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Chamber Meetings & Events
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Colorado Business Show
Register now to attend this trade show and business conference
Register now to attend the Colorado Business Show May 4 to view nearly 3,000 business exhibitors, network and increase your business skills. This action-packed day includes a keynote breakfast, professional development conference, the Annual Business Awards Luncheon, a business trade show, networking reception and silent auction.
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Brigadier General to Visit Chamber
General Michael J. Diamond to present Lunch n' Learn session March 23
In the not-to-be missed Lunch 'n' Learn session, "The Global War on Terrorism," General Michael J. Diamond will offer an exclusive look into Iraq, Afghanistan and the road ahead in the Global War on Terrorism. He’ll expand the progress in Iraq and Afghanistan, the nature of the enemy, and he will also be able to offer insight on the Global War on Terrorism from a long-term planning perspective.
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All Member Public Affairs Briefing
Save the date: April 11
Attend the next all-member Public Affairs briefing on April 11 from 7:30 - 9 a.m. at the Chamber Building. These briefings are open to all members and their employees, and cover the latest legislation from a business perspective.
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9News Leader of the Year Award Luncheon
Foundation Focus
In partnership with the Denver Metro Chamber Foundation and the Colorado Leadership Alliance, the 9NEWS Leader of the Year Award presented by TIAACREF, recognizes an emerging leader who has made a lasting contribution to the well being of the community and to the state. It is an investment in the potential of extraordinary individuals who, in the early stages of their careers, demonstrate character and competence through their behavior and accomplishments.
Past recipients include: Monica Pleiman, a DMCF and DMCC Board Member; Rob Cohen, a DMCF Leadership Circle Member; and Annette Quintana, a DMCC Board Member. The award will be presented on April 4, 2006 at the 9News Leader of the Year luncheon, which takes place in the Seawall Grand Ballroom from 12 – 1:30 p.m. at the Denver Center for the Performing Arts.
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Featured Classes for Small Businesses
PR Boot Camp and The Accounting Game
Public relations and accounting are two important components for any small business. Attend these upcoming March classes to learn valuable skills in each of these areas.
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Events & Seminars
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The Millionaire Mind Seminar
Presented by Peak Potentials March 22
Using the principles he teaches, T. Harv Eker went from zero to millionaire in only two and a half years. He combines a unique brand of 'street-smarts with heart'. Eker will present his Millionaire Mind seminar on March 22.
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Doors Open Denver
This second annual event will take place April 22 and 23
Mayor Hickenlooper and the Denver Office of Cultural Affairs invite you to explore the Mile High City from the inside out at this fun, free weekend-long celebration of Denver's remarkable built environment.
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Telework Conference Hosted by DRCOG
Chamber President Joe Blake to emcee event
The Denver Regional Council of Governments' RideArrangers program is pleased to present the 2006 Regional Telework Conference. Chamber President Joe Blake will emcee the event on Monday, April 10, 2006.
The conference is designed for those interested in exploring or expanding the teleworking option at their business. Presentations and panel discussions will allow attendees and speakers to learn from one another and explore the benefits and potential obstacles in creating a telework program.
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Denver Public Library Book Auction
April 28 event will feature rare books, art and more
The Denver Public Library will present its annual Rare & Not-So-Rare Book and Art Auction on Friday, April 28 at the Central Library.
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Share Your Opinion on How Denver's Buildings and Streets Should Look
Participate in the Visual Preference Survey March 22
The City and County of Denver and the Downtown Denver Partnership are engaging the community through a Visual Preference Survey. Share your opinion by participating in the survey on Wednesday, March 22 at 5:30 p.m.
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27th Annual 9Health Fair April 22-30, 2006
Medical and non-medical volunteers needed
Medical and non-medical volunteers are needed to help provide free and low-cost health awareness and educational screenings during the 27th Annual 9Health Fair, April 22-30, 2006. More than 93,000 individuals across Colorado are expected to attend one of 9Health Fair’s 175 sites statewide.
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Denver Art Museum Wine Tasting and Art Event
"DAM Uncorked" April 7 and 8
Tickets are still on sale for DAM Uncorked, the Denver Art Museum’s premier wine tasting and auction, that will be held at the 1770 Sherman Street Event Complex on April 7 and 8, 2006. Spend Friday evening among fellow wine lovers, sampling fine hors d’oeuvres and exceptional vintages from more than 100 prominent domestic and international vintners.
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A Modern Lesson in Anatomy: A Body Worlds 2 Lecture
Museum of Nature and Science to host lecture March 23
Following on the heels of a record-breaking opening of Gunther von Hagens’ BODY WORLDS 2: The Anatomical Exhibition of Real Human Bodies, the Denver Museum of Nature & Science presents a lecture on the mysteries of the human body on Thursday, March 23, at 7 p.m. in Ricketson Auditorium.
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Chamber Member Marketplace
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TrafficMax Content from the Denver Newspaper Agency
Service helps businesses drive Web site traffic
The Denver Newpaper Agency offers services to help deliver your advertising message to consumers.
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Mentors Needed for Manual High School Students
Volunteers will help students transition into other DPS schools
The Friends of Manual alumni group is asking for help in supporting the current Manual high school students as they transition to other DPS high schools this fall. As reported in the papers, due to the high attrition rates and low academic performance at Manual, in February the School Board decided to close Manual for next year.
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Chamber Reminders & Announcements
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Participants Needed for Restaurant Tasting
Colorado Business Show May 4
Restaurants and caterers – reach a business audience of more than 3,000 people at a Restaurant Tasting during the Colorado Business Show on May 4. Many attendees at the trade show participate directly or indirectly in decisions regarding catering at their own company events, as well as where to host business lunches and dinners, and the Restaurant Tasting is an ideal showcase to reach those decision makers.
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Apply for Leadership Denver Class of 2007
Deadline June 5, 2006
It is not too early to consider applying for the Leadership Denver Class of 2007! The application deadline is June 5, 2006.
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Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year
Submit nominations by March 31
Submit a nomination for the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2006 Awards in the Rocky Mountain Region, one of the most prestigious business award programs in the country. The deadline for applications is March 31, 2006, with the awards ceremony scheduled for Thursday, June 22, 2006, at the Denver Performing Arts Center.
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Gay & Lesbian Fund Donated $3.1 Million in 2005
Donations supported Colorado nonprofits, as well as hurricane relief
The Gay & Lesbian Fund for Colorado announced that it distributed more than $2.1 million in grants to Colorado non-profit organizations last year. The philanthropy group’s donations helped diverse programs that promote arts and culture, civic leadership initiatives, healthy families and public broadcasting. The fund donated an additional $1 million in 2005 to support Hurricane Katrina relief.
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Centura Health Aids Hospital in Peru
Trip part of an ongoing international mission by Centura
A team of associates from Centura Health recently returned home to Denver from a mission trip in Iquitos, Peru. The team of 18, which included associates from Centura Health, Boulder Community Hospital and the Boulder Medical Center, performed 23 surgeries at Clinica Adventista Ana Stahl and provided health care for more than 500 people living in remote villages along the Amazon River.
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First Data Corporation
HealthONE LLC
Molson Coors Brewing Company
Wells Fargo Bank West N.A.
Xcel Energy |
Qwest Communications
United Airlines
U.S. Bank |
Centura Health
Comcast Cable Communications Inc.
Compass Bank
Delta Dental
Denver Broncos Football Club
Denver Newspaper Agency
Exempla Healthcare
First National Bank of Colorado
Kaiser Permanente
KeyBank
Pinnacol Assurance
RE/MAX
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Chamber Communicator is published by the Communications Division,
Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce, 1445 Market Street, Denver, Colorado 80202-1729
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