Wednesday, June 7
12:00 – 1:00 p.m.
Brown Bag — Getting To No
Chamber Center
Sales people can become frustrated trying to convince a prospect to say "yes". This Brown Bag will explore the qualifying step in the sales process and discuss the results of going for a "yes" or a "no".

Presenter: Steve Parry is President of Sales Productivity Consultants, Inc. a sales development consulting firm working with successful, established companies that wish to raise the bar, and growing companies striving to achieve sales goals. Register online at www.bouldchamber.com Free to Chamber members, $10 to non-members.

Thursday, June 8
2:00 – 5:00 p.m.
Compete & Thrive with Marketing Research
Marketing research can help your business strategically identify opportunities, minimize risk, and better communicate your brand. This workshop explains how to effectively do marketing research as a small business, even with limited resources. Instructor Ida Halasz, Ph.D., CEO of Halvan Associates Marketing will help you develop a marketing research plan for your business, based on what you must know to compete and thrive. Cost $50 or $40 for Chamber members.

4:00 – 5:00 p.m.
Ribbon Cutting — FirstBank of Boulder
Join us at the new FirstBank of Boulder branch, located at 28th and Pearl, for their Grand Opening Ribbon Cutting Ceremony. Enter to win a mountain bike or many other prizes. Receive a $50 gift card and a free gift for opening a new personal checking account. Refreshments will be provided. For more information, call 303.442.1044.

Monday, June 12
2:00 – 5:00 p.m.
SBDC Workshop — Grass Roots Marketing: Creative and Cost-effective Strategies That Work
SuzAnn Brown of Launchpad Sales & Marketing will share insider secrets and tips for those with even the smallest budget to help hit your target audience and keep your satisfied customers talking. The right buzz can make all the difference! Cost $50 or $40 for Chamber members.

Tuesday, June 13
7:30 – 9:00 a.m.
Technology Tuesday — How to Use PowerPoint to Motivate Your Audience and Get Results
Chamber Center
A "How To" workshop to help attendees learn how to use PowerPoint in a way that will excite the audience and motivate them to action. You will walk away with tips and techniques that you can immediately apply. Please bring a laptop if you have one.
Presenter: Wayne Kocina is the founder and co-owner of Summit Presentation. He has more than 20 years of experience training in the high tech sector of corporate America. Wayne has an extensive background in engineering and information technologies. Free to Chamber members, $10 to non-members. Register online at www.boulderchamber.com .

12:00 – 1:00 p.m.
Worker's Comp Safety Quarterly Meeting
Chamber Center
All members who are enrolled in the Chamber's Worker's Comp program are required to attend one of the quarterly meetings. This meeting's subject will be Worker's Comp 101. Register online at www.boulderchamber.com.

4:00 – 5:00 p.m.
New Member Reception
Chamber Center
New members are invited to come and get an overview of the services and benefits the Chamber offers and meet with the staff. Bring lots of business cards to network with other Chamber members. Current members are welcome. Register on line at www.boulderchamber.com .

Wednesday, June 14
8:00 – 9:30 a.m.
Business Women's Leadership Group — How to Get Down To Business Effectively sponsored by Amgen
A Spice of Life Events Center – 5706 Arapahoe Rd. Boulder
Are you working long and hard to reach profitability or to reach the next level in your business - but don't always feel in control and that your efforts are paying off. Join us for some tips and insights to help you take the reins of your business. This is about "what to focus on".

Presenters: Sharon King, Director of the Boulder SBDC has been an owner, manager, consultant and instructor for 20++ years in small-to-large organizations. Melissa Dunning, CEO of Megalo Software has been a business owner and has been building databases professionally for 30 years. Free to Chamber members, $10 to non-members. Register on line at www.boulderchamber.com.

2:00 – 5:00 p.m.
SBDC Workshop — Guerilla Public Relations: Strategies and Tactics to Help You Win at PR
Laura Love and GroundFloor Media will cover all the basics (and then some!) to help you do it yourself and get the most impact from your public relations and media efforts. Media list provided to get you started. Cost $50 or $40 for Chamber members.

4:00 – 6:00 p.m.
Executive Exchange Kickoff Reception
Outdoor Pavilion/Millennium Harvest House
The program provides an open forum where issues and challenges faced by business owners and executives can be openly discussed. Group members will be introduced and you will have time to schedule future meeting dates. Must be pre-registered. Contact alice.swanson@boulderchamber.com.

Thursday, June 15
2:00 – 5:00 p.m.
SBDC Workshop — Secrets of a Successful Business Plan
A solid plan is a critical first step in small business success. This 3-hour seminar overviews the process of creating the business plan and shares the instructor's entrepreneurial insights through real business examples. Taught by Ira Nottonson, a well-known business consultant. Cost $50 or $40 for Chamber members.

4:00 – 5:00 p.m.
Ribbon Cutting — Salon Soma
Join us at Salon Soma, located at 1290 Alpine Avenue, for their Grand Opening Ribbon Cutting Ceremony. To help celebrate, there will be gift bags and a drawing for some complimentary services.

Wednesday, June 21
12:00 – 1:00 p.m.
Boulder's Best Businesses — A Panel of Boulder Businesses that are on the Mercury 100 List of Fastest Growing Private Businesses
Chamber Center
From the under $2 million level is Wallaroo Hat Co. and Slice of Lime. From the over $2 million level is Productive Computer Solutions. This panel will be moderated by Don Van Winkle of First National Bank of Colorado. Sponsored by Colorado Business Bank

5:30 – 7:00 p.m.
Business After Hours
Boulder Harley-Davidson
Break out of the norm and network with us at Boulder Harley-Davidson.  Enjoy barbeque, burgers and beverages while mingling with business professionals. Boulder Harley-Davidson is located at 2901 55th Street in Boulder.  The cost is $15 for members, and $30 for non-members.  To register, go to www.boulderchamber.com or for more information, call 303.442.1044.

Monday, June 26
2:00 – 5:00 p.m.
Paid Internet Advertising May Be Your Only Way to the Top
A hands-on workshop to learn the ins and outs of Pay-Per-Click and relevant techniques to natural listings.  For the past seven years Doug Kirby, founder of Acquire Web Solutions, has been implementing search engine techniques to enhance businesses.  Cost $50 or $40 for Chamber members.

Tuesday, June 27
8:00 – 9:00 a.m.
Member Breakfast
Keller Williams Front Range Properties
Get a jump-start to your business day by networking over breakfast at Keller Williams, located at 1690 30th Street in Boulder.  Register for this free, member-only event at www.boulderchamber.com or for more information, call 303.442.1044.

1:00 – 4:30 p.m.
SBDC Workshop — Small Business Start-up Workshop
This course takes you through the nuts and bolts of getting your small business up and running. Topics covered include business entity choices, liability protection, trade names, sales taxes, business registration, payroll taxes, start-up bookkeeping and more. Taught by Theresa Pickner, a small business attorney and Gary Sekerak, CPA. Includes one free hour of consulting with each of the instructors. Cost $50 or $40 for Chamber members.

4:00 – 5:00 p.m.
Ribbon Cutting — Massage Envy
Join us at Grand Opening of Massage Envy at 1650 28th Street, Suite 1228. Next to Verizon near US Bank at 28th & Canyon at the newly opened TWENTY NINTH STREET. There will be refreshments and a drawing for a great prize.

Wednesday, June 28
3:00 – 5:00 p.m.
Ambassadors Quarterly Meeting
Chamber Center
Current Ambassadors will meet 4-5pm. Any Chamber members who would like to become Ambassadors will meet 3 – 5pm. Register online at www.boulderchamber.com.

Thursday, June 29
5:01 – 6:30 p.m.
501 Club Boulder: International Commerce Networking Event
Meet members of Boulder's international business community, hear about successful international trade opportunities and learn how other companies have expanded their international sales. There will also be a short presentation by Faegre & Benson as well. Co-sponsored by the World Trade Center Denver. Location: Chamber Center, 2440 Pearl Street, Boulder. The event is free. Please RSVP to Dan Powers at 303.442.1044 ext. 122 or dan.powers@boulderchamber.com.