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Upcoming Events
April 2009 - August 2009
Relay For Life
Denver Metro
The American Cancer Society's Relay For Life is celebrating 25 years of HOPE in 2009! Relay For Life events will be held in 24 communities throughout Denver, raising $1.5 million for the fight against cancer. It's an overnight community celebration where groups of friends, families, neighbors and coworkers form teams to walk or run around a track, to raise spirits, awareness and funds to fight cancer through American Cancer Society research, education, advocacy and patient & family services. Relay For Life participants gather to celebrate the lives of those who have had cancer, remember those lost, and fight back against a disease that takes too much. To find a Relay For Life in your community or to make a pledge to fight back, visit www.denvermetrorelays.org.
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April 17, 2009
The Buzz Bus: Bestselling Author visits DU to talk about word of mouth marketing
Marcus Commons, DanielsCollege of Business, University of Denver
In his new book, The Anatomy of Buzz Revisited, Emanuel Rosen features a bus powered by recycled vegetable oil used by the National Outdoor Leadership School (NOLS) to spread the word about their wilderness courses and about alternative energy. Rosen will join NOLS on their bus for a series of lectures on the latest research and methods in word-of-mouth marketing.
"About 80 percent of our students hear about NOLS through word of mouth, and we've always seen word-of-mouth marketing as an important part of our efforts," says Bruce Palmer, NOLS director of admission and marketing. "This tour will allow our friends in business schools to learn about this growing field."
Drawing from his own experience, as well as from interviews with consumers, researchers, and marketing executives who have successfully built Buzz, Rosen will discuss proven techniques for stimulating word of mouth. He will explain why companies and not-for-profit organizations should be proactive about stimulating buzz and will describe concrete strategies for stimulating customers to spread the word.
The NOLS bus will make a stop at DU on April 17. The NOLS bus has been used since 2004 to trigger conversations about the school. The bus has traveled more than 150,000 miles across the lower 48 states, and visited over 375 colleges, schools, retailers and festivals, all powered by recycled vegetable oil collected by the crew at restaurants and dining halls along the way.
Free and open to the public
RSVP to Gloria Valdez at gvaldez@du.edu.
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5:30pm on Friday, April 17th - 8:30am on Sat, April 18th
Center on Rights Development 10th Annual Symposium on Human Rights in Latin America, "Constructing Justice in the Americas - Taking Steps Towards Peace?"
Sturm Collge of Law, University of Denver
The Center On Rights Development at the Josef Korbel School of International Studies is proud to announce its 10th Annual Human Rights Symposium, entitled "Constructing Justice in the Americas — Taking Steps Towards Peace?" The 2009 CORD Symposium will be held Friday, April 17th - Saturday, April 18th at the University of Denver. Friday's opening discussion and wine social event will be held from 5:30 to 8:00pm at the International House located at 2200 S. Josephine Street, Denver, Colorado 80208. Saturday's conference sessions will be held at the Sturm College of Law at the University of Denver from 8:30 am to 6:30 pm. Sturm College of Law is located at 2255 E. Evans Avenue, Denver, CO 80210.
Speakers and participants will explore a range of subjects, including transitional justice, human rights trials and national reconciliation, peacebuilding, rule of law and efforts to combat impunity, public security and the role of civil society in these processes. The CORD Symposium will provide an opportunity for scholars, graduate students and advocates for human rights, peace and justice in Latin America to discuss current scholarship and share ideas on the challenges of transitional justice and human rights in societies rebuilding after conflict and instability.
Cost: $5/students and $25/non-students
RSVP is HIGHLY recommended and can be done by visiting the following website:
http://www.du.edu/korbel/cord/symposia.html
Highlighted speakers include: Kevin Casas-Zamora, former Vice-President of Costa Rica and current Brookings Institution fellow in Foreign Policy and in the Latin America Initiative; George Grayson, Professor at the College of William and Mary and author of "Mexico's Struggle with Drugs and Thus (2009);" T. David Mason, Professor of Political Science at the University of North Texas and author of "Caught in the Crossfire: Revolution, Repression and the Rational Peasant (2004);" and Jo-Marie Burt, Associate Professor of Political Science at George Mason University and author of "Political Violence and the Authoritarian State in Peru: Silencing Civil Society."
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Friday - April 17, 2009
SE Corridor Community EXPO
Doubletree Hotel DTC
This "Discover Your Own Backyard" event will focus on the continued economic and business vitality of Denver's SE Corridor.
Workshop attendance will be first-come, first-served (so get there early!) and the sessions will cover a range of topics, including ...
- Job Search Secrets for Today's Economy
- Small Business - Surviving
Tough Times
- City Growth and Workforce Development Go Hand-in-Hand!
- Getting Your Business in the Press!
- Evolution of Personal and Social Networking
- Skills for the New Economy: How Technology Skills Cross Over into All Industries
- Thinking of Starting Your Own Business?
- Emerging Industries and Technologies
- and more!
WORKSHOPS will run from 9:15am-5:00pm all day, and EXPO BOOTHS will be featuring a variety of local businesses.
While this is NOT a job fair, we will be conducting RESUME CRITIQUES throughout the day.
FREE
For more information, please visit
http://www.gvchamber.com/expoinfo.html
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April 18-19
Doors Open Denver
Downtown Denver
The 2009 theme of Doors Open Denver is "Designing Denver." Important Denver architects will be highlighted by opening doors in a FREE two-day event that allows you to go behind the scenes of the city's significant architectural gems and lesser-known treasures. Spend the day on a self-guided tour of both historic and modern buildings, register for an Expert Tour or embark on an Urban Adventure, a self-guided tour based on a theme.
FREE
www.DenverGov.org/DoorsOpenDenver
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April 18, 2009
Buddies Bash @ the Basin
Arapahoe Basin, Colorado
Join us for a day on the slopes at A-Basin!
We are holding a ski challenge to raise money for Sports Buddies (a Big Brothers Big Sisters program) and bring people to get out and enjoy beautiful Colorado! For a small entrance fee ($25), 100% of which will go to Sports Buddies, participants will receive a "punch card" / checklist of challenging runs to conquer. Prize drawings will be held for (1) those people that complete their punch cards and (2) all participants, regardless of whether they finish the challenge. Additionally, the challenge will offer two "challenge" groups: an advanced group with black and double black runs; and a beginner / intermediate group with green and blue runs. LaraBar, Brain Toniq, Eldorado Water, and more have donated product to fuel participants throughout the day, as well!
It takes $500 to match a child with a "Big" for six months, which quickly adds up. Sports Buddies also uses all donated gear, which results in ill-fitting and outdated equipment. Our goal is to raise at least $1,500 to help get kids matched and provide better equipment!
Cost: $25
Basically, if you want to contribute to an awesome organization, meet new people, and enjoy the outdoors, we'd love to have you. For more info and/or to RSVP, email Jenny at buddiesbash@gmail.com. Thanks!
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April 21, 2009
DTC Professionals
Koelbel Library
"What Makes a good interview". Come meet with HR professionals!
workshops@co.arapahoe.co.us
Download the information flyer here.
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April 21, 2009
2009 Warren Village All-Star Breakfast featuring Johnny Bench
Downtown Denver Marriott Hotel
Catch "Johnny Bench Fever" at
2009 Warren Village All-Star Breakfast
Considered to be the greatest catcher in professional baseball history, Warren Village is pleased to announce that Hall-of-Fame Inductee Johnny Bench will be its featured keynote speaker at the 2009 All-Star Breakfast fundraiser on April 21st at the downtown Denver Marriott Hotel.
Former competitors remember the lightning-fast throw-outs he made for the "Big Red Machine" in the 1970s. Mr. Bench was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1989. In 1998, he was named the 16th greatest player of all times by Sporting News.
Tickets to this special event are only $70 per person. To purchase your tickets, please go online to www.warrenvillage.org. Sponsorships are also available. Breakfast is served from 7:30 to 9 a.m. at the downtown Denver Marriott City Center Hotel located at 17th Street and California.
This special event is organized by the Friends of Warren Village, a group of community volunteers who increase awareness about Warren Village through fundraising events and volunteerism. The mission of Warren Village exists so that low-income, single parent families achieve sustainable personal and economic self-sufficiency. Since its inception in 1974, Warren Village has successfully assisted over 3,500 metro Denver families in breaking the cycle of homelessness.
Reserve your tickets now! Please note that Mr. Reggie Rivers, weekend sports anchor for CBS4, will emcee the event! For further information about sponsorships, call 303-320-5020.
To learn more about Warren Village, go to www.warrenvillage.org.
Cost: $70 per ticket
Purchase tickets to this event at www.warrenvillage.org or call 303-320-5020
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Wednesday, April 22, 2009
The State of Search Engine Marketing
India's Pearl, 1475 S. Pearl Street
Colorado AMA and SEMPO are partnering to present The State of Search Engine Marketing. Learn some of the most important trends and insights regarding the growing industry of Search Engine Marketing:
- Changes in spending, opinions, attitudes and behaviors from year to year
- Details on metrics and objective for search campaigns
- Size and rate of industry growth
- Which segment of search is growing at the fastest page
- Details regarding in-house versus agency SEM practices
- Candid opinions and concerns regarding key industry issues
Cost: $15 AMA Members and Students, $25 Non-members
Visit the event page for additional information and to register
http://www.coloradoama.com/calendar/index.cfm?fuseaction=event&eventID=110
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April 23, 2009
SOUP! (Shots Offer Unrivaled Protection)
Cable Center - 2000 Buchtel Boulevard in Denver
Sample gourmet soups created by Denver's premier restaurants to warm your belly and heart in an effort to keep Colorado's children healthy.
For over a decade, the Colorado Children's Immunization Coalition (CCIC) has worked to increase childhood immunization through coalition building, provider education, community outreach and legislative advocacy. As a way of thanking its partners and supporters in a fun and creative way, the nonprofit is hosting its second annual SOUP! event.
The soup-tasting event will raise funds and awareness for childhood immunizations and honor the Big Shot of the Year, Dr. James Todd. In addition to networking and celebrating, guests will sample a variety of soups from Denver's premier restaurants and vote for the Best Soup and Most Creative Soup of the year.
The event is expected to draw over 200 of Colorado's pediatricians, physicians, nurses, educators, legislators, and public health experts to further CCIC's mission of working with local physicians, nurses and health departments to get kids the immunizations they need to stay healthy.
$50 per person $90 per couple
To purchase tickets, see who is bringing delicious soup and for more information about the event visit http://www.childrensimmunization.org/soup
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Every Thursday 7:00 am - 8:30 am
Cherry Creek Toastmasters
Typically: Congregation Emanuel on 51 Grape Street in Denver
We are an award-winning Denver club of Toastmasters International (Club #2977), where the best in communication style and content is celebrated every week. Join us each Thursday as we work together to help one another move to excellence in leadership and public speaking skills.
1st visit free; $5 each visit thereafter unless you become paid member
http://cherrycreektm.org/
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April 23rd from 6:00-9:00pm and April 29th from 9:30am-12:30pm
Marketing Workshop for Copywriters
Boulder Center for Conscious Living
This marketing workshop is perfect for people interested in learning more about what freelance copywriting is all about and how to get a business started as well as experienced copywriters looking for new marketing ideas. These workshops are a positive and safe place for copywriters to learn and grow.
Here's what some of the people had to say about the March Copywriting Workshop with The Copywriting Institute:
Kelly's workshop was helpful to me in defining what copywriting is and some smart ways to go about building a copywriting business. She definitely knows her stuff and I would recommend her to anyone wanting insight into her profession.
Margaret Pevec, MA
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I too attended Kelly Robbin's copywriting workshop and found it to be really helpful. I've done a few copywriting jobs over the years and needed to learn some new channels for seeking out clients.
Kelly opened up a new vista for me with her ideas for how to create a niche market and get yourself noticed by people who need and want someone who's talented at writing.
I only hope I can be half as successful as Kelly!
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For just $25, the lucky attendees got the inside scoop on starting and running a copywriting business. Could I go out and do it tomorrow? No. Do I have a much better idea of what it takes to be successful? Yes! Kelly packed her workshop with strategies, tips, anecdotes, and wisdom from her years of experience. It is simply amazing what Kelly has accomplished in growing a thriving copywriting business. A few times I found myself thinking, I can't believe she's sharing her secrets.
This woman knows her stuff! I highly recommend this workshop to copywriters, copywriter wannabes (that would be me) and others who want to more effectively market their businesses.
Ann Tinkham
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I too attended Kelly's workshop last night and enjoyed it very much. With 2+ years of copywriting under my belt I can safely say I wish I had had Kelly's workshop when I began my copywriting journey!
Kelly is informative, honest and helpful. It was a great experience - thank you Kelly!
Lara
Cost: $47.00
www.TheCopywritingInstitute.com
Kelly@TheCopywritingInstitute.com
303-460-0285
Registration is required. Limited to 10 people per workshop.
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Thurs, April 23 9:30 am - 11:00 MST
Webinar: Top 10 Lessons For Successful Trade Show & Event Marketing In A Down Economy
A recent Forrester survey that shows trade show marketing to be more important to the buying process than social media, interactive media, email, webinars or blogs.
When done right, trade shows can be the most effective tool in your marketing toolkit. And they can help you close sales faster than just about any other lead-gen activity you engage in. So why not make sure you're doing everything you can to maximize their bottom line impact on your business?
Register today for this informative webinar (Thurs, Apr 23).
Drawing on nearly 25 years of experience top consultant and author Ruth Stevens will detail the 10 essential components of a profitable event marketing program. Plus, she'll show you how to efficiently and cost-effectively integrate event marketing into your overall marketing strategy.
Bottom line? You'll come away from this event loaded with timely tips, tactics and strategies...for multiplying your trade show marketing, lead-generation and selling results.
Don't know if you'll be able to attend the live event? No problem. We've got you covered. For the same $99 investment, we can get you access to a full audio-visual copy of the program in the form of a Windows Media Video file, an mp3 file and a PDF of all slides. Audio files include complete Q & A session. Just contact BMA Colorado (info@bmacolorado.org) if you would like to make arrangements for this option.
Cost: $99
www.bmacolorado.org
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April 23, 2009
Creative Connections Trade Show 2009
Doubletree Hotel Denver Tech Center, 7801 E. Orchard Rd, Greenwood Village, CO 80111
Creative Connections announces its first-ever trade show. The Creative Connections Trade Show 2009 offers all business people, from sole proprietors to corporate executives, the chance to meet a variety of seasoned creative professionals. It is a one-stop resource for developing relationships with:
- marketing / pr / advertising / strategy professionals
- graphic designers / illustrators
- photographers / videographers / animators / multimedia
- archival photo restoration / retouching
- web designers / developers
- fine artists / authors
- printing / sign companies / framing
- interior / exterior designers
Free
www.5280cc.com/tradeshow
Download the event flyer (PDF) here.
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Thursday, April 23rd 5-7p.m.
Bounce for Autism
Pump It Up Wheat Ridge- 9500 W 49th Avenue, Suite A-103
Bounce for Autism is a fundraising event that is sponsored by the Autism Society of Colorado, Autism Society of America and Pump it Up. ASA, the nation's leading grassroots autism organization, has partnered with PIU, America's #1 Inflatable Party Zone, to create the Bounce for Autism event to raise awareness and funds for autism care, support, treatment and research.
By Bouncing for Autism you can support families living with autism today! This event enables children, families and all individuals concerned about Autism to "Bounce" at a Pump It Up location while raising funds to support autism. Participants form a Bounce Team - their team of bouncers committed to raising funds to help improve the lives of all affected by autism, and ask friends, family, community members, or anyone else to support the cause by giving a donation to sponsor them. This event promotes physical fitness and helps families affected by autism while having fun at the same time.
$10 per person
http://www.autism-society.org/site/PageServer?pagename=bounce_landing
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April 24-26
ASJA Conference
New York
**EARLY REGISTRATION DISCOUNTS EXTENDED**
38th Annual ASJA Annual Writers Conference The Writer's GPS: On Track for
Success
Early Registration Extended for April 24-26 Event
NEW YORK -Both professional and aspiring writers will get the inside scoop on new ways to carve out a successful freelance career at the American Society of Journalists and Authors (ASJA) Writers Conference this April. The Conference will take place at the Roosevelt Hotel in midtown Manhattan Saturday and Sunday April 25 and 26. And NOW, early registration discounts have been extended through April 5; attendees can save $40!!
This year's conference, "The Writer's GPS: On Track for Success," gives tools to writers who want to succeed in a rapidly changing (and increasingly tech-heavy) market for words. Panel discussions on Saturday are aimed at three distinct groups of writers: new writers, mid-career and experienced writers. Nearly 50 panelists and speakers will cover such areas as "Freelancing 101," "Free Money for Writers," (getting grants), finding an agent, using social networking sites to get business, ghostwriting, creating a good writer's website and more. Writers seeking personalized guidance and advice can take advantage of a mentoring program providing a 30-minute session with a carefully chosen expert.
Panelists include editors from Consumer Reports, Travel & Leisure, and Redbook as well as freelance contributors to a wide variety of magazines and websites, including O, Woman's Day, Wall Street Journal, Newsweek, AARP Magazine, Playboy, House Beautiful, Readers' Digest, featurewell.com and gearjunkie.com. Many successful authors are also in the mix to share their experience and advice.
Especially for aspiring authors, several literary agents, including Regina Brooks, who represents an Oprah's Book Club author, will take part in an interactive "Get Your Pitch Critiqued" panel. Attendees may submit one-page query letters or the first pages of proposals (250 words maximum) for in-person feedback. Submission guidelines are posted at www.asja.org/wc.
ASJA, the nation's professional association of independent nonfiction writers, celebrated its 60th year in 2008. Its almost 1400 members have all met strict standards for professional achievement.
For a full program and to register for the 38th annual ASJA Writers Conference, visit www.asja.org/wc/.
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$255; $90; $345
www.asja.org/wc
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Saturday, April 25
Viral Journalism and Social Media
Denver Press Club
Join us for a down-to-earth seminar and discussion about the world wide web and social media, for journalists, filmmakers, producers, writers, editors, photographers, videographers and fellow media professionals. Distinguished presenters will offer their useful insights and answers to your questions about the evolving social media landscape. 8:30am - 3:30pm; lunch provided.
$29 NATAS members, $49 non-members
RSVP to office@emmyawards.tv by April 20. More information available at www.emmyawards.tv
See the attached pdf file (flyer)
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April 25, 2009 Noon to 5 p.m.
Star Wars Extravaganza
Pinnacle Charter School, 84th & Huron, Denver
One of the largest private collections on display, donated for this event by Don Frisque
100ft+ display of SW action figures/ creatures/ships in movie chronological order diorama, life size statues/props, local costumed fan members, local life size prop/costume creators/talent, trivia contest, more...
Admission goes to help support the elderly & youth special care projects put on by the Thornton Lions Club and Pinnacle Leo Club
$5.00 for adults, children 3-12 are $3; under 3 are free
www.thorntonlionsclub.com; 303-912-1478
Download the event flyer here.
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April 26, 2009
Making Strides Against Breast Cancer
Washington Park
Join the fight against breast cancer by participating in the American Cancer Society Making Strides Against Breast Cancer® 5K walk on Sunday, April 26 at Washington Park starting at 9:00 a.m. This inspiring event unites the entire community to honor and celebrate breast cancer survivors, educates women about the importance of reducing their cancer risk, and raises money to fund lifesaving research and support programs to further our progress against this disease. To register or for more information, visit www.cancer.org/stridesonline, call 720-524-5454, or email Abby.Hoffman@cancer.org. Hope starts with you.
Click here for more info.
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April 27, 2009
DTC CareerConnect
DoubleTree Denver Tech 7801 East Orchard Road Greenwood Village, CO 80111
To be successful in today's competitive job market you need new job finding skills, high energy and critical connections. DTC CareerConnect™ is a monthly meeting for executive/ professional job seekers where -
- career experts teach you the new career search skills that you need to be effective
- you will find resources to help in your job search
- you can connect and network with fellow job seekers and career professionals
Expert Career Coach
Our presenter on April 27 is Frank Traditi. Frank is the author of Get Hired NOW!: A 28 Day Program for Landing the Job You Want. He is a career strategist, executive coach, small business marketing expert, and sought-after seminar speaker who helps talented professionals design a game plan for an extraordinary career. Since 1981, Frank has helped hundreds of job-seekers, managers, executives, business owners, and sales professionals achieve unparalleled career success. He is a 20-year veteran of Fortune 500 companies holding executive management, career services, sales, customer service, and training positions.
$20 pre-register, $30 at the door if available
For more information and registration go to:
www.DTCCareerConnect.com
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April 30, 2009
Jeremy Bloom's Wish of a Lifetime Evening Affair
The Ritz-Carlton, Denver
Join us for an Evening Affair to benefit Jeremy Bloom's Wish of a Lifetime Foundation
5:30 p.m. Cocktail Reception and Silent Auction
7:30 p.m. Dinner, Program and Live Auction
9:00 p.m. Music from The Hazel Miller Band
The Ritz-Carlton, Denver
1881 Curtis Street
Denver, CO 80202
Ticket: $125 per person. Please return the attached RSVP envelope by April 24th.
Visit www.wishofalifetime.org to purchase tickets online.
Jeremy Bloom's Wish of a Lifetime is a non-profit organization enriching the lives of low income seniors. This foundation was named in living honor of Donna Wheeler, Jeremy's grandmother, who has been a constant inspiration to him as an athlete and an individual. Most elderly men and women have one thing in their life that they have always wanted to do or experience. Because most of their income and/or life savings is spent on necessary living expenses and medical bills, they often miss the opportunity to fulfill these dreams. Through Jeremy Bloom's Wish of a Lifetime, and your support, we will make those wishes come true.
Cost: $125 per ticket
For more information and to purchase tickets visit www.wishofalifetime.org
Select sponsorship opportunities still available, contact Katelyn Sellers for details, 720.975.3009
Download the Save The Date page here.
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Thursday, April 30, 2009 7:30 am to 9:00 am
BMA Breakfast Roundtable: More Than Meets The Eye — The Power of Video Marketing
Citizen Pictures, 2800 N. Speer Blvd, Denver, 80211
Join BMA on THURSDAY, April 30, as we continue our popular breakfast roundtable series.
This month's topic: More Than Meets The Eye — The Power of Video Marketing is facilitated by BMA member Lindsey Larson of Citizen Pictures.
Videos aren't just for corporate storytelling or presentations anymore: videos can connect you to your customer in ways traditional marketing cannot. Videos evoke emotion, attention and action.
Video marketing is multi-faceted and multi-purpose. Learn about the many ways businesses can support sales and marketing efforts with video.
Discuss how to think long-term about video marketing objectives that will result in multi-purpose, long-term marketing tools for your company.
About our facilitators: Lindsey Larson first worked with Citizen Pictures as a corporate client. But now that she's jumped to "the other side of the table," she can relate well with client needs and wants. Lindsey will be hosting the roundtable with Robin Bond. Robin owned her own B2B video production house for eight years, Bond Video Arts. She now heads Citizen Pictures' corporate and commercial projects as Executive Producer.
Roundtables are limited to the first 20 participants, and reservations are required, so register today!
$10 members, $25 nonmembers (includes breakfast)
www.bmacolorado.org
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April 30, 2009
Dining Out for Life®
Over 330 Metro-Denver restaurants
Participating restaurants in Denver and Boulder, have agreed to donate 25% of their food sales from breakfast, lunch, and dinner to Project Angel Heart.
Dining Out for Life® makes eating out a charitable action!
25% of your food bill is donated
www.projectangelheart.org
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May 2, 2009
Good Cause Comedy
Grand Hyatt-Downtown Denver
Sat, May 2, 2009 Cancer League of Colorado Gala: at the Grand Hyatt, Denver. This black-tie gala is Cancer League's major fundraising event of the year. Our featured entertainment Chicken Lips Inprov Comedy and after party entertainment featuring the Jim Hyatt Band. In addition, there will be a Silent Auction featuring hundreds of items from Colorado businesses statewide, a Live Auction spotlighting many of your favorite Colorado artists, and the Car Raffle. We will be listing major auction items on this page soon. More info and sign up online at Black Tie Colorado rspv code:CLC5/09 or contact Fred and June Dreibholz 303-693-7537.
At the 2009 Gala, May 2nd, win a 2009 Dodge Challenger RT 5.7 liter sports car donated by donated by Front Range Dodge Dealers Association.
email contact for more raffle info or call 303-587-6560, or visit www.cancerleague.org
$300.00 per ticket
More info and sign up online at Black Tie Colorado rspv code:CLC5/09 or contact Fred and June Dreibholz 303-693-7537. Visit cancerleague.org
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May 2, 2009
16th Annual Denver Dumb Friends League Furry Scurry
Washington Park
Mark your calendars for the 16th Annual Dumb Friends League Furry Scurry, presented by King Soopers®. It's a two-mile walk and fun run for dogs and their human companions on Saturday, May 2, 2009, in Denver's Washington Park. Everyone is encouraged to collect pledges to help the Dumb Friends League care for thousands of homeless animals. For registration information and further details on this dog-gone fun event, call (303) 751-5772, Ext. 1378, or visit ddfl.org.
Free
www.ddfl.org
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May 2, 2009 - May 3, 2009
Denver Green Festival
Colorado Convention Center
Green Festival is coming to Denver to celebrate what's working in our community for people, business and the environment. Denver Mayor John Hickenlooper's Greenprint Denver Office, the Denver Office of Economic Development, and the Alliance for Sustainable Colorado recruited this event to Denver.
Part educational speakers series and part sustainable marketplace, Green Festival participants can enjoy more than 125 renowned authors, leaders and educators; great how-to workshops; cutting-edge films; fun activities for kids; organic beer and wine; delicious vegetarian cuisine and diverse live music. Green Festival is a nonprofit project of two nonprofit organizations, Green America (formerly Co-op America) and Global Exchange.
Volunteers get in free! Register to volunteer at http://www.greenfestivals.org/volunteer/
$0-$15 (Free for ages 18 & under, discounts for taking public transportation or biking)
www.GreenFestivals.org/Denver
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May 4, 2009
Women Cook!
Congregation Emanual, 51 Grape Street
Please join us for our 5th Annual Women Cook! The event benefits Work Options for Women. Join us for a walk-around dinner featuring Denver's most well-respected and creative women chefs.
Tickets are $95 each or host a table 10 for $950
Purchase tickets online at www.blacktiecolorado.com/rsvp and enter event code womencook09
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May 5, 2009 and Ongoing
Event Management Certificate Program
Arapahoe Community College - Parker Campus - 15653 Brookstone Dr., Parker
It's here again! The start of the Event Management Certificate program. Brush up on your event skills or learn tons of new things about being an Event Planner and Manager. Receive a certificate that will greatly enhance your resume. Classes include: Event Design and Administration, Volunteer and Staff Management, Operations and Logistics and Convention and Sporting Arena Management. Also new this year are 3 weekend intensive classes on How to be a Wedding Planner, Starting your own Event Management Business and Event Planning for Non-Profits. Visit www.coloradotraining.com for full details or call 303-734-3701.
$299.00 per five week session (plus one-time $50.00 registration fee if you decide to complete the whole program.
Dowload the brochure here.
www.coloradotraining.com or 303-734-3701.
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May 6, 2009
48th Annual Downtown Denver Award Dinner
Hyatt Regency at Colorado Convention Center
The Downtown Denver Partnership's 48th Annual Downtown Denver Awards will celebrate businesses, organizations, events and projects that have made significant contributions toward creating a unique, vibrant and diverse Downtown environment--and have made a lasting, positive impact on Downtown Denver. Six winners will be honored for their contributions to Downtown Denver in 2008. Come celebrate their successes in the company of fellow Downtown enthusiasts.
Individual Ticket (s): $215; Corporate Table: $2,150
To make your reservations, visit www.DowntownDenver.com or call 303.534.6161 for more information.
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May 7
PRSA Colorado's 2009 Gold Pick Awards
Ritz-Carlton Denver
The 2009 Gold Pick awards ceremony will celebrate the successes of public relations professionals and organizations that meet the highest standards of performance in the profession. That's right, the bee's knees of PR!
REGISTER NOW - May 7 - for this year's Gold Pick Awards ceremony, celebrating the best programs from the past 18 months. Register before April 27 to take advantage of the early registration prices.
To register for this event visit www.prsacolorado.org.
PRSA Members $75 / Non-Members $90 / Students $45
www.prsacolorado.org
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May 8, 2009
Friends of the Denver Fire Department 1st Golf Tournament Fore Fire
Green Valley Ranch Golf Course
Friends of the Denver Fire Department has received a grant for $225,000 from FEMA to provide new bunking gear to Denver firefighters. To comply with the requirements of the grant, FDFD must raise a $57,000 in matching funds. You can help by participating in Fore Fire, our first annual golf tournament, which will take place on Friday, May 8, 2009.
Player and sponsorship packages are listed at http://fdfd.org/
This year's tournament will be held May 8th at the beautiful Green Valley Ranch Golf Course — a championship facility with a perfect blend of natural wetlands, creeks and towering cottonwoods that populate a small valley just south of Denver International Airport. Foursomes will be playing in a Scramble tournament with 1:30 Shotgun start. In addition to green fees, participants will receive a light lunch, beverages and snacks throughout the course, golfer goodie bags, contest holes, hole-in-one Land Rover give- away, Happy Hour/dinner provided by Sullivan's Steakhouse and awards ceremony immediately following tournament.
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5/10/2009
Spina Bifida Assoc. of Colorado Annual 5K Fundraiser
Washington Park, (Mississippi St. Parking lot)
Check out our website www.coloradospinabifida.org for details and to sign up for this Mother's Day Annual Event. We are a 501(c)(3) nonprofit and this is our biggest fundraiser of the year. Any donation is very much appreciated. One of our goals is to educate women of child-bearing years to take folic acid.
See website for 5K details:
www.coloradospinabifida.org
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May 12, 2009
PeaceLovePrint - Creative Media & Print Expo
The Curtis
Break out the love beads and lava lamps!! The Printing Industries of Colorado has organized a solid list of cool seminars (aimed at all you creative cats and print buyers), feed you with a way gone Keynote Luncheon (Joe Manos of MindFire), and wrap it all up with a wicked combination reception and exhibits. Boss exhibitors bring the latest and greatest to the party and this portion of the event is FREE ~ although we do ask that you help us by registering if you are thinking about attending.
Reception/Exhibits ~ Free; Seminars & Keynote Luncheon varies on package
www.peaceloveprint.org
On-line registration will go live last week of March, 2009
Email: hippies@peaceloveprint.org
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Friday, May 15th, 2009
Jeffrey Gitomer's
PPA Event Center
Join Jeffrey Gitomer, best selling author of "The Little Red Book of Selling," as he presents The 10.5 Commandments of Selling from his New York Times Bestseller "The Sales Bible." Learn the 10.5 commandments that will WOW! your customer, make the sale, and beat your competition, WITHOUT sacrificing price.
$99 for one ticket or for groups of 10 or more $89
http://www.gitomer.com/denver
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May 15-17, 2009
Denver Post Colorado Colfax Marathon
Denver's City Park and all along Colfax Ave
The Colorado Colfax Marathon is owned and operated by the Colfax Marathon Partnership, Inc., a non-profit organization, formed by the cities of Aurora, Denver, and Lakewood to shine a positive spotlight on Colfax Avenue and to foster youth and family fitness. Each May, CMPI produces a kids' fun run, sports expo, full marathon, half marathon, and marathon relay. CMPI also invites area nonprofits to become part of the Charity Partners Program, a fundraising opportunity that, in the past, has allowed several nonprofits to raise over $25,000 each. For additional information OR TO VOLUNTEER visit www.ColoradoColfaxMarathon.org.
FREE (Kid's race), $36.00 (team), $50.00 (half), $80.00 (full marathon)
www.ColoradoColfaxMarathon.org.
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5-15-09 to 5-17-09
Colorado Art Ranch Artposium
Massari Theatre, Trinidad State Junior College
Colorado Art Ranch Artposium
Sex and Sensibility
Trinidad, Colorado
May 15-17, 2009
An Artposium is an interdisciplinary exploration of the intersection of art, science and human/land issues. Join us for discussion on this very important topic.
How sexuality and gender influence art, society and politics
How the arts change our view of gender roles
How artists make sense of sexuality
Speakers include: Dr. Leonard Shlain, author of Sex, Time and Power
Dr. Marci Bowers, OB/GYN
Melinda Barlow, Film Studies professor, author, poet
Charles Baxter, author of Love Feast
Laura Pritchett, writing instructor and author of Hell's Bottom Colorado
Colorado Art Ranch
www.coloradoartranch.org
Grant Pound
6878 Taft Court
Arvada, CO 80004
info@coloradoartranch.org
Cost: $150
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May 16-17, 2009
Post-News Colorado Colfax Marathon, Half Marathon, Relay and Kids Marathon Mile Fun Run
Start and Finish: City Park, Denver
PNCCM--a Boston Marathon qualifier-- includes a full marathon (26.2 miles), a half marathon (13.1 miles), a 5-person team relay with individual legs of 10K, 5K, 10K, 5K, and 12K, and a one mile kids walk/run.
We have a single start/finish in Denver's historic city park; hence, we've eliminated hard hills and elevaton gain at the end and added more shade and great neighborhoood diversitiy.
New Year's Special: Friend for Free
Register online by Jan.15th at www.coloradocolfaxmarathon.org, and your freiend gets in free.
Marathon $90; Friend for Free
www.ColoradoColfaxMarathon.org
Call: 303-770-9600
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May 19th, 2009
Stitches of Hope Breakfast
Renaissance Hotel Denver
Join RAAP for an an inspring hour celebrating 25 years of community success! Invite your friends--it's free to attend!
Please call Lindsey at (303) 329-9922 x329 or visit our website www.raap.org to RSVP today!
Download the event flyer here.
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May 20 2009
High Impact Marketing on a Low Impact Budget
Wine Cellar at Restaurant Kevin Taylor; Hotel Teatro
High Impact Marketing on a Low Impact Budget
Speaker: Dawn Wagenaar of Ingenuity Marketing
Are you tired of spending a lot of money on marketing that seems to produce no results? Are you looking to get the highest impact with the resources you have? It is time to get a few marketing tools just for CPA firms to help set priorities and make decisions. Listen to the insider tips from senior marketers who have helped dozens of firms invest their budgets wisely and reap real returns. Don't waste anymore of your precious marketing dollars! With real-life examples, our practical marketing experience can help a sole practitioner or decision-maker in a large firm.
This interactive and fun workshop is very focused on tangible, do-it-tomorrow tips and ideas.
$30--AAM Colorado members; $40 non members
To register: https://www.my-registration.com/registration/attendee.asp?EID=2914675697
For more information, contact Jennifer Shermer at jennifer.shermer@gt.com or 303.813.3949
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May 20, 2009
Media140
Southbank, London
Media140 will host London's first Twitter benefit event Wednesday, May 20th from 2-6pm. This event will bring together top journalists, bloggers and publishers to share and discuss the effects and impact of Twitter and other social media tools. Twitter-centric events (dubbed "140 events") are popping up all over the country. These events will change the way the industry and community engage with one another. This event event is the first of its kind in London, and will undoubtedly produce similar models throughout Europe.
Ande Gregson, the founder of Media140, has assembled a mixture of informative case studies and quickfire panel discussions from an eclectic mix of journalists, bloggers, commentators and technologists from The Times, Guardian, Reuters, BBC, Sky News, Journalism.co.uk and Frontline Club, plus many more. Tickets for the event are £35 ($52) and proceeds benefit Mencap, a non-profit that supports people with learning disabilities and their families.
Key take-aways from this event include:
* will local community create local news through microblog technologies?
* what is news worthy, how do you recognize it?
* tools of the trade, what works and what doesn't?
$52/£35
www.media140.com
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July 3-5
Cherry Creek Arts Festival
Cherry Creek North
The Cherry Creek Arts Festival is a world-class and award-winning celebration of the visual, culinary and performing arts. The CCAF gives patrons the free, rare and special opportunity to meet and talk with international visual artists, sample fine cuisine, visit special exhibits and artist demonstrations.
FREE
www.CherryArts.org
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July 16 - August 5, 2009
Summer Chinese Program
Central Denver
Chinese Middle School Students are looking for your family to host their stay in Denver for 3 weeks. They are coming from Mainland China on July 16 - August 5, 2009.
Students will be strengthen their English skills by participating in a academic program. Our visitors will also enjoy wonderful programs that will give them a great taste of our American culture.
Some of the programs include: Train ride through Georgetown, Rockies game,
Dragon Boat Races Festival, to name a few activities.
This unforgettable and meaningful opportunity will have a lasting impact on your entire family.
If you are interested in becoming a host family then I want to connect with you. Please contact Nancy Bortz, Program Coordinator with Compass USA.
720.232.3776 or bortznancy1@msn.com
Programs Free to Host Parent
For additional information please browse onto the websites below:
www.compass-usa.net/host_family.html
www.compass-usa.net/HFHandbook.pdf
Download the flyer here.
Contact Nancy Bortz, Program Coordinator
Compass USA 720.232.3776 and bortznancy1@msn.com
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September 24-26
Great American Beer Festival
Colorado Convention Center
The Great American Beer Festival is produced by the Brewers Association (BA). The BA is a not-for-profit trade association for America's craft brewers whose purpose is To Promote and Protect American Craft Beer and American Craft Brewers and the Community of Brewing Enthusiasts. The Brewers Association has been serving both amateur and professional brewers for over 27 years and actively encourage the responsible consumption of beer through their Individual Responsibility Program: SAVOR THE FLAVOR. The Great American Beer festival is not only about sampling quality beer but is also a beer competition. Breweries enter their beers to be judged by the festival's Professional Judge Panel. Festival attendees can also sip the beer entered in the competition during the tasting sessions.
$50
www.BeerTown.org
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February 6, 2010
Chinese New Year- Nathan Yip Foundation
DU Cable Center
Every year the foundation helps hundreds of children receive the educational and medical services they so badly need. We are committed to donating 100% of the funds raised to underprivileged children around the world
Our Mission
To keep the spirit and passion of Nathan Yip alive;
To continue Nathan's dream to reach around the world to underprivileged and impoverished children in third world countries;
To enrich their lives by providing schools, education and ongoing support; and
To help each of them become productive and contributing citizens in our global world.
www.nathanyipfoundation.org
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