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Happy Holidays! |
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2008 Seminars |
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La Cueva Restaurant
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Plan to attend one of several outstanding seminars in 2008. A complete 2008 schedule is available online, or, call to receive a brochure by mail.
Get off to a good start and ahead of the competition in 2008. Attend the following three classes, each at $25/person, two for $45 or three for $60:
Writing a Winning Business Plan, Tues., Jan. 15th, 9:00 AM - 12:00
Smart Marketing, Wed., Jan. 16th, 9:00 AM - 12:00
Getting Results from Your Web Site, Thur., Jan. 17th, 9:00 AM - 12;00 Visit www.aurorabdc.com. Pre-registration requested: (303) 326-8690, or, info@aurorabdc.com.
Clases de Pequeños Negocios
Favor de llamar al (303) 337-6282 para más informes, o llame Santos Blan, (303) 326-8693, o Ray Ortiz, (303) 326-8692.
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La Cueva serves as an appetizing destination for thousands who visit the city's historic Original Aurora area. Since 1974, Norma Nunez and the Nunez family have been offering delectable Mexican cuisine at La Cueva Mexican restaurant. In addition to fantastic food, the restaurant is known for its top-quality customer service.
La Cueva is located within walking distance to Fletcher Plaza , the Aurora Fox Arts Center and the East End Arts District. La Cueva is a member of the Aurora Chamber of Commerce and the Northern Aurora Business Association. |
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But Norma Nunez's contributions do not end there. In 1996, she founded the nonprofit Nuñez Foundation, which has provided more than $75,000 in college scholarships to dozens of deserving students. The foundation also sustains many of its student recipients by providing them with financial support each year that they remain in college. Additional educational opportunities are extended to area youth by sending them to educational summer day camps and exposing them to potential careers.
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"To open up and explore a new area" is the definition of a pioneer. Walt Weinberg, founder of Sunrise ArtWorks, was a pioneer in his own right, when he was one of the first artists to open a business in East End Arts District, formed in 1998. Over the past nine years, eight new artists have joined Walt at Sunrise ArtWorks, a retail and artists' studio work space. |
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Encouragement for art in the district is also evidenced by his volunteer community work with local nonprofit organizations and schools. Walt serves on various arts committees, is a founding member of the East End Arts Association, regularly donates his art to silent auctions and gives demonstrations to emerging young artists on the art of throwing pottery. |
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It's all in the family. James, Jim and Paul Suss work together, with 80 employees, to bring excellence to the car dealership they have operated in Aurora for 27 years. Paul Suss has often said that his family wanted their dealership to serve a leadership role in the community, to devote time and energy to improving the community. That philosophy is evident in many ways. |
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In addition to contributing significantly to Aurora's economy, they serve on various boards to bring direction and leadership to the city, including the:
- Aurora Economic Development Council
- Community College of Aurora Foundation
- Aurora Rotary
- Pinnacol Assurance
- Havana Business Improvement District
The creation of the Havana Business Improvement District marks the first Business Improvement District in Aurora . The Havana BID will be a win-win-win situation for consumers, the businesses on Havana Street and the city. There are 660 businesses in the Havana BID boundaries, which extends for 4.3 miles along Havana St. from E. 6th Ave. on the north. |
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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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2007 Aurora Business Recognition Awards Winners
Now in its third year, the Aurora Business Recognition Awards Program is an initiative created by Aurora City Manager Ron Miller to honor the area business and entrepreneurs that help make the city great. Congratulations to the following honorees!
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Alberta Development Partners, LLC
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Alberta Development Partners knows how to create phenomenal,
mixed-use developments, the types of places that create community focal points. They are a regional leader, and we're proud to have them in Aurora.
Alberta brought Aurora Southlands, an incredible retail destination, the largest in the state. It's an incredible center that has given the city an amazing place to gather for shopping, dining or just hanging out.
Southlands has 1.7 million square feet of retail, |
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200,000 square feet of office space that includes a four-block main street and community plaza surrounded by an additional 140 retailers, restaurants and entertainment venues. In 2006, Southlands accounted for roughly $2 million in overall Aurora sales tax growth for the year.
Joseph Bellio, Principal of Operations, and Karen Gilkey, Marketing Manager for Southlands, accepted the award on behalf of the company. |
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Emanuel Bugelli, President, and Carol Scott, Vice President, co-own Gateway Mazda, one of Aurora 's finest car dealerships. They are Aurora proud, keeping most of their contract work in Aurora and employing 40 people, the majority of whom are Aurora residents. For 19 years, Gateway Mazda has received |
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continuous service awards and manufacturer and customer service statements of excellence. Gateway Mazda is a key member of the Havana Business Improvement District and a long-standing member of the Aurora Chamber of Commerce.
Emanuel Bugelli has served for over nine years on the Aurora Business Advisory Board and seven years on the Aurora Commercial Loans and Grants Review Committee. The Bugellis also contribute to the Aurora community through their involvement with children's diabetes research and educational efforts and with the Barbara Davis Center at the Anschutz Medical Campus in Aurora.
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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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