Events for August 2017
Colorado Black Chamber of Commerce
Aug 3    DPS Coffee Chat

With the large amount of work taking place throughout the city, it has become increasingly difficult for local primes and subcontractors to source qualified teams. Denver Public Schools' Office of Business Diversity is inviting community members together to help business owners meet local, qualified contractors. OBD hopes to see you there!

Date: August 3, 2017
Time: 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Website: https://businessdiversity.dpsk12.org/
Location: Starbucks at REI
1416 S. Platte River Trail
Denver, CO 80202
Date/Time Details: 9 to 11 AM, Thursday, August 3
Fees/Admission: Registration is required. Please click here to RSVP by Wednesday,  August 2. 
Aug 4    Sabor - Hispanic Chamber of Commerece
The Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Metro Denver is excited to announce the 10th Annual Sabor. 

Come immerse yourself in the exploration of the America’s at Sabor with unique cultural attractions known all around the world for bright colors, lively music, artists and spice. Sabor includes best in music and food for you to enjoy as well as spirits, wine and beer tastings from more than 40 of Denver’s top restaurants and beverage distributors.
Date: August 4, 2017
Time: 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Website: http://www.sabordenver.com
Location: Denver Botanic Gardens, 1007 York St., Denver, 80206 
Date/Time Details: 5 to 9  PM, August 4, 2017
Fees/Admission: Click here for tickets.
Aug 5    80205 Unity Summit
Join us for a dialogue to create unity across struggles, empowering 80205 neighborhoods to support a strong Northeast Denver community where everyone is valued, healthy and thriving. Child care, interpretation and translation available upon request. Food will be provided.
Date: August 5, 2017
Time: 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Website: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/8LVFSW2
Location: Manual High School, 1700 E. 28th Ave., Denver 80205
Contact: 303.292.3144, ext. 217
EMail: earlychildhood@civiccanopy.org
Fees/Admission: Free. Please RSVP by July 28th by clicking here. Event is sponsored by the EastSide Unified, Unido and SHARE Network
Aug 6    Park Hill Interfaith CommUNITY Fest
Park Hill Interfaith CommUNITY Fest, uniting our community through faith; celebrating our diversity. Featuring economic empowerment workshops, holistic health seminars and training, healthy food tasting, children's activities and games, music, drawings. 
Date: August 6, 2017
Time: 1:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Location: On Albion Street, between Martin Luther King Boulevard and 35th Avenue
Contact: 303.297.8010; 303.297.8010, x104
Date/Time Details: Sunday, August 6, 2017
Fees/Admission: Free and open to the public. 
Aug 6    CRED Community Energy Forum
Our goal is to bring together community leaders from across the Denver/Metro area and representatives from the oil and natural gas industry to educate and discuss opportunities within the industry here in Colorado.   
Your participation and engagement is greatly appreciated.
Space is limited to the first forty (40) guests, so please do not forget to R.S.V.P. Light refreshments will be served.
Date: August 6, 2017
Time: 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM
Location: City Park, Jazz in the Park, The Pavilion at the Bandstand
Date/Time Details: 4:30 to 6 PM, Sunday, August 6.
Fees/Admission: Free. To RSVP, click here
Aug 8    2017 Small Business Certification Seminars
Federal Certifications include: 8(a) Business Development Program | Small Disadvantaged Business Self-Certification | Veteran & Service Disabled Veteran Program | HUBZone Empowerment Contracting Program | Woman- Owned Small Business Program
Date: August 8, 2017
Time: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Location: U.S. Small Business Administration- Colorado District Office
721 19th Street, Suite 426
Denver, CO 80202 
Contact: Eric Rettig 303-844-5638
Date/Time Details: 9:00 am-Noon 
Fees/Admission: All seminars are FREE of charge -No RSVP required
Note: To enter the US Customs House you will be required to present a Picture ID. 
Aug 9    RTD Connections Matchmaker & BBQ

The Opportunity Council's 19th Annual Connections, Matchmaker & BBQ gathers dozens of local organizations and corporations to meet with business owners under one roof. Whether just getting started or expanding your existing business, this event will give you a chance to discuss future business opportunities with various companies.


You will have the opportunity to wander around the trade fair to meet with different companies. There will also be an opportunity to participate in one-on-one strategic business matchmaking. At the end of the event, we will have a BBQ Lunch!
Once you have registered, the link will be sent to you to register for the matchmaker meetings when registration closes*.


*We do not guarantee matches 

Date: August 9, 2017
Time: 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Website: http://www.theoc.org
Location: PPA Event Center, 2105 Decatur St., Denver, CO 80211
Contact: info@theorc.org
Date/Time Details: 8AM to 2PM, Wednesday, August 9
Fees/Admission: $30 Online Registration, closes at noon on August 7
$40
At the Door
Aug 11    Bike Race and Music Festival

Twelve blocks in RiNo Art District will become a three-day street party celebrating biking culture in Colorado. Daily family-friendly festivities include a bike and lifestyle expo, local food, fun games and music headliners Wilco and Deathcab for Cutie!

Come out and volunteer at the 2017 Velorama Festival/Colorado Classic August 11-13 in exchange for complimentary access on the day you work! Sign up here:https://rpmeventsgroup.formstack.com/forms/volunteer_signup.

 

Date: August 11, 2017
Date/Time Details: Colorado Springs, Denver, Breckenridge - August 11-13
Fees/Admission:

Would you rather kick back and enjoy the race and music? We have an exclusive link and promo code for discounted tickets for partners of VISIT DENVER :

https://www.axs.com/series/4240/velorama-promotional-offers-tickets
Promo Code: DENVER17SP

Aug 16    MBE Bus Tour
CBCC Member JE Dunn Construction, together iwth Mountain Plains Minority Supplier, invite minority business to travel to prominent and successful MBE locations, discover their corporate member’s facilities, and learn about their businesses.
Date: August 16, 2017
Time: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Website: http://www.mpmsdc.org/
Location: Register for bus pick up information
Contact: Mountain Plains Minority Supplier Development Council
EMail: ann@mpmsdc.org
Date/Time Details: 8 am to 5 pm Wednesday, April 16
Fees/Admission: Free. Register here.
Aug 19    Free Backpacks/School Supplies
Do Not Purchase Expensive School Supplies
 
Students and Teachers. Do not purchase those expensive school supplies. Get them FREE at brother jeff's Cultural Center. We will also give away two laptops and more.
 

 
Date: August 19, 2017
Time: 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Location:  brother jeff's Cultural Center, 2836 Welton St.
EMail: brotherjeff1@earthlink.net
Date/Time Details: 1 to 4 pm, Saturday August 19
Fees/Admission: If you have items for teachers and students you would like to donate
click here
To donate by email - 
brotherjeff1@earthlink.net
Aug 19    Dancing with the Denver Stars
The Dancing with the Denver Stars Gala is the premier fundraiser for the Cleo Parker Robinson Dance's Arts-in-Education and outreach program.
2017 STARS
Jonathan Adelman, Xcel Energy
John Bolger, AON Corporation
Ivan Burwell, Street Source
Celia Dietrich Wattles, Dietrich & Company
Evan Dreyer, Denver Mayor's Office
Scott Gilmore, Denver Parks and Recreation
Ken Greene, Denver International Airport
Bruce Johnson, Polsinelli
Dr. Johnny Johnson, Western OB/GYN & Associates
Britt Moreno, Channel 4 News
Huy Pham, Innovative Retail Group
Marcia Romero, CoBiz Financial
Janice Sinden, Denver Center for the Performing Arts
 

 
Date: August 19, 2017
Time: 6:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Website: https://cleoparkerdance.org/events/2017-dancing-with-the-denver-stars/
Location: Denver Marriott City Centre, 1701 California St., Denver, CO 80202
Contact: Hillary Harding -303.594.3456
Date/Time Details: Saturday August 19. Please RSVP by Monday, August 7.
Fees/Admission: Individual tickets $195 to $275. Table sponsorships $5,000 to $15,000
Aug 23    The Trout Tank Food Frenzy: Pitch Event
The Trout Tank Food Frenzy: Pitch Event brings Colorado’s restaurant and hospitality entrepreneurs to you, the lending and investing community. After six weeks of training, five entrepreneurs were chosen to present their business at our Pitch Event on August 23 from 4 - 6 p.m. at the Denver Metro Chamber.
 
This event brings a unique opportunity to meet the participants, judges, lenders and investors, and the local community, along with a product demo from those pitching. 

Become a VIP lender or investor for $50. Benefits include:
  • Reserved seating in the middle of the room
  • Name cards at your seat that include your company
  • Access to descriptions of each of the companies presenting and their financials
  • Information about the judges and all of the Trout Tank participants for this class
  • Opportunity to support the entrepreneurial community
  • Exclusive networking 
Date: August 23, 2017
Time: 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Website: https://denverchamber.org/eventtype/chamber-events/networking-events/trout-tank-pitch-event/?utm_source=Denver+Metro+Chamber+of+Commerce&utm_campaign=734666780a-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2017_07_20&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_6a7a81ce1f-734666780a-271220177
Location: Denver Metro Chamber, 1445 Market St., Denver, CO 80202
EMail: programs@denverchamber.org
Date/Time Details: Wednesday, August 23 frm 5 to 6 PM
Fees/Admission: General Admission – $20
VIP Lenders & Investors Ticket – $50
Community Partner (5 VIP Tickets) – $175