Grand Views | Arvada Chamber e-Newsletter

January 17, 2012

Chamber Calendar

3RD FRIDAY BREAKFAST
Friday, January 20th 7:00am - 9:00am at the Arvada Center, 3rd Friday Logo

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 17th.
If you are interested in donating a basket to the Silent Auction, please drop it off at the Chamber before Wednesday.
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!

Business Spotlight

Property Doctors
www.Property-Drs.com
303-456-0911

When your home is sick from Water, Sewage, Asbestos, Smoke or Fire damage, Property Doctors is the prescription for getting it cleaned up, dry and healthy. Margaret Thatcher said, "If you want something done, ask a woman" which is exactly what homes and businesses along the front range and Mountain communities have been doing since 2002, 24/7, 365 days a year. Property Doctors, Nancy Whites' woman owned and family operated Arvada Disaster Restoration Company, has been helping homes and businesses get everything back to normal, fast, when disrupted by disasters.

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Disasters often strike without warning and leave a trail of destruction in its path, Property Doctors prompt cleanup and drying services related to water, sewage, fire or smoke, provides uncompromising guarantees, quality results and 60 minute response times. With two locations, one in Arvada and the other in Colorado Springs, Property Doctors proven drying methods, certified, licensed, bonded and insured technicians provide state-of-the-art High Volume Water Extraction, Structural Drying and Dehumidification, Sewage Remediation, Mold & Mildew Control, Mold Remediation, Decontamination, Fire, Smoke and Asbestos Abatement.

Property Doctors is a one stop shop from mitigation to reconstruction, providing direct insurance billing, risk free solution assessment, and no obligation moisture inspections from certified, licensed, bonded and insured technicians who dry walls, ceilings, buildings, basements, carpets, crawlspaces and hardwood floors. When your home is sick from a disaster striking, call Property Doctors, "your prescription to a healthy home or business" - 303-456-0-911.

Ambassador of the Year!

Please join us Friday night to honor our 2011 Ambassador of the Year:
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.

The Arvada Business Zone

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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!

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.

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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.

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The next Arvada Young Professionals meeting will be held on Thursday, February 9th 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, February 14th 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.

Ribbon Cutting Pics

Every Monday we are doing a ribbon cutting for a new business that has joined the Chamber. Below are some pictures of recent ribbon cuttings we have done.
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Everyone showed up for the fantastic opening of the new Apex Field House on Ralston Road and Oak. What a great facility filled with indoor arenas, conference rooms, and so much more. Give Apex a call at 303-424-2739 to schedule your next game or meeting. Definitely stop by and check this place out! Very cool.
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Have you been to Manneken Frites yet? One of my favorite places in Olde Town. Stop in to Manneken Frites and have some french fries and try several different dipping sauces. Great meeting spot, date night starter or pub crawl stop! Manneken Frites is located at 5616 Olde Wadsworth Boulevard in Olde Town.
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Home Instead Senior Care moved into a new location at 6191 W 44th Avenue in Wheat Ridge. Congratulations Doug and Ann on a beautiful new facility. If you have a loved one that needs in home care, give the folks at Home Instead Senior Care a call at 303-463-1900.
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We cut a ribbon for Revolution Chiropractic located at 8410 Wadsworth Boulevard (across from Old Chicago's) recently. If you have had chronic pain in your back, these guys will take care of you. They work with you to get rid of that pain, but also show you how to keep it from recurring. They have great tools to strengthen your core. Give them a call at 303-284-9875.
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How fun is this! Big Time Trampoline and Fun Center is located at 7330 W 52nd Avenue (SE Corner of 52nd & Wadsworth across from Sam's Club). This place isn't just for kids. There are dodge ball courts, trampolines, over-sized chess board, and inflatables... Great place for teens to hang out, corporate team building, birthdays, and so much more. Great place for Family Night Out! And the prices are super reasonable. Give them a call at 303-422-8463 for more information or to book your next event!

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 Commerce
7305 Grandview Avenue
Arvada, Colorado 80002
Phone: 303-424-0313
Fax: 303-424-5370
www.ArvadaChamber.org

In This Issue

Mark Your Calendar!!

Business Spotlight

The Arvada Business Zone

Join a Committee!

Your e-Connection

Chamber Staff

Member Discounts

Member News & Events

Community Events

Your e-Connection

Stay in the know with the Arvada Chamber of Commerce, the Arvada Young Professionals and the Business Education Alliance.

ARVADA CHAMBER:

ARVADA YOUNG PROFESSIONALS:

ARVADA BUSINESS EDUCATION ALLIANCE:

Chamber Staff

Dot Wright, President
Email Dot

Denise Shugarts, Office Manager
Email Denise

Kendra Thompson, Sales Rep
Email Kendra

Cybil Sandusky, Business Resource Manager
Email Cybil

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!

Member News

Chef Deb's "Healthy Snacks and Lunches" starts the new year off right.   Come enjoy the California Egg Bowl along with the healthy Mushroom Barley Soup for only 100-200 calories! How about the Korean Beef Lettuce Wraps, Butternut Squash and Kale Tacos with Mushroom Salsa or the Turkey Sheppard's Pie. Come enjoy the pleasure of eating healthy again!
Mountain High Appliance, 1130 Pine St., Louisville, Co. 80027
Tuesday, January 24th, 5:30-7:00 pm. $ 20 rsvp to barbara@mountainhighappliance.com

Have you ever wanted to see the story of your business in print? Now you can! Mile High Newspapers' annual Salute to Business pull out section will publish on February 23rd and will reach 56,775 Jeffco homes and 27,500 homes in Adams County.   Or, you can choose to run in only the Arvada Press edition of Salute and still reach 35,000 single family households. Any ad purchased gets matching space FREE to be used for editorial content about your business! Mention you are a Arvada Chamber member and get a 5% discount off of your ad rate. Contact Michelle Johnston for a flyer and more information at michellej@milehighnews.com or 303-279-5541 ext 255. Hurry the deadline for reservations is February 2nd!

Apex Park and Recreation Foundation Sweetheart Silent Auction Friday, February 10th
Indian 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.org

Rural/Metro-Pridemark Ambulance to Hold 3-Day Blood Drive to Benefit Kids at Children's Hospital Colorado
Rural/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 24th
9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Rural/Metro-Pridemark Ambulance
6100 W. 54th Avenue, Arvada
Wednesday, January 25th
9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Rural/Metro-Pridemark Ambulance
6100 W. 54th Avenue, Arvada
Thursday, January 26th
9:00 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.

It's Chocolate Time!
Olde Town Arvada celebrates all things chocolate at the 11th Annual Chocolate Affair on Saturday, February 4 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. This fun family event features a Taste of Chocolate, the Chocolate Treasure Hunt, a Chocolate Cookie Contest, romantic carriage rides, face painting, balloon artistry and storytelling. Declare your love from Olde Town lampposts with a giant personalized heart for $25. Call the Historic Olde Town Arvada office at 303-420-6100 to order your heart.
From 4 to 6 p.m. Sooper Credit Union Foundation presents "An Affair with Sentimental Sounds" hosted at DNote. Proceeds support a college scholarship fund and several local organizations such as the Arvada Community Food Bank and the Ralston House. Tickets are $10 at the door (cash bar).
Call Historic Olde Town Arvada, 303-420-6100. For more information about Chocolate Affair, visit www.arvadafestivals.com.

The Denver Area Council of the Boy Scouts of America is pleased to announce the 36th Annual Sports Breakfast, Denver's premier business and sports networking event of the year. The date of the breakfast is Thursday, March 8th and the speaker will be a national sports celebrity. Last year's speaker was John Fox, head coach of the Denver Broncos. Sponsorship levels range from $500-$5,000, and the proceeds are used to support the operations of the Denver Area Council. Please contact Jake Wuest at (303) 906-0984 or jake.wuest@efirstbank.com if interested.

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.

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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