Dear Members and Friends of FACC,

Our plan for 2007 called for the formation of an Advisory Board whose mission is to advise and provide support to our Board of Directors. The Advisory Board includes Trip Mackintosh, Advisory Board Chair and Partner, Holland & Hart; Christophe Aubertot, President, Ceric, Inc; Benoit Guin, Principal, Amelie Company; Jeff Richards, Honorary French Consul; Antoine Toffa, CEO, Videobloom; Don Pangburn, Partner, GHP Horwath; Todd Berryman, Senior Vice-President and Regional Manager, Bank of the West, and Xavier Therin, Director North American Manufacturing, Lafarge.

The Advisory Board's first quarterly meeting was held on September 26th. Virginie Ganivet and I made a presentation on 2007 activities and our plans for the rest of 2007 and 2008. We met with real enthusiasm and commitment and came away with some great ideas for continuing our membership growth (already over 50% this year!) and new programs for 2008. The key to our success is the talent and involvement of our Board of Directors and Advisory Board and we are all grateful for their commitment to FACC's continued growth.

Bob Snyder
FACC President

Small Business Members:

9th annual Beaujolais and Beyond Festival

A Food and Wine tasting extravaganza celebrating the arrival of the new vintage with the area's most exciting chefs and restaurants

Thursday, November 15, 6-10pm

Presented by the FACC and the
American Culinary Federation Colorado Chefs Association

Be the first to uncork the Beaujolais Nouveau 2007!

The evening will feature all types of Beaujolais wines including the 2007 Beaujolais Nouveau as well as many excellent French wines.

ACF Colorado judges and guests will recognize chefs who best exemplify the French flare cuisine.

Member Price : $45 until November 14
Non-Member Price : $50 until November 14
Door Price : $55 on November 15

When joining the FACC, you can take advantage of numerous savings and discounts in France and Colorado. Please click on the link to find a list of companies who are offering their services and products to our members at a discounted price.
When taking advantage of these discounts you will need to have your Carte Privileges handy so that they can verify you are a member of the FACC.

Also, please remember that this list is never final and if you would like to participate in this program and provide a special offer to fellow FACC members, please contact our office.

Please click on this link to learn more about your privileges through the UCCIFE network (a FACC membership benefit).

Here you can find special offers, offers in France, international offers, as well as national and international business services.

http://www.uccife.org/newsletter/privileges/eu_denver/p rivileges_en_0607.htm

The office of the Consulat Honoraire de France à Denver is the recognized legal representative of the French government in Colorado. The French Consulat in Colorado works in conjunction with Consulat Général de France à Los Angeles and the Ambassade de France à Washington to coordinate governmental matters related to French citizens in Colorado and Americans residing in Colorado who have interests with the government of France.

The Consulat in Colorado coordinates matters related to visa interviews, procurations, marriage documents, certificats de vie, légalisation de signature, and other French documents, distribution of passports, and other matters. These activities are handled in conjunction with the Consulat Général à Los Angeles in order to avoid unnecessary trips to Los Angeles. Interested parties may refer to the website of the Consulate Général à Los Angeles for general information, www.consulfrance-losangeles.org.

The offices of the Consulat Honoraire de France à Denver are located at 899 Logan Street, Suite 406, Denver 80203-3155. Hours of business are Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., by appointment only. Telephone: 303-862-3808 / 303-832-5588. Fax: 303-832-9265. E-mail: jrichards@ahrs-law.com

Jeffrey Richards is the honorary French Consul of Colorado. He speaks both English and French and is a lawyer in Denver specializing in business and insurance law at the law firm of Anstine, Hill, Richards and Simpson.

Buckle up, mateys! The seas are high with adventure as LE CORSAIRE washes ashore at Colorado Ballet.

This adventure is based on Lord Byron's poem and features dashing pirates, sly villains, and scantily-clad harem beauties. WIth turbans and tutus, a lecherous pasha and many a maiden in distress, it is a delightful combination of lively choreography and exciting athleticism."

Colorado Ballet offer the members of the French- American Chamber of Commerce a 20% discount on tickets to Colorado Ballet's upcoming production of "Le Corsaire" on Friday, October 5 at 7:30 p.m. - opening night!!

Members may call the box office (303-837-8888) or log on to the following web site: http://www.ticketmaster.com/promo/qwyweo

Members must mention/enter the promo code: RMFACC to receive the discount.

Today, the Metro Denver Economic Development Corporation released its 2007 Aerospace Industry Cluster Profile, which reports that Colorado's aerospace economy has propelled to the nation's No. 2 position for private aerospace employment.

With 26,650 people employed in aerospace throughout Colorado, the state's direct industry employment grew 12.9 percent from 2006-2007, compared to a 0.8 percent growth rate nationwide. From 2002-2007, Colorado tallied a 27.4 percent aerospace employment growth rate, compared to a national growth rate of 2.7 percent.

2006 Total Aerospace Employment
#1 - California
#2 - Colorado
#3 - Texas
#4 - New Jersey
#5 - Florida

Several projects in the aerospace cluster contributed to this growth:

* The United Launch Alliance (ULA), a new venture combining Boeing's Delta and Lockheed Martin's Atlas programs to form one of the strongest rocket launch companies in the world, selected Metro Denver as its headquarters. The ULA began operations in December 2006 and currently employs about 1,600 workers in the Metro Denver area.

* Lockheed Martin Space Systems is developing the $8.2 billion Orion project, a state-of-the-art crew exploration vehicle that will replace the Space Shuttle and take human explorers to the International Space Station, back to the Moon, and eventually to Mars. Almost 500 of Lockheed Martin's Colorado employees are currently working on the project, and an additional 600 Orion-related jobs could be added in Colorado by 2009.

* Colorado companies were involved in all aspects of the recent launch of the WorldView-1 satellite, the most advanced commercial imaging satellite developed to date. DigitalGlobe, a Longmont-based provider of satellite images for Google Earth, launched this next-generation, $500 million satellite into orbit in mid-September 2007. The satellite was launched on a Delta II supplied by the United Launch Alliance of Centennial. WorldView-1 was built by Ball Aerospace & Technologies Corp. in Boulder.

And with many new contracts awarded, a highly educated aerospace workforce, and significant levels of NASA research funding pouring into the state, Colorado's aerospace industry is poised for additional growth in the upcoming months.

Fellow FACC Members,

My business is in the Residential Colorado Real Estate Market and I bring special skills & training to serve the French Real Estate Community in Colorado. As a Small Business Member of the FACC, I understand the importance of my link to the French Community and I am here to serve you in real estate.

If you, a friend or family member are looking to buy or sell a home - please contact me directly at 303-956-4003. I will follow up and take great care of your situation. I have solutions to your inquiry's.

Sincerely, Deborah Lepercq

Please visit : www.coloradohomes.com/deborahlepercq

Davis Graham & Stubbs is hosting its free employment law update seminar to address current issues.

The available seminar dates to select from are:

Questions?
Contact Adrienne Tuck.
adrienne.tuck@dgslaw.com
(303) 892-7527

Offering assistance with public relations and marketing strategy development; business development, industry relations, press release and feature writing, media functions, marketing; special events, and seminar development and training.

The small-agency approach offers personalized assistance to fulfill both short and long-term needs. No project is too big, too small, or impossible. We are accessible and accommodating.

Please contact Penny Christie, Principal
4459 S. Andes Way, Aurora, CO 80015
ph: 303.378.6479
e-mail: pchristie@mho.com

Save the date for October 12th & 13th!!!!!

40 - 80% OFF for packs, fall & winter apparel and outerwear, sleeping bags, footwear and furniture!

Store Hours will be:
Friday, October 12th : 11am - 7pm
Saturday, October 13th : 8am - 5pm

Founded in 1977, Denver International School is an independent, non-profit school offering full-immersion education in French, Spanish or Mandarin Chinese.

Haute Cuisine is magnificent pairings of tantalizing dishes, fine French sauces, and elegant wines, combined with sumptuous decor and exemplary service. Chef Thomas offers a culinary paradise with an eye towards market-fresh, healthy French food.

French 250 features wine tasting Tuesday through Saturday, cheese tasting and sales, an exclusive Chef's Table seating two to eight, an elegant chandeliered dining room, an intimate bar, and exquisite French cuisine.

Lunch, 11am-2:30pm and Dinner 4:30-10pm served Tuesday to Saturday.
Sunday Brunch 10am-3pm features Endless Mimosas.
Traditional Sunday French Family Tasting Dinner served 4:30-8pm.

Visit www.french250.com for more information and upcoming events.

Seasonally, an outdoor garden patio with wall fountain and trellises invites diners to be transported to the south of France without leaving Denver.

Join us at Le Central for another Euro networking event with the British-American Business Council and the German-American Chamber of Commerce.

Price: $12 members; $15 non-members

Location: Le Central
112 East 8th Avenue, Denver 80203

RSVP: 303.695.7818 or info@rmfacc.org

For more information please visit www.rmfacc.org

Join us for this special networking event to hear more about the DishNetwork / TV5 corporation and to meet other FACC members and other community members interested in French-American business.

We will be meeting at Amuse by Michel where appetizers and a cash bar (happy hour prices) will be provided in their private dining room.
1475 Lawrence Street, Downtown Denver

Price: $12 members; $17 non-members

RSVP: 303.695.7818 or info@rmfacc.org

Come be part of our new "Ciné Club" to start in 2008! One Tuesday every month Denver Film Society, in collaboration with the Alliance Française, will host a French film, have a short guest lecture and provide a reception with wine and French hors-d'oeuvres after.

Learn how France became the world's tastemaker when, in the seventeenth century, Louis XIV created the luxury trade to boost his kingdom's faltering economy. From silk stockings to champagne, big hair to fine furniture, all were part of the Sun King's plan for a financially fitter kingdom.

Giulia Bernardini earned her MA in art history from CU Boulder where she is an instructor in art history and humanities.

Date: Thursday, October 25th from 6 to 8pm
Location: Alliance Francaise
Cost: $10 members, $15 non-members
RSVP: call 303 831 0304 or afd@afdenver.org
Other: This lecture be in French

October is almost here, which means that Alliance Française French Art and Wine Reception is coming up. This month's artist is Susan Blosten whose style is Arte Povera or art made from items she finds.

When: October 5th 6:00-9:00
Where: Alliance Française de Denver
Cost: Free