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Chamber Calendar
 RIBBON CUTTING
TODAY! Monday, January 9th 4:30pm for All Secure Locks will be held at the Chamber office, 7305 Grandview Avenue in the heart of Olde Town Arvada.
MEMBERSHIP LUNCHEON
 Wednesday, January 11th 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. Topic: Note to Owners: don't point the finger, point the thumb! It's all about you. It's About Ownership. Richard Schick is the Managing Director of the TMC Group Inc, a managing consulting firm out of Denver. Call the Chamber today at 303-424-0313 to RSVP or email Cybil@ArvadaChamber.org.
 AYP COMMITTEE MEETING
Thursday, January 12th 9:00am at Personal Benefit Services Wealth Management, 5620 Ward Road in Arvada. Please note the time change of the Arvada Young Professionals meeting to 9AM.
RIBBON CUTTING
Monday, January 16th 4:30pm at Taylor Morrison, 14180 W 90th Place in Arvada.
3RD FRIDAY BREAKFAST
Friday, January 20th 7:00am - 9:00am at the Arvada Center,  6901 Wadsworth Boulevard in Arvada. Breakfast is $18 per person if you RSVP before January 16th, $20 per person after that. Keynote Speaker: Economist Patty Silverstein, a favorite of our members for years. Call the Chamber today at 303-424-0313 or email Cybil@ArvadaChamber.org to RSVP.
 87th ANNUAL DINNER
Friday, January 20th 6:00 - 9:00pm at the Arvada Center. This year's theme: James Bond | 007. The Annual Dinner is my personal favorite of all the events that we do here at the Chamber!! Tickets are $75 per person. You can also purchase an entire table for $750 (seats 10 people). RSVP by calling 303-424-0313 or email Denise@ArvadaChamber.org. Reservations are required. Please RSVP before January 6th.
If you are interested in donating a basket to the Silent Auction, please drop it off at the Chamber before January 13th.
Sponsorship Opportunities are available. Thank you to our For Your Eyes Only Sponsor Apex Parks & Rec District and our Casino Royale Sponsor Plains End LLC.
RIBBON CUTTING
Monday, January 23rd at 4:30pm for Forty Weight Coffee Shop located at 6474 Ward Road in Arvada.
BUSINESS AFTER HOURS
 Wednesday, January 25th 5:00pm - 7:00pm at Revolution Chiropractic located at 8410 Wadsworth Boulevard in Arvada. Business After Hours are FREE and are a great way to meet other business professionals, build strategic partnerships and grow your business. Did I mention that they are also fun?!?!
RIBBON CUTTING
Monday, January 30th 4:30pm at Wilson Chiropractic, 7350-G W 88th Avenue in Arvada.
SAVE THE DATE:  HARLEM AMBASSADORS
Friday, March 9th 7:00pm at Arvada West High School. Come and watch the Harlem Globetrotter Ambassadors play against YOUR Arvada All Stars. The team we are going to put up against them include your police chief, fire chief, your mayor and city manager, your school superintendent, a rep from Apex, Arvada Colts, AEDA and AURA... oh yeah... and your Chamber president. We also invited the coaches of the mens and womens basketball teams from Arvada high schools to play with us as well. This is going to be fun for the WHOLE FAMILY! Tickets are $10 per person in advance, $12 at the door. You can pick up your tickets at the Chamber anytime!
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Business Spotlight
 As with most other things in life, the key to achieving your long-term financial objectives is planning. Your goal may be to fund your children's college education, protect your family during your working years, or guarantee your own retirement security. These things won't happen by accident. It's important to determine what you'd like to achieve financially and then map out a strategy that will help you meet those goals. The good news is that it's never too late to start. Planning your financial future can be intimidating. Luckily, you don't have to do it alone. As New York Life agents and Registered Representatives of NYLIFE Securities LLC, we are trained professionals who can help you identify your financial needs and then determine which insurance and financial products can best help you meet your objectives.
Our Team: - Has more than 100 years of combined experience in the financial services industry. - Offers local, independent, unbiased professional service to help create an insurance and financial blueprint for your future. - Facilitates cohesive work between your team of professional advisors to address legal, tax, accounting, business value, insurance, investment, estate and exit objectives. (If you do not currently have a team, we can recommend a network of professional advisors to meet your needs). - Works with a variety of clients in industries such as medical, legal, construction, contracting, technology, real estate, entertainment and many closely-held businesses. - Offers expertise and customer support drawing from 8 active partners plus a full-time staff. - What makes us unique: Team atmosphere, Collective expertise, Diverse resources, Community involvement, Long-Term relationships and Commitment. Through mutual respect and a commitment to integrity, High Point Financial Group, LLC will assist you in developing and implementing a strategy to help you to achieve your financial objectives.  Mike Stahl has been a financial professional for over nine years. He has worked with individuals, couples, and small businesses providing financial planning for retirements, college education, succession planning. Mike has been an active member of the Arvada Chamber for the past 9 years and currently serves on the Board of Directors. Mike was born and raised in Aberdeen, South Dakota where he graduated from Northern State University with a degree in Business Management. Prior to becoming a financial professional he enjoyed a successful career as a store manager for the Kmart Corporation. Mike lives in Arvada, with his wife, Mary, and their children, Sam and Kate. Together they enjoy camping, hiking, riding bicycles and attending Rockies baseball games. Mike volunteers his time as the past chair of the ambassador program within the Arvada Chamber of Commerce and coaching youth baseball. Mike and his family hosted an Arvada Colts baseball player this past summer. It has been said that a goal is nothing more than a dream written down. As a Financial Professional, Mike's objective is to provide families and businesses with the knowledge and service to help them achieve their goals and dreams. He initially works with each client to help them identify and prioritize their goals. Equipped with this knowledge, he can then develop and recommend a course of action involving a spectrum of investment and insurance platforms. Recognizing that goals change, Mike regularly meets with his clients to review and modify, as needed, their financial strategy. Through hard work, attention to detail and a high degree of integrity, Mike takes great pride in knowing that he plays a key role in working together with our clients to build and protect their financial future. Please use our website ( www.highpointgrp.com) as a resource, and do not hesitate to contact us (303.531.8855) for additional information or to schedule a meeting. Thank you for your interest. |
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Ambassador of the Month
 John Bodnar
Noviscon Realty
John Bodnar has been involved in residential real estate since 1991 and tells many of his clients, "A home is more than 4 walls and a roof. A home is where life happens! Choose a location that you feel comfortable in and set down some roots. You will be glad you did."
As the Broker/Owner of Noviscon Realty, I enjoy working with families to find the right home! It is not all about price! My job is to give you the information you need so you can make your own informed choice! Call me and find out how I deliver more! 303.947.6203.
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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, February 3rd 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, January 12th at 9:00AM 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, January 10th 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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Apex Park and Recreation Foundation Sweetheart Silent Auction Friday, February 10thIndian Tree Clubhouse 7555 Wadsworth Blvd, Arvada 6pm-10pm (auction begins to close at 9pm) Tickets are $25 per person and includes two drinks (wine or beer), appetizers from Indian Tree Clubhouse Restaurant, dessert bar sponsored by Das Meyer Fine Pastry Chalet and gourmet coffee bar. Proceeds support several projects planned for 2012 including: *An upper body ergometer and rehabilitation program at the Apex Center for clients with lower body injuries *A community board at the Apex Fitness and Racquetball Center *A gym air conditioning unit at the Secrest Youth and Teen Center Please join us for this wonderful event and support community recreation. We look forward to having you there! To purchase tickets or make a donation, please contact Rachel Van Winkle 303-463-4270 or rachelv@apexprd.orgCONGRATULATIONS GARVIN'S SEWER! Garvin's Sewer Service, Inc. Earns Coveted Angie's List Super Service AwardAward reflects businesses' consistently high level of customer serviceGarvin's Sewer Service has been awarded the prestigious 2011 Angie's List Super Service Award, an honor bestowed annually on approximately 5 percent of all the businesses rated on the nation's leading provider of consumer reviews on local service and health providers. Garvin's Mission Statement is: "We believe that customers have the right to expect fast, efficient service; that our service will be done by employees who are knowledgeable, polite, and neat. We treat our customers with respect in order to achieve a long and productive relationship upon which they can rely. We are dedicated to maintaining the integrity of the Garvin's name." "Only a fraction of the businesses rated on Angie's List can claim the sterling service record of being a Super Service Award winner because we set a high bar," said Angie's List Founder Angie Hicks. "The fact that Garvin's Sewer Service can claim Super Service Award status speaks volumes about its dedication to consumers." Angie's List Super Service Award winners have met strict eligibility requirements including earning a minimum number of reports, an exemplary rating from their clients and abiding by Angie's List operational guidelines. Rural/Metro-Pridemark Ambulance to Hold 3-Day Blood Drive to Benefit Kids at Children's Hospital ColoradoRural/Metro-Pridemark Ambulance will hold a three-day blood drive to benefit the pediatric patients of Children's Hospital Colorado. Blood Mobile Dates, Times, and Locations Tuesday, January 24th9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.Rural/Metro-Pridemark Ambulance 6100 W. 54th Avenue, Arvada Wednesday, January 25th9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.Rural/Metro-Pridemark Ambulance 6100 W. 54th Avenue, Arvada Thursday, January 26th9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.Rural/Metro-Pridemark Ambulance 3350 Peoria Street #100, Aurora An average of 32 donations is needed each day to ensure an adequate supply of blood for patient needs. Donors must sign up at www.ruralmetrocolorado.com, in the Newsroom section. For safety reasons, the Children's Hospital Colorado Blood Donor Center asks that donors consider the following guidelines, when signing up to donate. Please Do Not Donate, if: * You currently have or are getting over a cold. * You weigh less than 110 pounds. * You are less than 17-years-old (17-year-old donors must have a consent form signed.) * You have had a tattoo or piercing in the past 12 months. * You have traveled outside of the U.S. in a malaria risk area in the last 12 months. * You are currently taking an antibiotic or any other medications for an infection. * Please ask us regarding diseases and medications. When Donating, Remember to: * Eat the morning of your donation. * Stay well-hydrated. * Bring photo ID. The blood donated to Children's Hospital Colorado will directly benefit the kids at the hospital. "Our mission and purpose is to take care of the sick and injured," says Rural/Metro-Pridemark PIO, Courtney Morehouse. "Hosting a blood drive is one of the many ways we can help. At the end of the day, we want them be able to be kids and enjoy their childhood. If giving blood helps them get healthy and return home, we're all for it," says Morehouse. 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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Community News
The Organizations Serving Arvada Committee brings together all of the non-profit organizations and service clubs that service the Arvada area once a quarter. At these meetings we get updates from the various organizations. A list of these organizations can be found on our website under non-profits and service clubs. If you are looking for a non-profit organization to volunteer at, receive services from, donate to, etc. please visit the non-profit page on our website. Go to www.ArvadaChamber.org and click on Non-Profits and Service Clubs or simply CLICK HERE.
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