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May
Google and friends are coming to town to get your business online! Colorado Get Your Business Online events are completely free. Space is limited, so we highly recommend that you pre-register online to reserve your spot. Go to www.Coloradogetonline.com/denmetro to reserve your spot today, or call 800-986-4157.
May 15, Denver Water will join elected officials from Summit and Grand counties and representatives of the Clinton Ditch & Reservoir Co. in signing a historic agreement that marks a new era for Colorado water. The Colorado River Cooperative Agreement (CRCA) is the product of more than five years of negotiations, and ultimately involved more than 40 parties from the Front Range to Colorado’s western border. The agreement is significant for several reasons:
• New, collaborative approach — We are settling historic conflicts that have dominated water in Colorado for too long, and committing to a new path forward based on cooperation and collaboration.
• Improved environmental health — We are committing significant resources to improving the health of the Colorado River and its tributaries.
• More secure water future — The agreement provides more water for the West Slope and Denver Metro region, and a more secure water supply for millions of Coloradans.
• Moffat Project — The CRCA allows the Moffat Collection System Project (Gross Reservoir enlargement) to move forward. This project is critical to addressing the Denver Metro area’s water shortage and improving the reliability of the system.
If you would like more information about CRCA and the signing, please visit http://www.denverwater.org/SupplyPlanning/Planning/ColoradoRiverCooperativeAgreement/
Former U.S. Senator Gary Hart has joined McKenna Long & Aldridge LLP (MLA) in Denver as a senior strategic advisor. Hart will advise clients on entering and expanding in foreign markets, drawing on years of international experience in Europe, Asia, Latin America and the Middle East while in public service and later as a business advisor. “We are honored that Senator Hart has chosen to join McKenna Long & Aldridge,” said firm Chairman Jeff Haidet. “He brings tremendous political and leadership experience to our firm. His bipartisan work on national security issues throughout a remarkable career in both the public and private sectors will be of great value to our clients in Denver, as well as nationally and internationally.”
Dress For Success 5K Power Walk on May 19 at the Stapleton Central Park, Denver! http://dfspowerwalk.org/denver2012
World Trade Day 2012 Gala: "A World of Fashion"
May 16, 2012
5:30 p.m. - 10:30 p.m.
Infinity Park Event Center
Mile High Youth Corps celebrates the success of YouthBuild graduates - Mile High Youth Corps (MHYC) improves communities and the lives of youth by putting young people to work in neighborhoods, public parks and open spaces throughout Metro Denver and the Southern Front Range. A graduation of YouthBuild participants will take place May 18.
Action Coach's Free Franchise 4 The Forces - ActionCOACH, the world’s leading business and executive coaching company, has launched Free Franchise for the Forces, a program that will award $3.8 million in franchises to 50 eligible Veterans from the U.S. Armed Forces.Beginning March 1, 2012, eligible Veterans from the U.S Armed Forces will have the opportunity to be awarded a free ActionCOACH Franchise Further, the company has embarked on a recruitment drive to find qualified Veternas from the U.S. Armed Forces and reward them with the business opportunity of a lifetime. The recruitment drive ends October 31, 2012.
Mental Health First Aid is an evidence-based, 12-hour course that will prepare you to help someone showing signs of mental illness or experiencing a mental health crisis. The training will be held Thursdays, May 24, 31, June 7, and 15 from 4-7 p.m. at 1385 South Colorado Blvd. Cost for the training is $60 per person. Please contact Tim Webb at twebb@mhacolorado.org or 720-208-2239 for more information. To register, click here.
Denver Outlaws offer discount to Denver Metro Chamber members. Save money on your lacrosse tickets today!
The Kenney Group, a Denver-based political consulting and public affairs firm won four national Pollie Awards from the American Association of Political Consultants (AAPC) outstanding work in television spots, online advertising, use of humor in a campaign and for an overall campaign – including a spot featuring Denver Mayor Michael Hancock opposing a local initiative about paid sick leave which the Denver Metro Chamber actively opposed.
June
The deadline for applications for CSU's Diversity Advocate Scholarship and Business Owner/Entrepreneur scholarship is June 1. Apply today!
Encourage anyone ages 6 to 21with a business to apply to the Celebration for Young Entrepreneurs youth business competition by June 9. It’s FREE to enter and the winner receives $1,000 in cash and is matched with a local mentor to help boost their business.
5th Annual St. Jude Songwriters Supper Gala on Saturday August 25, from 6-10 p.m.
ActionCOACH's Free Franchise 4 The Forces - ActionCOACH, the world’s leading business and executive coaching company, has launched Free Franchise for the Forces, a program that will award $3.8 million in franchises to 50 eligible Veterans from the U.S. Armed Forces.Beginning March 1, 2012, eligible Veterans from the U.S Armed Forces will have the opportunity to be awarded a free ActionCOACH Franchise Further, the company has embarked on a recruitment drive to find qualified Veternas from the U.S. Armed Forces and reward them with the business opportunity of a lifetime. The recruitment drive ends October 31, 2012.
Mental Health First Aid is an evidence-based, 12-hour course that will prepare you to help someone showing signs of mental illness or experiencing a mental health crisis. The training will be held Thursdays, May 24, 31, June 7, and 15 from 4-7 p.m. at 1385 South Colorado Blvd. Cost for the training is $60 per person. Please contact Tim Webb at twebb@mhacolorado.org or 720-208-2239 for more information. To register, click here.
October
Join us October 4, 2012, for Veteran’s Passport to Hope, a special fundraising event hosted by Shane Schmutz (former Blackhawk helicopter pilot for the US Army) to raise awareness for the challenges today’s veterans face and to support the Wounded Warrior Project. Colorado is home to more than 420,000 veterans and more are returning home every day. This event will celebrate the contributions of our service men and women from every branch of our Armed Services—U.S. Army, U.S. Marine Corps, U.S. Navy, U.S. Air Force and U.S. Coast Guard. Meet other members of the Denver community as we honor the dedication of our veterans during a night of great food, entertainment, inspiration and insights from Wounded Warriors, a silent auction, and much more! The Veteran’s Passport to Hope is a nonpartisan occasion organized by volunteers, neighbors, executives, veterans and people like you! Join us in serving those who served first. For event details please visit our event website: www.veteranspassport2hope.org
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The Denver Metro Chamber will accept for consideration press releases from current Chamber members in good standing. Press releases must be newsworthy and must not contain inappropriate content. Approved releases will be posted for a limited time and at the sole discretion of the Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce. To submit your press release for review and consideration, please e-mail amanda.arthur@denverchamber.org.
