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Grit”. How can I get it?

“Grit”, defined as passion and perseverance in pursuit of long-term goals, is now recognized as one of the key determinants of success and life satisfaction. But how do we develop it in a world of instant gratification?

Caroline Adams Miller will facilitate a provocative session about how the self-esteem movement has protected us from failure,when failure is often what we need in order to learn what it is we need to overcome. The session will help us to understand how to challenge the people we lead as well as ourselves to tackle the hard things that build grit to radically improve success and happiness.

Chamber members attend at a discounted price: $35

In today's economy, consumers are putting their money where their hearts are. Businesses have a huge opportunity to reach new clients, expand their influence, and tell a better story by engaging in more responsible business practices. Join us on October 12th at The Alliance Center to learn from business leaders who are helping to create a better future.

The Rock ‘n’ Roll Denver Half Marathon & 10K will start at 7:00 am on Sunday, October 15. Our annual 5K will be on Saturday, October 14 and will begin at 9:00 am. All races will start and finish downtown at Civic Center Park.

Contact Cristina Sloan at:
csloan@egfoundation.org
720.423.4724

With top talent, a burgeoning tech scheme and an environment that encourages growth, the greater Denver area is only increasing in popularity for tech companies to establish a strong presence in the region. With the rise of quality, quantity and diversity of tech companies has also comes an increased interest from venture capital and private equity investors.

Join us for our annual Torch Awards, where we honor ethical businesses in our community that have made a commitment to uphold standards of trust in the Denver marketplace. Receiving a Torch Award is a prestigious honor; come find out who wins! Keynote Speaker: Colorado Attorney General, Cynthia H. Coffman. Emcee: Kirk Yuhnke, Fox31 Denver.

Every year the American Cheese Society holds the “Cheese Oscars.” In honor of American Artisan Cheese Appreciation Month, we’re hosting a very special pairing class to we explore some of this year’s award winning American cheeses, paired with American wines. We’ll tell the story of the cheesemakers behind these “best in class” cheeses.

CareNow® Urgent Care is coming to Stapleton!
Join us on Saturday, Oct. 21st, for a family fun open house. Enjoy free food (bagels, coffees, food trucks), yard games, free blood pressure checks, activities for kids and more. We will be providing tours of the facility as well as a ribbon-cutting ceremony with the Denver Metro Chamber at 11. We look forward to seeing you!

Today’s business environment is unpredictable with risks and opportunities around every turn.

The DENVER BUSINESS INSIGHTS CONFERENCE is curated by business leaders for business leaders. Attend this conference to be "in the know" of:
The current economic, employment, and business forecast for the USA and Denver
Business and leadership trends
Meet other high performing business leaders

Engagement. Happiness. Productivity. There are many ways small enterprises benefit from creating safer and healthier workplaces. That’s why small businesses, researchers, students, and public health professionals from around the globe will come together at USE 2017 to understand the unique needs of small businesses and share strategies for cultivating healthy work environments. With presentations on the latest research in workplace health and safety, networking opportunities, and in-depth trainings on bringing safety and wellness to work, attendees will gain valuable training and lasting connections at this event.

This event runs until Oct. 27, 2017.