November Newsletter
In Case You Need One More Reason to Join Us at The Beaujolais...
   2010
In This Issue
Event Calendar
Join Us on LinkedIn & Facebook
Beaujolais Tickets On Sale
Shop the Beaujolais
Welcome New Member
Company Profile: Amélie Company
FACC News and Upcoming Events
CORA News
Job Opportunity
Member's Corner
Community News and Events
Alliance Française Events
Event Calendar
November
18: Beaujolais & Beyond Food and Wine Festival

December
1: Euro Networking
9: Meet our Member 123Mountain

Traveling this year?  Check out the FACC National Network Calendar of events and attend an event in another state!

 
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Buy Your Tickets Early
and Avoid the Lines at the Door!

 
Plan ahead and get early bird pricing:
  $45-$55 until November 17 only! 

In Case You Need One More Reason...
If the gourmet food, fabulous wine tastings, free souvenir wine glass, and circus style entertainment aren't enough (ya right, you had me at gourmet food!) and you need one more reason to join the fun at this year's Beaujolais Food and Wine Festival, here it is:  SHOPPING! 

As always, we have put together a phenominal silent auction for our guests to peruse, choose and win!  Do your holiday shopping early and get great deals on a variety of items ranging from wine packages and high end beauty products to family fun packs, French books and hotel stays, plus much, much more.  We also take pride in an exclusive category for our auction which features items donated by the event's sponsors, chefs and wine/spirits participants for your extended enjoyment following the event. 

Click here for a sneak peek of some featured items and view a list of this year's auction donors

Welcome New Member

Non-Profit Level:
Colorado European Union Center of Excellence (CEUCE)

CEUCE is a research center, funded by the European Commission, aimed at promoting understanding of the European Union (EU) and the transatlantic (EU-US) relationship. Housed at the University of Colorado at Boulder, the center is academic in nature, but CEUCE's ambitious outreach mission also serves the business, policy, legal, media and education communities of Colorado and the broader Mountain West region.
Contact: Felicia Naranjo Martinez
Email: ceuce@colorado.edu
Website: www.ceuce.com


FACC Member Company Profile
Amelie photo Amélie Company
In 2002, Benoît Guin and Robin Ashmore brought a decidedly French flair to Denver's advertising and public relations community with the establishment of Amélie Company Advertising and PR. Amélie Company produces advertising grounded in research and customer insight for local, national and international companies. With over forty years of combined experience in international marketing and communications, Guin and Ashmore lead an agency specialized in producing better advertising and memorable communication for their clients.

Located in Denver's Historic Ballpark Neighborhood, Amélie Company is a full-service, creative agency with cutting-edge services including: campaign development and execution; strategic and account planning; creative services, design and production; public relations; social media; market research and interactive design and development. When working with international clients, Amélie calls on its cross-cultural expertise for branding adaptation, competitive analysis and market research. Amélie's team of specialists produces a synergistic effect to help create genuinely effective and powerful advertising.

Amélie's philosophy is to develop partnerships, involving clients at every strategic step to challenge beliefs and take ideas beyond expectations. Current client roster and projects cover a wide variety of industries and geographies from government and higher education to broadcast media and financial services and from local Denver companies to international corporations.

For a small, homegrown Colorado agency, Amélie Company employs a surprisingly diverse group of professionals from all sections of the country-Northwest, South, Midwest and New England-as well as France, England, Venezuela and Belgium. An infusion of distinct cultural aspects, amazing talent and know-how create an original work environment complete with annual ski retreats, monthly birthday fêtes and weekly lunch clubs. A fact-based and results-oriented approach has helped the agency see recent growth. Despite a tough economy, Amélie made the Denver Business Journal's Fastest Growing Private Companies list. With the addition of several new clients and an expanding staff of the best and brightest advertising minds in Denver, Amélie is poised for continued success.

Follow us on Twitter and Facebook and visit our website for recent news and creative work, photos and more.
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Contact:
Benoît Guin
Email: benoit@ameliecompany.com
Phone: 303-832-2700 ext. 208
Website: www.ameliecompany.com

FACC News and Upcoming Events
FACC Has a New Mailing Address:

French-American Chamber of Commerce
P.O. Box 370527
Denver, CO  80237

December Euro Networking - Last Chance for 2010!
Wednesday, December 1st at Hotel VQ
6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Join the French-American, German-American and Swedish-American Chambers of Commerce and the World Trade Center for an evening of international networking and holiday cheer!  This is your chance to meet other internationally minded business men and women outside of your regular circle.

Remember to bring plenty of business cards!  One-on-one networking is a great way to grow your business, meet people who might have insight into your job search as well as make new friends.

Where: Hotel VQ, 14th Floor, 1975 Mile High Stadium Circle, Denver 80204 (the tall circular hotel just north of Invesco Field)
Cost: $12 members/$18 nonmembers ($15 members/$21 nonmembers after November 26), includes appetizers. 
Libations: Cash bar; $3 happy hour drinks until 7pm.
RSVP: by Monday, November 29 to 303-695-7818 x104 or online.

123mountain_adMeet FACC Member: 123Mountain
Presentation & Networking
Thursday, December 9

6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Join us to celebrate the fresh start of a new French business in Colorado, 123Mountain, and learn about their journey from France to Colorado.  It's also a nice opportunity to network with the community, meet our new member and get some nice discounts right in time for your Christmas shopping.  123Mountain is a new sport shop located in Lakewood. They sell high-end sporting goods, specializing in ski, ski touring, telemark, hiking and climbing. With 123Mountain you get one-on-one customized shopping experience.    www.123mountain.com

Bonus! Every attendee will receive a goody bag including a giftcard and a free standard membership for 123Mountain.

Click Here to learn more >>>


New FACC Membership Policy in Effect
The FACC has implemented a new membership policy that will include a one-time registration fee for all new members.  This same fee will be applied to any late renewals (30 days or more past renewal date) for processing involved to reactivate the expired membership account. 

A $10 one-time registration fee will be assessed for all new members at levels Non-profit, Associate and Small Business, and $25 registration fee for Corporate levels and above.  All members up for renewal will be notified approximately 30 days in advance of their expiration date.  Renewals received later than a 30 day grace period will assess the above listed fees for processing involved in reactivating the membership account.

CORA News
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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! 

Learn more about this FACC initiative >>>

Job Opportunity
Tourism Resources Manager
Company: Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (COEDIT)
Location: Colorado Tourism Office, Denver
Salary: $55,000-$65,000

Click Here to Download Full Job Description

Contact: Courtney Smith, courtney.smith@state.co.us

Member's Corner
DMIS logo Give Your Children the World!
Denver Montclair International School invites you to attend:

The ECE, Elementary and Middle School Open House
Sat., Nov. 13 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
206 Red Cross Way in Lowry

DMIS is opening a middle school next fall, starting with the 6th grade. DMIS is seeking application to become an International Baccalaureate World School, offering the Middle Years Programme to all students in grades 6-8. No prior foreign language experience necessary for admission to the middle school. 

Each 6th grader enrolled in 2011 will receive a FREE LAPTOP COMPUTER, that will be an integral part of their education!

For more information, please visit us online at www.dmischool.com,
or call (303) 340-3647 to schedule an interview and campus tour.

lci logo Families Needed to Host Foreign Students
LCI English Center is looking for FAMILIES INTERESTED IN HOSTING FOREIGN STUDENTS in SOUTH DENVER, or a short walk from a light rail station.  It's a great way to learn about different cultures and make friends from around the globe. 

Compensation* = $600 per month. 
Requirements = provide 2 meals a day (breakfast and supper), a private bedroom and bathroom.  
*Students may stay from two weeks to multiple months. 

If interested, please contact Tamara by email at tprazak@LCI4U.com
or call 303-756 0760.

Bring a biscuit_dog Bring A Biscuit
Professional Pet Service
All-inclusive animal care. Available days, nights, weekends, and holidays.  Services include: dog walking, pet sitting, overnight stays, transportation, dog/cat massage, treats.

Planning a getaway?  We are available during the holidays to care for your pets!  
Book early and save!  
 
FACC members receive a 15% discount!

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

Amélie Company to Take on Auto Theft Prevention
Amélie Company was selected by the Coloradans Against Auto Theft (CAAT) coalition for public relations, marketing communications and project management services. Amélie Company will develop public awareness, and education and outreach tools surrounding auto theft in Colorado.

Colorado ranks in the top 20% nationwide for stolen vehicles and in 2009, 8,407 cars were stolen in the Denver Metro area alone. Amélie will Amelie logoassist CAAT in reducing and preventing auto theft by creating materials for statewide public awareness, web-based educational outreach and school educational programs.

Click here to read the full press release >>>

www.ameliecompany.com

Véolia Transportation - Special Offer for FACC
Book Online at SuperShuttle.com and enter the group code "FACC1" to receive a discount on SuperShuttle & ExecuCar for being a member of the French-American Chamber of Commerce.  This Code will extend a $2 one way & $4 round trip discount per person on the SuperShuttle & $10 off per direction on our ExecuCar Service.

Please contact Amy Ciezadlo at 303-669-4953 with any questions or email at amy.ciezadlo@veoliatransportation.com

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Community Events
Wind Energy Breakfast Receptiongacc logo
Thursday, November 11
7:30 - 9:30 a.m.
Join our friends at the German American Chamber of Commerce - Colorado Chapter and the Colorado Cleantech Industry
Association for an opportunity to meet a delegation of eight German wind supplier companies interested in partnering with Colorado contacts in the wind industry.

Where: University Club at 1673 Sherman St, Denver, 80203, 303-861-4267, Light Rail is 20th & Welton station

More Info: www.gaccco.org

Complimentary Seminar: "Project Finance
and the Current Renewable Energy Landscape"
Thursday, November 18
Financing for your green energy project can be a complicated task, especially in today's economy. However, the money is out there, and the knowledge necessary to access it can be as powerful as your project.  Our panel includes a banker, attorney, and a credits and incentives expert. Together, they will explain what you need today to qualify for project finance, how to go about getting it, and how it might change in the future.

More Info: 7:30-8:00am for Breakfast and Networking, 8:00-10:00am is the presentation at the Denver Marriott City Center.

RSVP and More Details: by November 11 to ngleichmann@heincpa.com or call 303-298-9600
Alliance Française Events
Taste of Senegal - Senegalese Dinner
November 12 at 6:00 p.m.
Although Senegal's Independence Day (April 4th) has come and gone, it is never too late to celebrate the many flavors of this West African nation, especially if the meal is prepared by Aminata Dia.  A native of Senegal, Aminata is a graduate in culinary arts from the Art Institute of Colorado, and the owner of her own catering company, Ami Cuisine.

Dinner includes: appetizer, salad, main course and dessert

RSVP and More Info: www.afdenver.org or 303-831-0304

Gallery Talk with Lili Francuz
Thursday, November 11
6:00 - 7:30 p.m.
In this gallery talk, artist Lili Francuz will present an overview of the history of collage and show numerous examples. In addition, she'll cover information on source materials, process and her working
method for the exhibit, "Paris Papers", showing at the Alliance Française Gallery in November and December.

Where: Alliance Française Gallery, 571 Galapago Street, Denver, 80204
Cost: $5 members, $7 non members. Includes a drink.
RSVP and More Info: www.afdenver.org or 303-831-0304