July 2018

7-20 Memorial Ascentiate

The memorial, named “Ascentiate” by its artist creator, is located inside the city of Aurora Water-wise Reflection Garden at the southeast corner (East Alameda Parkway and South Chambers Road) of the Aurora Municipal Center campus, 15151 E. Alameda Parkway.

The memorial, to be dedicated July 27th, 6:30 PM, honors the 13 lives taken, 70 wounded and many lives that were changed on the night of July 20, 2012. Together with the surrounding garden, the artwork creates a beautiful reflective space that is open to all. Kentucky artist Douwe Blumberg designed, created and installed “Ascentiate,” a sculptural composition of 83 caste aluminum cranes. Seventy white cranes representing those injured in the shooting converge from all sides and then begin to rise upward. Then the 13 uppermost cranes with translucent wings that glow in the sunlight continue to rise upwards, representing those that perished. All of the cranes were cast with a hollow interior compartment, and each of these compartments have been filled with a canister containing meaningful words, objects and mementos. The sculpture is about 18 feet tall. Blumberg was selected by the 7/20 Memorial Foundation from more than 160 artists nationwide who applied for the project.

The 7/20 Memorial Foundation is an independent nonprofit with which the city of Aurora has supported and worked closely.

9 Examples of Re-Purposing Value Content

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If you’ve attended one of my marketing seminars, one of the tactics that I suggest is re-purposing useful information to your target market would like.

The linked article By Ryan Bozeman really hits the nail on the head. Thanks Ryan!

About Ryan Bozeman
Ryan Bozeman is a copywriter and content strategist who specializes in working with marketing and SaaS companies. You can connect with him atwww.BozeContent.com or on Twitter at @RyanBozeman.

Nominate an Outstanding Aurora Business

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The Aurora Business Recognition Awards Program, which began in 2005, celebrates successful businesses that are leaders in the workplace and community. It recognizes not only the economic vitality that businesses of all sizes and types bring to Aurora, but also the influence that businesses have on where people live, work, shop and play.

The selection committee will be looking for proven longevity, significant business growth, the introduction of a unique product or service, exceptional customer service and proven contributions to the greater community. The City of Aurora annual Business Recognition Awards program will be celebrated at a gathering in December, hosted by the Aurora Business Advisory Board.

To view a list of past award winners and complete a nomination form, visit AuroraGov.org/BusinessAwards. For more information, contact Chad Argentar at (303) 739-7052 or cargenta@auroragov.org.The Aurora-South Metro Small Business Development Center coordinates the awards program. The city of Aurora’s Business Advisory Board, which serves as the selection committee, was formed in 1990 to advise the Aurora City Council on the economic and business impact of city legislative and regulatory actions.

Nominations are accepted continuously and reviewed after August 31st of each year. Go here for more information and the application form.

Biz Workshop in Frisco

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Need an excuse to drive up to beautiful Frisco, Colorado?

Essentials for Small Business 2018
Wednesday, July 25th | 8AM – 4PM
Summit County Community & Senior Center | 0083 Nancy’s Place | Frisco, CO 80443

Tools for Thinking, Starting, or Expanding Small Business
Learn: Planning for Success, Avoiding Pit-Falls and Traps, Making Sure You Are Making Money, Building Critical Relationships, Real-Life Lessons, and more.

Cost $40 ($30 for Summit CO Chamber Members) Includes light breakfast and Lunch

Link to the flyer here…