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13th Annual Beaujolais & Beyond Festival a Success!
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Greetings!
Thank you to everyone who participated in the 13th Annual Beaujolais & Beyond Festival!  The event, which was held at the Infinity Park Event Center, was a great success! The 2011 Georges Duboeuf Beaujolais Nouveau was the star of the celebration, which also featured 46 other wines and cognacs served by our 10 wine and beverage sponsors. Guests enjoye d delectable cuisine from 25 food participants while Imagination Circus Arts performed dazzling aerial acts. What a memorable evening and we hope to see you at next year's event on Thursday, November 15, 2012!
Thank you to everyone who participated, including our  event sponsors, food sponsors, wine and beverage sponsors, and raffle donors.
Click here to view photos of the event.
Click here to view results of the Culinary Challenge Competition. The Beaujolais & Beyond Festival in the press: Recap: Denver's 13th Annual Beaujolais and Beyond And Interview With The RMFACC's Virginie Ganivet Sincerely,
The French-American Chamber of Commerce
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Omni Interlocken Resort & Spa
Senior Corporate Member Contact: David Jurcak djurcak@omnihotels.com303-464-3206
500 Interlocken Blvd.
Broomfield, CO 80021
www.omniinterlocken.com
The Four-Diamond, award-winning Omni Interlocken Resort is a retreat into modern luxury. Nestled against the backdrop of the Rocky Mountains, this year-round Colorado resort near Denver offers a wealth of on-site pleasures, including a 27-hole championship golf course, and the Mokara Spa.
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Timberline Smoking Co.
Small Business Member
Contact: Jean-Claude Cavalera sospelois@yahoo.com303-500-2975
9921 US Highway 34, #27
Grand Lake, CO 80447
www.timberlinesmokingco.com
Maker of Applewood Smoked Salmon, which is naturally cold smoked at 90 degrees, and has no additives, no chemicals, and natural color. We ship with UPS or DHL 2nd day air Monday through Thursday. Packed in dry ice product arrives fresh for your consumption.
Jean-Claude, who is the Executive Chef of Randolph's in the Warwick Denver Hotel, was the winner of two awards at the Beaujolais & Beyond Festival - 1st place in the Judges' Competition for Best Appetizer and 2nd place in the People's Choice Competition for Best Appetizer. His smoked salmon is out of this world!
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Thank You for Your Continued Support!
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FACC News and Upcoming Events
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The French-American Chamber of Commerce
Cordially Invites You to a Special Holiday Dinner
Wednesday, December 14, 2011
6:30 - 9:00 pm
Omni Hotels & Resorts, Interlocken
500 Interlocken Boulevard
Broomfield, CO 80021
Click here for map and directions
Celebrate the "Fêtes de fin d'Année" / Holidays in true French style with a delicious menu prepared by the Meritage Restaurant team
- Meet our
 new Board President, Omar Soubra - Hear from the Board who will be presenting the achievements and results of our 2011 programs, including the Gala Dinner, the Beaujolais & Beyond Festival, and CORA
- Learn objectives and plan for 2012, including the specific details around delegations from France and Colorado
RSVP by December 7th. To make a reservation, please call 303-695-7818 x 104 or
pay online. Advance reservations are necessary; tickets will not be sold at the door.
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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. |
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 Become a Host Family for
Colorado School of English!
Our year-round program is a great opportunity to meet students from different cultures and introduce them to American life!
As compensation, families will receive $650 to $750 per student every month. To be eligible, hosts must provide a furnished bedroom, 3 daily meals, evening and weekend availability to spend time with the student and be within 30-40 minutes away from downtown Denver by public transportation.
We appreciate your interest and look forward to having hosts join our program!
Contact Zolo Altbish at zolzaya@englishamerica.com for more information. |
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Discover Rural France, May 28 - June 3, 2012
 Culinary discovery of the Loire Valley. We will visit Amboise in the footsteps of Leonardo De Vinci. Live in a chateau near Chenonceaux and Azay le Rideau. BB and dinner prepared by a chef with the local wines. We will visit wineries and farmer's markets. 7 nights.
Click here for more information.
Contact Anne Marie Paquet Heilman at 720-434-6344 or Ann_paquet@yahoo.com for more details.
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CORE Catalyst Project
Would your company be interested in having a team of MBA students perform an 8-week baseline sustainability assessment? The next round of the Catalyst project starts in January 2012, and CORE is looking for 30 companies with at least 25 employees to participate. The baseline assessments will look at both environmental and social responsibility factors, and the project teams will make recommendations for action steps following the assessment.
If interested, please email catalyst@corecolorado.org.
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Flavors of France at the Meritage
Omni Interlocken
500 Interlocken Blvd
Broomfield, Colorado 80021
A casually elegant atmosphere, the Meritage restaurant features exquisitely prepared local fare. Dine by a grand stone fireplace or on the outdoor patio. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner Mon. - Fri. 6:30 a.m.-10 p.m. Meritage is open Saturday and Sunday from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. with brunch on Sundays from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
The Meritage Restaurant participated in the 2011 Beaujolais & Beyond Festival and Chef Mario Clapes won a 2nd place award for Best Entree in the People's Choice Awards!
Click here for the new "Flavors of France" menu
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We're Moving!
Effective Monday, December 5, 2011,
Hein & Associate's new Denver office address is:
1999 Broadway, Suite 4000
Denver, CO 80802
Phone: 303.298.9600
Fax: 303.298.8118
Hein & Associates is a leading accounting and advisory firm where its people and clients share knowledge, thrive on teamwork, and build long-term relationships deeply rooted in integrity. For more than 30 years, Hein has served both public and private companies in a variety of industries. According to Accounting News Report, Hein is ranked among the Top 25 auditors serving SEC registrants, and Accounting Today lists Hein among the nation's overall Top 100 accounting and advisory firms.
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11th Annual Christkindl Market 
The 11th Annual Christkindl Market opened Nov. 25 along the 16th Street Mail at Skyline Park across from the D & F Clocktower. Be sure to look through the Website for vendors, entertainment and sponsors lined up for have this year. The Market ends on Friday, Dec 23.
Want to meet people and have fun? Then volunteer to help with the market. Also, the manager is still looking for someone to be St Nicolas for an afternoon.
Call Joshua at 720 837-6905 for more info about both opportunities.
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Discover our Middle School
After 35 years of offering high-quality elementary education, Denver Montclair International School (DMIS) is now enrolling students in grades 6 and 7. The DMIS middle school is an International Baccalaureate Candidate School implementing the Middle Years Programme.
As the oldest international school in Denver, DMIS offers:
- Intensive foreign language instruction in French, Mandarin Chinese and Spanish
- Robust math, science and technology programs including iPads and interactive white boards
- Convenient location in historic Lowry neighborhood
- Affordable bus service
- Financial assistance for qualifying families
Now enrolling 6th and 7th grades for the 2012-13 academic year! Schedule a Shadow Day for your 5th or 6th grader. Call (303) 340.3647 or email admissions@dmischool.com to schedule your campus visit.
Save the Date for our next Open House on Sun., Jan. 29 from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
206 Red Cross Way
Denver, CO 80230
(303) 340.3647
www.dmischool.com
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Special Offer for FACC Members to France Magazine
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Burgundy Unfiltered Tour - November 2012
 Certified Sommelier and professional wine writer Ben Weinberg created Wine On The Road to share his passion for wine and special access to winemakers and their estates with small groups of adventurous wine enthusiasts.
These luxurious tours combine award-winning wine, exquisite dining and superior lodging into one-of-a-kind experiences exposing the best of this region's flair and
flavor.
For more information on his upcoming tour to Burgundy, please click here or visit the Wine On The Road Website.
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International Business & Rodeo Day, January 13th, 2012
National Western Club in the Hall of Education
National Western Complex
4655 Humboldt Street
Denver, CO 80216
5:00 PM - 10:00 PM
$35 Members, $50 Non-members
$30 Kids ages 3-11
Download registration form!
The 13th Annual International Business & Rodeo Day promises to continue the tradition of an evening of international networking and fun at the National Western Stock Show. Now in its 106th year, the stock show offers a look at the important business of agriculture, which continues to attract overseas visitors and global interest to our state.
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European Debt Crisis Roundtable, January 17th, 2012
1625 Broadway, Suite 820
Denver, CO 80202
12:00 PM - 01:30 PM
$25 WTC Members
$40 Non-members
Register here!
Luncheon and Registration: 12:00 p.m.
Presentation: 12:15 p.m.
In today's tumultuous economic environment investors may be overestimating the probability of extreme financial consequences emanating from Europe. Market investors are worried that the Greek debt default and potential devaluation would put pressure on other financially-troubled countries such as Italy or Spain to exit the Euro. The dominoes would continue to fall as defaults and devaluations caused bank failures and contracting world trade. Ultimately even stronger countries such as France or Germany could succumb to these intense financial pressures, leading to a second global financial crisis and severe recession.
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Educational French Wine Tasting Classes
Sign up today for our 2012 French Wine Tasting Classes! Give the gift of French wine this holiday season. Wine tasting classes make great gifts! These classes sold out fast in the fall, so purchase your classes today!
Introduction to French Wine - Thursday, January 26th,
6:30-8:30 pm
Introduction to the Rhone Valley - Thursday, February 16th, 6:30-8:30 pm
Introduction to the Loire Valley - Thursday, March 15th, 6:30-8:30 pm
Winter Classes - Early Registration Discount
Register by Thursday, December 15th and receive a 10% discount off tuition! Winter French classes begin the week of January 9th! Check-out the new Winter Schedule or register now.
Scholarship Program- French Language Classes Do you want to learn French at the Alliance Française de Denver but find that your budget does not allow it? In 2012, the Alliance Française de Denver will grant several French classes, free of charge, to the recipients of this scholarship program. The application deadline is Monday, December 12, 2011at 5pm. Click here for more details and for the application. |
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