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Front Range Bloggers Meetup – April
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Tuesday, April 27, 2010 7:00 PM
Who
15 Yes / 6 Maybe
Where
Uptown Tavern
538 E 17th Ave
Denver CO 80203
303-830-9210
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Meetup Description
Whether you’re new to Blogging, an old pro with a million uniques a month, or somewhere in between, come join us for a night of swapping ideas and problem solving.
Remember, there are Happy Hour specials until 7 pm, so get there early enough to take advantage of them if you wish.
If you have any questions, just call Jeannine at 303-841-0987.
See you there!
Jeannine & Brad & Dave
SOCIAL MEDIA
Social Media 2010 – The Business Edition
There are only three days left to register for this amazing half-day comprehensive and interactive social media event. The seminar opens with a panel discussion on Issues Management and Controlling a Crisis Using Social Media then is followed immediately by intimate break-out groups on several topics designed to help businesses more intelligently integrate social media into their marketing plans.
Topics include:
• Building a Solid Social Media Strategy
• Controlling a Crisis with Social Media
• Social Media for Startups
• Social Media for B2B Campaigns
• Getting Started with SEO
• Corporate Blogging: Getting Started and Best Practices
• Social Media for Customer Service
• Merging Social Media Programs with Overarching Marketing Programs and Goals
• Flip Cameras 101
• Geotagging/Foursquare for Retail Businesses
Each attendee will pick TWO of the above break-out groups in which to participate at the event. These groups of about 10 will be led by an expert in the social media field and will afford a very hands-on and optimum learning experience. Click the event website link below for more information on our experts and topics.
A continental breakfast is included in the cost of the event.
Use hashtag #bcsm2010 for this event.
When
Friday, April 30, 2010 7:30 AM -11:30 AM
Where
UCAR Center Green
3085 Center Green Drive, Boulder, CO 80301
What to wear Casual
FEE
Chamber Member Registration
Member Registration
$65.00
Non-Member Registration
Non-Member Registration
$75.00
Checkout the Event Website
Registration Closes: Wednesday, April 28, 2010
Portion of 63rd St. to be closed May 2-11 Boulder County, Colo. – North 63rd Street will be closed between State Highway 119 and Lookout Road from Sunday, May 2 through Tuesday, May 11 to accommodate the replacement of the BNSF Railroad track crossing.
All access across the tracks will be prohibited, including bicycles and pedestrians. Additionally, the RTD Route J stop between 63rd and Lookout will be closed; the J will use a detour at 63rd and Jay Road. Riders of the RTD BOLT route between Boulder and Longmont that use the Highway 119/63rd Street stop are advised to use alternate stops during the closure to avoid work zone activity.
The May 2-11 closure is part of the larger 63rd Street/Highway 119 intersection project that includes a series of multimodal improvements, including lengthening turn lanes and improving pedestrian and cyclist intersection access by adding shoulders and sidewalks. Additionally, transit stop facilities for the BOLT will be enhanced to provide safer boarding and de-boarding conditions at the intersection.
“As a result of this closure, we anticipate shortening the duration of the overall road construction project at Highway 119 and 63rd by up to two months,” Boulder County Transportation Engineer Mike Thomas said. “This will save up to $30,000 in project costs, with the added benefit of reducing commuter time spent navigating through construction zones in the area.”
Originally scheduled to extend through the end of August, the intersection project is now expected to be complete by early July.The $3 million intersection project is funded primarily by state and federal money, covering approximately 90 percent of the cost, with the remaining 10 percent split evenly between Boulder County and the City of Boulder.
There are only 190 days until the 2010 election.
Many of you have been at work long before now. You’ve held strategy sessions all across the country to discuss how to most effectively help candidates in your community who are fighting to bring about change.
At OFA headquarters, we’ve been poring over your ideas, your input, and the best data we can get our hands on to determine the most helpful role we can play.
Together, based on that feedback, we’ve crafted a comprehensive electoral plan that can make a big difference in the upcoming elections.
President Obama recorded a video message to share our goals for 2010 with you — and to remind us what’s at stake. Watch it now.
| We’ve accomplished a lot together. But we’re in for a tough fight this fall. Historical trends aren’t in our favor — the president’s party generally loses seats in the first midterm election. And even though President Obama has taken bold steps like the Recovery Act to put us back on the path to prosperity, escaping from a financial crisis like this one takes time. The prognosticators and pundits are predicting steep losses for the Democrats. The Republicans are already measuring the drapes for their new offices, saying that anything short of an electoral landslide that gives them back control of Congress won’t be a victory. But these are the same folks who said Barack Obama could never become president, the same ones who said we were trying to do too much, too fast — and that we’d never pass historic health reform. They were wrong then, and they’re wrong now. I believe we can avoid the nightmare electoral scenario that Republicans in Washington have already convinced themselves will happen. But only if we work together. Two years ago, we challenged a group of young and disaffected voters to participate in the 2008 election. They cast votes for the very first time and helped us elect a new president. You told us that your top priority for 2010 was to help these people head back to the polls — and we built our plan around that goal. President Obama has America heading in the right direction. But our opponents want to repeal health reform. They’re standing with Wall Street banks to block any efforts to rein in reckless behavior and protect consumers. And they’re attacking a foreign policy that has renewed America’s standing in the world. They are eager to undo all we’ve done. The stakes are high. And that’s the level of commitment we need from you. So watch the President introduce our 2010 plan — and find out how you can get involved in the fight: It’s a pleasure to continue our work together, David Plouffe |
Here’s what we’ve got coming up at Boulder Theater as of April 26. All shows are ON SALE NOW unless otherwise noted. New shows and additions are noted in blue.
Wed Apr 28 BMA presents
7:30pm Movie: “Follow Me” by Anthill Productions
GA / All Ages / $15.00
Thu Apr 29 An Evening with Larry Carlton Trio
8:00pm w/ Robben Ford
Limited Seating / $43.00 / All Ages
Fri, April 30 KGNU and KUVO present
8:00pm King Sunny Ade & His African Beats
GA / 18+ / $26.00
Wed May 5 KUNC presents
8:00pm Sonos
w/guests
Reserved: $28.50 / GA: $21.50 / All Ages
Thurs May 6 Ignite Boulder 10
7:00pm music by Churchill
GA / All Ages / $10.00
tickets available through igniteboulder.com
Wed May 12 97.3 KBCO presents
7:00pm E-Town: Grace Potter & the Nocturnals
Ben Sollee & Daniel Daniel Martin Moore
GA / All Ages / $18.75
Thurs May 13 Drive-by Truckers
8:30pm GA / All Ages / $30.00
Sat May 15 KUNC & Westword present
8:00pm Idan Raichel Project
All Seated Reserved / GA / All Ages
General Admission: $36.00 / Reserved: $46.00 / Gold Circle: $56.00
Tues May 18 Live Nation presents
8:00pm Henry Rollins
GA / All Ages / $31.00
On sale 3/12
Wed May 19 Boulder Weekly Films presents
8:00pm “When You’re Strange”: A Film About the Doors
GA / All Ages / $10.00
Fri May 21 Quemando
8:30pm GA / 21+ / $14.00
Sat May 22 BMA presents
7:00pm Movie: “Ride the Divide” Boulder Premier
6:00 pm: Music and demos
7:00pm:”Ride the Divide” Boulder premier
9:00pm: Q&A with filmmakers and racers
9:30pm: Surprise musical guest
GA/ All Ages / $18.00 / $40.00 includes DVD pre-order
Fri June 18 97.3 KBCO presents
8:00pm Angelique Kidjo
GA / All Ages / $31.50
On Sale Sat May 1
Wed June 30 KUNC presents
8:00pm Jesse Cook
w/ guests
GA: $28.00 / Reserved : $37.00 / All Ages
Thurs Jul 1 “Drinking Made Easy” Comedy Tour
8:00pm w/Zane Lamprey
ft: Marc Ryan & Steve McKenna
18+ / Reserved: $30.00 / GA seated: $25.00
Wed July 7 Hapa
8:00pm All Ages / Reserved : $26.00 / GA seated: $20.00
On Sale Sat May 1
Sat Jul 10 KGNU presents
8:00pm David Grisman Bluegrass Experience
GA / All Ages / $36.00
Thurs Sept 9 STS9
9:00pm GA / $42.00 / All Ages
All tickets are part of Red Rocks package and available through STS9 store
http://www.sts9store.com
THE FOX THEATER
Stephanie Nelso
show details 11:25 AM (3 hours ago)
Friday October 1, 9:00
Hanson
Native sons of Tulsa, Oklahoma, Hanson has been making music together for nearly two decades. Thirteen years ago, their out-of-the-blue, soul-inspired brand of American pop-rock‘n’roll was introduced to the world. Unaffected by charts or fads, they’ve spent more than a decade building a community of fans connected to one another and fueled by the energy and craftsmanship of
three brothers and their music. Their fifth studio album, Shout It Out, is set to be released June 8th 2010 on their label 3CG Records. They deliver a powerful group of soulful, melodic tunes that will leave you with a contagious sense of optimism for the future and welcomed reminiscence for American rock n’ roll.
Shout It Out is a collection of finely crafted, R&B-flavored pop-rock, a homage to the music that inspired HANSON when they started out. The album produced and written exclusively by the band is augmented with special guests: Funk Brothers bassist Bob Babbitt, who played on some of Motown’s greatest hits, and horn arranger Jerry Hey, who worked with Michael Jackson, Quincy Jones, Earth, Wind and Fire and many more.
Hanson emotes such fresh energy on the new album that it’s easy to forget that this band has been around the block a few times. Multiple Grammy nominations (drummer Zac is the youngest nominated songwriter in history), years of headline shows everywhere from Carnegie Hall to the Hollywood Bowl and world-records for the loudest concert audience in history.
GA/ All Ages / $27 in advance / $30 day of show
On Sale Wed April 30
Internet 24-7 at www.foxtheatre.com
Phone: During box office hours: 303.443.3399
Stephanie Nelson
Marketing & Partnerships
Boulder Theater / Fox Theatre / George’s Food & Drink
stephanie@bouldertheater.com
p: 303.998.9412
f: 303.440.6455
GEORGE’S
Food & Drink
Contemporary Comfort Food
Located next to Boulder Theater
Open Tues-Sun 5pm
Happy Hour 5-6:30pm
Geeks Who Drink, Every Wed, 8pm
April 2010 Issue
Chamber Website Video Magazine Advocacy News & Events Podcast Twitter
Don’t Miss the Chamber’s Social Media Seminar on April 30!
The Front Burner
Boulder’s Long-term Development Priorities
Being Discussed
In January the City of Boulder began the 2010 Major Update to the Boulder Valley Comprehensive Plan (BVCP). The Plan is the guiding document that shapes land uses and development of the Boulder Valley. It incorporates economic, environmental and social values and the theme for this update is branded as “Sustainable Boulder: Creating our Future”.
Chamber members can help influence the Plan’s policies by participating in various public meetings and commenting on key policy discussions by the Boulder City Council and the Boulder Planning Board.
WHY DO WE CARE?
The implications of this effort include sweeping directives on the manner of growth and the types of businesses, housing, transportation and civic amenities Boulder will allow. All business owners and their employees are encouraged to participate in this process that has a powerful influence on the type of city Boulder will become over the next several years.
You can help: Plan to attend the study session with Council and the Planning Board on Tuesday, April 27. No public comment is taken at this time, however you will get direct information on the priorities and concerns of these officials that will influence the next round of proposed changes in the Plan.
Joint City Council & Planning Board meeting
2010 Comp Plan Priorities – Agenda/Memo
Tuesday, April 27, 6:00 – 8:00 PM
City Council Chambers, 1777 Broadway, Boulder
We’ll notify our members when the next public hearing is scheduled as well. Listen to David Driskell, Director of Community Planning and Sustainability describe the Plan in our Boulder Business Insider podcast.
More Chambers challenge
U.S. Chamber of Commerce on its stance on climate change.
Disagreements on such topics regarding energy policy are becoming common as business leaders weigh whether limits on greenhouse-gas emissions – under discussion in Congress – would help or hurt the economy. Read more>>>
The Boulder Chamber is not affiliated with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce.
Click to listen to our Insider podcasts:
iTunes or Weblink
Sponsoring the Insider! Get in front of top business leaders – your website-linked logo can be here. Contact Dan Powers at 303-442-1044 xt 122.
The Big Picture
Health Insurance Reform Has Immediate Impacts for Employers
The signing of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act is the largest federal rewrite of health care rules since the creation of Medicare. Far-reaching and market-changing reforms have attorneys and health insurance experts digging into the details to help explain the wide range of new options and requirements for business.
The Chamber will schedule a membership forum with experts to discuss the details (as much as possible) very soon; watch for our announcement. Email Dan Powers to ensure you receive notice.)
Effective immediately, millions of small businesses are eligible to receive a tax credit to cover up to 35 percent of premiums. In 2014, the credit will increase to 50 percent. Three federal Departments, working with the National Association of Insurance Commissioners, are tasked with filling in many of the details concerning particular requirements of the law.
What This Means To Chamber Members:
Numerous aspects of the new law are being researched – one key issue for Chamber members is the requirement to provide health insurance for employees. Companies with fewer than 50 employees – which make up 96% of U.S. businesses – are exempt from the mandate that requires larger enterprises to provide health benefits by 2014 or pay a $2,000 penalty per employee. Read more in BusinessWeek and at HealthReform.gov.
State Budget Cuts Impact
Various Business Sectors;
Education Takes A Hit
So far this year the Colorado Legislature has eliminated several tax breaks for businesses in an effort to close a $600 million budget deficit, and Budget Committee chairman Rep. Jack Pommer, D-Boulder, has said they may need to eliminate more, including state enterprise zones, before the 2010 session ends on May 12.
Last week, legislators passed and sent to Gov. Bill Ritter an $18.2 billion spending plan for the budget year that begins in July. K-12 schools will get $365 million less than they normally would under the law that requires school funding increases. When lawmakers return next year, they may need to find up to $938 million to make up for lost stimulus money and one-time budget fixes, according to a preliminary legislative analysis. That doesn’t include restoring the $365 million cut to schools.
What This Means To Chamber Members:
Many specific tax exemptions have been removed and companies need to be sure their accountants are following the new details. The Chamber continues to weigh in on discussions to ensure cuts are not unduly harmful to job retention and creation. Please share your concerns with Dan Powers at 303-442-1044 xt 122.
Visit Colorado Backseat Budgeter to test your skills at balancing the state budget with an interactive website showing he impacts of various cuts.
Building A Strong Local Economy
Chamber Board Approves Candidate Endorsements
The Boulder Chamber Board of Directors has voted to consider endorsing candidates for elected office as a result of a recent survey. Chamber members indicated their desire to see the organization play a more prominent role as a representative of the business community.
The Board has directed staff to create a protocol by which candidates would be interviewed and their positions on key topics to the business community would be articulated. Issues highlighted in the Chamber’s annual Legislative Agenda will provide guidance to this process. Responses will inform the Board as they consider possible endorsements.
For more details on the Board’s decision contact Dan Powers at 303-442-1044 xt 122.
Chamber Members Needed For Citizen Boards
The City of Boulder has vacancies on three important advisory panels: the Transportation Advisory Board, the Landmarks Board and the Board of Zoning Adjustment. These City Council-appointed citizen Boards meet monthly and provide analysis and recommendations to Council on various business-oriented topics in their area of focus.
Chamber members are strongly encouraged to apply as your personal experience and professional knowledge can be valuable to the groups’ discussions and decisions. Deadline to apply is May 4, 2010. More details>>>
Financing Technical
Team Formed
The City of Boulder has hired a consultant to assist staff within the City’s Local Environmental Action Division on their City Council-directed effort to draft proposed energy efficiency regulation for existing commercial buildings. The Chamber remains actively involved in this discussion.
In addition the Chamber and the Boulder Economic Council have partnered with the City to bring several business members with financial and legal expertise together to brainstorm creative financing mechanisms that would address the costs involved with efficiency retrofits.
Chamber members and commercial property owners are invited to provide insight and suggestions. Contact Dan Powers at 303-442-1044 xt 122.
DID YOU KNOW?
Boulder is the number one flash flood risk community in Colorado due to the number of people who live and work near Boulder’s numerous creeks and floodplains. Remember, flash floods can literally occur IN A FLASH during a severe storm. It’s important for Chamber members to familiarize themselves with the dangers. The city maintains www.boulderfloodinfo.net to help you prepare before, during and after a flood event. See floodplain maps, informational videos and details on how to prepare your business. PLUS: Sign up for text alerts from the Boulder Office of Emergency Mgmt.
More You Should Know
New: $40 million in Loan Financing for Small Businesses, Manufacturers
Colorado’s small businesses, manufacturing companies and agricultural industries will get a $40 million boost through new lending programs announced by the Colorado Housing and Finance Authority(CHFA).Lending includes $30 million available to help manufacturers seeking loans of $2 million to $10 million for real estate acquisitions, renovations and equipment purchases. Smaller loans of $500,000 to $2 million available to manufacturers with 50 employees or less.
Get more details>>>.
ClimateSmart Loans for Commercial Property
The County’s ClimateSmart Loan program provides full up-front funding for energy efficiency retrofits in commercial properties, paid back over 15 years on property tax assessments. Deadline to apply for this financing option is July 12, 2010.
Commercial property owners choose a set of energy efficiency and renewable energy measures from the eligible measures list and apply for a minimum $3,000 and up to a maximum of $210,000 loan to fund the improvement.
For more information visit the ClimateSmart Loan website.
Suggested Reading
The federal stimulus package has provided millions to Colorado’s businesses. The Denver Business Journal provides a closeup look at the “American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009″ (ARRA), as well as federal bank and mortgage rescue efforts, and their impact on Colorado.
Health care insurance reform has raised more questions as companies seek details to the new law.
Attorneys at Chamber member Faegre & Benson have created reports and a webinar explaining the details.
2010 Ballot Issues Could Have Dramatic Fiscal Impact
Three approved ballot measures could negatively impact Boulder’s city budget starting in 2011 to the tune of over $10 million if passed.
Amendment 60 proposes limiting how property taxes are raised, reverses recent tax increases and proposes cutting mill levies in half. Amendment 61 calls for prohibiting borrowing by state or local government and requires voter approval for future loans. Proposition 101 proposes to revise the current vehicle, income and telecommunications taxes and fees to reduced levels.
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