Sunday, July 28, 2013

Agenda for Tuesday, 7/30/13

1. AGENDA FOR TUESDAY, 7/30/13:

0700-0730:  Introductions and Assistance.

0730-0800:  Speaker/Program.  Biznet member Bob Fretzs (USAFA '71) will continue last week's talk about The Affordable Care Act (Obamacare).  Bob provides information on the legislation overall and what to expect regarding its implementation in Colorado, including health insurance exchanges. 

Bob is an agent with New York Life, with particular expertise on health care insurance.  Visit his web site at www.robertfretzs.nylagents.com.  For information on Colorado's implementation of the Affordable Care Act, visit www.connectforhealthco.com.

2. UPCOMING TUESDAY SPEAKERS/PROGRAMS:

-- 7/30/13 (this week):  Bob Fretzs (USAFA '71)  - see above. 
-- 8/6/13:  TBD/Open Forum.  

If you'd like to invite a speaker for an upcoming Tuesday, or lead a discussion yourself, just let me know, at panicciaj@aol.com.

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Have a great week.

Joe Paniccia (USMA '84)
panicciaj@aol.com

Service Academy BizNet of Denver meets weekly on Tuesdays at 0700, in the Marriott Hotel at the Denver Tech Center. From I-25, exit Belleview east, then turn north onto Syracuse Street. The Marriott lots are paid parking (approx $2-4), however you can park for FREE across the street at Garcia's Restaurant (we have their permission). Look for us in the seating area inside the Marriott's coffee shop. RSVP is not required. Dress is casual. Attendance is open to graduates of the federal service academies (USAFA, USCGA, USMA, USMMA, USNA). Our schedule, roster and other information are posted on the web site at http://www.academybiznet.org/.

Monday, July 22, 2013

JumpStart Biz Plan Awards

Honoring Denver’s best and brightest ideas in small business
The City and County of Denver is looking for the best and brightest ideas in small business to support through the JumpStart Biz Plan Awards. Offered through the Denver Offi ce of Economic Development, this business plan competition will honor the most promising business plans with  investment capital, offi ce space, mentoring resources and more.

Who can apply?
Awards competition is open to start-up businesses, as well as established Denver businesses with up to 25 employees that have been operating up to five years. Awards are open to Denver businesses, Denver residents and/or individuals with plans to have a Denver-based business.

Awards:
Grand prize winner will be awarded all the tools to take their business to the next level, including:
• $50,000 cash prize
• Offi ce space – One year of free membership and offi ce space in the Galvanize 1.0 co-working space
• Legal counsel – legal services provided by Polsinelli Shughart
• Marketing services – strategic marketing advisory services from dovetail solutions
The top ten business plans selected will receive recognition as Innovation Award winners, access to mentoring and a business consultation program. Th ese top ten fi nalists will receive memberships to TiE Rockies and the Rockies Venture Club. Additionally, all entrants will receive Business Plan Elite app soft ware from AppIt Ventures, the grand prize winner of last year’s JumpStart Biz Plan Awards.

Apply Early!
Make sure to apply early – awards program is open to the fi rst 150 entries. Business plan applications will be accepted through August 2, 2013, (or until the registration cap of 150 entries has been met). Winners will be announced on September 19, 2013, during Denver Startup Week.

To apply, visit www.denvergov.org/business.

Sunday, July 21, 2013

Weekly News, and Agenda for Tuesday, 7/23/13

1. AGENDA FOR TUESDAY, 7/23/13:

0700-0730:  Introductions and Assistance.

0730-0800:  Speaker/Program.  Biznet member Bob Fretzs (USAFA '71) will talk about The Affordable Care Act (Obamacare) and what the future holds regarding its implementation in Colorado, including health care exchanges.

Bob is an agent with New York Life, with particular expertise on health care insurance.  Visit his web site at www.robertfretzs.nylagents.com.  For information on Colorado's implementation of the Affordable Care Act, visit www.connectforhealthco.com.
2. UPCOMING TUESDAY SPEAKERS/PROGRAMS:

-- 7/23/13 (this week):  Bob Fretzs (USAFA '71)  - see above. 
-- 7/30/13:  TBD, or continuation of Bob's talk on Obamacare.  We'll gauge the breadth and depth of discussion this week (23rd), but it's thought we'll likely need more than one session.

3. TRAINING FOR MENTORS OF VETERAN SMALL BUSINESS OWNERS:

Thanks to Dave Jackson (USMA '73) for passing along this item:

The Veterans Incubator of Colorado (VIC) will be presenting a free, two-day boot camp for individuals interested in mentoring Veterans as they start and operate their own business.
VIC is seeking individuals who will volunteer to work with a Veteran who have business skills and ideas.
The program will be presented on Saturday, August 3 from 8 am to 4:30 pm and Sunday, August 4 from 9 am to 3 pm.
It will be held at the Jefferson County Department of Human Services, Workforce Development at 3500 Illinois Street, Golden, CO 80401.
The training will be provided by professional development coach Wayne Anderson and will include:
  • ·         Information on the Veteran Boot Camp curriculum (scheduled for fall 2013)
  • ·         Tips and tools for dealing with challenges in mentoring veterans
Individuals successfully completing the program will be issued a certificate.
To register for the program, send an email to info@coloradoveterans.org and provide your name, contact information and whether or not you are a Veteran.

4. GRAD FRIEND LOOKING FOR DENVER/BOULDER BUSINESS PARTNER:  
Chris McGuire (USNA '82) writes as follows regarding a request for contacts, from his friend Jason Starr, who is VP at Winona Capital Management (see Jason's note below Chris's note): 

A friend of mine in Chicago is looking for contacts in the Denver area who deal in outsourced warehouse and distribution services.  I thought the Academy BizNet membership might be a resource and perhaps a mutually-beneficial contact might be made.  Would you be able to publish this request to the membership?
  
Thanks,
Chris (USNA '82)
 
Chris McGuire, PMP MBA, Project Managero: 303-629-9206 m: 720-987-5052 | NASDAQ: PRFT | Perficient.com
From Jason Starr, VP at Winona Capital Management:

Sorry for a generic, blast message, but sending this out to a list of folks I know who are still in the Denver area. We have a portfolio company (a consumer product business) that is looking to open up a new distribution point in the Denver / Boulder area and we are looking for a partner who provides outsourced warehouse and distribution services. If anyone has any recommendations or referrals, I would greatly appreciate it...please respond to this note or even better send me an email at jstarr@winonacapital.com.

Thanks!
Jason

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Have a great week.

Joe Paniccia (USMA '84)
panicciaj@aol.com

Service Academy BizNet of Denver meets weekly on Tuesdays at 0700, in the Marriott Hotel at the Denver Tech Center. From I-25, exit Belleview east, then turn north onto Syracuse Street. The Marriott lots are paid parking (approx $2-4), however you can park for FREE across the street at Garcia's Restaurant (we have their permission). Look for us in the seating area inside the Marriott's coffee shop. RSVP is not required. Dress is casual. Attendance is open to graduates of the federal service academies (USAFA, USCGA, USMA, USMMA, USNA). Our schedule, roster and other information are posted on the web site at http://www.academybiznet.org/.

Sunday, July 14, 2013

Agenda for Tuesday, 7/16/13

1.  Agenda for Tuesday, 7/16/13:

0700-0800:  Open Forum.

2.  Upcoming Speakers:

7/23/13:  Bob Fretzs (USAFA '71) will talk about the Affordable Care Act (Obamacare), including the establishment of insurance exchanges.

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Have a great week.

Joe Paniccia (USMA '84)

Sunday, July 7, 2013

Agenda for Tuesday, 7/9/13

1. AGENDA FOR TUESDAY, 7/9/13:

0700-0730:  Introductions and Assistance.

0730-0800:  Speaker/Program.  Terence Andre (USAFA '87) will speak on two topics, as reflected by his role as a PhD and Chief Scientist at TiER1 Performance Solutions, and as the recipient of a bone marrow transplant.  Here's a bit more info on both topics: 
       1)  Terence will talk about the Denver expansion of his company - TiER1 Performance Solutions, which focuses on providing businesses with learning and knowledge solutions.  www.tier1performance.com  TiER1 has received several awards for business achivement, including Inc 5000 (2007-2012), U.S. Chamber of Commercie Blue Ribbon Award (2007-2008), and U.S. SBA Small Business of the Year (2007).
       2)  Terence was the recipient of a bone marrow transplant at University of Colorado Hospital.  He will talk a bit about that experience and the Be The Match marrow donor program. www.bethematch.org

2. UPCOMING TUESDAY SPEAKERS/PROGRAMS:

-- 7/9/13 (this week):  Terence Andre (USAFA '87)  - see above. 
-- 7/16/13:  TBD.  If you'd like to invite a speaker or lead a discussion on this or any future Tuesday, just let me know, at panicciaj@aol.com
-- 7/23/13:  Bob Fretzs (USAFA '71) will provide an update on the Affordable Care Act (Obamacare).  He will discuss what you can look forward to in the future of healthcare insurance, including a look at insurance exchanges.  

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Have a great week.

Joe Paniccia (USMA '84)
panicciaj@aol.com

Service Academy BizNet of Denver meets weekly on Tuesdays at 0700, in the Marriott Hotel at the Denver Tech Center. From I-25, exit Belleview east, then turn north onto Syracuse Street. The Marriott lots are paid parking (approx $2-4), however you can park for FREE across the street at Garcia's Restaurant (we have their permission). Look for us in the seating area inside the Marriott's coffee shop. RSVP is not required. Dress is casual. Attendance is open to graduates of the federal service academies (USAFA, USCGA, USMA, USMMA, USNA). Our schedule, roster and other information are posted on the web site at http://www.academybiznet.org/.