Events for September 2017
Colorado Black Chamber of Commerce
Sep 7    CDOT Transportation Girl luncheon
Join us for the first TRANSPORTATION GIRL LUNCHEON
We are inviting women leaders in transportation and construction to encourage girls to consider the construction industry.  Featured speakers will be Michelle Harris, Manager of the Regional Assistance Division for the US Department of Transportation. Emcee is Amelia Earhart, 9NEWS Traffic Reporter. The Amelia Foundation supports young women who are interested in flight school.

Organized by USDOT West Central, HOYA Foundation and Adams County
 
Date: September 7, 2017
Time: 10:00 AM - 1:30 PM
Website: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/transportation-girl-luncheon-tickets-34578214370?aff=es2
Location: The Renaissance Denver Hotel, 3801 Quebec Street,Denver, CO 80207.
EMail: mailto:secretary@comtocolorado.org
Date/Time Details: 10 AM to 1:30 PM, Thursday, September 7
Fees/Admission: Individual tickets $75-$100. Corporate table sponsorships available. 
Click here for more information. 
Sep 9    Black CEO Tour

“The number one problem facing today’s Black entrepreneur is our addiction to labor as the primary mechanism by which we generate revenue in our business.” – Trevor Otts

This is the full day conference you can’t afford miss! Black Business Initiative presents the BlackCEO Tour. Join local business leaders to LEVEL UP your business!

The goal of Black CEO is to rebuild our families, rebuild our communities and create business based wealth with the number #1 Conference for the Development of Black CEOs. Welcome to BlackCEO Tour Denver where we will educate, empower and inspire Black CEO’s with tools, techniques, systems and structures needed to create a legacy of wealth for future generations.

Increase your Productivity.

Increase your Performance.

Increase your PROFITABILITY!

 

* Breakfast and lunch included *

Date: September 9, 2017
Time: 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Website: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/black-business-initiative-presents-blackceo-tour-denver-tickets-34492917244
Location: Community College of Denver, 800 Curtis St., Denver 80204
Contact: Black Business Initiative
Date/Time Details: 8 AM - 3 PM
Fees/Admission: $74.99 to $99.99
Sep 12    Black Construction Group Meeting
Join us as we unveil strategic direction for Colorado black construction groups.
Date: September 12, 2017
Time: 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Website: http://coloradoblackchamber.org
Location: Diverse Business Center
444 Sherman Street
​Denver, CO 80203
Contact: 303.831.0746
EMail: staff@coloradoblackchamber.org
Date/Time Details: 4:30pm-6:30pm
Sep 14    Courageous Conversations about Race
Colorado Black Women for Political Action in association with Colorado Criminal Justice Reform Center, Colorado Black Leadership Caucus, NAACP Denver, DU's Graduate School of Social Work Presents:
COURAGEOUS CONVERSATIONS ABOUT RACE: Series 2, Social Justice and Education - Is Education the Great Equalizer?
Speakers:
  • Derek Canty, Co Founder of College Summit
  • Candi CdeBaca, Executive Director, Project VOYCE
Those who attend this anti-racism workshop will get reserved seating for our 2017 finale, Tim Wise on Nov. 9.
Date: September 14, 2017
Time: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Website: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/courageous-conversations-about-race-anti-racism-series-2-registration-35853380426?utm_source=8%2F10%2F17+Happy+Hour+Reminder&utm_campaign=July+events&utm_medium=email
Location:

University of Denver - Craig Hall Room 120

Denver, CO 80210

Date/Time Details: Thursday, September 14 - 6pm - 8pm 
Fees/Admission: Free and open t the public. Click here to register. 
Sep 16    Urban League Whitney M. Young Jr. Gala
The Urban League of Metropolitan Denver is pleased to present its Whitney M. Young, Jr. Annual Awards Gala.
 
This year Independent Journalist Tamara Banks will serve as our Mistress of Ceremony and entrepreneur, philanthropist, Founder, Chairman and CEO of Northstar Commercial Partners, Brian Watson will serve as our official Gala Chairman. 
 
Our Honorees for 2017 are Geta Asfaw, Kevin Lofton, Linda Childears, the Honerable Wilma Webb and Wellington E. Webb.
Date: September 16, 2017
Time: 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Location: University of Denver, Newman Center, Gates Concert Hall
2344 East Iliff Avenue, Denver, CO 80208
Date/Time Details: 7 PM, Saturday, August 16
Fees/Admission: $25 to $100
To purchase tickets, click here
Sep 19    DPS Reverse Trade Fair
Looking for capable, qualified vendors in the Denver metro area? Check out the Denver Public Schools Business Diversity Reverse Trade Fair
Date: September 19, 2017
Time: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Location: Denver PPA Event Center, 2105 Decatur St., Denver CO 80211
EMail: businessdiversity.dpsk.org
Date/Time Details: 9 am to 12 pm, Tuesday, September 19
Fees/Admission: Free, but space is limited and will be assigned on a first come, first served basis. 
Sep 21    Doing Business with Transportation Agencies
Connect2DOT is working with the top 4 Colorado transportation agencies to host the first annual Colorado Small Business Collaboration Conference on How to Do Business with Transportation Agencies. It's a full day event with presentations by each of the agency Executive Directors, education sessions by agency staff, and an Exhibitor Hall with prime contractors and resource partners. 
 
Please encourage all of your Connect2DOT clients and DBE, M/WBE, SBEs to attend. This is the first agency roundup of its kind with CDOT, RTD, City and County of Denver, and Denver International Airport and it will be a great event for small businesses!
Date: September 21, 2017
Time: 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Website: https://tinyurl.com/2017agencyconference
Location:
 PPA Event Center
2105 Decatur St., Denver CO 80211
Contact: Cathy Karmer, program manager, Connect2Dot
EMail: cathy.kramer@state.co.us
Date/Time Details: 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM, September 21
Fees/Admission: $30 (includes breakfast and lunch) Free tickets available for certified firms with revenues less than $100,000.
Registration: https://tinyurl.com/2017agencyconference
Sep 26    Vision Party- Start Smart
Knowing Where You Want to Go.
The Colorado Black Chamber of Commerce kicks of the Start Smart Business development series with  a Vision Party. Participants will map out their future dreams and goals.
Email dina.berta@coloradoblackchamber.org to RSVP
Date: September 26, 2017
Time: 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Location: 3840 York St., Denver, CO 80205
EMail: staff@coloraoblackchamber.org
Date/Time Details: 5:30 to 7 PM, Tuesday, September 26
Fees/Admission: Free. Register at dina.berta@coloradoblackchamber.org
Sep 27    Start Smart Workshop
The Colorado Black Chamber of Commerce (CBCC) co presents this workshop with the SBA and the SBDC to get your company off on a solid start.
Join our us for valuable information to help you define your business goals, strengthen your business model, write a better business plan, hear testimonials from successful small business owners, find the right financial partner, and discover affordable resources and support for small businesses in Colorado.

Email dina.berta@coloradoblackchamber.org to RSVP 
Date: September 27, 2017
Time: 8:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Location: The Colorado Health Foundation 
1780 Pennsylvania St., Denver, CO 80203 
Date/Time Details: 8:30 AM to 12:30 PM, Wednesday, September 27
Fees/Admission: Free. Register by emailing dina.berta@coloradoblackchamber.org
Sep 27    SCDF Networking Event
SCFD Networking Event. Meet members of other chambers and community organizations at a business networking reception, the finale of a daylong event for community-based cultural leaders to dialogue on issues ranging from fundraising to strategic planning. 
Date: September 27, 2017
Time: 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Location: Denver Botanic Gardens, 1007 York St., Denver 80206
EMail: dina.berta@coloradoblackchamber.org
Date/Time Details: 4 to 5 pm, Wednesday, September 27.
Fees/Admission: Free, but first come first served. Maximum of 20 members per chamber/organization. RSVP by Friday, September 8 to dina.berta@coloradoblackchamber.org
Sep 27    Five Points Food & Wine & Jazz Fundraiser
Annual Five Points Food, Wine & Jazz Fundraiser. This event celebrates the sophisticated history and dazzling future of the Welton Corridor. Listen live music  and indulge in culinary arts from Welton Corridor's finest restaurants. 
Date: September 27, 2017
Time: 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Location: RedLine Contemporary Art Gallery, 2359 Arapahoe St., Denver CO 80205
Contact: Five Points Business District
EMail: tjwinchester@fivepointsbiz.org
Date/Time Details: 5:30 to 8:30 PM, Wednesday September 27. 
Fees/Admission: Free and open to the public
Sep 28    Biz Plan Dos and Don'ts
What are the dos and don'ts of buliding a better business plan? Whether you are starting your own business or you just created a new business, The Colorado Black Chamber of Commerce (CBCC) has a series of activities to get your company off to a solid start.
Email dina.berta@coloradoblackchamber.org to RSVP.
Date: September 28, 2017
Time: 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Location: 3840 York St., Denver CO  80205
Date/Time Details: 5:30 to 7 PM
Fees/Admission: Free, please register by emailing dina.berta@coloradoblackchamber.org