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Upcoming Seminars and Workshops |
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Multicultural Business Conference presented by
The Mountain
Region Black Economic Summit (MRBES) |
FREE - Basics of Starting a Business
Tuesday, May 20th, 1:00 – 3:00 PM, FREE
FREE - Obtaining Business Financing
Wednesday, May 21st, 1:00 - 3:00 PM, FREE Combined class:
Basics of Starting a Business WITH Obtaining Business Financing:
Thursday, June 12th, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM, FREE
* Writing a Winning Business Plan *
Thursday, May 22nd, 1:00 -4:00 PM, $25/person*
FREE - Getting the Large Contracts
Wednesday, June 11th, 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM, FREE COMING THIS JULY:
The Business of Art
A collaboration with The Other Side Arts (TOSA)
Saturday, July 19th, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM, $45/person
A great value! No other discount applies; payable to TOSA by cash or check at the door.
Location: TOSA, 1400 Dallas St., Aurora, CO 80010
- - in the East End Arts District.
- Developing the Artist's Portfolio
- Presentation and Pricing of Artwork
- Public Art Opportunities
- Art Marketing, and MORE!
A complete 2008 schedule is available on-line. Pre-registration requested: (303) 326-8690, or, info@aurorabdc.com.
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This year’s event, themed “The New Color of Money,” will
be held Friday, June 6th, at the Colorado Convention Center in Denver. Due to the tremendous success of the previous events, the MRBES will again present a day-long program of educational
workshops, motivational speeches, and a business resource fair, plus an exceptional opportunity for networking.
The Summit: (303) 400-5928 or http://www.mrbes.com
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Aurora Seeks Nominations for the
2008 Business Recognition Awards
The City of Aurora is seeking nominations for its annual Business Recognition Awards Program. The city will honor both small and large outstanding businesses in October 2008.
Nominees must be licensed to operate within Aurora and will be evaluated based on several factors, including longevity, innovation, exemplary customer service delivery and community involvement. Major companies can also be nominated for a significant capital investment and/or annual revenues.
Launched in 2005 by Aurora City Manager Ron Miller, the Business Recognition Awards Program aspires to build and reinforce relationships with local businesses and entrepreneurs. The city also uses this program to appreciate new businesses within Aurora by recognizing them for significant achievements throughout the year.
Nomination forms are available on the city's web site, www.auroragov.org or at www.aurorabdc.com , and must be completed and returned no later than August 1, 2008. To learn more, call the Aurora Business Development Center at (303) 326-8690. |
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The Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) is conducting a Disparity Study to determine what facts, if any, exist to support CDOT programs that enhance the use of minority- and woman-owned businesses.
Because you are a representative of an important business organization in Colorado , we are asking that you help spread the word. Please forward this information to your members and colleagues and ask that they participate by completing a brief online business survey. Click Here to Start the Survey
We are interested in hearing about the contracting and subcontracting experiences of firms that do work related to highway construction, design or engineering. By completing the confidential survey, your members will have a direct impact on the future of CDOT's contracting practices.
Thank you for your support,
Debra Gallegos,
Manager
Colorado Dept. of Transportation
Center for Equal Opportunity
For more information about the CDOT Disparity Study, or to schedule a personal interview, please call (303) 504-5243. |
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Colorado Department of Transportation | Center for Equal Opportunity | 4201 E. Arkansas Avenue | Denver | CO | 80222 |
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May is Asian Pacific Heritage Month |
The Asian Roundtable of Colorado presents
Asian Pacific American Heritage Month Community Celebration
Saturday, May 17, 2008, 11:30 AM - 3:00 PM
Wells Fargo Bank, 1700 Lincoln St., Hershner Room (main level)
Experience the rich culture of the Asian Pacific Region!
Entertainment and traditional food from various Asian Pacific countries will be provided. Enjoy the Chinese Lion Dance, Vietnamese Dragon Dance, Tahitian Dances, Asian songs and more. |
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The Aurora Business Development Center (BDC) offers free one-on-one counseling,
low-cost seminars, financing programs and technical assistance for entrepreneurs and existing small business owners. www.aurorabdc.com |
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Fiesta Aurora
Friday, June 8th
12:00 - 9:00 PM
Fletcher Plaza
9898 E. Colfax Ave. |
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East End Summer Art Walk
Friday, June 13th |
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Stroll along East Colfax Avenue between Clinton and Geneva in the East End Arts District on Friday, June 13th, between 5:00 - 9:00 PM. Look for eight public artworks by artists Susan Cooper, Mario Miguel Echevarria, Ivan Kosta, Jason Needham and DAVA Youth, Jessica Westbrook, Lawrence Argent, Bill Vielehr and Christopher Weed.
Eight artists were selected to design the functional artworks for "The Intersection of Art and Function", including Béatrice Caron of New York,
John Davis of Arizona, Jim Gallucci of North Carolina, Matthew Kargol of
South Dakota, Joseph McGrane of Colorado, Valerie Theberge of
Maryland, Cameron Van Dyke of Michigan and Madeline Wiener of
Colorado.
Six Colorado artists were selected to exhibit sculpture in the East
End Arts District for "Sculpture on the ‘Fax", including Andy Libertone
of Denver, William Mueller of Sedalia, Madeline Wiener of Aurora,
John King of Lyons, Doyle Svenby of Colorado Springs and Mary
Williams of Castle Rock.
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“In Aurora We Speak Business!” |
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Want to learn more about the great services the city of Aurora provides to small business?
Want to meet key city staff that help make your business successful?
If you are interested in starting or expanding a business, the city has resources that can help you, including free counseling, a variety of seminars, and much more--all geared toward your business success.
We understand the tremendous positive impact that small businesses have upon the U.S. economy and want to assist you at any stage in your business development planning.
Please join us to learn more about the terrific resources available!
Thursday, June 19, 2008, 5:30 - 7:00 PM
Ras Dashen Restaurant & Bar
16251 E. Colfax Ave., Unit 210
Aurora, CO 80011
(Light refreshments will be served)
Seating is limited, so call now, (303) 326-8690, to save a seat!
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The Aurora Business Development Center’s E-newsletter,
BizBeat, contains upcoming events and programs, valuable business tips and trends, City of Aurora news and other small business resources.
If you do not wish to continue receiving this
e-newsletter, please email us at info@aurorabdc.com. |
For more information on the above seminars and programs, please call the Aurora BDC at (303) 326-8690 or visit our web site.
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