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Corporate Member:
Right Management is the world's leading global provider of integrated consulting solutions across the employment lifecycle. We help our clients maximize the return on investment in their people, while assisting individuals to achieve their full potential. We offer services in four areas: Attract & Assess the best talent in the marketplace Develop the best people in your industry Engage & Align your people and your organization Transition employees through successful outplacement initiatives For more information, contact Edith Samouillet at (303) 796-5532, www.right.com
Associate Member:
David Lacey
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| Company Profile: Bank of the West |
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Bank of the West is a $66 billion bank, wholly owned by BNP Paribas. BNP Paribas (www.bnpparibas.com) is a European leader in banking and financial services ranking among the world's top 15 banks by market capitalization. It has 150,000 employees, almost 120,000 of whom are based in Europe. The group occupies leading positions in three significant fields of activity: Corporate and Investment Banking, Asset Management & Services and Retail Banking. It is present in 85 countries and has a strong presence in all the key financial centers. Present throughout Europe in all its business lines, France and Italy are its two domestic markets in retail banking. BNP Paribas enjoys a significant and growing presence in the United States and leading positions in Asia and in emerging markets.
Founded in 1874, Bank of the West originates commercial, small business and consumer loans and leases, as well as providing a range of other individual and commercial deposit, banking, trust and investment products. Subsidiary Essex Credit Corporation offers loans on marine pleasure craft and recreation vehicles. Subsidiary BW Insurance Agency, Inc. offers auto, homeowners, commercial, worker's compensation and general liability insurance. Subsidiary BancWest Investment Services offers mutual funds, annuities, IRA and other tax-advantaged accounts, education savings plans, and life insurance.
COLORADO/FACC POINTS OF INTEREST
� Bank of the West specializes in Foreign Exchange services and International Trade Finance.
� Large presence in the west with 684 locations, 97 of which are located in Colorado, and 167 of which are located in the Rocky Mountain Region.
� 3rd largest agricultural lender in the U.S.
� Largest specialty bank lender to religious institutions in the nation
� A Preferred SBA Lender nationwide
� Financing for autos, RVs, and pleasure boats through 5,600 U.S. dealers and our branch system
� Bank of the West has a goal to support lower income communities with $75 billion in loans, investments, contributions and services to individuals, small businesses, companies and community-based organizations by 2015.
To find out more about Bank of the West, contact:
Todd Berryman, Senior VP
303-202-5565
[email protected]
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| Upcoming FACC Events |
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The French Embassy Trade Office in cooperation with the Rocky Mountain French-American Chamber of Commerce present
The French Wine Connection
An Exclusive Tasting of French Wines
Monday, March 10th
1:00pm-5:00pm
Please Note: The invitation is open only to members of the trade (ie. importers, wholesalers, distributors, liquor stores, restaurants, hotels, wine bars, etc.)
Wine Companies Exhibiting at the Event:
- La Passion des Terroirs SA-Lucien Lurton.....Bordeaux
- Blasons de Bourgogne.................................Burgundy
- Terroirs et Talents........................................Beaujolais
- Roux Pere & Fils.........................................Burgundy
- Domaines Lapalu / Wine Partners.................Bordeaux
- Maison Tramier...........................................Burgundy
- Despagne...................................................Bordeaux
- Accents du Sud-Ouest................................South West
- Joseph Mellot.............................................Loire
- La Sauveuse...............................................Provence
- Champagne Blin..........................................Champagne
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The Denver Forum & The Denver World Affairs Council with the support of the
French American Chamber of Commerce proudly present
His Excellency Pierre Vimont, Ambassador of France to the United States
France & America in a Time of Change
Wednesday, March 19, 2008
11:45am - 1:30pm
11:45 registration followed by luncheon & lecture
Oxford Hotel (Grand Ballroom),
1600 17th St., Denver, 80202 (Enter off Wazee, 2nd Floor)
$35 FACC members, $45 non-members
RSVP to The Denver Forum at 303-832-9030 or online
Ambassador Pierre Vimont was appointed Ambassador of France to the United States by President Nicolas Sarkozy in 2007. Prior to his present appointment, Ambassador Vimont was chief of staff to the minister of foreign affairs, a position he had held since 2002. He was ambassador and permanent representative of France to the European Union from 1999 to 2002.
The French-American Chamber of Commerce (FACC), the British-American Chamber of Commerce (BACC) and the German-American Chamber of Commerce cordially invite you to join us for a
Business After-Hours Euro Networking
Thursday, April 17
6-8pm
Alliance Francaise
571 Galapago St., Denver
Networking can be a powerful way to grow your business. Come network in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere while meeting other international peers.
Don't forget your business cards!
$12 Members, $17 Non-Members (includes appetizers & wine)
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| Past Event Reflection |
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We held a Meet our Member Reception and Networking on February 7 at Amuse by Michel in downtown Denver. Greg Dean, Attorney at Mullin, Dean & Heimos LLP, spoke to us about tax differences between the US and France. Since the grand majority of attendees were American, Greg changed the original topic to be more inclusive. There were some great conversations about buying, selling and renting property in France as well as working and living in either country and paying income tax. Guests enjoyed a wide array of gourmet tapas and networking after the presentation. Thank you to Greg Dean, Amuse by Michel and all the guest who attended.
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| FACC News |
The lastest edition of Flash Privil�ges is available!
This is a newsletter created for members of UCCIFE (Union des Chambres de Commerce et de l'Industrie Francaises � l'Etranger). As a member of FACC, you are automatically a member of UCCIFE and can take advantage of the many worldwide benefits that they offer.
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| Members' Corner |
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Am�lie Company Adds Flavor to Roster
with Oogie's Gourmet Popcorn
 Am�lie Company was selected to develop new creative concepts and messaging coupled with an integrated public relations campaign for Oogie's, an upstart gourmet popcorn company based in Denver.
The concept development process, led by Am�lie's creative director Eric Rak and strategic advisor Bob Reimer, will rely on market research and insights. The team will critically examine several messaging ideas against target audiences and media usage possibilities.
Once the brand identity has been established, Am�lie will develop the messaging and copy points for use in a new media and information kit, trade show booth and other collateral materials to complement Oogie's marketing and PR efforts. Additional marketing opportunities are planned for the second phase of the campaign.
Am�lie will also be conducting critical on-going media outreach to the appropriate outlets as well as creating community partnerships and organizing sampling opportunities at high-profile, well-attended events in Colorado and around the country.
Am�lie Company Expands Creative Services & Design Department
Am�lie Company, a Denver-based advertising, public relations and marketing firm, announces the agency has boosted its design department with the recent hiring of Eric Rak as Creative Director.
With an extensive background spanning over 15 years, Rak will be heading up the Creative Services Department at Am�lie, with a focus on interactive design. Most recently, Eric was the Senior Art Director at Malenke Barnhart, where he led design, technology and content teams to develop online advertising, web sites and traditional media for clients including Qwest Communications, Quiznos and Ford Motor Company.
Rak will be coordinating all creative services at the agency that has already received accolades for its designs by such organizations as Create Magazine, Business Marketing Association - Colorado, Credit Union Executives Society, Admissions Advertising, and KBCO radio.
My name is Pierre Russell; I am a partner with the national investigative firm Dinolt Becnel & Wells Investigative Group LLC and am responsible for our office in Denver, Colorado. I started with Dinolt Becnel & Wells Investigative Group in December 2004 and have conducted hundreds of legal investigations in complex civil and criminal matters throughout the United States, Canada, and Europe for law firms and corporations. My investigations have included cases involving capital defense, employment litigation, intellectual property matters, corporate fraud, and internal investigations for small businesses.
I have experience in locating, interviewing, and performing background checks; utilizing proprietary databases to conduct extensive background research; conducting surveillance; preparing detailed reports and trial exhibits; assisting in business internal investigations where fraud has been committed.
Please do not hesitate to contact me should you have any questions regarding our offered services. For further information, visit our web site at www.dinolt.com.
Time to think about this summer's vacation...
FACC Member, Muriel Martin-Gold rents her personal French properties in Paris,
Burgundy, Provence and Riviera. Contact Muriel at [email protected]
Merci to remember, I am also a Real Estate Broker in Colorado:
"Buy or Sell with Me... Get a week in France Free"
Provence West, Ltd. is delighted to announce the dates of our first
"Culinary Provence" Gourmet Tour
Join us September 13-20, 2008 for an extraordinary epicurean adventure, including tours of the incomparable weekly markets with a local chef, who will lead us to the freshest ingredients, then instruct us in the art of preparing regional specialties...visits to local artisans, who will share their secrets for creating the perfect baguette, the creamiest ch�vre, and the most tempting chocolates...tastings at C�tes du Lub�ron wineries...all while exploring the culinary traditions and flavors that make Proven�al cuisine so extraordinary.
Guests will be accommodated at a luxurious, yet thoroughly authentic Proven�al mas, will dine at several of the Valley's most charming restaurants, and will prepare meals together to enjoy al fresco as the sun sets beyond the Luberon mountains.
Please visit our new website, www.CulinaryProvence.com
or call us at 303-674-3726
We expanded our appetizer line with two new products:
Pear & Brie Purses, and Raspberry & Brie Puff
Our Pear & Brie purses have a new recipe to give our customer a higher quality product by making it all natural. The sweet and savory combination of the poached pear and brie makes a delightful flavor. The purse shape gives a unique elegant look to our appetizer.
Our Raspberry and Brie Puff combination will surprise you with the softness of the brie and the sweet texture of the raspberry that form a superb taste. The Raspberry & Brie puff is also made with fillo dough in shape of a puff circle that keeps the flavor together until it melts in your mouth.
Our two new appetizers will be a great addition and bring a distinctive look to your freezer product selection.
White Toque Retail offers a selection of 200 gourmet frozen foods.
Please join us at La Petite Maison on Wednesday, March 12, 2008 for an Italian wine tasting dinner. The wine tasting event will begin at 6:30 pm with a Prosecco Brut reception followed by a four course dinner with paired wines for $55 per person. You can view this wine tasting dinner menu by visiting our website at www.lapetitemaisoncs.com. Get a group of friends together and call us at 719-632-4887 or email us to make your reservation.
On a budget and don't know where to go for a last minute dinner? Customers love our 'Paris Bistro Prix-Fix' dinner, available every day except Saturdays and holidays. This superb value menu is a three course dinner with choice of starters, entree and desserts for $30 per person and can also be viewed on our website. A bientot a La Petite Maison!! (see you soon at La Petite Maison)
French Summer Camp Project
June 2nd - July 3rd, 2008
We are looking for French natives or fluent speakers who would like to teach an activity in French during these 5 weeks, whether it is a one time class or a series of classes. We are also looking for guest speakers. Cooking classes, sewing, yoga, jewelery making, theater and mask making are already included in the program. We would like to add music, singing, dance, craft, sculpture, poetry, painting, etc...
If you are interested in being part of this new project, please let me know. If you know somebody who might be interested in being part of this great project, please feel free to forward this information to them. Thank you very much in advance. I am looking forward to hearing from you soon and I am very open to all your suggestions.
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| Economic News |
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Air France could offer Delta a 10-figure check
 The Wall Street Journal's report Thursday [January 17, 2008] that Air France/KLM Group could contribute capital to a bid by Delta Air Lines Inc. to merge with Northwest Airlines Corp. highlights an underreported aspect of the current airline M&A craze: That doing a deal could be a carrier's best chance to raise much-needed cash to survive a coming downturn.
Delta is currently in talks with both Northwest and UAL Corp.'s United Airlines Inc. about a combination that would create the world's largest airline. Air France has a vested interest in the outcome, as it currently relies on partners Delta and Northwest to feed North American traffic into its hubs in Paris and Amsterdam. A deal between Delta and Northwest would help solidify that relationship, while a merger with United could see Delta lose to a competing alliance including Air France rival Deutsche Lufthansa AG.
Air France, with a $9 billion war chest at its disposal, could offer to buy up to 25% of a combined Northwest and Delta as an incentive for Delta to move in that direction. As incentives go, such a capital infusion would be enticing. Airlines, which face intense competition on domestic routes and the aftershocks of sky-high oil prices, have found it hard to attract investor attention of late. But as America West Holdings Inc. illustrated in 2005 when it bought US Airways Group Inc. out of bankruptcy and took the target's name, M&A is an exception. The new US Air attracted $565 million in capital from a group of private equity and industry investors.
Some believe that Delta's decision now will come down to which transaction could generate the most cash. "It has nothing to do with which deal 'works' the best. It has nothing to do with which airline has the best 'fit' with another in terms of fleet mix," Holly Hegeman, former senior contributing editor to TheStreet.com, wrote recently on her blog site planebuzz.com. "What it has to do with is this -- which deal is going to give Delta Air Lines the best infusion of capital going forward."
If that is indeed the case, a 10-figure check from Air France could be ample reason for Delta to spurn United and strike a deal with Northwest. - Lou Whiteman
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| Alliance Francaise Events |
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French Open House
March 7, 2008
5:00-9:00pm
Meet the faces of the Alliance Fran�aise, and experience French Culture at our Spring 2008 Open House.
Enjoy Demo Classes - A Gallery Exhibition from Metro Art Students - A Book Tasting by Peter May - a Film from Starz FIlmCenter - Quebecois 101 from the Canadian Consulate and...delicious cr�pes for sale from Cr�pes n' Cr�pes.
Please note this event is free and is open to all those wanting to know more about the Alliance Fran�aise and Francophone cultures and language in Denver.
Location: 571 Galapago St., Denver 80204
Cost: FREE, Call 303-831-0304 to RSVP
Cine Club at the Starz FilmCenter
Tuesday, March 18th, 7pm
Starz FilmCenter (900 Auraria Pkwy)
Les Soeurs F�ch�es (en Fran�ais, with English subtitles)
$7.00 includes film and reception
For French and film lovers alike, The Alliance Fran�aise is kicking off a new program in collaboration with Starz FilmCenter. Every third Tuesday of the month for just $7 you can enjoy a new a French film followed by a French reception with wine and hors-d'oeuvres as well as the opportunity to parlez fran�ais.
La Belle Epoque
Come experience the sounds of a 19th century French salon presented by Mademoiselle Bernhardt. Music of Franck, Debussy, and Chausson, presented by the Colorado Chambers Players. During intermission sample French pastries and sip some wine. Concert in French and English.
Sunday, March 30, 7:30pm
Alliance Francaise, 571 Galapago St.
$14 FACC & AF members, $16 non-members, $12 students & seniors
RSVP to the Alliance Francaise at 303-831-0304 or register online.
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Inside Sales Representative -French Speaker Wanted
The successful candidate :
- Professional
- Self-motivated
- Energetic
- Have a desire to grow this exciting company
- Have a background in data analysis & reporting
It's an ideal job for candidates who wish to continue the customer interface without the extensive travel. This position offers an excellent opportunity to use overall business experience and take on additional responsibility over time.
Inside Sales Representatives call upon existing customer base of the assigned account. While calls are outbound, it's not cold calling, and there is no 'lead generation; involved. Instead, you cultivate relationships and close renewal contracts with approximately 150-200 active accounts each quarter. Inside Sales Representatives place an average of 30-50 calls per day and use the computer to generate quotes, perform customer research, and update account notes using GoldMine CRM.
Dominique Fabre
award-winning French author will read from
The Waitress was New
Thursday, March 6 at 7:00pm
Book Buffs, Ltd., 1519 S Pearl St., Denver
Friday, March 7 at 7:30pm
University of Denver, Sturm Hall, Room 451, 2000 E Asbury Ave., Denver
A reception follows the reading on both evenings.
Mr. Fabre is the author of nine books. The Waitress was New is his first book to be translated into English and has received fine reviews from Publishers Weekly, Kirkus and Booklist.
The Waitress was New was translated by Jordan Stump and published by Archipelago Books. Copies are available at Book Buffs, Ltd. and will be available at the events.
This event is sponsored by the University of Denver, Department of English - Creative Writing and Book Buffs Ltd. We would like to thank the Cultural Services of the French Embassy, NY as well.
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The Rocky Mountain French-American Chamber of Commerce aims to promote the local French American business community as well as to support local French and American companies with their trade needs.
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Dear Members,
