Faustson Adds New European Sales Manager
Posted on | June 27, 2012 | No Comments
Experienced industry pro Thomas de Miniac supports expansion of services
Thomas de Miniac, Faustson’s new European sales manager
Arvada, Colo. — Faustson Tool (www.faustson.com), a worldwide leader in five-axis manufacturing technology, has hired Thomas de Miniac as its new European sales manager. In this role, he will support Faustson’s ongoing expansion in the European market.
“It’s clear that the industry and the business world is becoming a global marketplace. To honor our existing working relationships abroad and to support the creation of new opportunities, we undertook an international search and found Thomas,” notes Faustson Director of Operations Heidi Hostetter. “Given his fluency in multiple languages and business strengths in communications, sales and marketing, it was clear that this was a great fit, and we are confident it will produce results and allow us to even more effectively serve our European clients.”
A native of France, de Miniac is fluent in French, English and Spanish. His past experience includes work producing news-oriented content for international broadcast outlets in Europe and the U.S. He has managed and supervised efforts in Paris, Madrid, Brussels, London, and Washington, D.C. He can be reached by phone at +33 6 18 66 71 15 or via email at tdiminiac@faustson.com.
“I feel confident that the European, and more specifically the French market will be impressed by Faustson’s savoir-faire and impressive experience,” notes de Miniac. “My local, on-site involvement in this expanded effort in Europe expands our reach globally and supports Faustson’s effort to strengthen and build new industry relationships here.”
Faustson is a woman-owned and -operated business that serves customers across the nation and internationally. The company holds a number of government contracts, and manufactured the optical substrate for the Kepler space telescope, launched in 2009 to find earth-like planets scattered across the galaxy. Faustson is currently performing work related to the United States’ F-35 Lightning II Joint Strike Fighter development effort, as well as commercial and military missile-deflection efforts now underway.
Call Faustson at (303) 420-7422 to arrange for a tour of the company’s Arvada, CO facility and a demonstration of some of its cutting-edge manufacturing and machining technologies.
About Faustson Tool
Faustson Tool, a worldwide leader in the machining industry, provides services for clients worldwide in the medical, aerospace, aeronautics, defense, semiconductor and other industries. The company, founded in 1982, provides 3-, 4- and 5-axis milling and 5-axis EDM services, as well as turning capabilities for cutting-edge custom part production, and efficient production of standard parts. Faustson Tool is woman owned and operated. For more information, visit www.faustson.com, email info@faustson.com or call (303) 420-7422. Find Faustson on Twitter, @FaustsonTool, and on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/pages/Faustson-Tool/111584968861831.
Tags: business development > Colorado business > European expansion > Faustson > global market > machining industry
Soccer Amigos/Futbol Friends Summer Youth Soccer Program Kicks Off Sixth Year
Posted on | June 4, 2012 | No Comments
Soccer Amigos/Futbol Friends Summer Youth Soccer Program Kicks Off Sixth Year
Fort Collins,CO– The summer 2012 Soccer Amigos/Futbol Friends soccer program will provide six weeknight practice/game sessions for youth of all ages and skill levels, and culminate with a Saturday mini-tournament event. Weeknight sessions featuring skills practice and games will be held on Thursday evenings from5:30to7:00 p.m.atNorthsideAztlanCommunity Center. The wrap-up event will be held Saturday, July 28 from10:00 a.m.to1:00 p.m.atGreenbriarPark.
Boys and girls from kindergarten through grade 12 are invited to participate in the program. Kids who want to register can sign up between 4:30and 5:30 p.m.on Thursday, June 14 at Northside. The cost is $5 per participant (scholarships are available). Volunteers, including coaches and officials, are also welcome, and registration and a background check are required. A program flyer, along with the application/background check form for adult volunteers, can be requested by emailing bradleyrshannon@gmail.com.
This program is a result of work to help decrease the incidence of juvenile violence, gang activity, and child abuse and neglect, provide an opportunity to play soccer to those that might not otherwise have it, and educate participants about other local soccer options. The cost is being kept to a minimum in hopes that children from families of all income levels can participate and have healthy, positive activities to participate in during the summer.
Participants will be divided into groups for weekly training based on age and ability. They will practice and scrimmage on Thursdays from June 14 through July 26 from5:30to7:00 p.m.atNorthsideAztlanCommunity Center. Participants should bring or wear appropriate clothing – shorts and a t-shirt — athletic footwear or soccer shoes, shin guards, water and bug spray. Weekly practice dates are June 14, 21, & 28 and July 12, 19, & 26.
The program culminates with a Fütbol Fiesta Tournament on Saturday, July 28 atGreenbriarPark from10:00 a.m. to1:00 p.m. A barbeque for participants and their families is planned.
For more information on participating as a player or for sponsorship opportunities, contactBrad Shannonat (970) 420-8793 or brad@shannonmarcom.com.
Key Links
Boy Scouts of AmericaLongs PeakCouncil: www.longspeakbsa.org
Soccer & Scouting www.soccerandscouting.org
City of Fort Collins: www.fcgov.com
The VineyardChurch: www.vineyardfc.org
Fort CollinsSoccer Club/Arsenal Colorado: www.soccerfortcollins.org
CORECenter: www.cahs.colostate.edu/CORE/
Healthier Communities Coalition of LarimerCounty: www.healthylarimer.org
PVHS Foundation: www.foundation.pvhs.org
Edge Sports Center LLC: www.edgesportscenter.com
Arena Sports LLC: www.arenasportsllc.com
Net Results Soccer: www.netresultssoccer.com
STARGoalkeeperAcademy: www.stargoalkeeper.com
NorthsideAztlanCommunity Center: www.fcgov.com/recreation/north-aztlan.php
Food Bank for LarimerCountywww.foodbanklarimer.org
The program is a collaborative effort of the Boy Scouts of America Longs Peak Council, City of Fort Collins, and Vineyard Church of the Rockies, with varying levels of support from additional area organizations, including the Food Bank for Larimer County, the Fort Collins Soccer Club/Arsenal Colorado,CORECenter, Healthier Communities Coalition of Larimer County, Poudre Valley Health System Foundation, Net Results Soccer, Edge Sports Center and Arena Sports LLC, and others. Any other area organizations are welcome to contribute as they see fit.
Nova Southeastern University Unveils Kent Ullberg Shark Sculpture
Posted on | May 18, 2012 | No Comments
Underground Shark
“Underground Shark” commissioned in support of Palm Beach Garden’s Art in Public Places Program
Loveland, CO and Palm Beach Gardens, FL — Internationally known wildlife sculptor Kent Ullberg’s latest work was dedicated at Nova Southeastern University (NSU) on Tuesday, May 8, 2012. The one-of-a-kind eight-foot-long, four-and-a-half-foot-tall mako shark – the university’s mascot – rises out of the pavers of the plaza at the entrance of NSU’s Palm Beach Student Educational Center (SEC). The shark’s tail also breaks the surface, rising three feet above the piazza. The piece was commissioned by NSU in support of Palm Beach Garden’s Art in Public Places Program.
The unveiling took place at the Palm Beach SEC’s state-of-the art 75,000-square-foot facility. The Center also hosted an Open House immediately following the unveiling, where prospective students met faculty and staff and toured the facility.
“Wildlife, and particularly marine life, is my passion,” notes Ullberg. “Florida is a special place for me, and I was honored to have the opportunity to do another mako shark for Nova, and to do another distinctive piece for display in south Florida.”
This is the second shark sculpture by Ullberg installed on an NSU campus. During ceremonies in early 2009, NSU unveiled a 17-foot-tall bronze mako shark at its Don Taft University Center entrance on the school’s main campus. This piece, commissioned by NSU’s PAN-Student Government Association, depicts the leaping shark rising above a wave in a 10-foot-high fountain. The 3,000-pound piece features 76 polished stainless steel teeth.
“We believe art enriches one’s character and contributes to the quality of life of the community,” said NSU’s Palm Beach Student Educational Director George Dungee. “Not only is it important to a student’s development, but it is also important to a community’s development. We are proud to support Palm Beach Gardens and its Art in Public Places initiative with this beautiful shark sculpture created by renowned artist Kent Ullberg.”
In addition to the two mako sharks he’s done for NSU, Ullberg is best known in south Florida for his creation of Sailfish in Three Stages of Ascending. Located at the entrance of the Broward County Convention Center, this work shows three sailfish ascending from water.
Nova Southeastern University, in Davie, Florida, is a dynamic fully accredited Florida university dedicated to providing high-quality educational programs of distinction from preschool through the professional and doctoral levels. NSU has more than 28,000 students and is the eighth largest not-for-profit independent institution nationally. The University awards associate’s, bachelor’s, master’s, specialist, and first-professional degrees in a wide range of fields, including business, counseling, computer and information sciences, education, medicine, optometry, pharmacy, dentistry, various health professions, law, marine sciences, early childhood, psychology and other social sciences. Classified as a research university with “high research activity” by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching, NSU was also awarded Carnegie’s Community Engagement Classification in 2010 for the University’s significant commitment to and demonstration of community engagement. For more information about NSU visit www.nova.ed
About Kent Ullberg
Kent Ullberg is one of the world’s foremost wildlife sculptors. A native of Sweden, Ullberg studied at the Swedish Konstfack University College of Art in Stockholm and museums in Germany, the Netherlands and France. His list of museum, government, corporate and private clients spans four continents. His sculptures can be found in museums and corporate headquarters around the world, including the National Museum of Natural History in Stockholm, Sweden; the National Gallery in Botswana, Africa; the National Geographic Society, Washington, D.C.; Exhibition Hall, Beijing, China; and the Guildhall in London, England.
While Ullberg has done hundreds of works on a small scale, his monumental works rank among the largest and most acclaimed works of art in the world. He is perhaps best known for his monumental works he has done for museums and municipalities from Omaha, Nebraska to Cape Town, South Africa. His Fort Lauderdale, Florida and Omaha, Nebraska installations are the largest wildlife bronze compositions ever done, spanning several city blocks.
Ullberg has been honored with numerous prestigious awards including the Gold Medal for Sculpture in 1981, 1982, 1988, and 1990 and the prestigious Prix de West Award in 1998, all from The National Academy of Western Art. He also received a Gold Medal in 1993 from The National Sculpture Society and a Silver Medal in 2002. In 1990, he became the first wildlife artist since John James Audubon to be elected to the National Academy, one of the greatest tributes in American Art.
In 1996 he was awarded the Rungius Medal, the highest honor bestowed by the National Museum of Wildlife Art. The award is given to artists, authors, conservationists and others who have made significant contributions to the interpretation and conservation of wildlife and its habitats. It is named for premier wildlife artist Carl Rungius. In 1993 and again in 2008, Ullberg received the Henry Hering Medal from the National Sculpture Society for outstanding collaboration between architect and sculptor in a monumental sculpture.
Ullberg is a member of the National Sculpture Society, the American Society of Marine Artists, the National Academy of Western Art, the Society of Animal Artists, the Society for Wildlife Art of the Nations, and Allied Artists of America, to name just a few. He is also a major supporter of many wildlife conservation efforts. He resides and maintains studios in Loveland, Colorado, and Padre Island, Corpus Christi, Texas. For more information, visit www.kentullberg.net, email Ullberg@sbcglobal.net, or call (970) 667-7809 or (361) 851-1600.
Tags: Loveland artists > Nova Southeastern University > Palm Beach Garden > sculpture > shark > Ullberg > wildlife art
Garnand Honored at Women’s Business Event
Posted on | April 25, 2012 | No Comments
“Shark Tank’s” Barbara Corcoran Recognizes Area RE/MAX Agent
Loveland, Colorado – Nanci Garnand, who leads The Nanci Garnand Team with RE/MAX Alliance, received an award last quarter for her use of innovative real estate business practices and direct response permission marketing to educate clients in northern Colorado, as well as those interested in moving here, to help grow her business. Garnand’s success was recognized by Barbara Corcoran of NBC’s “Shark Tank” and “Today” during the GKIC Business Makeover for Women event in San Antonio, Texas.
The event brought together women business leaders from around the country to share stories of how they took their businesses to new levels, and learn how to take the most important next steps. “It was an honor to be recognized by Barbara, who has done business with and gone up against Donald Trump in her real estate career,” notes Garnand. “Her creative approach of starting with just $1,000 and building and selling her business for $66 million is inspiring to women in real estate and anyone with a streak of entrepreneurialism.”
Nanci and her team have increased their sales each year for the past three years. Garnand credits her focus on internet marketing to connect with people moving to Colorado. Next steps for Nanci include continuing to grow The Nanci Garnand Team and writing a book to help women and men learn how to become investors, told through personal stories from Nanci, her colleagues, partners and clients.
Nanci started in real estate in 1995, after a successful banking career. Her background in lending gives her the skills and understanding needed to review finances or engage in detailed discussions with lenders.
About The Nanci Garnand Team
The Nanci Garnand Team, with RE/MAX Alliance, started in 1995 with one agent providing real estate services to individuals interested in purchasing or selling property. Today, the team includes three licensed real estate professionals and an unlicensed assistant, all focused on providing first-class service. The Garnand Team with RE/MAX Alliance has been utilizing Direct Response Internet Marketing to connect with buyers and sellers. They keep their focus on also having a strong referral business, now assisting with the children of people they have helped and in some cases, it is the parents that are being referred. For more information, call (970) 622-1846, visit www.sellsrealestate.com, or email Nanci@SellsRealEstate.com. You can also connect with Nanci on Twitter (https://twitter.com/nancigarnand), LinkedIn (http://www.linkedin.com/in/nancigarnand), and Facebook (www.facebook.com/ngarnand).
About RE/MAX Alliance
RE/MAX Alliance is the largest RE/MAX franchise in the world. It is the 27th-largest brokerage in the United States. In 2011, RE/MAX saw a total of 9,288 transactions with total sales volume of $2,324,703,434, an average 12.9 transactions per agent, and an average sales price of $251,918. The company’s website is at http://www.homesincolorado.com.
RE/MAX was awarded “Highest Overall Satisfaction for Home Sellers and Home Buyers among National Full-Service Real Estate Firms” by JD Power & Associates. The company received the highest numerical score among full-service real estate firms for home sellers and home buyers in the proprietary J.D. Power and Associates 2011 Home Buyer/Seller StudySM. The study was based on 3,861 total evaluations of 8 firms and the opinions of individuals who bought a home between March 2010 and April 2011. Proprietary study results are based on experiences and perceptions of consumers surveyed March-May 2011. Your experiences may vary. Visit jdpower.com
Loveland & Thompson Valley Rotary Clubs 21st Annual Governor’s Invitational Art Show & Sale Opening Night Gala Set for April 28
Posted on | April 25, 2012 | No Comments
Show & Sale continues through June 10 & benefits Loveland Rotary Foundations
Loveland, Colorado – The 21st Annual Governor’s Invitational Art Show & Sale to benefit the Loveland Rotary Foundation will host its Opening Night Gala Saturday, April 28. The event takes place from 5:00 to 9:30 p.m. at the Loveland Museum & Gallery, 5th Street & Lincoln Avenue, Loveland, Colorado. Tickets for opening night are available for $65/person. Artist demonstrations on April 27 & 28, an April 28 open house and tour at Artworks, and a book signing April 29 are open to the public at no charge. Art featured in the show will be on display through Sunday, June 10.
Opening weekend for the Show & Sale begins with a sculpture demonstration by Daniel B. Glanz on Friday, April 27 from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. On Saturday, April 28, Michael Ome Untiedt will present a painting demonstration from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and all artists with work in the show have been invited to a public open house and tour of Artworks Loveland. A docent program is also available to cover expenses for art educators who wish to bring their students to the show.
This show features all Colorado artists and adds, for the first time, the graphic arts, including etchings, original lithographs, scratchboard, and wood block prints. Just a few notable new artists include Ross Busby, David Mayer, Jay Eighmy and Fort Collins wildlife artist Rita Thornton. Mark Daily returns, along with Jane DeDecker. Western historical figures from Pedro Ramos are featured, as well as Boulder artist David Nittmann’s wood carvings, which are now featured at the Smithsonian.
Art selected for this year’s Show & Sale be on sale for the first time during the Gala. Gala attendees will be among the first to have the opportunity to purchase a painting or other work of art. Ticket price includes hors d’oeuvres, drinks and a color catalogue of selected artworks displayed and offered for sale this year. To purchase tickets, visit www.GovernorsArtShow.org, email 2012GalaGovernorsShow@gmail.com, or call 970-663-0919.
A book signing by selected artists will be held on Sunday, April 29 from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Sushe Felix, Buffalo Kaplinski, Leon Loughridge, James Biggers and Jane DeDecker will all be on hand to autograph their publications.
This year, for the first time, the artwork will be available for sale through the show’s website after the Opening Night Gala. This provides a new opportunity for those who can’t attend the show or are from outside Loveland to view and purchase a favored piece. For details, visit the show’s website on Sunday, April 29. Artwork that is not sold during opening night will be made available for purchase on a first-come, first-served basis via the web and at the gallery.
The Show & Sale continues at the Loveland Museum & Gallery from Sunday, April 29 through Sunday, June 10, 2012. It includes art from 57 Colorado artists, including Loveland sculptors George Lundeen and Jane DeDecker. Many artists have multiple pieces available through the show. For a complete list of artists, their bios and the works to be displayed and offered for sale, see http://www.governorsartshow.org/index.php/the-artists.
Beneficiaries of Sale Proceeds
This event is the largest fundraiser of the year for Loveland’s two Rotary clubs. Funds raised through the sale of art at the show go to the Loveland Rotary Foundation. Throughout the year, funds are given to a wide variety of causes and groups, including the Thompson Valley Honor Society for painting Valentine hearts; shelter boxes for Haiti; medical supplies for those in need around the world; clean water projects in Nicaragua and Burma; shoes for children in Thailand; Trees, Water, People; Rotary International’s “Stamp Out Polio” project; Project Self Sufficiency; House of Neighborly Service; art scholarships for local students’ and Rotary Youth Leadership Camp scholarships.
About the Governor’s Invitational Art Show & Sale
The Governor’s Art Show & Sale is the largest fundraiser and capstone project of the Loveland and Thompson Valley Rotary Clubs. It stands out as one of the most prestigious exhibits of original art in the Western United States. The show is made possible by Gold-level sponsors Poudre Valley Health System and Loveland Ready-Mix Concrete; Silver-level sponsors King Contracting, Inc., Wells Fargo Advisors, Décor, Inc., Colorado Financial Management, Inc., The Nanci Garnand Group at RE/MAX Alliance, and Mueller Associates, CPA LLC; dozens of Bronze-level sponsors, and others, including promotional sponsors Full Circle Creative and Shannon Marketing Communications. A complete list of sponsors can be found at http://www.governorsartshow.org/index.php/sponsors. For more information about the Governor’s Invitational Art Show & Sale, visit www.governorsartshow.org, call 970-663-0919 (voice mail), or email 2012GalaGovernorsShow@gmail.com (preferred). You can also learn more at the event’s Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/GovsArtShowandSale.
Tags: art > art sale > art show > Colorado artists > graphic arts > Loveland Rotary > paintings > Thompson Valley Rotary
Faustson Adds Quick-Turn Prototype Cell, New Zeiss CMM
Posted on | April 4, 2012 | No Comments
Faustson Adds Quick-Turn Prototype Cell, New Zeiss CMM
New capabilities respond to industry trends and customer demands
Faustson Tool (www.faustson.com), a worldwide leader in five-axis manufacturing technology, has expanded its capabilities, adding quick-turn prototyping capabilities to its existing line-up of high-precision machining services, as well as a new Zeiss Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM). Faustson added these new capabilities in response to industry trends and customer requests that have produced growing demand for these types of services.
“We work closely with many of our clients, and know their processes and specifications very well,” said Faustson’s Director of Operations Heidi Hostetter. “They know our parts are ‘dock to stock,’ and that we deliver exceptional quality, so they can trust that our rapid prototype work will meet the same high standards.
Hostetter notes that Faustson was already providing rapid prototyping services to several customers as part of its standard mix of services, and that adding a dedicated department helps their team be more responsive to a growing volume of projects in this arena. “Ball Aerospace was one of the first to approach us to discuss their need for true five-axis capabilities in a quick-turn environment, and we were happy to respond.”
This new service at Faustson Tool allows its customers to augment the capabilities of their in-house development team and improve their competitive position in their respective industries. The experts at Faustson review prototype designs and make suggestions that may make manufacturing faster, easier, and reduce costs, helping to keep new product lines moving forward and reducing time to market.
New CMM Supports Rapid Prototyping
The company’s new Zeiss Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM) provides an upgrade in speed and size for the Faustson quality inspection team.
“This new instrument gives our quality inspectors the ability to work faster and program final part inspections with fewer setups than ever before,” said Faustson’s Director of Operations Heidi Hostetter. “It helps us keep up with a growing volume of work, including rapid prototyping, which has customers relying on us to meet or exceed specifications on every part.”
The Zeiss CONTURA G2 Bridge CMM features VAST scanning for form inspections at maximum speed with high-quality results. Its fully articulating probe head is a great match for the complex five-axis mill work Faustson specializes in. Parts can be inspected in a manner similar to the way they are machined, and complex profiles can be easily verified. Ceramic guideways in X and Z, along with air bearings on all axes, provide rigidity and high stability at high travel speeds.
The new Zeiss CMM offers a measuring range, in inches, of 39.4, 63.0, and 23.6 for the X, Y, and Z axes, respectively. This enormous footprint compliments Faustson’s large five-axis mills. It uses CALYPSO metrology software, and both inspectors at Faustson have recently completed Calypso Advanced Training from Carl Zeiss metrology. The software allows inspectors to program from a CAD model before a physical part is even available, adding to the company’s quick-turn abilities.
Faustson’s role as a trusted partner allows many of its clients to streamline the inspection process and other administrative routines that can slow the creation and delivery of products. The company’s expanded prototyping services are ideal for clients seeking quick-turn access to high-mix, low-volume, high-precision mechanical parts.
Faustson is a woman-owned and -operated business that serves customers across the nation and internationally. The company holds a number of government contracts, and manufactured the optical substrate for the Kepler space telescope launched in 2009 to find earth-like planets scattered across the galaxy. Faustson is currently performing work related to the United States’ F-35 Lightning II Joint Strike Fighter development effort, as well as commercial and military missile-deflection efforts now underway. Plans are underway to provide more services to Europe starting in 2012.
Call Faustson at (303) 420-7422 to arrange for a tour of the company’s Arvada, CO facility and a demonstration of some of its cutting-edge manufacturing and machining technologies.
About Faustson Tool
Faustson Tool, a worldwide leader in the machining industry, provides services for clients worldwide in the medical, aerospace, aeronautics, defense, semiconductor and other industries. The company, founded in 1982, provides 3-, 4- and 5-axis milling and 5-axis EDM services, as well as turning capabilities for cutting-edge custom part production, and efficient production of standard parts. Faustson Tool is woman owned and operated. For more information, visit www.faustson.com, email info@faustson.com or call (303) 420-7422.
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Tags: aeronautics > aerospace > Arvada > Colorado > defense > Faustson > machining industry > manufacturing > medical > prototyping > technology
Graham’s Carpet Network Named as a Finalist by Colorado Companies to Watch
Posted on | April 4, 2012 | No Comments
Graham’s Carpet Network Named as a Finalist by Colorado Companies to Watch
Loveland, Colorado’s own demonstrate their ability to grow
Graham’s Carpet Network, Northern Colorado’s traveling floor and window covering store, is pleased to announce that the company has been named a Colorado Companies to Watch finalist. The CapitalValue Advisors program recognizes second-stage growth companies throughout the state.
“We are honored to be a part of such an elite group of nominees. I am so proud to be a part of this community and it is wonderful that our team has done so well,” said Monica Graham, co-owner of Graham’s Carpet Network.
It has been a great year for Graham’s Carpet Network inLoveland,Colorado. Owners Scott and Monica Graham have led their team of employees to create an award winning company and culture. As a 2012 Colorado Companies to Watch finalist, Graham’s Carpet Network is honored to represent the Northern Colorado community and be recognized as a company developing valuable products and services.
As a locally owned company, Graham’s Carpet Network has increased sales, added new employees, and developed a goal-oriented atmosphere that truly adds value to their employees’ lives. The nomination and selection as a Colorado Companies to Watch finalist comes as a bit of a surprise, but the Grahams have worked diligently to grow and improve their business since its founding in 2003. Their hard work and dedication has paid off, as they reached all of the COCTW guidelines, including having more than $750,000 in sales or working capital. The Graham’s exceptional entrepreneurial leadership has earned the company a number of local and regional honors, and the team looks forward to keeping the momentum going.
Tomorrow evening, the Grahams will be attending an exclusive reception at the Governor’s residence inDenverto celebrate and network with other nominees. This reception will formally announce the remaining finalists that will be recognized at the main Colorado Companies to Watch event onJune 22, 2012.
About Colorado Companies to Watch
Colorado Companies to Watch, presented by CapitalValue Advisors, energizes the state ofColoradoby recognizing second-stage companies that are developing valuable products and services, creating quality jobs, enriching communities, and creating new industries throughout the state. Second-stage companies fuel the economic fire ofColoradoby accounting for much of the economic growth and economic independence of individuals throughout the state. These companies possess attributes such as:
- Growth focused
- Privately-held, headquartered in Colorado
- 6 to 99 full-time equivalent employees
- $750,000 to $50 million in sales or a similar range of working capital
This unique awards program, developed by the Edward Lowe Foundation, produces a multitude of benefits for all stakeholders. Participating companies have the opportunity to gain increased visibility in local and state communities as well as to improve stakeholder relationships and contribute to a dynamic business environment. Citizens will have increased access to rewarding income opportunities and be able to build pride in innovative and valuable entrepreneurial companies. The state of Coloradowill be able to showcase trend-setting leaders in diverse entrepreneurial fields that strengthen the state’s economy. For more details, visit http://colorado.companiestowatch.org/.
About Graham’s Carpet Network
Graham’s Carpet Network operates on the principle that there’s no place like your own home or office to make important decisions about the floor and window coverings that are best for your environment. Consultants bring a pallet of personalized colorful samples right to your home or office, so you can select from a wide variety of carpeting, vinyl, hardwood, natural stone, ceramic tile, area rugs and laminates, as well as designer blinds, shutters and shades, right in the rooms where the materials will be installed and enjoyed. Graham’s Carpet Network’s low overhead and volume buying power help ensure that clients receive superior flooring and window fashion values, along with high-quality, professional installation by trained craftsmen dedicated to providing “Red Carpet Service.”
Scott & Monica Graham opened Graham’s Carpet Network to serve the northernFront Rangein 2003. They are graduates ofCarpetNetworkCollegeand are Hunter Douglas Certified Professional Installers. Their business has been honored by the Loveland Chamber of Commerce as multi-year nominees for ‘Business of the Year.’ The Grahams work hard to be the most convenient, knowledgeable, professional and informative resource for residential and commercial consumers of carpet and related products in northernColoradoand southernWyoming. They strive to provide their customers with the most pleasant and professional shopping experience, acting as advocates and establishing relationships to help ensure repeat customers and referrals.
For more information, call (970) 612-0214, visit www.grahamscarpetnetwork.com, or email graham@grahamscarpetnetwork.com. You can also find them on Facebook (www.Facebook.com/GrahamsCarpetNetwork) and Twitter (http://twitter.com/designdivacn), or connect on LinkedIn (http://www.linkedin.com/in/monicagraham).
“Feed Your Brain” at Upcoming TEDx Event
Posted on | April 3, 2012 | No Comments
“Feed Your Brain” at Upcoming TEDx Event
Tickets Now On Sale and Going Fast
Tickets are now available for the first annual TEDxFrontRange event on May 10, 2012, from noon to 7:00 p.m.at the Rialto Theater Center, 228 E. Fourth Street, Loveland, Colorado. The venue is a historic theater and state-of-the-art performing arts center that seats 440.
“The theme of this unique event is Creative Potential,” said Tim Kubik, presentation coordinator for the TEDxFrontRange Steering Committee. Kubik explained that there will be a range of speakers sure to appeal to those in creative industries across the Front Range who will present their innovative ideas on the promise, challenge and creative potential available to citizens in the Loveland area and Colorado’s Front Range. “We are very excited about bringing this event to Loveland,” added Kubik.
Tickets may be purchased through EventBrite at www.tedxfrontrange.com. Each ticket purchased allows two students to receive tickets to the event free of charge. Within 24 hours of announcing the sale last week, one third of the tickets available were purchased.
Additionally, pre- and post-events offer opportunities to mingle or dine with the speakers and discuss the evening’s topics. TEDxFrontRange is an independently organized event, licensed by TED, and is open to the public.
General admission tickets to the event are $39. Premier tickets to the event include preferred seating, a TEDx FrontRange T-shirt, a Peter Kageyama’s book “For Love of Cities” and a goodie bag of items from the event’s sponsors for $65.
For more information about TEDxFrontRange including the confirmed speakers, go to: www.tedxfrontrange.com or www.facebook.com/TEDxFrontRange.
About TEDxFrontRange
TEDxFrontRange is supported by FrontRange Initiatives (a Coloradononprofit corporation) and the City of Loveland’s Office of Creative Sector Development (OCSD). The OCSD supports the growth, development and retention of the Creative Sector, including artists, innovative businesses and creative professionals. More information can be found at www.lovelandarts.org. Our hope is to put the world spotlight on the creative potential ofLoveland and the Front Range of Colorado. We seek to do so by engaging our audience with an intriguing collection of presenters, performers and TED Talks as we explore the promises, the challenges and the potential of the dynamic combination of creative potential. We will start the conversation and keep it growing for years to come.
About TEDx, x = independently organized event
In the spirit of ideas worth spreading, TEDx is a program of local, self-organized events that bring people together to share a TED-like experience. At a TEDx event, TEDTalks video and live speakers combine to spark deep discussion and connection in a small group. These local, self-organized events are branded TEDx, where x = independently organized TED event. The TED Conference provides general guidance for the TEDx program, but individual TEDx events are self-organized. (Subject to certain rules and regulations).
About TED
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Loveland Sculptor Rosetta’s Latest Work Unveiled at Salt Lake’s City Creek Center
Posted on | April 1, 2012 | 1 Comment
Logo for Loveland-based animal sculptor Rosetta
Loveland Sculptor Rosetta’s Latest Work Unveiled at Salt Lake’s City Creek Center
Artist’s largest piece graces new downtown mixed-use redevelopment project
Loveland, Colorado– Loveland’s Rosetta, an internationally-known sculptor of animals, is pleased to announce the unveiling of her latest and largest work to date, “Stream of Life,” as part of the grand opening celebration for Salt Lake City’s new City Creek Center, one of the nation’s largest mixed-use downtown redevelopment projects. The piece was commissioned through the efforts of Missouri’s Public Art & Practice and the project was awarded to Rosetta in October of 2009 after a nationwide request for proposals.
Rosetta's "Stream of Life" at City Creek Center in Salt Lake City
According to City Creek Reserve Director of Architecture Bill Williams, “The intent was to capture the unique ecological makeup of the Salt Lake Valley in multiple media. In particular, we wanted a large sculpture that represented the fauna of the valley before the pioneers arrived in 1847. After extensive evaluation, we concluded that Rosetta’s work fit our aesthetic the best – particularly her ability to capture the character and personality of animals in a modern technique that is not so abstract that the animal is lost.”
Stream of Life at City Creek Center
For two years, Rosetta shepherded the creation of “Stream of Life” from conception to sculpting and casting, culminating in the installation of the work in February. The 14-foot-long bronze, created exclusively for City Creek Center, is surrounded by a beautifully landscaped creek that runs through the entire three-city-block project. The piece incorporates ten animals in a creek-side habitat, arranged in a montage-style composition rather than a realistic tableau.
Stream of Life, by Rosetta, at City Creek Center
“City Creek Center is an impressive and beautiful project right across from Temple Square,” notes Rosetta. “I love the setting for the sculpture and the opportunity to provide residents and visitors in this urban area the fun of mingling with wildlife as a non-threatening and visually stimulating experience.”
Stream of Life from above at City Creek Center
All of the included species are residents of riparian habitat, and some are iconic Utah natives, such as the state mammal, elk; the state bird, seagull; and the state fish, cutthroat trout. Rosetta’s interest in filling a space below the crowning bald eagle provided the opportunity to include the state emblem, the beehive. Three river otters and a black bear are there for the fun of it and for the added design opportunity incorporating them provided. The elements of the waterfall and the flowing creek tie all of the animals together and allow the design of the sculpture to flow smoothly throughout.
Key Contributions from Loveland’s Art Community
Bringing “Stream of Life” to fruition was a shared effort between Rosetta and many skilled artisans who contribute to Loveland’s reputation as one of the nation’s leading art bronze producing communities. Independent contractors who were part of the project include Gary DuChateau, enlargement; Dan Ochs, mold making and wax pouring; Kathy Page, wax chasing; Dragon Castings, which cast the bronze; Eric Mesplé who tackled the formidable task of welding and chasing the 58 pieces of the puzzle into a beautiful finish; Patrick Kipper, who created the gorgeous patina; Bryan Wright, transport and installation; and Rosetta’s photographer, driver and all-around support system, husband Mel Schockner.
About City Creek Center
Owned by the LDS Church and run by Taubman Centers Inc. (which also runs the Cherry Creek Mall in Denver), City Creek Center is a mixed-use retail, residential and office complex. It is the first enclosed shopping center to open in the U.S. in six years, reflecting the vibrant Salt Lake economy and transforming the downtown area. Located across the street from Temple Square, City Creek Center’s amenities include luxury condos and apartments, two levels of retail with 100 stores, restaurants, an outdoor fireplace and heated sidewalks, a retractable skylight roof, waterfalls and lively fountains, as well as several sculptures, of which “Stream of Life” is the most prominent. More than 50,000 people attended the City Creek Center Grand Opening on March 22.
About Rosetta
Known internationally for her stylized sculptures of animals and exhibited in a multitude of galleries, museums and art organizations across the country, Rosetta has completed large commissions for corporations, universities, cities and museums as well as individual collections, with “Stream of Life” in City Creek being her largest in both size and scope. For more information about the artist and her work, visit http://www.rosettasculpture.com, call (970) 667-6265, or email rosetta@rosettasculpture.com.
This week only! Discount Gala tickets for 21st Annual Governor’s Invitational Art Show & Sale
Posted on | March 27, 2012 | No Comments
Loveland & Thompson Valley Rotary Clubs Announce
Discount Pre-Sale of Governor’s Invitational Art Show & Sale
Opening Night Gala Tickets
Discount available through the end of March; Ticket price increases April 1
Loveland, Colorado– The 21st Annual Governor’s Invitational Art Show & Sale to benefit the Loveland Rotary Foundation is offering discounted tickets to the event’s Opening Night Gala through the end of March. Tickets are available now for $55/person. On April 1, the ticket price increases to $65.
The Gala takes place Saturday, April 28 from 5:00to 9:30 p.m.at the Loveland Museum & Gallery, 5th Street & Lincoln Avenue, Loveland, Colorado. Art selected for this year’s Show & Sale be on sale for the first time during the Gala via a lottery system. Gala attendees will be among the first to have the opportunity to purchase a painting or other work of art. Ticket price includes hors d’oeuvres, drinks and a color catalogue of selected artworks displayed and offered for sale this year. To purchase tickets, visit www.GovernorsArtShow.org, email 2012GalaGovernorsShow@gmail.com, or call 970-663-0919.
The Show & Sale continues at the Loveland Museum & Gallery from Sunday, April 29 through Sunday, June 10, 2012. It includes art from 57 Colorado artists, including Loveland sculptors George Lundeen and Jane DeDecker. For a complete list of artists, their bios and the works to be displayed and offered for sale, see http://www.governorsartshow.org/index.php/the-artists.
Other free events that are open to the public during the Show & Sale include artist demonstrations by Daniel B. Glanz and Michael Ome Untiedt, and a book signing by Sushe Felix, Buffalo Kaplinski, Leon Loughridge, James Biggers and Jane DeDecker. Details are available at www.GovernorsArtShow.org.
About the Governor’s Invitational Art Show & Sale
The Governor’s Art Show & Sale is the largest fundraiser and capstone project of both the Loveland Rotary Club and the Thompson Valley Rotary Club. It stands out as one of the most prestigious exhibits of original art in the Western United States. The show is made possible by Gold-level sponsors Poudre Valley Health System and Loveland Ready-Mix Concrete; Silver-level sponsors King Contracting, Inc., Wells Fargo Advisors, Décor, Inc., Colorado Financial Management, Inc., The Nanci Garnand Group at RE/MAX Alliance, and Mueller Associates, CPA LLC; dozens of Bronze-level sponsors, and others. A complete list of sponsors can be found at http://www.governorsartshow.org/index.php/sponsors. For more information about the Governor’s Invitational Art Show & Sale, visit www.governorsartshow.org, call 970-663-0919 (voice mail), or email 2012GalaGovernorsShow@gmail.com (preferred).
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