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August 09 - August 09
Northstar's Private Equity "Fast Pitch"
Time: August 09: 10:00 am - August 09: 7:00 pm
Location: The Ritz-Carlton, Denver
Web Site: http://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/event?oeidk=a07e5gi5rvb2ea07481&llr=twmm7vfab
Private Equity Presentations
19 Private Equity firms will give an overview of their firm, investment strategy, successful deals and answer questions from the audience. All Private Equity "Fast Pitch" presentations will be 15 minutes with an additonal Panel Discussion with industry experts.
Don't miss this valuable networking event!
The "Fast Pitch" Schedule:
10:00am - 10:30am Event Registration
10:30am - 12:30pm Private Equity Presentations
12:30pm - 2:15pm Panel Discussion & Lunch
2:15pm - 5:30pm Private Equity Presentations
5:30pm - 7:00pm Cocktail Reception
Events for 02/2012
February 02, 2012
2012 10th Annual Special Olympics Colorado Mardi Gras Ball
Time: 2:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Location: Denver Tech Center Hyatt
Web Site: http://www.specialolympicsco.org
10th Annual Mardi Gras Ball Area Rent-Alls invites you to be a part of the 10th Annual Mardi Gras Bash, an evening of fun and entertainment with all proceeds benefiting Special Olympics Colorado. This popular event is slated for Saturday, February 25, 2012, at the Hyatt Regency Denver Tech Center Hotel. The evening will include a Cajun buffet, a cash bar and music. In addition, there will be a silent and live auction with an array of items, a bead and mask bar, balloons containing mystery prizes, masquerade costume prizes and much more, priced at just $65 per person or $600 for a table of 10. Sponsorships begin at $750. Team Up With a Winner How you help us • Donation of items for silent and live auction • Financial donations • Table sponsorships How we help you: • Name displayed in program • Visual display to over 600 people A Way for Your Team to Help Build Ours Special Olympics Colorado provides year-round training and competition opportunities in 20 sports for over 11,000 athletes throughout the state of Colorado. Participation is free of charge. One hundred percent of the proceeds from 2012 Mardi Gras Ball will directly impact our athletes, primarily those who compete in the Denver Metro Area. Thank you for your support in helping to bring Special Olympics Colorado into the lives of thousands of children and adults with intellectual disabilities, who depend on their experience with this great organization to strengthen their muscles and their spirits. For additional information, please contact: Linda Jones of Area Rent-Alls at 303.429.3589 Freda Davenport of Special Olympics Colorado at 720.359.3114 Valorie Lerette at 303.995.5818
February 03, 2012
Marketing Rewired - IMC Colorado Breakfast Program
Time: 7:15 am - 9:00 am
Location: Denver Athletic Club, 1325 Glenarm Place, Denver, CO
Web Site: http://www.imcusa.org/coevents
Marcy will offer an overview on the transition from traditional “interruption” styles of marketing to “attraction” marketing. She will cover both the mindset shifts as well as the tactical shifts in marketing and how social media is transforming the way we communicate, connect and grow our business. She will also cover the importance of an integrated Internet marketing strategy.
$25 members/$30 non-members - includes full breakfast; $10 late fee after 2/1/2012
Institute of Management Consultants, Colorado Chapter
February 09, 2012
Business After Hours Hosted by Mountain High Appliance
Time: 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Location: 1130 Pine Street, Louisville, CO 80027
Web Site: http://www.arvadachamber.org
Business After Hours is held one evening a month from 5:00-7:00pm. The location changes from business to business. Business After Hours is FREE for Arvada Chamber Members. It's a great way to network with other business professionals, build strategic partnerships and grow your business.
February 10, 2012
Valentine’s Weekend - Snow Mountain Ranch, YMCA of the Rockies
Time: 12:00 am - 12:00 pm
Location: Winter Park, CO
Web Site: http://ymcarockies.org/smrfamilyweekends.htm
Make Valentine's Day crafts for someone special, decorate cookies and create valentines for the local retirement home residents. Plus we'll watch the kids while mom and dad enjoy a romantic dinner for two and a ballroom dancing lesson!
February 11, 2012
Affiliate Marketing 101 Boot Camp
Time: 8:30 am - 12:30 pm
Location: DaVinci Institute, 511 E. South Boulder Road Louisville, CO 80027
Learning the Hands-On Basics of Affiliate Marketing from the Ground Up Affiliate Marketing is one of the hottest ways to make money online. For a few dollars, anyone can buy a URL and start a blog or website. By placing the right links on those websites, it’s possible to make anywhere from a few dollars a month to six-figure incomes or more. Before you start, however, it’s important to learn the basics of the business. By understanding some of the fundamentals, such as terminology and functions, you’ll have the foundation to make the decisions to build the type of affiliate marketing business that suits your interests and skills. This program includes discussions on: •Terminology – Learn what each term – affiliate, merchant, network, OPM, etc. – means! •Type of Affiliate Marketing – do you want to generate CPA, CPL or CPC traffic? •Site Requirements – what is required for a website to be approved for affiliate marketing? •Merchants – How to find the right product sellers for your site. •Affiliate Networks – the good, the bad and the ugly •Affiliate Managers – one of the best friends you can ever have, if you treat the relationship properly. IMPORTANT: This program will include an opportunity to join a several affiliate networks if you wish, so bring your laptop and your business information including the business tax ID number or your SSN. EVENT: Affiliate Marketing 101 Boot Camp DATE: February 11, 2012 - Saturday TIME: 08:30am-12:30pm COST: $69, Members: $49, SuperMembers: Free PHONE: 303-666-4133 TOPIC: Learning the Hands-On Basics of Affiliate Marketing from the Ground Up SPEAKER: Jeannine Crooks, Affiliate Marketing Veteran
February 17, 2012
An Evening With Randy Travis
Time: 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Location: Pikes Peak Center
Web Site: http://www.pikespeakcenter.com
With lifetime sales in excess of 20 million, Randy Travis is one of the biggest country record sellers of all time. His honors include seven Grammy Awards, 10 Academy of Country Music statuettes, 10 American Music Awards, two People’s Choice awards, seven Music City News awards, eight Dove Awards from the Gospel Music Association and five Country Music Association honors. In addition, three of his performances earned CMA Song of the Year honors, “On the Other Hand” (1986), “Forever and Ever Amen” (1987) and “Three Wooden Crosses” (2003).To date, he has 18 No. 1 singles, 29 top-10 smashes and more than 40 appearances in feature films and television shows to his credit. Ten of his albums are Gold Records. Eight are Platinum. Two have gone Double Platinum. One is Triple Platinum and another is Quintuple Platinum. In 2004, Randy was honored with his own star in the Hollywood Walk of Fame. He has been a member of the cast of the Grand Ole Opry since 1986. For more information, visit www.randytravis.com.
February 22, 2012
Business After Hours Hosted by Pridemark Paramedic Services
Time: 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Location: 6100 W. 54th Avenue, Arvada, CO 80002
Web Site: HTTP://www.arvadachamber.org
Business After Hours is held one evening a month from 5:00-7:00pm. The location changes from business to business. Business After Hours is FREE for Arvada Chamber Members. It's a great way to network with other business professionals, build strategic partnerships and grow your business.
February 22, 2012
Cirque du Soleil DRALION
Time: 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Location: World Arena
Web Site: http://www.worldarena.com
Fusing the 3000 year-old tradition of Chinese acrobatic arts with the multidisciplinary approach of Cirque du Soleil, Dralion (pronounced “Drah-lee-on”) draws its inspiration from Eastern philosophy and its never-ending quest for harmony between humans and nature. The show's name is derived from its two emblematic creatures: the dragon, symbolizing the East, and the lion, symbolizing the West. SHOW DATE/TIMES Wednesday, Feb. 22, 7:30 PM Thursday, Feb. 23, 7:30 PM Friday, Feb. 24, 3:30 PM Friday, Feb. 24, 7:30 PM Saturday, Feb. 25, 3:30 PM Saturday, Feb. 25, 7:30 PM Sunday, Feb. 26, 1:00 PM Sunday, Feb. 26, 5:00 PM
February 24, 2012
Family Reunion University - Estes Park Center, YMCA of the Rockies
Time: 12:00 am - 12:00 pm
Location: Estes Park, CO
Web Site: http://ymcarockies.org/EPC_Family_Reunions.htm
Learn about custom programming and easy planning tips from speakers and staff at Estes Park Center. For $100 per participant, you’ll receive two nights lodging, 5 buffet meals, a tour of our facilities and all of our Family Reunion University classes. Contact Group Reservations, 800-777-9622.
February 28, 2012
February is Heart Month
Time: 12:00 am - 12:00 pm
Location: All HealthONE Hospitals
Web Site: www.healthONEheartcare.com
What does it mean to be heart healthy? February is Heart Month, and in your honor, HealthONE hospitals will offer free or low cost screenings and online tools to help you better manage your health. HealthONE heart care professionals understand how vital your heart health is to your quality of life and how important your quality of life is to you. Visit HealthONEheartcare.com to learn heart attack warning signs, the latest in cutting-edge technology and procedures and read how you can take steps today to improve your heart health for years to come.
Have a ONEderful day!