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Important Industry Events coming your way

KidsTek 15th Anniversary Gala  2/19/2015
1675_ 2/16/15 - KidsTek 15th Anniversary: Tech Leaders Dinner is coming up soon! They have a new, larger venue and are planning a great celebration for this milestone. Mayor Michael B. Hancock is the featured speaker, and there will be silent and live auctions along with dinner. Everyone is welcome. REGISTER NOW

CTA Gov-in-Tech, Independent Verification and Validation  2/24/2015
1677_ 2/18/15 - How do you ensure your technology project will deliver the best results and meet expectations for your organization, client and budget? How do you avoid the perils associated with conflicting project agendas, limited funding, and challenging schedules? How do you ensure your technology project will deliver the best results and meet expectations for your organization, client and budget?
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CTP 2015 Future of Technology
1678_ 2/26/15 - On February 26th... Help us recognize Jim Franklin with the Founders Legacy Tech Icon Award! Then learn about The Internet of Things: We hear this buzzword going around in the technology world a lot lately, but what exactly does it mean? Curious to know more? Then register to attend CTP’s Panel Discussion to hear Colorado’s subject matter experts provide their insights on the challenges and opportunities the Internet of Things will have on how we live and work!
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8th Annual Business Social Enterprise Event

Entrepreneurship from Belfast to Belize
1644_ 12/8/14 - The country and company Susan Morrice is most well known in is Belize. She is the founder and chair of Belize Natural Energy. But also, here in Denver, as the original investor with founder Josh Stewart of XJet, the private jet company. Larry Nelson, w3w3.com, asked Susan what was next for her, she replied, "What I really want to do is to teach people the key educational steps, it's not a secret, behind everyone being as successful as they want to be. To follow their own dreams. The first key is to know yourself! Really get to know how you work. Not the clutter of baggage, not the expectations, but get to know yourself so you can self express in the area that makes you thrive, successful at the business of living." Susan credits Educo, a program she attended 12 years ago, for providing the keys to her success. Today she says, "I don't need more jets, I have enough oil. Now I want to help others to attain their success."
RELATED LINKS: International Natural Energy, LLC || BELIZE Natural Energy || Educo || ACG Denver || XJET || M&A Channel || CIMCO Private Wealth || Community Reach || RBC Wealth Management || Photo Album, Storyboard || KEYWORDS: Susan Morrice, ACG, Business Social Enterprise, Belize Natural Energy, Belfast, CIMCO Private Wealth, Community Reach, Educo, XJet, RBC Wealth Management, > bytes=4714060
LISTEN TO: Susan Morrice, Founder & Chair, Belize Natural Energy

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Entrepreneurship - Belfast to Belize - Susan Morrice

ACG & CIMCO Cares - 8th Business Social Enterprise Event

CS Ed Week 12/8-14, 2014

Did You Know CSEdWeek Is Coming?

1643_ 12/1/14 - CSEdWeek takes place December 8-14, 2014 to coincide with the birthday of Admiral Grace Hopper, a pioneer in the field of computer science who was born on December 9, 1906. CSEdWeek was first recognized in 2010 when the 111th Congress passed House Resolution 1560. The goal of CSEdWeek is to introduce students to computing and show them that the world of technology is for everyone.

Why We Need CSEdWeek

Computer science is often present in informal curricula but is absent from mainstream education. Additionally, according to Code.org, "25 states still don't allow students to count computer science courses toward high school graduation." These facts impact all students, and especially girls. As noted in one of NCWIT's most popular resources, "Girls In IT: The Facts," "girls comprise 56% of all Advanced Placement (AP) but only 19% of AP computer science test-takers." Exposure to computer science is critical, as the U.S. Bureau of Labor predicts that in the coming decade some of the best and highest-paying jobs will be in IT. For these reasons and more, CSEdWeek provides an opportunity to introduce students to computer science, using fun and engaging activities.

Check out the resources below and one way you can support NCWIT's efforts this holiday season.

7 Resources for 7 Days of CSEdWeek

NCWIT's research-based resources are tools that change agents can use to introduce computing to students of all ages. These free and easy-to-use resources include research reports, Top 10 lists, comprehensive workbooks, and more. Below are seven NCWIT resources, one for each day of CSEdWeek, that can help you engage your community. View the full collection at www.ncwit.org/resources.

1. EngageCSEdu - While CSEdWeek is aimed at students in K-12 education, it's also a perfect opportunity to introduce college students to computing. One way to ensure that introductory computer science courses provide an appealing experience for all students is to browse, contribute, and review materials at this website, developed in partnership with Google.
2. Why Should Young Women Consider a Career in Information Technology - NCWIT has a number of resources that mentors can use to encourage young women to pursue careers in IT. These talking points explain how IT careers are creative, flexible, and lucrative. You can also find links to related resources, inspirational videos, and introductory activities.
3. Outreach-in-a-Box - CSEdWeek is about encouraging more participation in computer science as well as innovation. Professionals in IT can work toward these goals through youth education that speaks to diverse students. This resource includes materials that you can customize to inspire and inform young women in your local community.
4. Latinas & Tecnología de la Información - Inspire young Hispanic women, or Latinas, by using the Spanish-language resources on this NCWIT website. You'll find fact sheets for creating awareness about the current state of girls' participation in technology, videos and profiles of successful Latinas, and much more.
5. Girls in IT: The Facts - This comprehensive resource about the state of girls in computing is the perfect complement to CSEdWeek. Learning what deters girls from computing and what you can do to about it are important first steps in learning how to expand the reach of this discipline.
6. Top 10 Ways to Engage Underrepresented Students in Computing - Encouraging words and inclusive classroom environments are just two items that this NCWIT resource suggests for engaging students from historically underrepresented populations, such as women and racial/ethnic minorities.
7. Top 10 Ways to Increase Girls Participation in Computing Competitions - Engaging girls in computing competitions at a young age is a great way to get them started in STEM. Diverse teams also benefit all students, not just girls. This resource offers tips related to mentorship, event design, recruitment, and more.

Hour of Code

NCWIT K-12 Alliance Member Code.org is once again hosting the Hour of Code. Participants can learn programming languages or make apps, and teachers can hold events in their classrooms with the goal of encouraging students to try an hour of code. Learn more, or try Hour of Code for yourself at http://csedweek.org.

Heroes come and heroes go. But while they're here, wow!

A Story that continues to inspire and impress...
1614_ 9/29/14 - It is always such a pleasant surprise to find and learn about the true heroes living amongst us. So often they are quietly leading their lives with never a word of what they've accomplished and often continuing to give us more. We think it's part of the fabric of what makes them the heroes they are. The Community Reach Channel, sponsored by CIMCO (Capital Investment Management Company) and our friend Chris Pelley, proudly introduce us to Bud Ahearn. Bud spent thirty-four years in the United States Air Force where he retired as a Two-Star General, building and managing Air Force bases around the world, and then 20 years with CH2M Hill and over 10 years with Engineers Without Borders. Chris said, "Bud has been a role model and a guiding light in the field of social enterprise, where business people and corporations can find alignment and purpose." After graduating from engineering school in 1958, Bud joined the Air Force, stationed at Camp Cook Air Force Base, now known as Vandenberg Air Force Base. Bud said when he arrived it was a couple of posts and a rusty chain. It was chosen to be a space base where their mission in life was to seize and maintain control of space. This first assignment was awesome and filled with heroic aspiration, "...and our nation fulfilled that." This was the beginning of Bud Ahearn's career. As awe inspiring as that is, his story continues - a story that touches the world and continues to inspire and impress. Learn more about our local hero, General Joseph A 'Bud' Ahearn.
RELATED LINKS: Community Reach Channel || CH2M HILL || CIMCO || Engineers Without Borders Denver || Engineers Without Borders USA || KEYWORDS: Bud Ahearn, Chris Pelley, CH2M Hill, CIMCO, Capital Investment Management Company, Two-Star General, Air Force, Community Reach, Hero - , bytes=10920754
LISTEN TO: Chris Pelley & General Joseph 'Bud' Ahearn

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Looking for Talented Employees? BIT has Easy Button

Don't get distracted by the executives or mobile devices in the room
1609_ 9/15/14 - Mike Hess doesn't get distracted by the executives in the room or mobile devices in the room, or the pretty girls in the room - He just focuses on content. Mike, who is legally blind, is the founder and executive director of the Blind Institute of Technology. And now, he teaches his Sightless Principles of Communication to teams and companies, large and small (Google, DaVita, and Gates Rubber), about the real importance of actually listening. They've done amazing things. Year to date the Blind Institute of Technology has already placed 12 people. Mike said, "One of our latest candidates, an MBA with a vision impairment out of Fort Collins, Colorado, just got placed at DaVita (a Fortune 300 company) - and we just keep rolling Larry. It's so exciting!" Mike credits his board of directors for much of the great success. Mike and the Blind Institute of Technology (BIT) have an Easy Button for the companies looking for talented employees.
RELATED LINKS: The Blind Institute of Technology || Podcasting Directory || CIMCO || Community Reach ||
KEYWORDS: Michael Hess, Blind Institute of Technology, BIT, Visually Impaired, Project Management Institute Mile Hi, CIMCO, Community Reach, DU, Social Entrepreneurs, , bytes=5848819
LISTEN TO: Mike Hess, Executive Director/Founder, Blind Institute of Technology

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Imagine always having to fight for your life...

Catching up with Nikaela
1602_ 9/2/14 - Back in October 2012, we introduced you to Nikaela – she was asking people to “Step Out to Stop Diabetes” an annual walk/run to fund research for a cure. Nikaela is a teenager involved in her community, an excellent student, a volleyball star and a beautiful girl who bravely fights the devastating effects of diabetes that threaten her well being, every day of her life. It’s hard work for her and her family – worse it’s more than they can afford financially and at times emotionally. This year alone she’s lost two young teenage friends, they lost their fight with diabetes. Imagine what it must be like to go to sleep at night, knowing you could slip into a coma and never see the world again. Or maybe lose your vision, or face amputation. You can help...
KEYWORDS: Diabetes, Nikaela,
Watch 2+min. Video: Nikaela's Champions & Challenges

Who would have guessed...

They are the best employees for this important and difficult work
1596_ 8/25/14 - Who would have guessed that employees with autism would have a near perfect safety record or that they would be the best employees for this important and difficult work. Bill Morris made a discovery about six years ago and it's a win/win for everyone! Bill says, "Blue Star Recyclers is expanding our mission of creating local jobs for people with autism and other disabilities by opening a new facility in Denver, CO this October. Like our operations in Colorado Springs, we will provide certified electronics and bulb recycling, and hard drive shredding services for businesses and residents in the Denver area. Blue Star Recyclers will be sharing space with two outstanding organizations…Listen for more details…
RELATED LINKS: BlueStar Recyclers || Alpine Waste & Recycling || Autism Society of Colorado || CIMCO Private Wealth || Community REACH || FEI Event || Slideshow || KEYWORDS: Bill Morris, BlueStar Recyclers, Autism Society of Colorado, CIMCO Private Wealth, Community REACH, FEI Colorado, bytes=4482092
LISTEN TO: Bill Morris, CEO, BlueStar Recyclers

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Denver area’s award winning waste and recycling industries

He spent three-and-a-half months as sole employee
1594_ 8/25/14 - Larry and Patricia Nelson are here at the FEI Colorado special program, "Making Money as a Socially Responsible Business." We interviewed John Griffith, president of Alpine Waste & Recycling, which has built a company with consistently growing revenues and increasingly influential presence in the Denver area’s waste and recycling industries. John founded Alpine in 1999 and began signing up customers even before the company had a truck. He spent three-and-a-half months as Alpine’s sole employee and nine months as Alpine’s sole salesperson. At Alpine Waste & Recycling, he works with the company’s executive team to develop and execute corporate strategy. Griffith was a two-time finalist the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award in 2010 and 2012; and he was a finalist for ColoradoBiz magazine’s CEO of the Year award in...
RELATED LINKS: Alpine Waste & Recycling || Community Reach || CIMCO || CBiz || FEI Denver || FEI Event || Slideshow || KEYWORDS: John Griffith, Alpine Waste & Recycling, Alek Orloff, Entrepreneurs, FEI Colorado, BlueStar Recyclers, CIMCO Wealth Management, bytes=6081622
LISTEN TO: John Griffith, President, Alpine Waste & Recycling

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Talk about 'Fresh AIR'...

Life. It’s about creating yourself
1598_ 9/2/14 - Larry interviewed Mike Hamers founder of LightSpeed Commercial Arts. Mike said, "Everyone is invited to an Artists Reception night of The Fresh A.I.R.: Artists In Recovery group show Friday, Sept. 5th 2014 from 5:30 to 8:30pm at NCAR’s Community Gallery" (located on west Table Mesa Drive Lab overlooking Boulder). This exhibit features 76 works by 20 artists bearing the theme, Through Art, Visions and Dreams, the Light Comes Through. It’s free and viewable to the public 7-days-a-week until September 26th. The Fresh A.I.R.: Artists In Recovery Show is a series of community-outreach exhibits that’s part of a personal grassroots project by Michael of Niwot. The purpose is to promote, share and celebrate openly with participating artists by extending into the Boulder Community, the daily joy of recovery and flourishing beyond addiction. At its basis is the fresh perspective of adopting healthier attitudes and practices taken toward Life – our family and community, our art and careers – a renewed purpose and sense of freedom, spirituality and acceptance of a “higher power” positively influencing our lives. "Life isn’t about finding yourself. Life is about creating yourself." More at http://www.FreshAirShows.com
RELATED LINKS: Lightspeed Commercial Arts || Entrepreneurs || Mastering Change || KEYWORDS: Fresh Air Art Shows, Michael Hammers, Lightspeed Commercial Arts, NCAR’s Community Gallery, Artists in Recovery, Through Art, Visions and Dreams, the Light Comes Through, bytes=8815911
LISTEN TO: Michael Hamers, LightSpeed Commercial Arts

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