2010 Calendar Events & Seminars Put Your Membership to Work.
>
Learn Something New | Business Skills Seminars | page 2
>
Cultivate Abundance | Business Women’s Leadership Group | page 3
>
Focus on Safety | Workers’ Compensation Seminars | page 4
>
Reduce Your Carbon Footprint | Climate Leader Panels | page 5
>
Rise and Shine | Member Appreciation Breakfasts | page 6
>
Expand Your Connections | Business After Hours | page 7
>
Celebrate Our Community | Annual Chamber Events | page 8
It’s That Simple.
1. Find the events and seminars that fit your business development plan.
2. Mark your calendar.
3. Register at www.boulderchamber.com. Visit the event calendar at www.boulderchamber.com for details. Events and locations are subject to change.
Something for every aspect of your business!
Boulder Chamber 2440 Pearl St. Boulder, CO 80302 303.442.1044 www.boulderchamber.com
Learn Something New 2010 Business Skills Seminars This monthly series offers a variety of interactive, hands‐on seminars. They are held at the Boulder Chamber from 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The cost is included in your membership ($25 for non‐ members). Register at www.boulderchamber.com. February 16 Humor & Marketing | Peter McGraw, CU‐Boulder Leeds School of Business March 16 Interviewing & Hiring Inspired People | Nancy Stubbs, Boulder Center for Conscious Living April 20 Dress to Impress | Carol Steinbrecher, Style Solutions May 18 Romancing the Desk: Ergonomics Tips | Dana Wodkte, BodyBeneFits & Nick McElhiney, Ergonomic Evolution June 15 Retaining Generation X & Y in the Workplace | Boulder 2140 Young Professionals Panel July 20 Networking with Confidence | Nancy Chin‐Wagner, Arbonne International; Peggy Goehringer, Homes Based Business Group; Brent Hultman, Taggart Insurance August 17 Understanding Consumer Choice | Peter McGraw, CU‐Boulder Leeds School of Business September 21 The Power of Your Email List | Jon Sisenwein, Tandem Partners October 19 Exhibitor 101 | Jeff Rummer, Copy Experts November 16 Creating a Positive Corporate Culture | Boulder Area Human Resources Association with Sal Silvester, 5.12 Solutions December 14 Tis’ Profitable to Give | Aicilia Lewis, A Simple Twist
Boulder Chamber 2440 Pearl St. Boulder, CO 80302 303.442.1044 www.boulderchamber.com
Cultivate Abundance 2010 Business Women’s Leadership Group BWLG provides business women with education, leadership, recognition and networking opportunities through informative and professional programs. Men are welcome to attend. Unless otherwise noted: Meetings are from 8:00 to 9:30 a.m. at A Spice of Life Event Center (5706 Arapahoe at the Flatirons Golf Course). The cost is included in your membership ($25 for non‐ members). Register at www.boulderchamber.com. January 13 Managing Your Fear February 10 Turn Indecision into Action March 10 Annual Breakfast | $25 April 14 Elements of Great Leadership May 12 Understanding Customer Loyalty June 23 Women Who Light the Community Awards Luncheon | 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Millennium Harvest House | $40 July No meeting August 11 Managing Stress & Burnout | Chautauqua Park September 8 Effective Elevator Speech Development October 13 Creative Marketing Strategies November 10 How to Evaluate Your Marketing Strategy December 9 Holiday Potluck & 2011 Presentation Team Sign‐Ups | Boulder Chamber
Boulder Chamber 2440 Pearl St. Boulder, CO 80302 303.442.1044 www.boulderchamber.com
Focus on Safety 2010 Workers’ Comp Seminars These quarterly seminars help businesses create a safer work environment, understand the claims process, and lower costs associated with claims. Seminars are from noon to 1:00 p.m. at the Boulder Chamber and include lunch (unless otherwise noted). The cost is included in your membership ($25 for non‐members). Register at www.boulderchamber.com. March 9 Accident Investigation Tools June 8 Know Your Workers’ Comp Legal Obligations/OSHA Updates September 14 Employers vs. Independent Contractors December 7 Managing Your Annual Premium | 4:00 to 5:30 p.m. | A Spice of Life Event Center, 5706 Arapahoe
About the Workers’ Comp Program Join the nearly 300 member businesses enrolled in the Boulder Chamber’s Workers’ Compensation Program and take advantage of great benefits! > Program offered through Pinnacol Assurance and designated agents > Four percent discount on premium for eligible policyholders at policy renewal date > Eligibility for annual dividends based on overall group performance. Members received more than $800,000 in dividend checks from Pinnacol Assurance in 2009! > Competitive workers’ comp rates > Education to help policy holders improve workplace safety > Local insurance representatives
Contact Christine Day, member services manager, at 303.938.2070 for more information.
Boulder Chamber 2440 Pearl St. Boulder, CO 80302 303.442.1044 www.boulderchamber.com
Reduce Your Carbon Footprint 2010 Climate Leader Panels Learn from savvy local business leaders how you can lower your impact on the environment and still grow and be profitable! Panels are from 7:30 to 9:00 a.m. at the Boulder Chamber and include a light breakfast. The cost is included in your Chamber membership ($25 for non‐members). Register at www.boulderchamber.com. February 23 Debunking Sustainability Myths April 7 Creating Your Green Vision June 9 Building Your Green Team August 25 Avoiding the Greenwasher Label October 5 Secrets of Green Champions November 17 Planning your 2011 Green Strategy
Are You a Climate Leader? Tell us your story and you may be invited to speak at one of our next panels! Please send your story to dan.powers@boulderchamber.com or contact him at 303.442.1044, ext. 2.
Boulder Chamber 2440 Pearl St. Boulder, CO 80302 303.442.1044 www.boulderchamber.com
Rise and Shine 2010 Member Appreciation Breakfasts This monthly event is an inspiring way to start the day and introduce your company to a captive audience. Breakfasts are the fourth Tuesday of every month from 8:00 to 9:00 a.m. Cost is included in your membership. No registration necessary. January 26 Villas at the Atrium | 3350 30th St. February 23 Car Toys | 2333 30th St. March 23 Mountain High Appliance | 1130 Pine St., Ste. 3, Louisville April 27 Wink Optical | 3301 30th St. May 25 Boulder’s Dinner Theatre | 5501 Arapahoe Rd. June 22 United Western Bank | 1601 28th St. July 27 TBD August 24 Boulder YWCA | 2222 14th St. September 28 Premier Members Federal Credit Union | 5495 Arapahoe Rd. October 26 TBD November 9 Colorado Chautauqua Association | 900 Baseline Rd. December 14 Fisher Honda, Kia, Inc. | 6025 Arapahoe Rd.
Boulder Chamber 2440 Pearl St. Boulder, CO 80302 303.442.1044 www.boulderchamber.com
Expand Your Connections 2010 Business After Hours Business After Hours presents a lively setting to connect with business professionals and enjoy great food and drinks! BAH events occur the third Wednesday of the month from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. Chamber member registration is $15 if you pre‐register at least a day in advance ($20 at the door; $30 for non‐members). Register at www.boulderchamber.com. January 20 Mountain High Appliance | 130 Pine St., Ste. 3, Louisville February 17 Boulder Community Media | 1906 13th St., Suites 100 & 101 March 17 Re/Max Alliance of Boulder | 4770 Baseline Rd., Ste. 200 April 21 Costco | 600 Marshall Rd., Superior May 19 Tesla Motors | 915 Pearl St. June 16 Gateway Fun Park | 4800 N. 28th St. July 21 Amadeus Consulting | 1995 N. 55th Ct., Ste. 200 August 18 TBD September 15 Frasier Meadows | 350 Ponca Pl. October 20 TBD November 17 Boulder Business Trade Fair | Location TBD December 15 Millennium Harvest House Hotel | 1345 28th St.
Boulder Chamber 2440 Pearl St. Boulder, CO 80302 303.442.1044 www.boulderchamber.com
Celebrate our Community 2010 Annual Chamber Events Throughout the year, the Chamber celebrates Boulder’s innovative energy and accomplishments. For more details on the events below or to register, visit www.boulderchamber.com.
Boulder Chamber Annual Dinner & Silent Auction February 8 | 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. | Glenn Miller Ballroom @ CU‐Boulder’s University Memorial Center, Broadway & Euclid | $90 individual or $650 for a table of eight
One of the most prestigious Chamber events, the annual dinner honors business members and volunteers within our community. This year’s keynote speaker is U.S. Representative Jared Polis who will focus on jobs and the economy both locally and nationally.
Women Who Light the Community June 23 | 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. | Millennium Harvest House, 1345 28th Street | $40
This luncheon recognizes women who have made a significant impact and fostered improvement in our community.
Colorado Buffs Luncheon September 2 | 11:30 to 1:30 | Balch Field House @ CU‐Boulder | $35
Held in conjunction with CU‐Boulder to kick off the new season, this event is attended by business professionals and football team members and coaches.
Esprit Awards Dinner October 7 | 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. | Glenn Miller Ballroom @ CU‐Boulder’s University Memorial Center, Broadway & Euclid | $100 individual or $900 for a table of 10
Esprit celebrates the entrepreneurial spirit of Boulder and recognizing the year’s top entrepreneurs.
Boulder Business Trade Fair November 17 | 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. | Location to be determined | $275 per booth
Our annual trade fair offers an excellent opportunity to present and promote your company’s products and services to the community at large. Boulder Chamber 2440 Pearl St. Boulder, CO 80302 303.442.1044 www.boulderchamber.com