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Business Spotlight
 F.A.S.T. Sports Conditioning
Fitness And Sports Training
5405 W. 56th Ave, Unit H, Arvada, CO 80002 303-523-5645 | Coach@fastsportsconditioning.comwww.fastsportsconditioning.com F.A.S.T. Sports Conditioning is Arvada's premier Fitness and Sports Training facility, offering the latest training techniques in a fun, friendly, and energizing atmosphere. Our facility has over 12,000 ft2 of indoor space including a large turf area, batting cages, strength training area, and more. Perfect for the team or individual looking to gain a competitive edge or simply improve their overall fitness level.
 The DifferenceExperience the difference at F.A.S.T. The minute you step into our facility you will realize that we are not a typical gym. Here you'll find an environment that focuses on the athlete in you, with programs delivered by results-oriented coaches and trainers who will inspire, encourage, and drive you to be your best.
 What we do At F.A.S.T. we believe that everyone is an athlete. Whether you are preparing for your first tryout, a seasoned veteran, or simply training for the sport of life, we can customize a workout to match your goals. We offer a full array of services to meet our client's needs including: Personal Training, Small Group Training, Classes, Youth Training, Team Training, Combine360 Evaluations for athletes, mobile training, and more. Call today and speak with a coach or schedule a time to check out our facility and see what we can do for the athlete in you.
 What is Combine360?Combine training is an intense fitness discipline and training system based on athletic movements that push each individual to maximize their potential through challenges and workouts rooted in movement, balance and strength. This style of training is more fun, engaging and competitive thus bringing out the best effort in everyone and therefore facilitating the best results. Whether you train to play(youth), train to compete(competitive athletes), or if training is your sport(active adult) we have the program to fit your goals.
Join UsNovember 16th from 7-9pm as The Colorado Sports Organization, in partnership with the Colorado Governor's Council for Physical Fitness, present the 4th Quarter Fitness Showcase! Join sports, fitness and health & wellness professionals, coaches, athletes and teams from around Colorado for a night of sports performance and fitness demonstrations, networking, refreshments and giveaways while we spotlight one of Colorado's top facilities, F.A.S.T. Sports Conditioning.
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Chamber Calendar
 TASTE OF ARVADA
THIS THURSDAY!
BUY YOUR TICKETS IN ADVANCE!
Thursday, November 3rd 6:00 - 8:00pm at the Apex Center, 13150 W 72nd Avenue, Arvada. Tickets are on sale now at the Arvada Chamber office. $10 per person to attend. Purchase your tickets in advance... you won't have to stand in line!!
 RIBBON CUTTING
Monday, November 7th 4:30pm at Larkburger, 8770 Wadsworth Boulevard in Arvada (Southeast corner of Wads and 88th)
MEMBERSHIP LUNCHEON
 Wednesday, November 9th 11:30am - 1:00pm at DiCicco's Italian Restaurant, 5660 Olde Wadsworth Boulevard in Arvada. Keynote Speaker: Lisa Duncan on the Art of Retail. I have heard this woman speak and she is fantastic! EVERY BUSINESS OWNER SHOULD HEAR HER SPEAK! $20 per chamber member, $30 per non-member. RSVP to 303-424-0313.
RIBBON CUTTING
Monday, November 14th 4:30pm at Home Instead Senior Care's new location, 6191 W 44th Avenue in Wheat Ridge.
BUSINESS AFTER HOURS
 Wednesday, November 16th 5:00pm - 7:00pm at Grizzly Creek Framing, 5545 Olde Wadsworth Boulevard in Arvada. Business After Hours are FREE! They are a great way to meet new business professionals, build strategic partnerships and grow your business... and have a great time doing it!!
 3RD FRIDAY BREAKFAST
Friday, November 18th 7:00am - 9:00am at the Arvada Center, 6901 Wadsworth Boulevard in Arvada. $18 per person if you RSVP before November 15th, $20 per person after that. Keynote Speaker: Fleming, PR for the Denver Broncos!
RIBBON CUTTING
Monday, November 21st 4:30pm at Manneken Frites, 5616 Olde Wadsworth Boulevard in Arvada.
YOUNG PROFESSIONALS MIXER
 Wednesday, November 30th 5:00 - 7:00pm at The Hideout above Red Jack's Saloon, 5707 Olde Wadsworth Boulevard in Arvada. This event is open to ALL Young Professionals across the state of Colorado. This event is FREE! We'll have appetizers and a cash bar.
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Election Day Tomorrow!
 Election Day - Tuesday, November 1. The Arvada City Hall building located at 8101 Ralston Road will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. and will have a ballot box for Jefferson County ballots only. Adams County Voters can get a list of drop off locations by visiting www.co.adams.co.us.
Results for the 2011 Coordinated Election will be posted on the Jefferson County Clerk and Recorder's website at www.votejeffco.com. By visiting the site, anyone with Internet access can view detailed reports of the Coordinated Election results for each race as ballots are being counted on Election Night, November 1, 2011.
"This system gives our citizens and interested parties detailed information on the results of each race, as well as updated turnout numbers," said Jefferson County Clerk and Recorder Pam Anderson. "They can also view countywide maps that display the results for each race as well as the turnout percentages," she added.
Anderson says the site will be updated approximately every thirty to forty-five minutes on Election Night, beginning with the first set of results posted immediately after the polls close at 7 p.m.
For a preview of the Jefferson County Election Night Reporting System layout, please visit www.votejeffco.com.
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Taste of Arvada 11/03/11
TODAY: LAST CHANCE TO GET A BOOTH Booth Space at the 2011 Taste of Arvada is only $200. 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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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, November 10th 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, November 8th 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. Texas Hold 'em Tournament - Saturday, November 5thSCU Community Foundation will host a Texas Hold 'Em Fundraising Tournament on Saturday, November 5, 2011, from 2 to 5 pm. It will be at the Arvada Elks Club, 5700 Yukon Street, Arvada. The suggested donation of $35 buys $5,000 in chips. Novice players are welcome. Trophies will be awarded to players who finish first, second and third in the tournament. Food will be available for purchase. For more information contact Mike Litzau at 303-430-5502, or foundation@soopercu.org. 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 from 8:30AM-9:30AM at the Chamber. Sessions are FREE for Chamber Members. The topic for the November 14th HR Round Table is Growing A Management Team for Small Business. We will provide quick easy to use suggestions and discuss what other companies are doing to grow their management teams. 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. 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. The Arvada Sunrise Rotary Club is teaming up with the Arvada Fire Department for its annual Crutches 4 Africa Drive. The campaign runs during the month of October and collects used crutches, canes, walkers, wheelchairs, baby joggers and bicycle trailers to donate to Africans lacking mobility. Community members can donate their unwanted or used mobility devices at one of eight Arvada Fire stations. For more information on collection locations and donations, CLICK HERE To learn more about Crutches 4 Africa CLICK HERE.
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Community News
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. Join Arvada Library in welcoming the arrival of the Arvada Beer Company by attending a library sponsored showing of the movie Beer Culture. The 55-minute movie will be shown at the Arvada Beer Company, 5600 Olde Wadsworth Blvd., on Tuesday November 8th, Wednesday November 9th, and Thursday November 10th starting at 6:00 pm each evening. The film's producers will be in attendance and you can enjoy a tasting of some of Arvada Beer Company's new beers! Library staff will be on hand to answer questions about small business resources available to you, and suggest how the library can lend a hand when you have business related questions. Community Craft Fair - Friday, November 4 from 6 to 8:30 p.m. and Saturday, November 5 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Community Recreation Center located at 6842 Wadsworth Blvd. Get a head start on your holiday shopping with handmade treasures including a snack bar. Admission is $2 at the door, or free if you bring a donation of school supplies to help our local student outreach effort. Emergency Alert System Test - On Wednesday, November 9 at noon FEMA will conduct a national Emergency Alert System test interrupting every radio and TV broadcast, cablecast, and satellite cast in the US. Citizens are not required to do anything as this is just a test. Please note: this is a correction to the date previously reported as November 29. Wines for the Holidays Wine Tasting - The Arvada Festivals Commission is hosting their 5th annual wine tasting event on Friday, November 18 from 6 to 8:30 p.m. at Standley Lake Library located at 8485 Kipling St. Proceeds benefit the Arvada Community Food Bank. The cost is $30 per person. Reservations must be made in advance by calling 720-898-7400. 32nd Annual Holiday Craft Fair - Friday and Saturday, November 25 and 26 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Arvada Center located at 6901 Wadsworth Blvd. Admission is $7 at the door, $5 if purchased online at arvadacenter.org, and free to Friends of the Center sponsors. The Arvada Center Presents - The 1940's Radio Hour which runs November 25 thru December 23, and Flat Stanley playing now thru December 30. For ticket information call the Arvada Center Box Office at 720-898-7200 or visit www.arvadacenter.org.
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