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Welcome to the March Networking Newsletter
The Newsletter getting BIG! My suggestion: copy what is of interest to you to your word processing program before you print it out. Remember you can access the newsletter anytime you are online at www.GR8ideasatwork.com.
Tap
into these wonderful opportunities for you to build your business
through networking and find the education & resources you need to
work smarter and not harder!
We do business with people we know, so be sure that "networking" is a part of YOUR business plan!
Success to you - Ann
Networking Events
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If you are planning a business or personal event, by all means get on the email list for the Loveland Wedding Network.
This long-running informal group of wedding professionals and meeting
planners meets monthly to network and stay up-to-date with current
wedding trends. Join them from 11:30 am - 1:00 pm. They meet at
locations all over Northern Colorado, and the lunches are catered by
many different businesses. Jennifer Thoelke says the next Loveland Wedding Network meeting will be on Wednesday, March 3rd
from 11:30 am - 1:00 pm at The Fountains in Loveland. The cost is
$25.50. Call Jennifer by Monday, March 1st to RSVP at 278-1574 or
jennifer@schulzephotography.com.
The Business Women's
Network of Fort Collins will be holding their next meeting Tuesday, March 2nd
at 11:15am at Mackenzie Place - 4750 Pleasant Oak Dr. in Fort Collins. March's Meeting TOPIC: Project Self
Sufficiency. Since 1986, Project Self Sufficiency has
been assisting low income, single parents in Larimer County in their effort to
achieve economic independence, and become free from community and government
assistance. PS-S takes a holistic approach to
services that includes building and maintaining strong and healthy families.
Please join us to learn more about this wonderful organization from the PS-S
executive director, Mary Carraher. Lunch is included with fee of $15 for members and $20 for guests. RSVP and
pay online by noon Friday, February 26th at http://www.bwnfc.org/events.htm# (late RSVP $20).
Guests are always welcome!
The Windsor Business Women's Network monthly networking
luncheon is the 2nd Thursday of each month, March 4th from 11:30 to 1
pm, held at Austin's, Pelican Lakes Drive in Windsor. To
register please contact Susan-Jewel-Klema, 970
686-2699, susan@somethingwithpizzaz.com.
Kristi Helzer wants you to know about a NEW networking group in the Greeley area: The 1st Wednesday of each month, 8-10 a.m. "Northern Colorado Women in Business,
a co-op created in January by the rockin' women in our area to network,
share, inspire and support each other, continues to thrive! Tina Gasner
hosts our breakfast workshops at MeMe's in the Greeley Family Funplex,
1501 Leisure Lane (off 65th Avenue) in Greeley, 80634. ALL business
women are welcome, but you must be registered. There's no membership fee just $22/breakfast workshop. Go to the website
for info and to register. Deadline to register using our PayPal button
is by noon the Friday before the session. The participating members
select the topics and speakers. Our goal is to collaborate and learn
from each other. The combined wisdom is phenomenal!"
Brad Shannon wants you to know about another NEW networking group in Ft. Collins, Thursdays at
Biaggi's, no charge except for whatever you order for lunch. It's
called Business Development and Solutions Group, and you can check it
out at www.bdsgcolorado.com. Business Development & Solutions Group
is a membership networking
organization that provides an ideal forum for business growth. Our
format includes business seminars, networking & lead generation,
business masterminding and a lot of fun. Meet others in your local are
who are interested in professional & personal development,
networking and achieving success in their lives & business. We are
looking for Northern Colorado business professionals to participate in
our weekly meetings.
If you are interested in doing business in Boulder, why not check out Tobi Hunt's popular Lunch & Network meetings
at the Spice of Life Events Center at 5706 Arapahoe Avenue. They
usually have 50-60 people in attendance. Join Tobi and her friends on Thursday, March 11th from 11:00 until 1PM.
The program is open networking. BTW if you bring a door prize you can
get a 15 second commercial in front of the entire group. The price is
$20.00 mailed in advance to KeyBank the week before the event or $30 at
the door! Cash or check only accepted. Please RSVP by e-mail or call
720-406-6907. Tobi has vendor booths available as well. Contact info: Tobi Hunt KeyBank 720-406-6907 2590 Pearl St. Boulder, CO 80302 thunt@kisinvestments.com or tobihunt@comcast.net
The Johnstown-Milliken Chamber of Commerce continues to coordinate a terrific Business Networking Luncheon on the 3rd
Thursday of each month at the Candlelight Dinner Playhouse (just south of
Johnson's Corner) from 11:30 am to 1:30 pm. The venue includes networking, a
quality marketing program, a terrific lunch, and door prizes. Businesses do not
need to be a member of any chamber of commerce to participate. Their next lunch is on March 18th.Registration is $20 payable in advance. You need to register by the Monday prior to each event. Click HERE
to register and pay online (most convenient). Cash, checks and credit
cards will be also be accepted by contacting the Johnstown-Milliken
Chamber at (970) 587-7042 or info@johnstownmillikenchamber.com.
Debbie Davis says, "Lori Gama and Viveka Von Rosen, The Social Media Mavens, will be presenting at the BACC Luncheon on Thursday Feb 25th.
It will be a great event for those who would like to learn more about
Facebook and LinkedIn for their Business! Mark your March calendar for
their next business luncheon on Thursday, March 25th to hear Lee Porter & Chris Hutchinson of the Trebuchet Group who will talk about "Leadership in Business."
Maryjo Faith Morgan
wants you to know about a fabulous networking event: "I am inviting you
because this event could be good exposure for you and your business.
It's on Wednesday, March 24, from 5:30pm - 7:30pm
at the Candlelight Dinner Playhouse, 4747 Marketplace Drive in
Johnstown (right behind Johnson's Corner off the frontage road near the
RV place). This event is unusual because it is a combined event (three
Chambers - have not seen this before) with live entertainment: Loveland
Chamber, Johnstown/Milliken Chamber and the Berthoud Chamber are
co-sponsoring a free event (usually $12-$15) with a cash bar. There is
a special rate if you stay for the play, too, since this is at the
dinner playhouse. If you decide to go, please do two things: 1) Call
the Loveland Chamber - 667-6311 - and say you are attending as my guest
(if you are a Chamber member yourself, simply RSVP in your own name) 2)
E-mail or call me so I know to look for you at this event. I hope I
have the most guests there that night - not that I get a prize or
anything - but I do get jazzed when any one of my friends succeeds!
Make the time to do this, and bring plenty of business cards.
Greeley Business Women's Network meets on Tuesday, March 23rd
from 11:30 to 1:30 at Aims Community College Corporate Center. GBWN
features speakers & networking, and they've been at it for almost
30 years! The speaker will be Dr. Priscilla Johnson who will be
presenting, "Health...Made Simple: a guide to the supplements needed to
optimize health." Go to the website for information. $11 Members $15 Guests; Annual Membership is $50. Please
register online at
http://gbwninfo.eventbrite.com
OR
Call
613-4160 by noon the Friday before our scheduled meeting or email Brandi
at
brandi@brandimarkleyinsurance.com.
The Loveland Business Team usually meets the 3rd Thursday of each month at 8:45am. Join them next on March 16th at
Dorothy's Catering -- 2248 West 1st Street. This long-established
organization is a networking group made up of small business owners
from all over Northern Colorado. Their speakers share "what's working"
and the cost is $10. Bring your business cards for networking. Coffee
is on at 8:45 a.m.
Meeting starts at 9 a.m. The featured speaker talks for 30 minutes
followed by 30 minutes of networking and sharing at each table.
Contact Jerry Swanson at 622-0603 or email jerry9234@aol.com or Dorothy
Skroch at 461-5865 or email info@dorothyscatering.com. Check out their website for more information or contact Sue at 970-593-9435.
Michelle Rossi Vos wants you to know that the Women Who Thrive Networking group meet at The Lodge at Mackenzie Place. Michelle built on the success of her Time to Thrive Symposium by creating the Time To Thrive Networking Luncheon
(formerly known as WIN). This group requires no dues, commitments or
committees...just a fun meet, greet and eat. $20 includes lunch,
networking and promotional space on the shared display tables.
Prepayment and registration by noon Monday, before the Wednesday lunch
IS REQUIRED. Mark your calendar for the 2nd Wednesday of every month 12:00pm-1:30pm
Michelle Reynolds & Kim Pichot
are very excited about a free speed networking group called Connection
Blitz Speed Networking in Greeley. This is free but you must RSVP to
attend. The group meets the 2nd and 4th Friday's of the month. from
11:00 to 11:30am at Kairos Coffee, 1815 65th Ave, #2. It's limited to
the 1st 40 people who RSVP. Please bring lots of cards and be prepared
to network. Your only cost is buying coffee, tea or treats if you
choose to. More info: michele@accel365.com or check out our website
www.ConnectionBlitz.com
The Evans Chamber of Commerce Monthly Luncheon at The Egg & I on 23rd Ave. Greeley on Thursday, March 11 features
Kristi Helzer, Kristi's Kreations. Kristi is an amazing marketer,
fundraiser, and connector in networking and her seminar is "Networking
and Expanding Your Territory". Join them from 11:30 am to 1 pm.
Register online at
http://www.completesuccessonline.com/evanschamberlunchandlearn.html
Non-profit folks are invited to participate in UCANetworking are monthly networking for Northern
Colorado nonprofit organizations. Attendees include board of
directors, executive directors, staff and volunteers of nonprofit organizations
Each nonprofit will share their
mission and any events they have coming up and network with other
organizations.
DATE: Fourth Tuesday of every month
(except November and December)
TIME: 4:00pm-5:30pm
PLACE: To obtain location send
email to UCANetworking@gmail.com
with your organization and name
COST: $15 per person
Limited to first 50 registrations.
All registrations taken through Blacktie Colorado.
CONTACT: Linda Hughey,
Competent Assistance for Nonprofits, LLC
CONTACT Phone Number:
720-320-7014
Michele Reynolds
is very excited about a free speed networking group called Connection
Blitz Speed Networking in Greeley. This is free but you must RSVP to
attend. The group meets the 2nd and 4th Friday's of the month. from
11:00 to 11:30am at Kairos Coffee, 1815 65th Ave, #2. It's limited to
the 1st 40 people who RSVP. Please bring lots of cards and be prepared
to network. Your only cost is buying coffee, tea or treats if you
choose to. More info: michele@accel365.com <michele@accel365.com>
or check out our website <http://www.connectionblitz.com/> for more information.
The Evans Chamber of Commerce Monthly Luncheon at The Egg & I on 23rd Ave. Greeley on Thursday, March11 features Krist Helzer of Kristi's Kreations. Kristi will teach you how to network. Join them from 11:30 am to 1 pm. Register
online <http://www.completesuccessonline.com/evanschamberlunchandlearn.html> .
Business Without
Borders - NEW Event
http://www.meetup.com/Businesses-Without-Borders-NoCo/members/
March 10, 2010 12:00 pm
Focusing on topics that will impact your business with time set aside for
networking.
The group actually has input as to what they need to explode their
business.
This group is for business owners and home based business owners alike.
Currently we are meeting on the 2nd Wed. at noon at Sears Real Estate - Media
Rm,
2021 Clubhouse Dr, #100, Greeley, CO 80634.
An RSVP is appreciated to attend. Lunch is catered for a charge of $8 per
person.
Sarah Goodyear wants to
let you know about the Wildly Successful Woman group that meets each
Thursday morning at 9am at Wild Boar Coffee*. Wildly Successful Woman
is an industry exclusive business development/networking group whose
goal is to help you make new connections and grow your business. This
group is still growing and has many spots available. For more
information please call Sarah at 970-581-9112 or email
so.goodyear@yahoo.com. The WSW website is
http://wildlysuccessfulwoman.com .
*Wild Boar Coffee
1510 S. College Ave.
Fort Collins, CO
(970) 472-1074
Sarah can be reached at (970) 581-9112 cell
Remember, we do business with people we know, and isn't networking a GR8 way to meet new people?
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Workshops & Educational Events
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Keep working SMARTER with the EDUCATION you need
Deanne Mulvihill's passion is Zonta, and many women you
know will be sharing their wisdom in upcoming workshops. If you or someone you
know will be job hunting in 2009, these FREE sessions on Women Entering and
Re-entering the Work Force should be on the MUST list. Each class is
independent of all others. Please come to as many as you'd like. These
are FREE "Brown Bag" Lunch & Learns from noon to 1pm (Bring your
own lunch) at the
Harmony
Library, Community Room, in Fort Collins. Each month attendees will hear a bit of wisdom from some very successful women: On Wednesday, March 10th, Deanne Mulvihill will
share tips on "Makeup for the Business Place: Impact Your Image." There
are only two more sessions scheduled so sign up with
deanne@mulvihill.biz.
There's a wonderful Small Business Symposium taking place on March 12, from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
in Greeley. The theme this year is "Getting Your Word Out". The
reality we all face is: every small business wants to get the word out
and grow. So this day is for you. In one location, seven speakers who
will guide, educate, and inspire you to "get your word out!" Please
visit http://www.connectionblitz.com/symposium.html to see specific
details about our presentations and speakers. We welcome you to join
us, bring an employee, co-worker, or a friend, and let's Get Your Word
Out! Location: IBMC Greeley Campus, 5400 W 11th Ave. Sponsors: Evans
Chamber of Commerce, Connection Blitz, IBMC, NorCOWIB.
The Greeley Small Business Development Center has some wonderful classes for all you entrepreneurs! For details and to sign up go to the website or contact
greeleyweld@coloradosbdc.org or 970-352-3661.
Don't
forget that both Ft. Collins and Loveland also have WONDERFUL classes
& counseling available. Contact Lv Associate Director Robin Shukle-Shea at sbdcloveland@frii.com or call 970-667-4106 for details or go to www.sbdcloveland.org. In FC contact Director Donna Beaman at
970-498-8928 or SBDC@frii.com or www.sbdc-larimer.com.
Active at Altitude
is a unique residential retreat center in Estes Park that provides a
relaxing and spacious accommodations for active or relaxing vacations,
groups, and fitness and life coaching. In fact. CWOI will hold our 2nd
Annual Girlfriend Getaway at this beautiful location in August. But the
focus of Active at Altitude is to GET YOU MOVING! Just look at these
FUN events:
Brad Shannon likes the ESG workshops: good education, no cost AND they buy you lunch!
Please
join ESG (www.esghr.com) for our ongoing educational series presented
each month at New York Life, 300 E. Harmony Road, Suite 300, from 11:45
a.m. to 1:00 p.m. We provide lunch and useful educational materials
that you can take back to your business and apply immediately. An RSVP
by Monday of the week of the event is required. For more information,
visit www.esghr.com, email sstolen@esghr.com or call 970-612-2022.
March 18: Job Descriptions and Compensation
From
the type of candidates you attract, to the expectations applicants have
for compensation and opportunity, to the demands that you place on each
of your people, job descriptions are a foundation of your organization
and its success. How you define the parameters of each role, whether
for a current member of your staff, a newly created position that you
fill from within, or what you look for in a new hire, job descriptions
and compensation must be handled right.
April 15: Performance Management
The
right goals, responsibilities, expectations and encouragement can bring
out the best in a staff member, if handled correctly. Learn vital keys
to performance management that will keep your employees challenged,
achieving, and happy, as individuals and a team.
May 20: Exit Strategies
No
one ever wants to have to let an employee go, but there are times when
no other options are available. It will likely be one of the most
difficult tasks you ever do; and if done poorly, it can be a highly
unpleasant experience and leave your organization open to legal action.
Done right, you can treat employees fairly, help protect morale,
minimize the pain, and avoid legal concerns.
The 5th Annual Northern Colorado Writers Conference happens March 26-27,
at the Fort Collins Hilton with this year's theme of Pen! Paper!
Action! The event kicks off by rolling out the red carpet for the
keynote address from award-winning writer and producer Stephen J.
Cannell; best known for his hit television shows Rockford Files, 21
Jump Street and The A-Team as well as his Shane Scully mystery novels.
The grand finale for the event will be a hilarious, writer-related
improv show by a group from the Bovine Metropolis Theater. The
conference caters to writers of all levels and genres and the
conference fee includes a copy of Stephen Cannell's new release, The Pallbearers, all meals, the Red-Carpet Gala on Friday evening, workshops, pitch sessions, Improv show and a preconference workshop on March 26. Visit http://www.northerncoloradowriters.com for more information.
Laurie Taylor,
President of FlashPoint! is offering "Tell All Tuesdays" in March -- a
FREE one hour teleclass for solo-preneurs and business owners with
fewer than 30 employees. Each class is designed to help a business
owner focus on business-building concepts designed to reduce risk and
increase profits.
Each weekly session will be held from 10 - 11 a.m. MT.
Topics will include:
Got Attitude? Get Business! - March 2
Make & Keep More Money - March 9
Metrics & Money - March 16
Customer Connections - March 23
What is Your Cash Catalyst - March 30
Each
session will touch on the basics of how to grow a successful business.
Participants can submit questions in advance and all questions will be
answered live on each call. To sign up, head to FlashPoint!'s website
http://www.igniteyourbiz.com and sign up for Laurie's FREE monthly
newsletter and receive a FREE Report, The 4 Critical Rules to Grow A
Successful Company.
The FREE teleclass call in number will be sent
out a week prior to each call. Questions? Contact Laurie at
laurie@igniteyourbiz.com
Join Allison Yacht
from Shift 7 Consulting, for an ACT! class. Have you been using ACT!
for a while, but you know there is more that you can do with it? Are
you new to ACT! and want to get started using it the right way? Join
Allison for her next class on Friday, March 26.
The class is from 9 to 12:30 and will cover the basics, plus a lot of
information that experienced users don't know. We supply the computers
and the agenda. For more information, please call or email us:
3030-774-8202, allison@shift7consulting.com. Here is a link to the
agenda:
http://www.shift7consulting.com/pdfs/4houragenda9-1200.pdf
The
Women's College of the University of Denver is hosting an Open House .
In today's challenging economic environment, the value of a college
education is greater than ever. Find out more on Saturday, March 6th from 10am - 11:30am Reserve your seat now! Call 303.871.6848 or visit: womenscollege.du.edu <http://www.womenscollege.du.edu/>
Work with Career Intuitive Sue Frederick, author of I See Your Dream Job, and learn about your path at The Shambhala Mountain Center, Red Feather Lakes, Colorado - March 12 - 14, 2010 For more info... http://www.shambhalamountain.org/programs/1307
The Monfort Institute, part of the University of Northern Colorado's
Monfort College of Business, will soon be offering unique, affordable workshops
focused on driving improvement for Colorado organizations and we need your
input on the finishing touches. We're inviting you to take a brief 5
MINUTE online survey which will tell us what you think are the most critical
issues to cover in the workshops and what delivery methods to utilize. In appreciation, we're offering a free white paper, with no registration or
membership required. "Baldrige CEO Attitudes and Motivations - Seven
Factors that Make Them Different" comes from the Monfort Institute's
research on high performing organizations and presents a unique assessment of
the attitudes and motivational patterns of transformational leaders. When you
finish the survey you'll be taken to the Monfort Institute website where you
can download the paper. Please take 5 MINUTES to complete this online survey and help us hone in on
what is most important to you.
Survey link: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/XTXFCX5
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Other Events of Interest
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Diana McKinney writes, "Ann, this information is for anyone getting married or knows
someone who is. On March 7, 2010, a bridal crawl will be held in Estes Park. It is an
easy way for brides and their entourage to visit five to ten venues in one day
without having to worry about driving. The brides hop on a bus that takes
them to each venue where they will have a short tour before heading to the next
venue. A tour guide on the bus provides additional information and answers
questions. For more information they can visit www.estesparkweddings.com/bridalcrawl. Thanks, Diana" Jeff and Ann Wenaas and the Union Colony Dinner Theatre are sponsoring a fabulous event: GREELEY PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA: AN EVENING AT THE CABARET
Tuesday, March 9, 7:30 p.m.
Union Colony Dinner Theatre
802 9th Street, Second Floor, Greeley
Tickets $100 ($110 at the door)
Join
renowned soprano Amy Burton and pianist/composer John Musto for a
dazzling New York-style musical cabaret. Audience favorites Amy and
John will join forces to perform your favorite early musical theater
songs by Irving Berlin, George Gershwin, Cole Porter, and more. The evening includes hearty appetizers and a cash
bar. Don't miss your opportunity to hear these world-class performers
share some of the most enjoyable music of all time. Tickets are selling
fast so please order yours today through the Union Colony Civic Center
box office, or by calling (970) 356-5000 or 1-800-315-ARTS.
Meagan O'Nan,
founder of the O'Nan Project and author of the award-winning "Creating
Your Heaven On Earth," is accepting submissions from interested
teenagers for her third book, "Anything Is Possible." Megan says, "I
am looking for aspiring authors for my next book. If you know a teen, a
teacher, or anyone that works with teens...could you pass this on to
them? Thanks so much for your help!"
If your dream is to be a published author, this is a chance of a
lifetime! If accepted, your submission will be professionally edited
and published as part of a book written for teenagers across the
world. A total of 100 submissions will be accepted, and of those 11
will be selected.
Submission Guidelines:
" Submissions must be received by March 15, 2010.
" You must be between the ages of 13 and 18.
" Essays may be no more than 1000 words
To find out the details, contact Megan meagan.onan@gmail.com or www.onanproject.bbnow.org
Lori Mathews wants you to know about The Women's Widerness Institute's annual spring
event and fundraiser, Gear and Cheer. If you have any questions, please feel free to
contact our Marketing Director, Adrienne Oujezdsky, at Adrienne@womenswilderness.org,
or by phone at 303.938.9191.
It's time to gear up for
one of Boulder's best parties of the year, Gear and Cheer 2010, benefiting The Women's Wilderness
Institute! In its eighth year, this year's Carnivale themed event
will be the best yet! Brush off your dancing
skills, don your most colorful attire and join The Women's Widerness
Institute, March 27th, 2010 at The Spot
Climbing Gym in
Boulder, as they host over 500 local outdoor
enthusiasts for an evening of live
entertainment, a fashion show, local beverage and food tasting as well as an amazing auction of high
performance outdoor gear, great
local services, and exciting trip packages.Your evening of merriment
will directly fund another brilliant season of outstanding
wilderness courses and community programs for girls and women of all ages and
backgrounds. Because of your annual generous support and dedication for the Gear
and Cheer fundraising event, The Women's Wilderness Institute is able to
continue to provide the gifts of courage,
confidence and leadership to over
450 girls and women each year. Join us Saturday, March 27, 2010 from
6-10pm at The Spot in Boulder! Deanne Mulvihill has a GR8 way to honor the Important Women in your life! March 8th
is International Woman's Day and it is also Zonta Rose Day. Deanne
says, "To celebrate Zonta Rose Day, our club sells yellow roses that
are delivered to a recipient of your choice. The Zonta Club of Fort
Collins uses the funds raised from the sale of the yellow roses to help
fund the annual scholarship that is given to a single mother at Front
Range Community College. This year, we are asking if you would like to
honor a person in your life with a yellow rose. The Zonta Club of Fort
Collins will personally deliver the rose for you (we ask that
deliveries be kept in Fort Collins/Loveland/Greeley area). Please
complete the information below and we will attach a card with this
information to your flower. The cost is $7.50. Please mail this form
with your check (payable to: Zonta Club of Fort Collins) to:
Zonta Club of Fort Collins
PO Box 272914
Fort Collins, CO 80525
We will need to receive these by February 24, 2009."
Young Women's Award Available through Zonta: The Zonta Club of Fort Collins is now accepting
applications for the 2010 Young Women in Public Affairs Award, one of many
programs for women and girls sponsored and funded by Zonta International, a
global organization of executives and professionals working together to advance
the status of women worldwide through service and advocacy. The award encourages young women of today to be the
leaders of tomorrow by learning to participate in public and political life
through school and community involvement. Young women, ages 16-20, pre-college/university level,
are asked to list their accomplishments and also to address the problems
limiting the advancement of the status of women in their own country and
worldwide. The Zonta Club of Fort Collins will nominate a club winner from the
applicants to compete for the district award of $1000. The district
winner will then compete at the international level for the five $3000 awards.
Applications are available online at www.zonta.org/ywpa
and can be submitted to the Zonta Club of Fort Collins, P.O. Box 272914, Fort
Collins, CO 80527, by March 1, 2010. Questions can be sent to k41swaf@aol.com <mailto:k41swaf@aol.com> or call Kathy Swafford at (970) 587-5717
The Stitchin' Den is proud to host Colorado
Women of Influence on Saturday, February 27th from 4:00PM until 6:00PM.
Refreshments and an orientation of all things fiber and fabulous.
Remember, when entering The Stitchin' Den, you will feel an overwhelming desire
to knit, crochet or stitch!
Up coming
classes. Details at www.thestitchinden.com
Learn How
To Knit or move Beyond Basics
If you
have never picked up a pair of needles or it has been 30 years since you made a
stitch, this class is for you. Have you
knitted scarves and you are now ready to move on? Check this class out. Come for an hour or stay for two. Price is per session and not per hour.
When:
Every Thursday 3:00PM - 5:00PM
Cost:
$10.00 per session
Instructor:
Deb Blackman
Date
TBA Soon Beaded
Bolero Jacket
Fabulous
project plus great techniques plus a fun, inspiring instructor equals a
beautiful sweater. Add them all up and
you have one dynamite class where you learn to knit a sweater using different
shaping techniques, beading and great yarn.
This class is for the adventurous and confident beginner. Those taking this class must be independent
casting on, knitting and purling.
Time:
10:00am - 3:00pm with an hour break for lunch or to knit.
Project:
Beaded Bolero Sweater
Cost:
$100.00 plus supplies at 10% off.
Deadline
for registration is
Homework: Registration, picking out supplies and gauge
swatch.
Instructor:
Ann Young
Lunch is on your own or can be
purchased and delivered to the shop for $10.00.
March 13th
and 27th Socks From The Toe Up
Socks are
fun in any style of knitting, but if you haven't tried toe up socks this is the
class for you. Wanting to knit your
first pair of socks? This is the class
for you too. Learn the Magic Loop
cast on and how to do short rows.
Time:
11:00am - 3:00pm Saturdays
Project: A
sock J
Cost:
$35.00 plus supplies at 15% off
Deadline
for registration is March 8th
Homework: Registration, supplies and gauge swatch
Instructor:
Beverly Goodwin
March
18th and 25th, 2010 Basic
Lace
Learn
the ins and outs of creating beautiful lace patterns by working on a sampler of
three different Lace stitches. If you
know how to cast on and make a knit and a purl stitch, you can benefit from
this class. Untangle the mystery and fun
which is Lace
Time: 5:00pm - 7:00pm Thursdays
Project: Sampler and begin a scarf
Cost: $40.00 (Sampler yarn will be provider) Project supplies at
15% off.
Deadline for registration is March 11th.
Homework: Register.
Instructor: Liz DeCleene
Knowledge is Power
Series
Winter Session
The Stitchin' Den is
offering a series of classes to hone your knitting skills. You know how to knit and purl, but you want
to learn all of the neat tricks of the trade.
Take one session or really grasps the ins and outs of knitting and
pattern reading by taking the entire series.
The Knitter's Book of Finishing Techniques is featured.
Time: 11:00am - 3:00pm
When: Third Saturday of
every month
Cost: $20.00 per
session
Supplies: Included
Bring your knitting
tools and supplies. Yarn will be
provided.
Instructor: Susan Mock
March 20th, 2010 Binding OffIncreasing and Decreasing
April 17th, 2010 Button Holes
Loveland
Opera Theater Presents: Hansel
and Gretel by
Humperdinck The
wonderful children's story come to life on-stage - for all to enjoy!Performance
dates: Thurs. 3/4 @ 7:00pm, Fri. 3/5 @ 7:30pm, Sat. 3/6 @ 7:30pm, Sun. 3/7 @
2:30pm. Prices:
$25/adult, $18 student/senior, $12 child under 12. To
order tickets: Rialto Theatre Box office: 970-962-2120 or http://www.ci.loveland.co.us/Rialto/Rialto.htm. The performance will feature two casts, live orchestra and full
costuming. 21 local children will perform the roles of angels & gingerbread
children. Producer:
Dr. Juliana Bishop Hoch, Director:
Sara Mussen, Conductor:
Cynthia Katsarelis, Children's
Chorus Director: Camilla Johnson
Sharon Kelly wants you to know that Grammy Award Winning Producer/Singer/Sound Healer, Barry Goldstein, will be performing in Colorado March 12th - 22nd.
Come join us for Inspirational, Transformational & Heart Opening
Music, Relaxation & Rejuvenation Techniques, Laughter Yoga and
more! These are a few events in our area: 3/15 Laughter Yoga -For
Heaven's Sake-Denver, 3/17 Laughter Yoga-Atrium-Ft. Collins, 3/18
Circle of Joy-Scared Space Yoga-Greeley, 3/20- Relaxation &
Rejuvenation Sound Healing Circle-Atrium-Ft. Collins and 3/22
Inspirational House Concert-Katherine Skaggs Studio. Many more events
and details will be posted on our web site at the end of February.
www.barrygoldsteinmusic.com For more information contact Sharon Kelley,
Event Coordinator/Executive Assistant at 970-223-1369 or
skelleya14@yahoo.com
Dorsi Smith
says, "We have two events in March. One is Spring Break Mini-Camps for
K-5th graders. The 2nd is Fever team tryouts for high school boys and
girls. Rocky Mountain Fever, premier club basketball, is coming this
April through July 2010! High School team tryouts are mid-March and
middle school tryouts are early April. RM Fever is open to boys and
girls from all over Northern Colorado, Wyoming and Nebraska -
regardless of school affiliation! In 2009, RM Fever organized 6 boys
high school teams, 4 girls high school teams, and 3 boys middle school
teams. See who played and how the 2009 teams did at www.RMFever.com!
Many of the players highlighted in this season's high school sports
section played Fever last summer! Enjoy basketball!" For info email
dorsi@RMYouthSports.com, go to www.RMYouthSports.com or call direct
970.213.4724. Are you a pet person? LOW COST VACCINE CLINIC on March 20th, from 9-noon.
Vaccines are $15 each
Heart worm Testing $25
Heart worm meds $25-$45
No appointment necessary
J & T Feeds
6380 W 10th St
Greeley, CO 80634
970.378.0240
www.jtfeeds.com
Anne Reichenberg says, "Berthoud Habitat for Humanity is
looking for volunteers to help with the annual 5k race June 5th. We have a committee that meets twice
a month until June. We organize the run, get sponsors, and secure water,
t-shirts and bagels. We could really use some help to make this annual
fundraising event happen. Also, we are looking for 1, 2 or 4
sponsors/partners for the Photo Booth. Berthoud Habitat is planning to have a
Free or Donation only Photo Booth at the 5k (Fickel Park) and at the Town Park
on Berthoud Day. This is a Great advertising venue.
Partner with Berthoud Habitat and have your Business name and logo on the side
of the photo booth and your business name or logo on every picture taken at
Fickel Park and Town Park. All donations benefit Berthoud Habitat for
Humanity.
1
sponsor
$1000
2 sponsors $
500
4 sponsors $250
Please contact Anne Reichenberg
970-532-4741 A_Reichenberg@msn.com Thank
You."
Join The Larimer Humane Society on Wednesday March 3rd from 1:00-4:00 p.m.
in downtown Loveland to celebrate an afternoon of creative learning,
safety and fun! Open to the public, this event allows students and
their families the chance to participate in educational activities
including storytimes, cartoons, crafts, Safety Sam, health and safety
booths and more! Children collect passport stamps from a variety of
booths and turn them in to win prizes. Our Humane Education booth will
be at the Fire Station located at 5th Street and Jefferson in downtown
Loveland.
The Larimer Humane Society recently received over
100 small mammals and reptiles as the result of the U.S. Global Exotics
seizure with the hope of finding them all new homes. The animals
included 37 reptiles and 69 hamsters of different species. Many of the
hamsters (including Robo, Winter White, Chinese and Russian species)
are available for adoption now while the reptiles continue to be
observed to make sure they are healthy and ready for adoption. If you
are interested in adopting a hamster please visit the shelter. If you
are interested in learning more about the reptiles in our care please
call 226-3647 and ask for the Wildkind Department.
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On February 5th, Long Green Planning Group celebrated its 5 year anniversary. Also
on February 5, 2010, Weston Distance Learning was recognized with the
Character In Action Recognition by the Mayor of Fort Collins for the
organization's benevolence and compassion in caring for the education
and welfare of its employees and community.
Joan King was thrilled when she received the link to the 5 min video that Nic
Askew of www.soulbiographies.com
produced from their 3 hr conversation.
This is a BIG deal, folks! Here is the link...
http://www.nicaskew.com/2010/02/more/
Joan
also isthinking about putting a new quote on the bottom of her home
page: "Success is not the answer to your yearning for more...there IS
more!" What do you think?
I am absolutely thrilled that Crystal Vilkaitis
(3 Elements, LLC) is going to be managing Colorado Women of Influence's
presence on Facebook and Twitter. Now I can practice what I preach in
my presentations: EMBRACE SOCIAL NETWORKING! Crystal and I talk several
times a week, and she will make sure our GR8 ideas about "girlfriends
at a higher level" get out there! Thank you, Crystal, for simplifying
my life!
Debbie & Craig Davis have good news to share: MyHDTV has MOVED
to a New Location and has joined forces with their good friends at
DREAM THEATER COLORADO! Debbie & Craig join Mark, & Debbie
Hovey, Brook Mooney and David Wilkerson in a new partnership. The new
store is located just south of Carpet Exchange - at 5100 South College
Ave in Fort Collins. Debbie & Craig invite you to visit them at our
beautifully furnished 3600 sq ft Electronics Lifestyle Gallery where
we now have a dedicated custom theater room with acoustic treatments, a
full service media room, and a specially treated sound room, a full
service kitchen and for commercial and business applications - a fully
functional high tech conference room. The new location is easily
accessible from anywhere in Northern Colorado, just south of Harmony Rd
on Hwy 287.
Intuit, Inc., publisher of the QuickBooks accounting software, just awarded their prestigious Advanced Certification to Teresa Mueller
(Mueller & Associates CPA) in January. This award is conveyed to
QuickBooks ProAdvisors who have demonstrated a three-year track record
of proficiency and after passing a rigorous examination. In addition
to her Advanced Certification, Teresa is also a certified ProAdvisor
for the Point-of-Sale (POS) and Enterprise versions of QuickBooks.
Teresa is the firm's Director of Accounting, and works with business
owners to streamline their accounting systems and enhance the
effectiveness of the information produced from those systems. Her
QuickBooks profile can be accessed at:
http://proadvisor.intuit.com/referral/proadvisor_profile.jsp?id=bxEFYH%2BAswFOsdzUkP60sEAISmJjStzn
Laurie Macomber
writes, "We've moved into permanent digs at 117 E Mountain Ave, Suite
222, in Fort Collins' Old Town. Also I have another business with
partner Ron Z of Code Geek fame. It's called Social Media Pilots. Go to
www.socialmediapilots.com for
the 3 P's of Social Media (Profiles, People and Posts). Finally I
co-curate the fun event in town called IGNITE - that address is:
www.ignitefortcollins.com."
Dixie Daly
painted Miami pink with the sweet taste of delicious peppermint pink
chocolate to help kick off Super Bowl XLIV in South Florida. Dixie
attended the 2010 Professional Athletes Business Summit, presented by
Locker2Locker and hosted by NBA great Earvin "Magic" Johnson. The 2010
Professional Athletes Business Summit, held Feb. 1-7, featured more
than 100 NFL professional athletes. It was designed to offer attendees
the perfect opportunity to explore profitable business deals and
partnerships to promote products and services. It also offered them the
chance to network with some of the most prominent athletes in American
professional sports and top-notch business executives. As a VIP guest
and participant of the 2010 Professional Athlete Business Summit, Dixie
made pink chocolate footballs and placed them in gift bags for the NFL
Wife's Business Summit Mastermind Luncheon. She also attended the
Celebrity Golf Classic Welcome Party and Reception, a fashion show and
a networking event with more than 100 NFL professionals during the
seven -day summit. Dixie especially enjoyed a presentation by keynote
speaker Kevin Harrington, from one of Dixie's favorite shows, "Shark
Tank," who spoke about "How to Turn Your Ideas or Connections into a
Multi-Million Dollar Enterprise."
From Annie Johnson: How
the heck are you? I'm deeply involved with the Artists Association of
Northern Colorado...and loving it! Can you get the word out about
AANC's 19th National Art Exhibition?
The
Artists Association of Northern Colorado and the Lincoln Center
Galleries present the 19th Annual National Art Show and Sale. Juried by
nationall recognized watercolor artist Frank Francese, this perrennial
favorite features paintings, drawings, photographs and sculpture by
artists from around the country. Gallery hours are M-F, 8:00 a.m. to
6:00 p.m., Saturdays noon to 6:00 p.m. and later during performances.
Please visit www.artistsassoc.com for more information. Location: Lincoln Center, 417 W. Magnolia, GalleriesDate: Tuesday, April 13, 2010
Time: 8:00AM - 6:00PM
Web address: http://www.lctix.com
Noreen Flood
has MORE exciting news: "This year I am a a part of the Women of the
Year program, where a group of women, who are nominated and then
selected, meet once a month to help each other with issues etc and be
supportive to each other. Mary Career from PS-S nominated me! We kick
off with a weekend in Estes Park Feb 19-21. My business continues to
grow and I appreciate all the support from my girlfriends!"
Noreen Flood
Small Business Solutions LLC
Daily Money Manager LLC
970-690-4333
Diggs Brown is looking for a
collectable military vehicle like a jeep to use in the St. Patty's Day
parade. Diggs says, "Anyone know of someone who would be willing to
lend the use for a day? Thanks! Cheers!" Email him at diggs brown [cptdiggs@hotmail.com]
The Northeast-East Central
Colorado SBDC is excited to announce and welcome four new business
counselors to its staff. The merger between the Greeley/Weld and Fort
Morgan offices earlier this year created an opportunity to expand the SBDC's
involvement in Northeastern Colorado. The SBDC is extending
small business services in multiple regions as well as hours in each
community. These areas include Burlington, Holyoke, Julesburg, and Limon. As
reported by Executive Director Dick Pickett, "With such a large territory,
it is difficult to effectively service the needs of small businesses in
outlying communities from two offices in Greeley and Fort Morgan. It is our
goal that no business drives more than 45 minutes to meet with a SBDC
counselor. There will be several additional counselor locations added in the
next month, including Sterling and Yuma".
The new counselors
include:
Nici Bishop, Executive Director of the Phillips County Economic Development
Corporation
Trish Stever, Executive Director of the Sedgwick County Economic Development
Corporation
Robert Todd, Retired, Previous President of the Bank of Straton
Patricia Vice, Executive Director of the Lincoln County Economic Development
Corporation
These counselors have each committed two days per month to the SBDC in
2010 and will focus their hours on counseling small businesses in the community
through start-up and growth processes. Read more about the new staff members at
www.neeccosbdc.org/about-us/sbdc-staff/. Kim Sorden
wants you to know that Magic Fairy Candles has moved! The new retail
shop opened in February. Kim says, "We will feature locally hand made
or re purposed jewelry, hand bags ,cards, soy candles, lotion, soap,
room and body sprays, essential oils, needle felt art, vintage nick
knacks, and vintage furniture. We will also offer custom blended scents
created just for you. You can choose the scent of your lotion, body
spray or candle. We will have many essential oils available for you to
create your very own aromatherapy blends." The new store is located at: 700 Ken Pratt Blvd. suite 205, Longmont Co 80501. Please come by and see our new space!
Regular retail hours will be Wednesday- Saturday 10am-7pm.
Join us Friday March 5 for a Grand Opening Champagne Reception and help us celebrate our new retail space!
How nice to read about Robbie Emge's new business in the Coloradoan. You can read it yourself at:
http://www.coloradoan.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2010100122043
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Tobi Hunt and Bella Weber, event organizers, will hold the Dynamite Divas Women's Spring Expo on Saturday, May 1st
at the Aloft Broomfield Hotel in Broomfield, CO from 10 a.m. until 4
p.m. Tobi and Bella aim to change the economy one woman at a time by
empowering women to take charge of every aspect of their lives...
starting now. "Women influence more than 85 percent of the purchasing
decisions in America," said Tobi Hunt, event organizer, "but many women
are still in financial darkness and completely unaware of their
economic, political and social power in this country. Bella and I
created the Dynamite Divas Women's Spring Expo to help women celebrate
their strengths, independence, education, political and purchasing
power." Six phenomenal renowned speakers will be presenting, and door
prizes will be given away every 15 minutes. The event is open to all,
with over 500 business and professional women expected to attend.
Empower yourself and mingle amongst some of the most distinguished
professionals in their field. *** Entrance Fee: $10.00.
$5.00 of every ticket sold will go to the non profit Safehouse Progressive Alliance for Nonviolence!
Over 50 vendors have been sold. 21 vendor table tops are still available. Please contact: Tobi Hunt/KeyBank/Purse Power at 720-406-6907 at tobihunt@comcast.net or Bella Weber/ReMax Alliance at 303-588-5767 bella@bellaweber.com for further information |
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