We are partnering this year with
Central City Opera
who will have two singers performing excerpts from this summer's operetta Orpheus in the Underworld, of French "can-can" fame, by Jacques Offenbach.

 

 

 

Bring A Biscuit - Small Business
Professional pet care services.
Contact: Johnna DiStefano-VanDyke
Email: bringabiscuit@gmail.com
Website: www.bringabiscuit.com

Veolia Transportation - Corporate
Cab and shuttle services.
Contact: Brad Whittle
Website: www.veoliatransportation.com

Based in Boulder, Colo., Dynamic Materials Corporation is an international metalworking company and the world's leading provider of explosion-welded clad metal plates.  The Company uses proprietary explosive processes to fuse dissimilar metals that, in many cases, cannot be joined using traditional welding applications.  These plates of bi-metals designed to withstand corrosion are utilized in the construction of pressure vessels, reactors, separators and other specialized industrial equipment.
 
This business segment, Explosive Metalworking, generates approximately 80 percent of the Company's revenue. It serves a wide variety of industries, including oil and gas refining, petrochemicals, alternative energy, hydrometallurgy, aluminum production, shipbuilding, power generation and industrial refrigeration. DMC operates explosion welding production facilities in Mt. Braddock, Penn.; Rivesaltes, France; Likenas, Sweden, and Wurgendorf, Germany.  


DMC operates two additional business segments: Oilfield Products and AMK Welding:
Based in Troisdorf, Germany, the Oilfield Products segment manufactures, markets and sells specialized explosive components and systems used to perforate oil and gas wells. In 2009 DMC acquired LRI an Edmonton, Canada based company that will expand the Oilfield Products activities in North America. DMC also operates in that segment several Joint Ventures in Russia and the CIS countries. AMK Welding is located in South Windsor, Conn., and utilizes various technologies to weld components for use in power-generation turbines, as well as commercial and military jet engines.

DMC has enjoyed several years of strong operational and financial growth with CAGR in excess of 40% culminating with sales of $233M in 2008. Following the global economic crisis company sales decreased to $165M in 2009. The company is profitable and continues to work on its strategy of global expansion for its key business segments of Explosive Metalworking and Oilfield Products.

Contact:
Yvon Cariou
President & CEO
303-665-5700
email:ycariou@dynamicmaterials.com
 
Corporate Headquarters:
5405 Spine Road
Boulder, Colorado 80301
Phone:
303-665-5700
800-821-2666
 
Website:
http://www.dynamicmaterials.com
 

Join the French-American, German-American & Swedish-American Chambers of Commerce, the British-American Club and the World Trade Center for an evening of international networking at the Brown Palace Hotel.

RSVP by Friday, April 16 to 303-695-7818 x102 or online

Click here for more event information.

Enjoy a five-course gourmet French dinner paired with French wines, singers from Central City Opera, an awards presentation and live & silent auctions.  Guests of Honor are Dr. Dan Arvizu, Director of NREL
and Claude Graff, Schneider Electric France. 

Tickets on sale now!

Corporate Tables Available!

Click Here for Sponsorship Opportunities

Donate to our live or silent auctions!  Contact Sara Squires at sara@rmfacc.org for information on donating goods or services.

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Colorado Rhône-Alpes Economic Development Partnership.

Mission: To facilitate crossborder investment between Colorado and the Rhône-Alpes region.  No other European region and US state have as much in common! 

Priority sectors in common include: renewable energy, IT/software, bioscience, nanotechnology research and micro/nano-electronics.  This partnership makes sense and we had a great year in 2009!

Working closely with its economic development partners in France and Colorado, and with the support of research and business organizations in each market, CORA has contributed significantly to new research collaborations in renewable energy and business development opportunities for its members and cooperating organizations.

CORA In The News: Article (in French) that appeared on November 6, 2009 in "Les Affiches de Grenoble et du Dauphine" following the October 2009 Delegation visit to Grenoble-Isère.  Click here to read the full article.

 

Alstom Hydro
The world's leading hydro power equipment supplier and service provider.
Website: www.power.alstom.com

Inovallee
Land of innovation: Rhone-Alps / Isere technopole.  Innovative companies.  A bridge between research and the industry.
Contact: Claire Chanterelle, Chargée de communication
Email: c.chanterelle@inovallee.com
Website: www.inovallee.com

Spirae, Inc.
Based in Fort Collins, CO. The power behind renewable and distributed energy.  "Spirae is dedicated to incorporating renewable and distributed energy into your power grid."
Contact: Sunil Cherian, CEO
Website: www.spirae.com
 

SuperShuttle, the largest shared ride airport transportation service in the U.S. just launched its first international service in Paris, France.  The new service is available from Charles de Gaulle (CDG), ORLY (ORY), and the local aiport Beauvais (BVA) to anywhere in Paris including hotels, local residences, and Disneyland Paris.

US customers traveling to Paris will be able to book reservations through the U.S. SuperShuttle website and call center in early 2010.

Pricing for Paris will be the same whether your destination is a hotel, residence, office or train station.  The fare to or from Charles de Gaulle and Paris city center is 27 EUR for the first passenger and 17 EUR per additional adult in the same party.

SuperShuttle International is a division of Veolia Transportation On Demand and a subsidiary of Veolia Environment.  Visit www.supershuttle.com for more information.

Read more here >>>

Sources: www.veolia-transport.com and SuperShuttle International.

"France is on the move": this assertion quoted from an IMF report in 2007 still holds true, particularly as far as taxation is concerned: a large number of recent tax reforms have served to promote business competitiveness, innovation, talent and sustainable development in France.

The French tax system fosters competitiveness through a
broad range of reforms encouraging:
- Productive Investment
- Innovation
- Financial Activity
- Setting up decision-making centers

Read the full article in English or en francais.

Information provided by a recent publication by Invest in France Agency.

123Mountain is the greatest place in the world to work according to the owner's mom. 123Mountain (outdoor apparel and equipment) has a thriving internet business and showroom in Lakewood, Colorado USA.
Download Application

Contact: jobs@123mountain.com
Please make sure you let us know which position you're applying for by using job code CHI in the subject line of your email.

 

Our client, a French manufacturer of Vena Cava filters is seeking Independent Sales Representatives in various territories, (listed below).
Requirements:
- Experience selling into the general surgery and/or vascular surgery markets
- Knowledge of medical devices in this categories
- Successful track record selling into this market
- Complementary lines
Please note:
Our client is seeking "Independent Sales Representatives". These are 100% commission 1099 agents and NOT employees.

Territories available:
California, Montana, Wyoming, Utah, Colorado, Nebraska, South Dakota, North Dakota, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Iowa, Illinois, Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky, West Virginia, Kansas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Missouri, New York, Rhode Island, Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Vermont, Maine, and Hawaii.

Training will be provided.

Please respond by email to: ds@dsmlexecutivesearch.com

 

All American citizens are welcome to apply, if qualified.  Although we would prefer candidates who already have a French work visa, we will consider others who have extensive experience in France -- including some of you perhaps... (If you do, let Mr. Griffith know, and he may be able to give you special consideration.)

Contact: Oliver Griffith, oliver.griffith@amchamfrance.org
Tel: 33(0)1 5643 4561

This position serves as the Controller for the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (Office) and is the chief accounting officer responsible for planning, implementing and managing the accounting operations and functions of a centralized accounting reporting system for the Office...(continued - view full job description).

Submit resumes to: Virginia Davis, virginia.davis@state.co.us or by mail to 1625 Broadway, Suite 2700, Denver, Colorado 80202.

Download full job description

 

The second in our series of Skill Building Business Breakfasts turned out to be a very popular topic and was sold out one week prior to the event. Yann Ropars of extanz.com gave a thorough overview of several social media tools, focusing on Linked in, Twitter and Facebook. Attendees asked many questions from the most basic - such as understanding the jargon - to more complex - like doing searches to "listen" to conversations. Everyone left with great tips and ideas on how to better use these tools to expand their current networks and promote their businesses.

One of the most important notes we took away from the workshop was to not focus on yourself or your business when you are posting tweets or discussions, but rather to find related topics, mentions and other information to share with your networks. This creates value and keeps friends/fans/connections/followers coming back and taking notice of you. We want to extend sincere thanks to our sponsors, Alliance Francaise and AmiCuisine, who, with their support, help us to continue to offer quality programs at little or no cost.

 

 

Pet care at its finest!  Let us pamper your pet when you cannot.  We
are available days, nights, weekends, and holidays.  Services include
dog walking, pet sitting, overnight stays, transportation, dog/cat massage, treats.  Receive daily reports about your pet(s) via e-mail, phone call, or video.  You will have peace of mind knowing that your animals are receiving exceptional care during your absence.  Ask about our gift baskets!


Contact:
Johnna DiStefano-VanDyke
Tel: 303-241-3236
Email: bringabiscuit@gmail.com
Website: www.bringabiscuit.com

 

Greenstreet Advisers, a Cherry Creek registered investment adviser to high net worth individuals for over 40 years in Denver, is in final negotiations for the purchase of another Denver RIA.  The to be acquired firm who currently has assets of over $25,000,000 welcomes the purchase as an opportunity to upgrade their client services with the full resources of Greenstreet.  Closing is scheduled for mid April. 

To learn more about the client services of Greenstreet please email jwaters@greenstreetadvisers.com or call 303-333-7779.

Contact:
James J. Waters, Managing Member
www.greenstreetadvisers.com
 

LCI (Language Consultants International) is looking for host families for international students and executives who have come to the US to study English.  Host families need to provide a separate bedroom and bathroom plus dinner and a simple breakfast daily.  LCI is an English and foreign languages school founded in 1995 and located near I-25 and Evans in Denver.

Please contact Nancy Varamo at LCI for more details.
Tel: 303-756-0760
Email: nvaramo@EnglishLCI.com 

Launched in 2007-an exclusive with American player Andy Roddick-the Propulse has evolved each year and been enhanced with numerous technologies thanks to collaboration with the American tennis champion. Today, the Propulse 2 model responds in all respects to the specific needs of tennis players looking for high performance. This year, the Propulse 2 is available in a Titanium version, a new look for a high-tech shoe!

About Babolat
Founded in 1875 in Lyon, France, Babolat is the oldest international company specialized in racquet sports and the world leader in strings. A family-run company for 5 generations, today Babolat is an expert brand and innovator in the tennis
market offering the total tennis solution to pro players as well as club players: racquets, strings, bags, apparel, accessories and balls. The brand equips numerous players with racquets and strings including Rafael Nadal, Kim Clijsters, Jo-Wilfried Tsonga and Andy Roddick (who also plays with a Babolat racquet).
Website: www.babolat.com

 

In observance of International Women's Day 2010, Denver-based Amélie Company Advertising & PR recognized a local women's organization, Women's Bean Project, with a $1,000 donation. Originating in the US almost a century ago, International Women's Day celebrates the economic, political and social achievements of women past, present and future. Held annually on March 8, events are organized around the world to bring women and men together in support of women's issues to recognize, honor and inspire generations of women.

Click here for the full press release

Photo courtesy of Amélie Company:
"Amélie co-owner Robin Ashmore (right) presents Women's Bean Project CEO Tamra Ryan with a check for $1,000."

 

The French Bouquet gives you the best of French television, including TV5Monde, the latest European movies on Eurochannel, the latest news from Europe on euronews, African programming on Afrotainment Movies and the latest music videos on TRACE TV- all for only $19.99/month, only on DISH Network!

 

The Governor's Awards for Excellence in Exporting have been presented to leading Colorado exporters every year since 1970.  This year's awards will be presented on May 19, 2010 by Governor Bill Ritter at the opening breakfast at World Trade Day 2010.
 
We encourage you to apply for the award and share your unique international experiences with other Colorado businesses.  Awards are presented in four categories: large exporter of the year, small exporter of the year, agriculture exporter of the year and service exporter of the year.  Your application must be in to the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade by April 8.
 
If you provide international support services to Colorado businesses that export, please send them a copy of the application and encourage them to apply.  International trade creates jobs in Colorado and these awards recognize businesses that are leading the way into the growing global marketplace.

Download the invitation and application
 
Contact:
Jim Reis
President and CEO
World Trade Center Denver
Tel: (303) 592-5760
Email: wtcdenver@att.net
URL: www.wtcdenver.com

 

This unique luncheon will take place at the Denver Marriott City Center featuring Michael Harre, Managing Director and CSO of SCHOTT Solar AG.  The Solar Energy Expert Luncheon is an exciting opportunity to learn about the latest developments, challenges and chances in the German and US solar energy market using SCHOTT Solar AG as an excellent example for being active on both markets. Attendees will include technology suppliers, system and component manufacturers, developers, public policy makers and other stakeholders that have an interest in the renewable and especially solar industry.


Registration is free for the first 80 attendees! Please RSVP by Monday, April 12.
Register Online
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$100 per person.  Tickets include: drinks, food stations, desserts, live auction and hilarious Improv comedy show.  There will be prizes for tickets, dinners, gifts and more! 
Special Guest: British Consul General.

Purchase tickets here

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Proceeds will benefit MDS Counseling Center.

You are invited to join us each month as the Alliance Française salutes Denver restaurants that have supported us! Dip into something different by celebrating National Cheese
Fondue Month with Alliance Française members and friends at The Melting Pot in Littleton.  Fondue is an enjoyable, interactive four-course dining experience where patrons will discover all the delicious fondue ingredients in a relaxed, cozy atmosphere.   More information >>>

6:00 p.m. - Cash bar
6:30 p.m. - Dinner will be served

The cost for FACC and Alliance Française members is $32 and for non-members $36 (price does NOT include alcohol, tax and gratuity). 

Advanced Reservations Required, call 303-831-0304 or buy online

 

To meet and speak about the way of the world has always been a favorite pastime amongst the French, from 18th century salons to today's cafés. If you wish to use your French language skills in order to share your thoughts and questions, join Christian Roche for this month's café-philo.  You do not need to be a specialist, but it is advisable to have an advanced level of French. More Info >>>

Location: Alliance Française Gallery (571 Galapago St., Denver)
Cost: Free for Alliance Française members, and for full-time students,
$5 non-members. Wine will be served.
RSVP required (limited seating): Call 303-831-0304 or email afd@afdenver.org