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The Chamber Today eNewsletter for January 2009    

The Chamber Today is an electronic newsletter, published monthly by the Boulder Chamber with a distribution of more than 3,000 members each issue. It provides a snapshot of upcoming networking events, public affairs and green business issues, seminars, and educational programs for Chamber members. 

For the email format, click here. To read past 2008 issues, go to the archives web page. To inquire about advertising opportuntites, contact the editor Stephanie Milliman at (303) 938-2083. 

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IN THIS ISSUE

Advocacy Outlook
Chamber's 104th Annual Dinner
BEC Economic Forecast Events
Member Spotlight: Chocolove
New Member Benefits for 2009 
Events Calendar for January
Who's Who & Who's New at the Chamber
Community Page - Members' News

Chamber's 104th Annual Dinner
The 104th Annual Awards Dinner will take place on February 3, 2009 at 5 p.m. at the University of Colorado’s Glenn Miller Ballroom in the UMC. Each year the Chamber presents top speakers who give their insight on the state of business, leadership, the economy, and their insight on the opportunities for the future. 

The event brings the business community together to celebrate the outstanding work of our board members, volunteers and the area’s top business leaders. This year the dinner will be part of Boulder’s 150^th celebration commemorating our town’s early gold prospecting days and the golden opportunities surrounding us today. For 2009 we welcome news veteran Peter Copeland, the Washington-based editor and general manager of Scripps Howard News Service, as our guest speaker. Copeland has been in a leader in the transformation of news coverage bringing a global perspective combined with more than 20 years of news experience to his presentation.  

If you would like to nominate a member of distinction, volunteer or business person of the year, or the Frannie Reich Lifetime Achievement Award, click here for the criteria.  Nominations must be submitted to susan.graf@boulderchamber.com by Friday, January 9. Click here for the nomination form.

Also make sure to come at 5 p.m. for the exciting Gold Mine Silent Auction. Discover the unique treasures found right here in our own backyard. Register here to purchase a table or individual tickets for the dinner.

BEC Economic Forecast Events
The Boulder Economic Council will present two events in January. On January 14, Leeds School of Business economist Dr. Richard Wobbekind will present the outlook for the national, state, and Boulder area economy.  Following this forecast, on January 16, a panel discussion will be held on the impact of recent economic events on Boulder businesses and non-profits. 
 
2009 Economic Forecast: Boulder & Beyond, Wednesday, January 14, 5:15 to 7:45 p.m. at Wolf Law Building at CU Boulder. Registration is $40 ($35 for Chamber members) includes reception. Limited seating. Register now!  Contact Jennifer Pinsonneault.

The Boulder Economy: A Street-Level View, Friday, January 16 from 7:15 to 9:15 a.m., Boulder Chamber Center. Panel members representing non-profit organizations (Josie Heath, The Community Foundation) and a number of industries including financial services (Pat O'Brien, Wells Fargo Bank), professional services (Janet Martin, Communication Arts), real estate (Jeff Wingert, WW Reynolds), retail (Jack Stoakes, Liquor Mart), and hospitality (Dan Pirrallo, Millennium Harvest House Hotel) will provide a local, street-level view of changes in the economy. Registration is $30 ($25 for Chamber members) includes continental breakfast. Seating is limited. Register now! Contact Jennifer Pinsonneault.

Member Spotlight: Chocolove
Ingenious marketing techniques and a special sensory ability has created another success story in Boulder. When Chocolove founder Timothy Moley started the company 14 years ago, his ideas for the business came from years of experience in the natural food industry and living abroad. More>>

New Member Benefits for 2009

The Boulder Chamber has partnered with New Horizons to offer the following:  

Current Chamber Members will receive a 15 percent discount on any class on the New Horizons Colorado online schedule.  

First Year Chamber Members a complimentary one-day application class at one of the Colorado locations. For class schedules, click here. To enroll in a class, contact Daniel Baron at (303) 268-9229 or danielb@nhcolorado.com. 

Employment Practices Liability Program
The Boulder Chamber has also teamed up with Philadelphia Insurance Company to provide small businesses access to the EPL Program. This program offers an economical solution to help protect your business from expensive employment lawsuits as well as provide resources to better manage your employment decisions. Learn more by clicking here.