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Business Spotlight
 Rheinlander Bakery
5721 Olde Wadsworth Blvd in the heart of Olde Town Arvada 303-467-1810 www.rheinlanderbakery.comWalk into Rheinlander Bakery in Olde Town and the enticing aroma of freshly baked strudels, tortes and pastries will transport you to an era bygone, a simpler time when bakers baked goodies from scratch. The curved-glass showcases seem to stretch forever with delectable treats that stir childhood memories for generations of Arvada's families. Whether it's the persian rolls, the sticky buns or an incredible 7 layer cake torte, almost everyone has a sweet favorite in this hometown bakery.  The bakery started in the early 1950s as the Arvada Bakery and became an authentic German bakery in 1963 when Jakob and Katharina Dimmer bought the business at 5721 Olde Wadsworth Blvd. Jakob and Katharina lived in the upstairs apartment with their twin sons, then 4. The Dimmers built a hugely popular family bakery based on their old world craftsmanship which they began to teach to their twins, Ed and Andrew at an early age. One of the twins, Ed, together with his wife Maro, are currently the proud owners of Rheinlander. Many customers today remember Ed serving them at the counter when he was barely tall enough to see over it, just at the age of 9.  Ed and Maro continue Ed's parents European style baking while creating new remarkable traditions of their own. They still make their home upstairs, but downstairs the family based bakery has expanded to become the home of a true small business with 12-15 employees whose purpose is to make your world sweeter. Some of the bakery's growth is fuelled by an innovative selection of baked goods that are sugar free, gluten free and some even vegan. Ed Dimmer first turned to alternative baking to meet Maro's health needs. Maro is both as a cancer survivor and a diagnosed celiac. Celiac disease is an auto-immune reaction to gluten, which unfortunately is found in wheat, rye, barley and oats, all traditional ingredients in a bakery. Ed quickly  discovered that he had found his true calling in the challenges posed by gluten free, sugar free baking. He really enjoys combining the science of chemistry, which he studied at CU Boulder, with the creative aspects of artisanal baking he learned from his dad. Ed and Maro developed a true passion for helping others thru their baking. The bakery today offers alternatives to most of their traditional pastries and cakes. Here you will find sugar free napoleons and cream horns, gluten free German chocolate cakes and éclairs and lots of other bakery desserts that are free from gluten, sugar and other allergens such as dairy. Ed now works with what he calls a "new alphabet of baking", new flours such as sorghum and amaranth and new sweeteners such as xylitol and stevia. He has pioneered some of the most delicious gluten free, sugar free cakes you will find anywhere. Over the last 10 years, Rheinlander bakery is building a new reputation as a leader in alternative baking across Colorado and the US. Any given weekend, you will find people coming from all over Colorado and sometimes adjacent states to stock up on gluten free specialties as well as the traditional German strudels and coffeecakes.  Be sure to visit the bakery on 11/11/11 because they are planning a great special for you. On 11/11 they will be selling their fabulous two pound fruit strudels or coffeecakes or a dozen tasty cookies at $11 dollars each. They will also be offering their sugar free strudels and their gluten free coffeecakes at this great price. The sale will go on all day and there's no need to order in advance, just show up. If you cannot make it on that Friday the bakery is open 7 days a week and extends a 10% discount to all chamber members. Just tell them the Chamber sent you. Facebook: www.facebook.com/rheinlanderbakeryTwitter page: www.twitter.com/rheinlanderbake
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Chamber Calendar
 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 28th 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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And the Winner is...
We tallied your votes after the Taste of Arvada.
2011 Best Restaurant at the Taste of Arvada 
Rock-A-Billies Tavern
12363 W. 64th Ave. Arvada, CO 80004
(303) 421-1799
2011 Best Booth at the Taste of Arvada 
Coors Credit Union
7721 A Wadsworth Arvada, CO 80003
(303) 279-6414
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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, December 1st 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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Did you know the average American gains up to 20 lbs between Thanksgiving and New Years. Take charge of weight gain by taking advantage of this FREE offer: All Arvada Chamber Members, and your significant others and your family members over the age of 13 receive one free week at Streets Fitness with all of the clubs benefits. For an individual based on our daily punch card system that is a value of $140.00. For a couple, a value of $240.00 and a family of 4, of course based on our punch card system a value of $560.00. If you sign up with in those 7 days for a 6 or 12 month plan, we will waive the start of fee of 149.00. You will still receive 1 free pair of Everlast gloves and a 1/2 free training session. For a couple or a family membership you will receive one free pair of gloves and wraps and everyone will get a free 1/2 hour training session. Let's you in here. The stress release, clarity of thought and increased professional efficiency of a regular fitness program is well documented. These benefits are here for the taking for anyone who is willing to make a personal investment in their long term health and quality of life! Street Fitness - (303) 456-6116 brian@streetsfitness.com http://www.streetsfitness.comOn November 8, Sam's Club is hosting a breakfast for Military Personnel (active and retired) in honor of Veterans day. November 8th 7AM to 10AM. Sam's Club, 7370 W 52nd Ave in Arvada $15.00 Gift Card on new membership or renewal for ALL Military personnel. Please feel free to call me with any questions. 303-420-8401 ext. 109 Guardian Storage Solutions wanted to spread the word that we're a drop off location for "Toys for Tots!" We're accepting new, unwrapped toys from now until December 11, and then we'll deliver them to "Toys For Tots" so they can distribute them to needy children. Guardian Storage is located at 9241 Wadsworth Blvd in Westminster. 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. 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
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. 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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