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Event Calendar
April 4: Euro NetworkingMay 17: World Trade Day
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Greetings!
Join us for Euro Networking this week on Wednesday, April 4 - always a popular and well-attended event. The FACC will be participating in World Trade Day next month on May 17 at Infinity Park - mark your calendars and see more details below. It was quite an honor to welcome His Excellency François Delattre, the Ambassador of France to the United States, to Denver on March 22. See below for more information on his visit. Sincerely,
The French-American Chamber of Commerce
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Southwest Planning & Marketing
Small Business Member
Contact: Antoine Broustra, Principal/Owner
Email: antoine@southwestplanning.com
Web: www.southwestplanning.com
Since 1977, Southwest Planning & Marketing, based in Santa Fe, NM, has been the partner of choice for marketing, planning, research and economic development. We combine in-depth local knowledge with international expertise.
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Bond Construction Management, Inc.
Small Business Member
Contact: Michael De Seguin, President
Email: michaeldeseguin@gmail.com
Web: www.bondconst.com
Bond Construction and Michael provide design and build, consulting and real estate services for custom homes , remodeling and small commercial projects. Michael has a real estate broker license and is also a consultant for Green ENR, a small turnkey solar installations developer.
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Andrea Jensen
Associate Member
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Thank You for Your Continued Support!
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Spatial Corp. is a leading provider of 3D development software components for technical applications across a broad range of industries including automotive, aerospace, architecture and fashion design. Spatial is a subsidiary of Dassault Systèmes, the France-based company world-renowned for 3D design software, 3D Digital Mock-Up and Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) solutions transforming the way products are designed, produced and supported. Spatial's 3D modeling, 3D visualization, and Data Exchange software components help application developers deliver market-leading products, maintain focus on core competencies, and reduce time-to-market.
In 2011 Spatial celebrated 25 years, and their 3D components have been adopted by 350+ customers representing the world's most recognized software developers, manufacturers, research institutes, and universities. The Headquarters in Broomfield, Colorado houses 50 employees, and Spatial also has offices in Germany, Japan, China and the United Kingdom.
Spatial is a repeat sponsor of the FACC's Beaujolais & Beyond Festival.
For more information, visit us online at: www.spatial.com
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| FACC News & Upcoming Events |
Euro Networking
Register today! The French-American, German-American and Swedish-American Chambers of Commerce and the World Trade Center Denver invite you to an evening of international networking. When: Wednesday, April 4, 2012, 6:00-8:00pm Where: Katie Mullen's Irish Pub & Restaurant, 1515 Court Place, Denver Register: by Tuesday, April 3 to 303-695-7818 x104 or online. You may also pay at the door. |
French Ambassador François Delattre Visits Denver
The FACC welcomed His Excellency François Delattre, Ambassador of France to the United States, to Denver on March 22. Mr. Delattre's first official visit to the Rocky Mountain region started with a reception at the Governor's Residence; he was accompanied by David Martinon, Consul général de France à Los Angeles, and Thierry Saint-Oyant, from the French Trade Commission in San Francisco. The Ambassador's schedule also included visits to area businesses, a meeting with Governor Hickenlooper, and attendance at the Denver Art Museum's Grand Opening of the Yves Saint Laurent exhibition on March 23. Photos will be posted shortly on the FACC website and Facebook page.
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Bilingual Customer Service Representatives
(German, Italian, French, Spanish)
Where: MoneyGram International in Lakewood, Colorado MoneyGram International is hiring full-time Bilingual Customer Service Representatives - MoneyGram Online (CSR-MGO). Applicants MUST BE fluent in German, French, Italian, or Spanish (speak, read, and write) and in English (speak, read, and write).Contact: Nate Wagner at nwagner@moneygram.com or 720-568-8392 View Job Description and Apply Online. |
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The Brest Committee of Denver Sister Cities
Proudly Presents
An Evening of French Wine Tasting
Benefitting the Brest Denver Exchange Program
Thursday, April 19, 2012, 6-8 pm
Le Grand Bistro & Oyster Bar, 1512 Curtis St., Denver, CO
Le Grand is a recreation of Parisian bistros and brasseries from a time long ago and has been featured in 5280 magazine as one of Denver's best new restaurants. The wine tasting will feature 7 different wines served with delectable appetizers to complement each.
Cost: $50 per person ($15 of each ticket sold is tax-deductible)
RSVP: DSCI office by Monday, April 16, 2012
Phone: (303) 832-1336
Email: info@denversistercities.org
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Yves Saint Laurent: The Retrospective
Special offer for French American Chamber of Commerce members
Receive $2 off a full-priced adult ticket to Yves Saint Laurent: The Retrospective.
The Denver Art Museum is the exclusive US venue for this must-see exhibition exploring Yves Saint Laurent's 40 years of creativity, from his first days at Dior to his final runway collection in 2002. Through a selection of 200 haute couture garments, photographs, drawings, and films, you will experience the creative development of one of the world's most iconic fashion designers.
Call 720-913-0130, visit the museum welcome desk, or visit www.YSLdenver.com and use coupon code YSL-STYLE to receive your discount.
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With 84 branch banking locations in Colorado and more than 53 branches in metropolitan Denver, Bank of the West is a full-service commercial bank serving 1.6 million individuals, small businesses, middle market and larger companies in 19 states.
Bank of the West is a premier financial services company with more than 1.6 million personal and business customers nationwide. Bank of the West and its sister company, First Hawaiian Bank - the oldest and largest financial institution in Hawaii - are fully owned by BNP Paribas, a European leader in global banking and financial services and one of the 6 strongest banks in the world.
For over 135 years, listening and responding to the needs of our customers and communities has been central to our business philosophy. We're the kind of bank that helps individuals, businesses and communities achieve their goals.
Since 1874, Bank of the West has served the financial needs of customers and Western communities with a steady commitment to superior customer service. As one of the leading commercial banks in Colorado, we have the financial resources and industry-specific expertise to provide business and individual customers with balanced financial solutions both domestically and internationally. For more information, visit online at Bank of the West: www.bankofthewest.com
Companies and individuals doing business in France or who seek to expand into European markets may find the linked French-language website and French-speaking contacts helpful: https://www.bankofthewest.com/francais.html
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Denver Montclair International School News
Annual Gala
All FACC members are welcome to attend Denver Montclair International School's Annual Gala on Saturday, April 28 at the Tivoli Turnhalle on the Auraria Campus in downtown Denver. We are celebrating "Shanghai in the 1930's" and 2012 as the Year of the Dragon. Purchase a ticket, sponsor a teacher or consider donating a silent auction item at www.dmisgala.com.
Summer Camp 2012
- Day Camps for boys and girls, ages 3 -12
- Choose from dozens of camps June 11 - August 17
- Language camps in French, Spanish and Mandarin
- Sports camps including tae kwon do, in-line hockey, badminton, soccer, basketball, lacrosse and tennis
- Arts and drama, science, math, technology, and more!
- Highly qualified summer camp counselors
Register online at www.dmischool.com. Call 303-340-3647 or email summercamp@dmischool.com with any questions.
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Host Families Needed!
 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! Please contact Zolo, zolzaya@englishamerica.com.
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World Trade Center Denver Upcoming Events
World Trade Day 2012 Gala: "A World of Fashion"
| Address: | Infinity Park
4400 East Kentucky Avenue
Denver , CO 80246 |
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| Date: | 05/16/2012 |
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| Time: | 05:30 PM - 10:30 PM |
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| Registration: | Click here to register! |
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World Trade Day 2012 Conference: "A World Without Barriers; Leveraging Free Trade Agreements for Opportunity" | Address: | Infinity Park
4400 East Kentucky Avenue
Denver , CO 80246 |
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| Date: | 05/17/2012 |
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| Time: | 08:00 AM - 06:00 PM |
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| Registration: | Click here to register! |
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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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| Alliance Française Events |
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French Conversation Happy Hour - Thursday, April 5th - 5-7 pm
 Enjoy a glass of 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.
Hosted at Alliance Française de Denver - 571 Galapago Street, Denver. More...
Art Lecture - Thursday, April 12th - 6 pm  Frederic Pichon, French architect and painter, will present a lecture on Paris in the XIXth Century; "Haussmannn and the Birth of a Modern City". After 1830, the industrial revolution reached France. New economy and population changes required Paris to transform from an old capital into a modern city. Please call 303-831-0304 to RSVP. Tickets are $10 for AFD members and $15 for non-members. Lecture includes wine and cheese. Hosted at Alliance Française de Denver - 571 Galapago Street, Denver. More...
French Theatre Class - Sat., April 14th - 2-5:30 pm  Do you love theatre, acting and French? This is the event for you. Practice your French in a new fun way with professional Director Dan Hiester. Students will act out scenes from Antigone (Anouilh) in French. Enroll today. Only $50 for AFD members and $55 for non-members. Hosted at Alliance Française de Denver - 571 Galapago Street, Denver. More...
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