Arash Market held its open house recently, and owner, Mehran Diba, is excited to offer its fresh, wholesome food and supermarket goods to his clients, both old and new.

The market has been in business in Aurora for 21 years, but relocated to 2720 So. Parker Rd. in Aurora to allow for expansion and more parking.

This neighborhood market is smaller than the typical supermarket to give you, the customer, a faster, easier and friendlier shopping experience at affordable prices. Besides fresh fruits and vegetables, Arash Market imports products from around the world, such as Persian cheese, ice cream products and music. They also sell tickets to local events.

The friendly staff at Arash Market looks forward to meeting you! Please stop by and say hello (and say you saw this article, too).

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Follow these links to several important business expos, forums, seminars and networking opportunities. They may provide the economic boost your business needs to increase your bottom line.

• April 7 & 8 - - American Indian Business Expo
• April 17 - - The Chamber Awards Banquet
• April 23 - - Food Marketing Seminar with the Colorado Department of Agriculture and the Aurora BDC
• April 30 - - World Trade Day 2009 showcases the diversity and range of Colorado's international players. Theme: Trade in Turbulent Times: Great Challenge Brings Great Opportunity
  
  
• May 9 - - Internet Marketing for Artists at The Other Side Arts with Kim Harrell, silversmith and jewelry designer in the East End Arts District.  She knows how to gain the competitive edge.
• May 20 - - Business After Hours hosted by the Denver Bronco's Football Club, in cooperation with the Asian and Colorado Black Chambers of Commerce
• May 27 - - Labor Law Colorado Small Business Forum
  

• June 5 - - SURVIVOR: Thrive in any Economy
  Join the Aurora BDC at the Colorado Convention Center for the 5th Annual Economic Summit & Expo presented by MRBES - - Save the Date, and register today for discounted registration, AND take advantage of sponsorship and exhibitor space with the Mountain Region Black Economic Summit 2009. For additional information: contact@mrbes.com or (303) 400-5928.
  
  

Visit The Aurora Chamber at their new location:

14305 E. Alameda Ave., Suite 300, Aurora, CO 80012, centrally located in Aurora, at
I-225 and Alameda in the Westerra building.

With the ever growing population, more programs and increased attendance, the good news is that they outgrew their current location, so a bigger and better facility will be beneficial to everyone.  A grand opening will be planned later in the spring; in the meantime, feel free to stop by The Chamber to check out their new location.