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Celebrate Renewable Energy Initiatives
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Greetings!
Get ready to wine and dine with your friends and colleagues and help us celebrate Renewable Energy initiatives! Our biggest event of the spring season is quickly approaching. If you have not yet bought tickets to the FACC L'Esprit de France Gala for May 14, you will want to do it soon. Early bird pricing ends on May 5! Click here to purchase tickets >>>Looking for a Staff or Client Appreciation opportunity? Corporate tables are available!Special Guest Just Announced: in addition to our two wonderful Guests of Honor, Tom Plant, Director of the Governor's Energy Office will be in attendance as well. About the Event:
Guests will enjoy a cocktail reception, a five-course gourmet dinner paired with French wines (click to view the menu) and prepared by French chef Jean-Luc Voegele, live performance by a tenor and a soprano from Central City Opera, remarks by our Guests of Honor, awards presentation for Outstanding Contributions to French-American Business and Research Collaborations, as well as live and silent auctions.
Some say this fine dining experience is the best of its kind. Please join us for what promises to be an extraordinary evening!
A bientot,
French-American Chamber of Commerce
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Welcome New FACC Members:
SDV (USA) Inc. - Small Business Intercontinental transportation company based in France. Contact: Keith Ledesma, Branch Manager Email: kledesma@sdvusa.comWebsite: www.sdv.com AMP Consultants - Small Business Contact: Anne Marie Heilman
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 Language Consultants International
Language Consultants International (LCI) is an English and
foreign languages training, translations and interpretations provider founded
in 1995 and located centrally in Denver. LCI provides English as a Second Language (ESL) programs for
clients from all over the world. We provide
accent reduction training, General, Academic, and Executive English
programs. LCI has university
partnerships and TOEFL waiver programs with the University
of Colorado in Colorado
Springs, Regis University, Colorado State University Pueblo College of Business, Mesa State College, and Western State College and other schools for students who
wish to continue their studies at an American university.  LCI provides business English classes for ESL executives,
serving clients from the Denver
area and abroad. Our business English
classes are customized for our clients' specific areas of interest including
business, legal, medical or other specializations in English. LCI's English training programs can be combined
with golf or ski lessons so our clients can improve their English and enjoy
some of Colorado's
great outdoor activities. LCI's unique Explore and Learn program gives our clients the
opportunity to get to know the Mile High City of Denver and practice their
English at the same time. Participants
are accompanied by an LCI instructor to visit exciting points of interest in Denver, which allows them
to learn more about the American culture while practicing their English in real
life situations.
LCI's Accent Reduction program focuses on eliminating
language barriers and miscommunications that commonly occur when speaking
English as a second language. The goal
of accent reduction is not to eliminate an accent or disguise heritage, but to
help the individual communicate clearly and effectively. LCI's training helps individuals focus on
concise and clear pronunciation, improving their communication skills and
bolstering their confidence in everyday communications, presentations and
speaking over the phone.
LCI offers a variety of both group and private classes and
is pleased to offer a 20% discount on
all classes for FACC members who enroll by June 30, 2010.
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FACC News and Upcoming Events
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 Research Collaboration Recognized by FACC
A Memorandum of Understanding
(MOU) was signed in Paris on Monday, April 12, 2010 between the US
Department of Energy's National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) and
CORA partner Tenerrdis, located in the Rhone-Alpes region of France. CORA (an FACC affiliate organization) was instrumental in bringing these two organizations together.
This agreement is a result of two years of relationship building
by CORA and its partners in the Rhone-Alpes region.
The FACC, through its affiliate organization, the Colorado
Rhone-Alpes Association (CORA) has promoted new research collaborations between
NREL and renewable energy laboratories in France. CORA has supported an open
business dialogue between Colorado and France since
2007, especially in the area of renewable energy.
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 L'Esprit de France Annual Gala
Friday, May 14, 6:00-10:00 p.m.
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 The Power of Email Marketing
Wednesday, May 26
8:30 - 10:30 a.m.
Building relationships with your current customers is key to
growing your business. Reach them with professional email communications that
make you look great! This seminar covers the basics of what email marketing is,
why it works so well, and how to use it in your business planning and strategy
to achieve specific goals. Where: Alliance Francaise de Denver, 571 Galapago Street, Denver, 80204 Cost: FREE for direct FACC members only, $10 all others Includes: coffee and light breakfast catered by AmiCuisine RSVP: must reserve in advance. Call 303-695-7818 x102 or online
by Monday, May 24 Click here for more event details >>>FACC Members receive a 20-25% discount with Constant Contact!
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Accent Reduction Primer
Thursday, July 22
8:30 - 10:30 a.m.
Clear communication is key to success in the business world.
Many ESL speakers struggle to make themselves understood. Language Consultants International's (LCI) Accent
Reduction Program focuses on eliminating language barriers and
miscommunications that commonly occur when speaking English as a second
language. The goal of accent reduction is not to eliminate an accent or disguise
heritage, but rather to help the individual communicate clearly and effectively.Click here for more details on this event >>> This event is sponsored by Language Consultants International (LCI), an English and foreign languages training, translations and interpretations company. Learn more about LCI in the Company Profile section of this newsletter! |
 Condolences to the Family of Frank Moulton
On behalf of the French-American Chamber of Commerce, we
would like to extend our sincere condolences to the family of Frank Moulton who
passed away on April 30th. Frank
played a fundamental role in the early years of our organization, back when we
were still the French-American Business Association (FABA), and he continued as an active
Board Member for many years. Frank was always
very generous with his time and was a very loyal member and friend of the FACC
and he will be truly missed. Read more for details on the memorial >>> |
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Who Are We?
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. Welcome New CORA Partner:GRAIN (Grenoble Alpes Incubation) Grain is a structure that searches for and supports people with innovative projects, who wish to create a start-up company. Website: www.grain-incubation.com
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Positions: Showroom Mgr, Assist. Showroom Mgr & Internet Assist.
Company: 123Mountain
Location: Lakewood, CO
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 ApplicationContact: jobs@123mountain.comPlease make sure you let us know which position you're
applying for by using job code CHI in the subject line of your email.
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 April Euro Networking at the Brown PalaceThe second Euro Networking of 2010 took place at the Brown
Palace Hotel in downtown Denver. The event was attended by over 70 people from
the French-American, German-American and Swedish-American Chambers of Commerce,
the British-American Club and the World
Trade Center. Guests enjoyed passed hors d'oeuvres, a
decadant cheese table and a cash bar while discussing business and networking
with other internationally minded people.
The space provided ample room to circulate and network with other
international chamber members to find new connections and links for furthering
your own business interests. A wide
variety of industries were represented including renewable energy, banking,
real estate, arts, training and law, among others.
Sound like fun? Watch for details on the next Euro Networking event scheduled for later this summer!
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 Mastering the Art of Community and Influencer Marketing
The Colorado Rhone-Alpes Economic Development
Partnership (CORA), an initiative of the FACC, along with Colorado's Technology
Association (CSIA) presented this topic as a luncheon
program. There were about 35 attendees, mostly marketing managers and social media
directors from high-tech companies, who learned how to identify key social
influencers and relevant people, how to effectively leverage social media
networks to promote their brands and products, and how to gain consumer
insights from target communities. The program was presented by Dominique Lahaix, the CEO of
eCairn and Yann Ropars, the principal of Extanz, a Colorado social media PR agency and partner
of eCairn. The presentation was followed by a short demo of eCairn Conversation™. This event was sponsored by Extanz. |
 Attn: Current FACC Members!
Have a look at the latest benefits available to you when you use your Carte Privileges Membership Card.
The more you know, the more you will save! |
Opportunity to "Live the World"
Provence
West is pleased to announce a collaboration with Demeure, a private,
invitation-only destination club that redefines the ultimate vacation
experience by offering discriminating travelers the opportunity to truly "Live
the World." PWL's managing member,
Marguerite Sadler, has recently joined Demeure's executive team to create a network of
extraordinary privately-owned luxury properties and villa rentals in the
world's most sought-after destinations, providing distinctive accommodations,
insider knowledge and exceptional service and travel advice. Contact: Marguerite Sadler, Managing Member Provence West, Ltd. 1153
Bergen Parkway, Suite 186 Evergreen,
Colorado 80439 303-674-3726 vacations@provencewest.com msadler@demeureclub.com |
Rakan Systems:
Help with Managing and Protecting Your Data
Rakan Systems offers Data Protection and Enterprise Storage
Solutions to help you manage and protect your data as efficiently as possible.
We are a nationwide VAR focused on SANs, NAS, Archive, DR Sites, Tape Libraries
and Online Backup for SMB to Enterprise.
We specialize in deploying the most cost effective data storage with the
highest level of security and reliability. Helping IT professionals around the
world simplify day to day tasks with a wealth of knowledge in the industry. *Rakan Design will be our A/V specialists once again at this year's
L'Esprit de France Gala! You may have also seen them in action
at our 2009 Beaujolais event and the 2009 Gala.*
Contact:Paul Foote  President, Rakan Design paul@rakandesign.comTel: 888-725-2606 x507 www.rakansystems.com |
 DMIS Summer Camps & International Bash
DMIS Summer Camp Open House
Saturday, May 15th from 10:00am-1:00pmLearn more about our exciting summer day camps, meet our
summer camp counselors and learn more about the benefits of full-immersion,
bilingual education! Tour our 6.4 acre campus in Lowry! www.dmischool.comInternational BashSaturday, June 5th from 10:30am-5:00pmTravel the world in a day at our 4th annual International
Bash-the International Festival for the whole family! Enjoy food, music, cultural activities, arts
and crafts, and entertainment from French, Spanish, Chinese and U.S. American
cultures! Visit www.internationalbash.com for more information. |
Bring A Biscuit
Professional Pet Service
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!
FACC members receive a 10% discount.
Contact:
Johnna
DiStefano-VanDyke
Tel: 303-241-3236 Email: bringabiscuit@gmail.com Website: www.bringabiscuit.com
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 Frog du Jour - May Special
50 Piece Van Gogh Wooden Puzzle
Our May special webpage will give you more information
about the history of Jigsaw puzzles.
FACC members receive 10% off this 50 piece wooden art puzzle representing Van Gogh's "Starry Night" painting (for children 7 years and up).
Members need to contact sara@rmfacc.org for the promo code.
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Watch the French Bouquet
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!
For more information on how to enjoy our French channels,
call us at 1-888-483-3865.
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Community News and Events
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World Trade Day 2010
"Prospering in the New Global Economy: The Road Ahead"
May 19, 7:15a.m. - 2:00p.m.
World Trade Day will prepare you and your business to succeed in the new global
economy projected to drive economic growth and prosperity in this decade. Breakout sessions will feature panels on
doing business in the emerging markets of Brazil,
China and India as well
as panels of industry experts discussing financing international trade,
adapting your marketing efforts for overseas clients and customers and the
booming global market for the Cleantech industry. Brought to you by the World Trade Center (WTC) Denver. Click here for more information and to register >>>
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Global Reporting Initiative (GRI):
Sustainability Reporting Training Course
Denver, May 11-12, 2010
This is a GRI-certified course on sustainability reporting
in which participants will gain an understanding of the GRI framework in a
uniquely North American context. The course will be delivered by nominated
trainers of LEAD Canada as a
Certified Training Partner for the US. LEAD Canada
is the first and most experienced GRI-certified training provider in North America working in partnership with
Jantzi-Sustainalytics as the foremost expert in analyzing corporate
sustainability reporting and performance. More information and to register >>>CONTACT: Natalia Korobova Director of Operations,CORE Office: 303.894.6333 www.corecolorado.orgwww.sosummit.org
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French Student Seeking Volunteer Opportunity
June 10 - July 8
Compass USA has a French student coming to Denver
from June 10 - July 8. They are looking to place him with a company who is in
need of some administrative volunteer help during this time. He is currently in
business school in France
and is studying to become an accountant. He is looking for 30-35 hours per week
on a volunteer basis.
Please contact Marge Benning at benncat@comcast.net if
you are interested.
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Alliance Française Events
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Ciné Club: "Pauline à la plage"
Wednesday, May 19, 7:00 - 9:30 p.m.
Come be part of the Ciné-Club - for French and film lovers
alike. You can enjoy a French film followed by a reception with
wine and hors-d'oeuvres. This month, the ciné-club presents Pauline
at the beach /Pauline à la plage. During a summer holiday on the Normandy coast, Pauline
observes adults weave love, sex and grand romance into a completely foolish
(and completely funny) tangle. More Info >>> Location: Starz Film
Center, 900 Auraria Parkway Cost: $7.00 members, $9.00 non-members, includes the film
and reception. RSVP required (limited seating): Call 303-831-0304 or reserve online |
 Tour de France Dining Event at Le Central
Monday, May 24 from 6:30 p.m.
You are invited to join us each month as the Alliance Française salutes Denver restaurants that
have supported us! The next stop on our tour is long-time sponsor and friend Le
Central. Since 1981, Le Central ~~ the affordable French restaurant ~~ has been
serving the "taste of Provence" in Denver. Conceived on the
notion that French food doesn't have to be stuffy, snooty or expensive, Le
Central offers a plate full for a reasonable price.
More information >>>6:30 p.m. - Cash bar 7:00 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
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