arvada 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. Come join Stride for "Striding to the Stars" - The Stride Gala Dinner and Fundraiser on October 21, 2011. The event will be held at The Lakewood Country Club and include cocktails, dinner, a silent and live auction and a community awards ceremony. "Help those we serve find their place among the stars." Sarah Maxwell. Sponsorship opportunities are available. Individual tickets are $60.00 and table purchases are also available. For more information, to purchase tickets and view sponsorship opportunities, go to our website at www.stride-co.org or contact Susanne Roser at 303-238-3580 x29 or susanner@stride-co.org. Two Roads Charter School - Open House Nov 5th, 2-5pm. We are excited to invite you to come see our new location. Please come take a tour, attend the ribbon cutting, take part in scooter races, a charity sock fight (new socks in the package only please), purchase coffee or ice cream, and much, much more. Please bring a package of new socks as your "admission." All socks will be used in a "sock fight' and then donated to Urban Peak. Ice cream and coffee will be available for purchase and will benefit Two Roads Charter School. Our new address is 7180 Oak Street, in Arvada. Call 303-423-3377 for more information. www.tworoadscharter.org On November 30th at 7:00pm, Rocky Mountain HDC will present Wizard of Oz at the Littleton Town Hall Arts Center. The performance will be attended by 260 of our funders, partners, local business people, member of the faith community, families from our communities, and others who have supported our organization over the years. The proceeds from this event will support the RMHDC Family Services and After-School Program, which offers adults and youth activities designed to enhance their economic and social well-being. Pasquini's will cater a light reception at 6pm, and the performance will begin at 7pm. Location: Littleton Town Hall Arts Center, 2450 W Main Street in Littleton. Ticket Prices: $35 for adults, $25 for youth. Please contact either Yvonne Monson at 303-863-7712, or Elizabeth Sterling at 303-831-9596 to purchase tickets.
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City Council Notes
To see the minutes from the City Council Meeting on Monday night please go to www.arvada.org.
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Community News
The Festival of Scarecrows has been rescheduled to Saturday, October 15th 10:30am - 2:30pm in the Olde Town Square. Enjoy a pumpkin patch, scarecrows, corn maze, costume parade, train rides, hay rides, and activities for the kids. The Arvada Center Presents - The Road to Mecca which runs October 11 thru November 6, and Flat Stanley from October 13 thru December 30. For ticket information call the Arvada Center Box Office at 720-898-7200 or visit www.arvadacenter.org. Community Shred-A-Thon - Saturday, October 15, 8 a.m. to noon, Arvada Center parking lot located at 6901 Wadsworth Blvd. Limited to 3 boxes or kitchen sized garbage bags. This is a free event but donations are welcomed. Proceeds benefit Arvada Police Department Explorer's Post #2027. Annual Halloween Carnival - Friday, October 28, from 4 to 7 p.m., Apex Recreation Center located at 13150 W. 72nd Ave. For a complete list of events and costs visit apexprd.org.
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