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French Bouquet on Dish Network
 French Bouquet, the best of television in French only on DISH Network, includes the popular TV5Monde, Eurochannel, famous for European movies, with news from Europe, 3atelesud/Afrotainment for African programming and TRACE TV with urban music - everything for only $19.99/month.
And now, take the French Bouquet with local American channels ($9.99/month), and benefit from a free Standard Professional Installation, no equipment to buy, free DVR upgrade andget Cinemax for a penny for a year!
For more information on how to enjoy our French channels, call us at 1-888-262-2735.
Big News from Amélie Company
 Amélie Company has been selected by the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) for specialized public relations and consulting, creative development, and production services specifically as they relate to implementation of federally funded campaigns in Colorado. The scope of work includes development and execution of large, federally funded statewide safety campaigns including Motorcycle Safety and Child Passenger Safety. Read the full news release here.
Amélie Company and its design team recently won a Merit Award in the CUNA Marketing and Business Development Council Annual Diamond Awards. Amélie Company was awarded for its work on the 2008 "I Love My Credit Union Outdoor Campaign for Westerra Credit Union. Read the full news release here.
French Wine Country Rentals
Guest houses are located in the heart of the Dordogne wine country near St. Emilion. These rentals are available starting in 2010. The rentals are two bedroom, 1/2 bath, salon and full kitchen. The rentals can accommodate up to four people. They are fully furnished with all kitchen appliances. The website, www.frenchwinecountryrentals.com, will be active by the end of June 2009. You can reach the owner, Barbara Budny at barbudbar@hotmail.com for any questions of inquiries.
Palais Casablanca Authentic Moroccan Cuisine
 We welcome you to visit us and sample the best Moroccan cuisine in the state of Colorado. We have had several senators celebrating special occasions as well as celebrities from Hollywood who come to have fun and eat. Morocco is romantic, so we invite you to come to Hollywood and discover this exotic cuisine. www.palaiscasablanca.com
Denver Montclair International School Events
 Open House at the New Campus!Saturday, June 6
10:00am-Noon
206 Red Cross Way in Lowry
End-of-Year Social
Sunday, June 7
10:00am-noon brunch (children welcome)
5:00-7:00pm wine social (adults only)
Tastes Wine Bar & Bistro
1033 E 17th Ave., Uptown Location
25% of all proceeds go to DMIS during these times!
Action Coach Events
Growth Club Workshop
Achieve more in the next 90 days than you have in the past year!
Friday, June 12
7:45am-4:00pm
Hotel VQ, Top Floor
1975 Mile High Stadium Circle, Denver
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Energy, Vision & Focus for the next 90 days in your business
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Take home strategies to build your profits right away
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A personal workbook mapping out precise goals & activities in all key areas
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A network of business contacts
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The skills and tools to get more done in less time
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A clear understanding of what has worked, what hasn't and why
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New ways to get your team to take responsibility and ownership of their roles IN the business...leaving you with more free time to work ON the business
Investment: $295 ($175 for 2nd person) - includes meals, full day of training & materials
RSVP today by calling 303-664-1050 or contacting yolandaduperret@actioncoach.com
Business RICH Workshop
Friday, June 19 & Saturday, June 20
390 Union Blvd, Suite 310
Lakewood, CO
This two day workshop will provide you with a personal notebook to take with you, that will include all the materials covered, along with your notes, so you can maximize the retention of all of this exciting information, with strategies and systems you will want to incorporate into your business, on that coming Monday!
This month as an added value to you, ActionCOACH, is offering you the two for one deal of the summer! Sign up with another business owner for this workshop, and both of you go for the price of one, and each of you can bring another representative from your own company! That's four people, for the entry price of one, and even better we have added a special low price for this June event.
Cheese Importers in the News
Former members Marie Nicoletti of The Language of Food was recently interviewed by Women's Magazine about the idea of a French kitchen. She recommended current FACC member, Cheese Importers, as a great place to pick up everything from cheese to housewares!
2009 French-American Conference of Entrepreneurs
June 25 & 26
New York Academy of Sciences
This is a unique opportunity for entrepreneurs and midsized companies to meet with key French & American business leaders in a very original intimate setting. Those personal contacts are highly beneficial for companies as they generate advice, recommendations and support allowing to better comprehend the market, accelerate growth or simply exchange on new management ideas to prepare the upturn.
2009 Nano Renewable Energy Summit
June 22-23
Cable Center
University of Denver Campus
The Colorado Nanotechnology Alliance is proud to co-host this event along with the National Renewable Energy Laboratory and the NanoBusiness Alliance.
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| Economic News |
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Foreign Investment Creates Thousands of Jobs in France
Approximately 32,000 jobs were created or maintained thanks to foreign direct investment in France, Christine Lagarde, minister of Finance, and David Appia, president of the French Agency for International Investments (AFII), announced on March 13. In total, foreign enterprises pursued 640 investment projects in 2008 - up from 624 the previous year. "It's a sign of confidence on the part of investors," officials at the Minstry of Finance affirmed. 22,510 foreign businesses are present in France today, employing a total of 2.8 million people, according to Le Figaro. Microsoft recently created one hundred new jobs by opening a new research and development center in Issy-les-Moulineaux. "Structural reforms led by France, whether the greater flexibility in the labor market or research in tax credits" are behind such attractiveness to international business, the officials at the Ministry of Finance asserted.
Article from News From France Vol. 09.03
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| Past Event Reflections |
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Small Business Roundtable
On Wednesday, May 27 we held the third Small Business Roundtable. Although attendance was smaller than usual, the discussions and conversations were invaluable to those in attendance. Yolanda Duperret of Action Coach facilitated the Roundtable whose focus this month was on creating and/or fine tuning the Mission, Vision and Culture statements of your business. Committing these to paper helps to lay down the supports on which every business is built. Thank you once again to Katherine's French Bakery for sponsoring this event and to the Alliance Francaise for providing the space.
The FACC held its 3rd Annual L'Esprit de France Benefit Gala on Friday, May 15 at the Westin Tabor Center. 120 guests savored the five-course French dinner prepared by French Chef Jean-Luc Voegele and the accompanying wines which were provided by WJ Deutsch & Sons. Doug Krenick, a master sommelier, was on hand to talk about each of these wines throughout the meal.
 Bill Clarke, the MC for the evening, was as animated as ever and really got the crowd excited for the very successful Live Auction. Jim Palermo, President of the Colorado Symphony Orchestra, introduced two of their members, Scott O'Neil (piano) and Robyn Julyan (violin) who gave a mezmerizing performance. Another highlight of the evening was the presentation of an Award for Outstanding Contribution to French-American Business given to Ralph Peterson, Chairman of CH2M HILL, and our Guest of Honor for the evening. In addition, there was a variety of items in the Silent Auction as well as a decadent Dessert Buffet.
Thank you to all our sponsors, donors and guests who made this event the most successful to date. You can view photos of the evening on our website.
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2009 Denver French Film Festival
Opening Night: Wednesday, June 17, 7:00pm
"The First Day of the Rest of Your Life"
Closing Night: Sunday, June 28, 7:00pm
"Seraphine"
This showcase of contemporary French cinema includes 15 feature films, a lively mix combining popular romantic comedies and historical dramas with stunning creations by artistic visionaries. Highlights include the latest achievements by veteran directors: French New Wave Agnes Varda's Beaches of Agnes and Daniel Vigne's Jean de la Fontaine, alongside acclaimed productions from mid-career artists (Christophe Honoré's La Belle Personne; Pierre Jolivet's Could This be Love?).
All films are in French, subtitled in English, and will be shown at the Starz Film Center. Presented by the Denver Film Society and the Alliance Française de Denver.
Cost: $12.00 members, $15.00 non-members, per film. Includes the film and reception (reception held for opening and closing night films only).
RSVP: For opening and closing night films: 303-831-0304 or sign-up online ( www.afdenver.org)
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Community News & Events |
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French Immersion Summer Camp Downtown Boulder
Your child (5-12 yrs) will be immersed in a French environment where activities such as cooking, sewing, craft, theater, yoga, jewelry making, music and singing, language, storytelling and creative writing/poetry will be taught in French. There will also be a 35-minute French class each day. Click to view flyer.
Six week-long sessions between June 1 and July 10 from 8:30am-2:00pm.
$285 per week/child. 5% discount on multiple sessions/children. $65/day drop-in rate.
A Garden Party
The British-American Club of Colorado
and Her Majesty's Consul General, Mr. Kevin J. Lynch
Saturday, June 6, 2009
4:00-7:00pm
130 Gaylord St., Denver, 80209
(Country Club area - on street parking)
$25 Members, $35 Guests
Cocktail Attire
Bastille Day Wine Tasting
The Brest, France committe of Denver Sisiter Cities International will hold a wine tasting on July 12 from 5:00-7:00pm in honor of Bastille Day at a private home in the Country Club area in a lovely garden setting. The cost will be $45, with proceeds benefitting our Brest-Denver exchange program. There will be seven different Rhone valley wines to savor along with accompanying hors d'oeuvres from Le Central Restaurant. Please call the Denver Sister Cities office at 303-832-1336 between 8am and noon, Monday-Friday with your positive response or email info@denversistercities.org.
French Students Need Host Families
Summer 2009
Do you enjoy the French culture? Are you looking for a way to expose your family to another culture without spending a fortune? We have the opportunity for you! Compass USA has French students arriving this summer from 2 to 8 weeks looking for a host family to open their heart and home to them.
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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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