Events for October 2017
Colorado Black Chamber of Commerce
Oct 5    2017 CBCC Ascension Awards Dinner
This annual event, co-presented by CenturyLink and Vivial, celebrates and recognizes companies, business leaders and individuals who have ascended to greatness in their respective fields. The keynote speaker is Denver’s own Tameka Montgomery, a former appointee of President Barak Obama. Tameka led the Office of Entrepreneurial Development at the U.S. Small Business Administration. Other guests include Shedrick Garrett (Shed G) a renowned comedian, actor and radio personality and DJ Ktone. Evening highlights include networking with local dignitaries and business leaders, silent auction, and much more.
 
Date: October 5, 2017
Time: 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Location: The Ritz-Carlton Hotel 
1881 Curtis St.,
Denver, CO 80202
EMail: staff@coloraoblackchamber.org
Date/Time Details: 5:30 to 8:30 PM Thursday, Oct.5.
Fees/Admission: INDIVIDUAL TICKETS
  • $150

CORPORATE 10 PERSON TABLE  
  •  Table for ten guests - $2,500
  •  Non-profit table for ten guests - $1,500
Oct 6    Healthy Workforce Panel & Discussion
Join Small Business Majority and Pfizer for a panel discussion on small business healthcare! 
 
We know that a healthy workforce can boost productivity and bottom lines, but many small business owners are unaware of the best tools available to help improve their health and wellness. Join us for an interactive panel discussion where we’ll provide an overview of small business coverage options and how to lower healthcare costs. The event will also offer research on the correlation between health and small business success and provide and overview of what's happening on the policy front. 

This event is FREE for the public. Light refreshments will be provided and networking opportunities available.


Click here to register.
Date: October 6, 2017
Time: 8:30 AM - 10:30 AM
Location: Mile High United Way - Busse Board Room
711 Park Avenue West, Denver, CO 80205
Contact: Emily Dewey of the Small Business Majority
EMail: mailto:edewey@smallbusinessmajority.org
Date/Time Details: 8:30 to 10:30 PM, Friday, Oct.6
Fees/Admission: Free and open to the public
Oct 7    SOAR Experience - Potters's House
Join Bishop TD Jakes and all start-team of thought leaders, investors and brilliant minds as they uncover invaluable insights about entrepreneurship during this exciting one-day event. The live portion will be telecast from Dallas at the Potter's House Denver. Participants will have an opportunity to interact with speakers and network. 
Date: October 7, 2017
Time: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Website: http://www.tdjakes.org/soar/
Location: The Potter's House, 9495 E. Florida Ave., Denver, CO 80247
Date/Time Details: 10 AM to 5 PM
Fees/Admission: Pre-registered $30, includes a copy of Bishop Jakes nw book, Soar!
$35 at the door. 
Click here to register
Oct 11    Safety Summit for Businesses
This safety summit will help businesses of every size to create a safer, more secure environment. We will focus on active threat planning, fire and severe weather planning and burglary prevention.

Key learnings will include:
  • Working with employees to understand the top security threats
  • Designing fast, efficient incident response plans
  • Identifying actions that owners and employees can take to deter crime and limit resource loss
Reducing business vulnerability to external threats
Date: October 11, 2017
Time: 7:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Location: Denver Metro Chamber
Fifth Floor, 1445 Market St.
Contact: Leah Parsons at 303-620-8056
EMail: leah.parsons@denverchamber.org
Date/Time Details: 7AM to 11 AM Wednesday, October 11
 
Fees/Admission: Free to members and non-members. Light breakfast for registrants. Click here to register. 
Oct 12    CBRT Community Forum
CBRT will be hosting a Community Forum for Candidates running for the Aurora Public School Board
Date: October 12, 2017
Time: 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Location: Dayton Street Opportunity Center 1445 Dayton from
Oct 14    Tribute to B;lack Women - CBWPA
39th Annual Tribute to Black Women 
Courageous Women: Called to Activism
Guest Keynote Speaker - Tara Dowdell
Date: October 14, 2017
Time: 11:30 AM - 3:00 PM
Location: Renaissance Hotel Stapleton, 3801 Quebec St., Cenver CO 80207
Date/Time Details: Saturday Oct. 14. Doors open at 11:30 AM, Program begins at 12 PM
VIP Reception, Friday October 13. RSVP for details.
Fees/Admission: Tickets:
Individual  $65 member / $75 general
Tables: $650 members\
To purchase, click here
Oct 19    COMTO Colorado October Membership Meeting
Join COMTO Colorado for our CDOT monthly membership meeting to learn more about the project and discuss possible small business opportunities.
 
Date: October 19, 2017
Time: 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Website: https://conferenceofminoritytransportationofficials.growthzoneapp.com/ap/Events/Register/nLvYeJPk?sourceTypeId=Website
Location:
Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) Headquarters
​4201 E Arkansas Ave, Denver, CO, 80222
Date/Time Details: Thursday, October 19, 2017
3:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Oct 26    Conversations, Connections and Cocktails
Join 5280 BPW (the Greater Denver Club for the National Association of Negro Business and Professional Women) for appetizers and a cash bar to learn more about our club and the initiatives we facilitate.
Date: October 26, 2017
Time: 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Website: http://www.nanbpwc.org/
Location: Art Hotel 1201 Broadway Denver, Colorado 80203
Contact: Natalie Williams
EMail: 5280bpw@gmail.com
Date/Time Details: October 26, 2017 5pm-9pm
Fees/Admission: $0
Oct 26 - Oct 29    Cirque Italia
GET READY LITTLETON, CO, BECAUSE IT’S TIME TO BE AMAZED! CIRQUE ITALIA IS COMING WITH A BRAND NEW SHOW AND TONS OF EXCITEMENT! Cirque Italia is a unique show in every sense. After five years of consolidation, a rigorous casting selection, and over 1,000 performances nationwide; this spectacular production has become the greatest version of a “traveling circus”. Cirque Italia is proud to have developed a well-deserved reputation as one of the most innovative shows to be staged in the US. Conceived by Mr. Manuel Rebecchi, and meticulously directed and produced by Chanté DeMoustes, Cirque Italia is a creative mix of the best elements of entertainment and technology. A “never-seen-before” production that combines acrobatics, dance, contortion, and even high-performance BMX and roller-skating. All performances are done in ways that push the physical boundaries of human abilities, which leaves audiences amazed and astonished. Performers from all over the world are united under the magic spiral of the white and blue big top. They merge their extraordinary selection of skills and put together a stimulating spin on the industry by embracing the element of water. Cirque Italia has managed to find a delicate balance between the poetic and expressive power of the human body and the versatility and fluidity of water as an artistic scenario. With a magnetism that draws you into your deepest fantasies, the water circus offers two hours of high-end entertainment. Mermaids and dinosaurs make dreamy appearances while awakening the inner child within you. Laser lights and bubbles act as interdimensional movers. Aerialists, acrobats, and contortionists take the human body to the next level – one you never thought possible! You may think that such a sophisticated production is out of your budget, but Cirque Italia is committed to bringing Las Vegas to your own hometown. They bring an experience and make it not only memorable, but affordable with very competitive prices and special offers. Cirque Italia also contributes to the modernization of the performing arts and the circus industry by abiding by a strict animal free policy. The company takes a leading stance in offering quality entertainment beyond the use of animals. For more information visit www.cirqueitalia.com and make sure to check all our social media accounts. Tickets can be purchased now starting at $10.00-$50.00 depending on availability. Cirque Italia offers one free child admission with every full priced paying adult ticket in levels 2 or 3. This offer cannot be combined with any other offers, discounts or deals. Please call 941-704-8572 to find out the promo code for this location. When: October 26-29 Where: 8501 West Bowles Ave, Littleton, CO 80123 At: Southwest Plaza Located: JCPenney Under the grand, swirling White and Blue tent! • October 26 THURS: 7:30pm • October 27 FRI: 7:30pm • October 28 SAT: 1:30pm, 4:30pm, 7:30pm • October 29 SUN: 1:30pm, 4:30pm Box office hours: The box office opens on-site on Tuesday, the week of the show - 10am – 9pm You can purchase tickets through our website (cirqueitalia.com/tickets) or by phone: (941) 704-8572. We also respond to text message. Non vediamo l'ora di vedervi allo spettacolo! Let Your Imagination Wander...and come DIVE into the Magical world of CIRQUE ITALIA.
Date: October 26, 2017
Time: 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Website: http://www.cirqueitalia.com
Oct 27    My Father's House
Date: October 27, 2017
Time: 7:30 PM - 10:00 PM
Oct 28    Sam Cary Gala
Sam Cary Scholarship Fund annual gala. Scholarships will be awarded to deserving law school students. SCBA will also honor colleagues in the legal community.
Date: October 28, 2017
Website: http://www.samcaryscholarship.com/
Location: The Denver Athletic Club
Date/Time Details: TBD
Oct 28 - Oct 29    Dancing with Breast Cancer Stars
Fighting Together to Save Lives 3rd annual Dancing with Breast Cancer Stars, “Celebration of Life."
Fighting Together to Save Lives is a non -profit organization dedicated to educating and increasing breast cancer awareness in the community through the performing arts and education. 
This event will feature breast cancer survivors with their co-survivors relaying a message of hope, love and life by overcoming the odds of defeat through a elegant evening of ballroom dancing.

 This is a black-tie event with dinner, live entertainment, a display of local artist and a "Celebration of Life"    







 
Date: October 28, 2017
Time: 5:00 PM - 12:00 PM
Website: http://www.FTTSL.com
Location: DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel, 3203 Quebec St., Denver, CO 80207
Contact: Jackie Wesley, .303-704-2958 or Caroline Price, 303-810-5897
EMail: jwesley94@msn.com; pricekr@comcast.net
Date/Time Details: 5 to 6 PM Reception
6 PM to Midnight Dinner/Program
Fees/Admission: Tickets $60 before October 1, $65 after Oct. 1.
For tickets: call 303.704.2958 or visit www.FTTSL.com
Sponsorships opportunities available -  contact Jackie Wesley,  jwesley94@msn.com .303-704-2958 or Caroline Price pricekr@comcast.net  303-810-5897