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Greetings!
 Our annual event always sells out so plan ahead and buy your tickets online or by phone 303-695-7818 x104. Tickets are $55 (members) or $65 (non-members) until November 16th and $75 the day of the event as space permits. This year's event is on Thursday, November 17th!
PLUS.... Don't miss the opportunity to win a trip for two to Europe on IcelandAir! Raffle tickets can be purchased in advance online. Need not be present to win. Sincerely, The French-American Chamber of Commerce
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Franck Thirion French Pastry & Cafe
Small Business Member
Contact: Franck Thirion
ftfrenchpastry@hotmail.com
970-925-3569
Two locations in Aspen:
111 AABC, Suite G (across from the Aspen Airport)
and 317 E. Hopkins Ave., Aspen, CO
Mind's Eye Resource Management, LLC
Small Business Member
Contact: Kathleen Bowen
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Thank You for Your Continued Support!
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FACC News and Upcoming Events
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Bob Snyder Retires as FACC President and Omar Soubra Elected as FACC President
Bob announced his decision to the Board of Directors in September that he would retire as of November 1, 2011. He will continue as a Director and serve on the Executive Committee.
According to Bob, "working with Virginie and the Board in building FACC's success has been a pleasure as well as a challenge. I am lucky that, in retirement, I discovered this opportunity to serve our community of individual and corporate members interested in French-American bi-lateral business opportunities. I am happy that I will be able to continue to be involved as a Director. Under Omar Soubra's leadership, I am confident that FACC will grow to new heights."
The FACC is pleased to announce that Omar Soubra has been elected as the new president. Omar, a French native, has been developing a team of professional marketers in different parts of the world. He has been with Trimble Navigation, the leader in positioning solutions, for over 13 years, in various roles, from European Sales manager, to Portfolio/Market Manager. In addition to his marketing communications responsibilities, Omar is an innovator at heart and holds several patents that have been developed and used in current products and solutions. Omar has been living in Colorado since January 2005.
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Message from Our New President
Instead of a long address about my election, my focus and my energy are devoted to the heart of the Rocky Mountain French-American Chamber of Commerce success: concrete actions, based on a clear mission.
The clear mission of the Chamber is to promote and develop commercial exchange, trade and investment between France and the Rocky Mountain region. As concrete action, the CORA program, established by my predecessor, Bob Snyder and his team, with the Rhone-Alpes region in France helps us focus our effort and development with strong partners on both sides of the Atlantic, with regions that have synergies in business, education, research and way-of-life. We, of course, do not discriminate our support to Colorado-based companies who want to establish operations in France outside of Rhone-Alpes and this doesn't mean we don't provide the same support to a French company coming to our wonderful Colorado for its US operations. CORA means that, with a clear mission in mind, and our carefully managed resources, which depend on our memberships and fundraising events, we are taking concrete steps to fulfill the mission. Our concrete actions expand beyond CORA, and I invite you to talk to the Board members, to our Executive Director or to me about the partnerships, promotion, and support we are already providing.
One of the primary sources of information to our members and friends is this newsletter. Read carefully each edition as you will see these concrete actions on a regular basis. This may even provide you with some insight on new business opportunities or development ideas for your company. With your commitment and support as members, the FACC team and the engagement of our Board members, I am excited to continue this mission and to strengthen the successes the FACC has created. I look forward to meeting you at the Beaujolais & Beyond Festival, on November 17th.
A très vite !
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Purchase your tickets now for the
13th Annual
Beaujolais & Beyond Festival
Thursday, November 17, 2011
5:30-9:30pm
Infinity Park Event Center, Glendale
Beaujolais tickets on sale now
Join us as we celebrate the release of the Beaujolais Nouveau with an evening of gourmet food prepared by local Chefs, French wines and spectacular entertainment!
The event features a unique culinary challenge for Colorado chefs who showcase their cuisine by creating French-inspired dishes paired with Beaujolais Nouveau wine. The competition is judged not only by professionals in the community during a pre-event competition, but also by guests at the event for a People's Choice Award. In addition to the food, there is an abundance of French wines - close to 40 varieties in years past!
Enjoy live entertainment! Marvel at the acrobats, dancers, and aerialists as they combine the magic of circus with theatre, illusion, and special effects to create a truly spectacular show!
An exciting raffle rounds out the Festival. Enter for the chance to win two tickets to Europe on Icelandair, two domestic round-trip airline tickets on JetBlue, a one-week stay at an apartment in Chamonix, France, and other great prizes! Raffle tickets are available for purchase in advance and at the event: $10/1 ticket, $20/3 tickets. Need not be present to win.
Click here to view photos from last year's event. Read the 2010 Festival guests testimonials: "Great wine, amazing food, excellent performances and fabulous people...Could not have been a better event. I look forward to participating next year!" - David Davis, 2010 Festival Chef "Second year I have attended this event and it is one of the highlights of the year!" - Steve Strecker, FACC Member
"Absolutely terrific event! The wine was quite varied and the food delicious. Wonderful job." - Todd R. Seelman, 2010 Guest Questions? Contact Katie Mendel, 303-695-7818 x104. |
Holiday Euro Networking - December 1st, 2011 
Join the French-American, German-American and Swedish-American Chambers of Commerce and the World Trade Center for a special evening of international networking and holiday cheer at the Christkindlmarkt in downtown Denver!
The always popular Euro Networking event provides the opportunity to meet individuals outside of your regular circle of contacts. A mix of various cultures, professional backgrounds, and languages make this a unique networking experience. If you haven't been before, you won't want to miss this holiday-themed event!
When: Thursday, December 1, 2011, 6:00-8:00 pm
Where: Christkindlmarkt, Skyline Park, 16th Street Mall & Arapahoe Street, Denver Cost: $12 members/$17 nonmembers ($15 members/$20 nonmembers after November 25)
RSVP by Wednesday, November 30th to 303-695-7818 x104 or online.
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"Les Privilèges" Card
The Privileges card is exclusively reserved for members of the French Chamber of Commerce worldwide. There are hundreds of privileges in more than 40 countries that you can take advantage of including local discounts. To see new privileges, click here. To have your Privileges card mailed to you, please contact katie@rmfacc.org
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Visit Our Job Board 
For more details on all of the listed job opportunities or to post your resume, visit our Job Board. |
Part-Time Marketing Coordinator, Lafuma Group America - Lafayette, CO
Lafuma Group America is looking for an outgoing and passionate person to fill a part-time Marketing Coordinator position to join its team at the US offices in Lafayette, Colorado. This person, who will report to the General Manager of the Lafuma Group, will be responsible for overseeing the company's marketing and promotional initiatives for its four brands: Lafuma, Millet, Eider and Killy. To learn more about the Lafuma Group, a leading European Outdoor company, please visit www.lafumagroup.com.
View complete Job Description here.
Application Process: Please submit resume, salary requirements and a brief cover letter to: Guillaume Linossier at glinossier@lafumausa.com.
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Hein Named Best of the Best
 Hein has been named to Inside Public Accounting's (IPA's) Best of the Best Firms list for 2011, a recognition honoring 25 firms for their management and superior operational performance on more than 50 criteria. Another 25 firms are recognized as Best of the Best Honorable Mentions. More than 400 firms participated in this year's 21st annual IPA Annual Survey and Analysis of Firms.
Read the full story here.
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Denver Montclair International School Open House
Saturday, November 12th, 10am - 12pm
Join us for an Open House RSVP to admissions@dmischool.com What to expect: 10:00 Welcome 10:15 Campus Tours 11:00 Academic Presentation 11:15 Panel Discussion
Prospective students ages 3-7th grade are welcome to attend! Now enrolling for the 2012-13 academic year.
Learn more about the benefits of full-immersion, bilingual education and our new middle school offering the IB Middle Years Program. Entering 6th AND 7th graders are welcome to apply.
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Starz Denver Film Festival - The Artist,
Saturday, November 12th 8pm
Walk the Red Carpet with Alliance Française for the premiere of THE ARTIST at the 2011 Starz Denver Film Festival on Saturday, November 12th at 8 pm at the Ellie Caulkins Opera House. These Red Carpet events are the hallmark events of the Film Festival and have had in-person appearances by big talent. Recent guests include Morgan Freeman, Ang Lee, Sean Penn, William H. Macy and Kyra Sedgwick!
Special Alliance Française pricing; $60 for members & $65 for Non Members. Price includes Red Carpet event, movie and a glamorous post party with gourmet cuisine and drinks! Buy your tickets today!
French Conversation, Thursday, November 3rd 5-7pm 
Enjoy a glass of or wine, a slice of cheese, practice your French, see our latest art exhibit and meet other Francophiles from the Denver area. All levels of French speakers are welcome. Read More
Café-Philo, Wednesday, November 9th 5:30-7pm 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. This month we will talk about the influence of the internet. Read More |
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