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Small Business Members:
Aquitaine Rental Properties from Barbara Budny
I recently purchased 27+ acres and have built 2 guest houses in a Bordeaux village, Villeranche-de-Lonchat, not far from St. Emilon. I want to use my property to help promote the area in a special way that exposes Americans to the countrysides of France. I look forward to meeting and working with the FACC to promote and inform them of what the southwest of France has to offer.
ComHunicate
Comhunicate works with companies to support growth by developing both teams and individuals. In Sales, Customers support, Management and Leadership we are focused on improving communication, enhancing human interactions and building positive organizational cultures. Programs take 4-8 months and are project driven with measurable outcomes. Our vision is 'Helping others to succeed.' 303-324-9935 www.comhunicate.com
Jaja Bistro
French Bistro featuring traditional French food. OPEN: Tuesday through Saturday at 5pm Saturday and Sunday Crêpes (11am-2pm)
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| Member Company Profile: CH2M HILL |
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 CH2M HILL is a global engineering, construction and operations company headquartered in Denver, Colorado.  The firm was founded in 1946 by four down-to-earth visionaries who came out of World War II believing that engineering was the foundation for building a new and better world. From the outset, these men were focused on two fundamentals: people and projects. Find the best people; cultivate a culture where they can be creative and innovative; promote safety, honesty, integrity, and collaboration; produce the best possible solutions for clients; and share the rewards of successful projects with the employees who make it possible. 
For more than 60 years, CH2M HILL has followed this success formula to provide clean drinking water...build highways and sustainable transportation systems...improve the environment by restoring ecosystems and habitats...design and construct state-of-the-art facilities and industrial plants...and develop new energy resources. Most importantly, the dedicated men and women of CH2M HILL have delivered engineering solutions that increase the quality of life in communities around the world.
 Today, CH2M HILL has more than 25,000 employees on six continents working on some of the most complex and exciting projects on the planet. In Panama, they're managing the construction of a third set of locks which will widen shipping channels to accommodate 21st century-sized cargo loads. In Great Britain, they're part of a team managing venue and infrastructure development for the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games. In Abu Dhabi, they're helping create the first city in the world to generate zero-carbon and zero-waste. In Australia and Singapore, where fresh water resources are limited, they're using cutting-edge desalination technologies to provide sustainable water supplies. And in places like Sandy Springs, Georgia; Albany, Oregon; and Centennial, Colorado, they're partnering with municipalities to manage day-to-day operations to reduce costs and improve city services.
 From their Colorado headquarters to the many large cities and small towns around the world where they live and work, CH2M HILL is committed to the vision and core values of the founders to build a better world and make a difference in the lives of others.
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| Interview with an Expert: Yvon Cariou, President/CEO of Dynamic Materials Corp. |
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At the FACC we have a wealth of people who are successful in business. In an effort to highlight some of these individuals while sharing some of their insights and advice, we will be conducting brief interviews each month with one of our members. We hope you find this newest addition to our E-Newsletter helpful and useful in your own business endeavors.
Background: Yvon Cariou began his career in France working as a product manager for Carbone Lorraine. After taking an assignment in New Jersey to head up the US division for 8 years, he headed back to France and became the manager of the Lorraine plant. Not long after, he returned to the US, this time to California, to be the chairman & CEO of Goldsworthy Engineering, who had recently declared bankruptcy. After 2 years, he was able to put the company back on its feet. Next he joined with Thames Water Treatment out of the UK as the CEO of LA Water Treatment, the US division. While working there, he met an eccentric billionaire who owned a large elevator company in New York and was asked to come to New York to help out. Always having an interest in the field of aerospace, Cariou took a job as the fourth partner for an aerospace company. Ironically, it was the contacts from his early years with Carbon Lorraine which led him to his position with Dynamic Materials Corp. During his time at DMC, he has focused on selling off non-performing divisions, organizing his team, stabilizing the company and growing the business.
FACC: What is one of the greatest challenges you have encountered doing business cross-borders?
CARIOU: "Communication", across languages and across cultures. A challenge but also one of the great wealths of doing "global business".
FACC: You have been a CEO at several different companies, what advice do you have for others regarding management of people at such a high level?
CARIOU: Choose your team mates carefully, then delegate and support them 100%, trust and verify.
FACC: What is the most important characteristic you have held onto from your business experience in France? in the US?
CARIOU: We are well schooled in France for "Cartesian Analysis" and we are curious about the rest of the world. [In the US] Definitely, think POSITIVE and get things DONE. No procrastination, no whining.
FACC: What did it mean to you to receive the 2008 Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award?
CARIOU: It was wonderful after 30 years in this country and deepening American roots, to be recognized by my peers as one of them.
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| Upcoming FACC Events |
Meet our Members Networking & Reception
with White Toque
Tuesday, October 14
(SE corner of I-25 & Hampden)
Denver, CO 80222
White Toque, Inc. is the leading importer of European specialty products to the food service trade in the United States. They currently sell to 150 distributors and wholesalers nationwide and offer a wide selection of frozen goods products. They are also offering a extensive line of frozen specialty food online.
Guests will enjoy appetizers, drinks and networking while learning more about one of FACC's Corporate members. A representative from White Toque will be giving a brief presentation about their company followed by a tasting of their products.
Cost: $12 members, $18 non-members
RSVP: 303-695-7818 or online. |
 10th Annual Beaujolais & Beyond Festival& 2nd FACC French Culinary Challenge!
presented by the French American Chamber of Commerce
 Thursday, November 20
6:00-10:00pm
2027 W Lower Colfax Ave., Denver, 80204
BUY YOUR TICKETS in advance: $45 members, $55 non-members
$60 everyone at the door
Live Entertainment from Trio Nuage and Aerial Dance Over Denver
Culinary Challenge Competition sponsored by the American Culinary Federation Colorado Chefs Association
 The evening will feature all types of Beaujolais wines including the 2008 Beaujolais Nouveau as well as many other excellent French wines. Denver's top chefs will showcase their cuisine by creating French inspired dishes paired with the Beaujolais wine.
will be on hand to judge which local chefs can best exemplify the French flare in their appetizers, entrees and desserts. Guests will also have a chance to choose their favorite as well.
Guest judges include:
Master of Ceremonies: Bill Clarke
Click here to view the video of the 2007 Beaujolais & Beyond Festival
Cru Sponsors:
Village Sponsor:
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FACC Past Events |
Breakfast roundtable with French Journalists
 Almost 15,000 members of the media from around the world attended the Democratic National Convention. On this occasion, FACC was thrilled to welcome several French media representatives by hosting a breakfast roundtable on August, 28th. This meeting was generously sponsored by Hogan & Hartson LLP. We were honored to also welcome Louis Giscard d'Estaing, son of the former French President, Congressman, Vice-President UMP and President of Groupe d'Amities French American.
 The US correspondents from Le Monde, Les Echos, RTL, Le Point and France Amerique were among the participants. The French journalists learned about the economy of Colorado, the major industries, the French business community and the activities of our Chamber. CH2MHILL and Prologis, American companies with significant operations and projects in France, were also part of the lively discussions. 
Euro Networking at JaJa Bistro
Over 40 people attended the August 19 Euro Networking event at JaJa Bistro in Downtown Littleton. The event was co-sponsored by the German-American Chamber of Commerce and attracted members of other international groups including the the Swedish-American Chamber of Commerce and the British-American Club. The appetizers were very authentic and included a house made terrine, jambon-fromage & merguez pastry puffs as well as bite-size mousse au chocolat tarts. Guests benefitted from a beautiful evening and stayed well past 8:00 conversing over cocktails on the outdoor patio.
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| Volunteer Corner |
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Current Volunteer Opportunities With FACC
If you are interested in either of these two opportunities, please contact Angela. You can also visit the Volunteer Section of our website to find out about current opportunities.
Silent Auction:
Description: 1-2 outgoing volunteers to help contact potential donors for our silent auction at the Beaujolais & Beyond Festival.
Time: 10-20 hours/ depending on your experience
Date/ Location: September 2008 / home or work with some travel around Metro area to drop off donor forms and eventually pick up donated items.
Benefit: Receive 1 free admission to the Beaujolais & Beyond Festival (note: must contact at least 30 potential donors to receive a free ticket)
Beaujolais & Beyond Festival:
Description: 20-30 responsible volunteers to help the night of the event. Set-up (noon-5), check-in (5-9), silent auction monitoring (5-9), check-out (8:30-11:00), clean-up (10-11). Volunteer shifts will be assigned based on preference and need.
Time: 4-6 hours
Date/ Location: November 20, 2008 / Mile High Station in Denver (I-25 & Colfax)
Benefit: Receive 1 free admission to the Beaujolais & Beyond Festival
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| Members' Corner |
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  White Toque Frozen Gourmet Food White Toque announces that their frozen culinary aids will be sold at all Supertarget's in the Denver area. These frozen herbs include Diced Basil, Parsley, Chives and Shallots. These high quality diced herbs and vegetables are great for use in preparation of sauces, meat or seafood. They quickly and easily enhance the presentation and flavor of meals served in your home.
White Toque Retail LLC.
Contact: Anne Dominique Funkleder
Phone: 201 863 2885 #240
Fax: 201 863 2886
www.whitetoque.com
French 250 Celebrates
1st Anniversary
To show our appreciation for your support during the past 12 months, French 250 will be offering dinner guests now until Thursday, September 11, their choice of a free glass of wine or a free appetizer. All you need to do is mention French 250's first anniversary, or if you prefer, wish us a "Happy Birthday"!
The celebration was kicked-off with the unveiling of a mural painted by Denver artist Martha Pinkard-Williams, showing the inside of a Paris restaurant, creating a most unique atmosphere for guests.
French 250 has recently received the 2008 Wine Spectator Award of Excellence!
For the 3rd consecutive year, CH2M HILL has achieved the #1 ranking as the top U.S. environmental firm in Engineering News-Record's(ENR) annual Top 200 Environmental Firms list.
Additionally, CH2M HILL was ranked in the top five in severalsubcategories, including water supply/treatment, wastewater treatment,consulting/studies, nuclear waste cleanup, engineering/design,environmental science, and construction/remediation.
Recent environmental highlights for the firm include:
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Program manager for Masdar City, Abu Dhabi the world's first zero-carbon, zero-waste city.
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Program manager for the historic 32-kilometer Thames Tideway Tunnel Program to capture sewer discharges in London's deepest ever tunnel and transfer it for treatment.
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Managing the Navy's largest ongoing munitions cleanup on Vieques, a former Navy Atlantic training site.
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Designing the Round Butte Dam Selective Water Withdrawal tower, one of the largest, most complex and innovative surface collectors in the world.
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Providing North Hudson Sewerage Authority in Hoboken, New Jersey design, bid and procurement services for Adams Street Wastewater Treatment Plant.
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Program manager for the $2.9 billion, 7-year environmental cleanup of the Idaho National Laboratory.
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Nuclear operations management at the high-level radioactive waste tank farms at the Hanford Site in southeastern Washington.
Petanque Court at La Petite Masion
We have added a Petanque court next to our patio! Come early/stay late and see why the French love their game of Petanque. For more information, visit our website or www.petanque-america.com.
Don't forget about our 'Paris Bistro Prix-Fixe' 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.
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Community News |
Les Miserables at the Arvada Center for the Arts & Humanities
September 16 - October 12, 2008
 After 16 amazing years on Broadway, Les Misérables makes its way to the Arvada Center's main stage. This Tony Award®-winning musical is an epic saga of one man's escape from social injustice. After Jean Valjean's parole from prison for stealing a loaf of bread to feed his family, he is haunted by a constant cloud of suspicion and distrust. Les Misérables, a musical of love, courage and redemption, is truly an inspirational journey. The largest production to ever grace an Arvada Center stage is a must see.
For tickets please visit us online at www.arvadacenter.org/on-stage or call the box office at 720-898-7200.
Les Cles de l'Amerique: Le Guide Pratique de l'Expatriation discount de 20%!!
Il s'agit d'un guide pratique destiné aux futurs et aux actuels expatriés français et francophones aux Etats-Unis. Il a pour vocation de faciliter et d'orienter efficacement leurs démarches et leur installation aux USA grâce à une information ciblée et synthétisée. Ce guide fournit un panorama des Etats-Unis (géographie, système politique, etc), des conseils pour préparer son voyage (visas, déménagement, logement..), des informations pratiques sur les formalités à remplir à l'arrivée, le monde du travail, le système scolaire, la vie aux Etats-Unis, des conseils et témoignages d'expatriés, ainsi qu'un carnet d'adresses françaises aux Etats-Unis.
MEMBRES de FACC: Pour beneficier du discount de 20%, appelez-nous au bureau
303-695-7818 pour connaitre le promo code.
12th Annual 2-Man Viking Scramble
September 5, 2008 at 1:00pm
Arrowhead Golf Club
$120 per person, $400 per foursome - includes 18-holes, cart & dinner
$25 for non-golfer - includes dinner only
Lo Cor de la Plana
September 21, 2008
Oriental Theater in Denver
French vocal ensemble Lo Cor de La Plana, from Marseilles, is one of the most exciting musical acts to come out of France in some time. Embracing the Occitan culture of their southern French roots, while injecting a healthy sense of humor and playful spirit, the group's performances are a romp through music from the ancient to the most contemporary. The New York Times, when writing about their performance at Globalfest in New York last January, called them "the most striking group at Globalfest. With just voices and percussion, they did remarkable things. They sang rich chordal harmonies and joyfully ricocheting counterpoint. " This six-member ensemble uses hand percussion, hand claps and foot stomps along with their own voices to create their sound. Ripe with passion and Mediterranean roots, flavors of Arabic, African and parts of Gregorian chant, the group takes you on a European journey that stirs the soul.
If you would like to learn more about the group or would like to sample their music, please visit our website at: www.sroartists.com/artists/locordelaplana/ or to hear a sample of their music go to www.myspace.com/locordelaplana. For information on the concert contact the Oriental at 303-455-2124.
Receive $2 off when you call the Cervantes box office (which handles ticketing for the Oriental Theater) at 303-297-1772 and mention that you are a FACC member.
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| Alliance Francaise Events |
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Open House
Friday, September 5
5:00-9:00pm
Meet the faces of the Alliance Française and experience French Culture at our Fall 2008 Open House. New Gallery Exhibition - Demo Classes - Language Assessments - Fiber Arts Sale - Secondhand Book Sale - Music by Colorado Symphony Youth Orchestra - French Film - French Conversation Corner. FREE!
 French Food in a FlashSeptember 8th or 9th
5:30-8:00pm
How to cook a simple yet elegant meal including fish, meat and vegetarian options, all in 30 minutes? Join Alain Veratti in his downtown restaurant Crepes n'Crepes for a hands-on course that will also leave you with the time to savor your food in good company. Participants are invited to join Alain the Saturday before for a visit to the market, where the best and freshest ingredients can be found.
Optional visit to the market: Saturday, September 6 at 9:00am (meet in front of Crepes 'N Crepes)
Location: Crepes 'N Crepes, 1512 Larimer St., Denver
Cost: $25 members, $30 non-members
 French Conversation Happy Hour Thursday, September 11
5:00-7:00pm
Come sip a glass of wine with a slice of cheese, practice your French, view our latest art exhibit and meet other Francophiles from the Denver area. All levels of French speakers are welcome.
Location: Alliance Francaise, 571 Galapago St., Denver, 80204 Cost: $5 AF & FACC members, students & seniors, $10 nonmembers RSVP: 303-831-0304 or online |
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,
