The Better Business Bureau of Southern Colorado is hosting a free document shredding day on Friday, May 1 from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM in the parking lot of the First Baptist Church of Colorado Springs at 317 East Kiowa. The parking lot is on the corner of Kiowa and Wahsatch Avenue – just west of our office at 25 N. Wahsatch Avenue.
KKTV - 11 News and Iron Mountain Inc., an information protection and storage company, are co-hosting the event known as “Letter Rip” Day. The event was created in 2005 to give the public an opportunity to safely dispose of personal and financial documents as a way of preventing identity theft.
The public is invited to bring as many as five boxes of documents to be shred by Iron Mountain’s shredding truck. Plastics, cardboard, newspapers, binders and magazines cannot be accepted. Those who wish to bring more than five boxes will be charged $5 for each additional box.
We are asking all participants to bring a non-perishable food item that will be donated to the Care and Share Food Bank.
The official blog of SouthSideBusiness.com
Friday, April 10, 2009
Thursday, April 9, 2009
Bump, Set, Spikefest!
Colorado Springs Secures Three-Year Contract With World’s Largest Amateur Outdoor Grass Volleyball Tournament; It’s Here At Memorial Park This Summer On August 15-16
Colorado Springs– April 8, 2009 – Colorado Springs has landed a portion of one of the nation’s fastest-growing and most popular amateur sports events this summer and through 2011.
The city has been named as a site for the 19th Annual Spikefest Tournament, the world’s largest 3-on-3 and 5-on-5 amateur outdoor grass volleyball event series.
This two-day event combines fast-paced volleyball action with a festival-style atmosphere that includes food, music, contests and more. The tournament will take place at Memorial Park on August 15-16.
Competition is open in men’s, women’s, co-ed and junior boys and girls divisions for athletes from recreational to elite level status, with registration open now at www.spikefest.com.
Colorado Springs is one of the event’s major stops, which include Dallas, Jacksonville, Houston, Jacksonville, Austin, and Boulder.
Spikefest attracts over 2,000 players and draws over 8,000 fans per event. It draws top amateur talent regionally and nationally in addition to everyday volleyball “joes” and “janes” and recreational and competitive juniors teams.
Experience Colorado Springs, the Convention & Visitors Bureau, and The Colorado Springs Sports Corporation combined their efforts to make Colorado Springs an annual destination for the tournament for the next three years.
“This is a CSCVB and Sports Corp partnership event – we co-hosted the site visit and worked together to meet the requirements to bring the event here,” said Cheryl McCullough, Sports and Special Events Manager at Experience Colorado Springs.
“Landing this popular event contributes another sports option for the quality of life of the residents of the city and enhances our reputation as a top sports event destination,” says Sports Corp President and CEO Tom Osborne. “The summer of 2009 will be huge for the city, with Spikefest, the 2009 State Games of America, the 87th Pikes Peak International Hill Climb, Sky Sox baseball and more.”
About The Sports Corp
Created in 1978 as the United States Olympic Committee relocated from New York City to Colorado Springs and staged its inaugural National Sports Festival at the foot of Pikes Peak, the Colorado Springs Sports Corporation has grown and prospered over nearly three decades to become a driving force in the agenda for amateur and Olympic sport, as well as for the state’s youth. The Sports Corp works to attract and retain sports organizations, events and businesses, and stage major events including the State Games of America, Rocky Mountain State Games, and the annual Colorado Springs Sports Hall of Fame. It endeavors to support the economy of Colorado Springs by promoting the region as a destination for sports business, competition and meetings. www.thesportscorp.org
Experience Colorado Springs is the leading marketing organization for group travel and tourism to Colorado Springs and the Pikes Peak Region. We are dedicated to a strong national and international presence so that tourism is a primary contributor to a thriving local economy. We maintain a visible presence as a community leader so that our industry members grow and prosper. www.VisitCOS.com
Colorado Springs– April 8, 2009 – Colorado Springs has landed a portion of one of the nation’s fastest-growing and most popular amateur sports events this summer and through 2011.
The city has been named as a site for the 19th Annual Spikefest Tournament, the world’s largest 3-on-3 and 5-on-5 amateur outdoor grass volleyball event series.
This two-day event combines fast-paced volleyball action with a festival-style atmosphere that includes food, music, contests and more. The tournament will take place at Memorial Park on August 15-16.
Competition is open in men’s, women’s, co-ed and junior boys and girls divisions for athletes from recreational to elite level status, with registration open now at www.spikefest.com.
Colorado Springs is one of the event’s major stops, which include Dallas, Jacksonville, Houston, Jacksonville, Austin, and Boulder.
Spikefest attracts over 2,000 players and draws over 8,000 fans per event. It draws top amateur talent regionally and nationally in addition to everyday volleyball “joes” and “janes” and recreational and competitive juniors teams.
Experience Colorado Springs, the Convention & Visitors Bureau, and The Colorado Springs Sports Corporation combined their efforts to make Colorado Springs an annual destination for the tournament for the next three years.
“This is a CSCVB and Sports Corp partnership event – we co-hosted the site visit and worked together to meet the requirements to bring the event here,” said Cheryl McCullough, Sports and Special Events Manager at Experience Colorado Springs.
“Landing this popular event contributes another sports option for the quality of life of the residents of the city and enhances our reputation as a top sports event destination,” says Sports Corp President and CEO Tom Osborne. “The summer of 2009 will be huge for the city, with Spikefest, the 2009 State Games of America, the 87th Pikes Peak International Hill Climb, Sky Sox baseball and more.”
About The Sports Corp
Created in 1978 as the United States Olympic Committee relocated from New York City to Colorado Springs and staged its inaugural National Sports Festival at the foot of Pikes Peak, the Colorado Springs Sports Corporation has grown and prospered over nearly three decades to become a driving force in the agenda for amateur and Olympic sport, as well as for the state’s youth. The Sports Corp works to attract and retain sports organizations, events and businesses, and stage major events including the State Games of America, Rocky Mountain State Games, and the annual Colorado Springs Sports Hall of Fame. It endeavors to support the economy of Colorado Springs by promoting the region as a destination for sports business, competition and meetings. www.thesportscorp.org
Experience Colorado Springs is the leading marketing organization for group travel and tourism to Colorado Springs and the Pikes Peak Region. We are dedicated to a strong national and international presence so that tourism is a primary contributor to a thriving local economy. We maintain a visible presence as a community leader so that our industry members grow and prosper. www.VisitCOS.com
Saturday, April 4, 2009
343 MILITARY FAMILIES WAIT FOR SANCTUARY'S SERVICES
343 military families from 50 states wait to attend a Project Sanctuary therapeutic retreat in the Colorado Rocky Mountains. Following an endorsement from the Department of Defense in February, applications for therapeutic retreats increased from 10 per week to more than 10 per day.
As more troops return from the Iraq and Afghanistan wars, the need for integrative services is rapidly growing. Project Sanctuary has identified an effective method for helping our heroes ease back into family life.
Project Sanctuary helps military families reconnect and find peace again after deployment through diversion, recreation therapy in the Colorado Rocky Mountains. Each retreat is an all-expenses-paid, five-night long getaway where the families enjoy a variety of recreational and therapeutic activities, including skiing, snowmobiling, marriage building workshops, financial planning and connection with other military families. Through these experiences the walls come down and families again experience peace, joy and love within the family unit.
Project Sanctuary is funded through August for helping only 80 families this year. However because of the increased demand, the organization seeks to rapidly expand funding efforts through grants, events and individual donations. Watch for a golf tournament at the Country Club at Castle Pines on July 13, 2009 and a Ten for Troops giving campaign in April 2009.
About Project Sanctuary
Est. November 2007, Project Sanctuary is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization whose mission is to provide therapeutic, curative, supportive and recreational activities to veterans, active military personnel, their spouses and children in a leisure environment. We are dedicated to providing an environment where individuals and their families who have been affected by their service in the military may spend both leisure and structured time with their families and fellow service personnel in an effort to diminish the wearisome impact of returning home after a considerable period away while serving the interests of the country. For more information, visit www.projectsanctuary.us. Tax deductable donations are accepted online or by mail at Project Sanctuary, PO Box 132, Parker, CO 80134.
As more troops return from the Iraq and Afghanistan wars, the need for integrative services is rapidly growing. Project Sanctuary has identified an effective method for helping our heroes ease back into family life.
Project Sanctuary helps military families reconnect and find peace again after deployment through diversion, recreation therapy in the Colorado Rocky Mountains. Each retreat is an all-expenses-paid, five-night long getaway where the families enjoy a variety of recreational and therapeutic activities, including skiing, snowmobiling, marriage building workshops, financial planning and connection with other military families. Through these experiences the walls come down and families again experience peace, joy and love within the family unit.
Project Sanctuary is funded through August for helping only 80 families this year. However because of the increased demand, the organization seeks to rapidly expand funding efforts through grants, events and individual donations. Watch for a golf tournament at the Country Club at Castle Pines on July 13, 2009 and a Ten for Troops giving campaign in April 2009.
About Project Sanctuary
Est. November 2007, Project Sanctuary is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization whose mission is to provide therapeutic, curative, supportive and recreational activities to veterans, active military personnel, their spouses and children in a leisure environment. We are dedicated to providing an environment where individuals and their families who have been affected by their service in the military may spend both leisure and structured time with their families and fellow service personnel in an effort to diminish the wearisome impact of returning home after a considerable period away while serving the interests of the country. For more information, visit www.projectsanctuary.us. Tax deductable donations are accepted online or by mail at Project Sanctuary, PO Box 132, Parker, CO 80134.
UCCS to compete in National Security Innovation Competition
U.S. Finalists Chosen to Compete in National Security Innovation Competition
Three Colorado schools make it to the finals, including UCCS
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO- Ten finalists from the nation's most prestigious universities were selected to compete in the annual National Security Innovation Competition (NSIC) in Colorado Springs, Colorado, May 1.
The competition is presented by the National Homeland Defense Foundation and sponsored by the Colorado Homeland Defense Alliance and the Colorado Springs Technology Incubator.
The top three team projects will receive cash scholarship awards and will be featured at the 2009 National Homeland Defense Foundation Symposium. The entries selected promote national security-related innovations and expose novel technologies in areas such aerospace, defense, security, and first responder activities. Finalists include:
· Georgia Institute of Technology (undergraduate team): First Responder Mobile Tracking System
· University of Buffalo: Vulnerability Assessment and Response Tool Against 0-Day Exploits
· Arizona State University: A Hybrid Electrochemical-Colorimetric Sensing Platform for Detection of Explosives
· University of Arizona: Contactless Fingerprint Sensor
· Colorado School of Mines: Activity Recognition in a Dense Sensor Network
· University of Colorado at Colorado Springs: Mitigating Drug Resistance in MRSA via Metabolic Inhibition
· Georgia Institute of Technology (graduate team): PneumoCheck: A Novel Lower Airway Particle&Pathogen Collection Device
· University of Notre Dame: Enterprise Network Activities Visualization
· University of Denver: Light-weight High-performance Concrete
· Virginia Tech: Self-powered Border Security Systems
The final round of the competition will consist of oral presentations given to a panel of homeland security and defense experts. The following is a list of industry organizations with officials that will participate in judging:
. Science & Technology Division of the Department of Homeland Security
· U. S. Northern Command
· Raytheon
· National Laboratory Representative
The event will be hosted at MITRE Corporation's Colorado Springs office. MITRE is a not-for-profit national technology resource that has 7,000 scientists, engineers and support staff to provide systems engineering, research and development, and information technology support for critical national security issues.
Three Colorado schools make it to the finals, including UCCS
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO- Ten finalists from the nation's most prestigious universities were selected to compete in the annual National Security Innovation Competition (NSIC) in Colorado Springs, Colorado, May 1.
The competition is presented by the National Homeland Defense Foundation and sponsored by the Colorado Homeland Defense Alliance and the Colorado Springs Technology Incubator.
The top three team projects will receive cash scholarship awards and will be featured at the 2009 National Homeland Defense Foundation Symposium. The entries selected promote national security-related innovations and expose novel technologies in areas such aerospace, defense, security, and first responder activities. Finalists include:
· Georgia Institute of Technology (undergraduate team): First Responder Mobile Tracking System
· University of Buffalo: Vulnerability Assessment and Response Tool Against 0-Day Exploits
· Arizona State University: A Hybrid Electrochemical-Colorimetric Sensing Platform for Detection of Explosives
· University of Arizona: Contactless Fingerprint Sensor
· Colorado School of Mines: Activity Recognition in a Dense Sensor Network
· University of Colorado at Colorado Springs: Mitigating Drug Resistance in MRSA via Metabolic Inhibition
· Georgia Institute of Technology (graduate team): PneumoCheck: A Novel Lower Airway Particle&Pathogen Collection Device
· University of Notre Dame: Enterprise Network Activities Visualization
· University of Denver: Light-weight High-performance Concrete
· Virginia Tech: Self-powered Border Security Systems
The final round of the competition will consist of oral presentations given to a panel of homeland security and defense experts. The following is a list of industry organizations with officials that will participate in judging:
. Science & Technology Division of the Department of Homeland Security
· U. S. Northern Command
· Raytheon
· National Laboratory Representative
The event will be hosted at MITRE Corporation's Colorado Springs office. MITRE is a not-for-profit national technology resource that has 7,000 scientists, engineers and support staff to provide systems engineering, research and development, and information technology support for critical national security issues.
Colorado Springs Tea Party, Change of Venue, Updates
Due to the explosion of interest, we have outgrown City Hall. The Colorado Springs Tea Party will be at Acacia Park (225 N Nevada) on Wednesday, April 15th at 12:00 pm. Snow or shine. I'm not sure what the crowd will be like so you probably want to arrive early.
Where do I park?
There are several parking garages in the downtown area:
City Administration parking garage at 130 South Nevada Street
Bijou/Cascade parking garage 215 North Cascade Avenue
Kiowa Street parking garage 127 East Kiowa Street
What to expect at the Tea Party?
The purpose is to let Congress and the President know there are many, many Americans across the country that are fed up with bailouts, large budgets, and high taxes. The way the rally will help us achieve this purpose is by having multiple events happening across the country on the same day. Currently there are 350 events planned. Each of these events will happen on April 15th. By having so many people gather across the country hammering home the exact same message, it will get media coverage and Congress will see that there are everyday, ordinary citizens who are fed up with fiscal irresponsibility. The event in Colorado Springs will have protesters with signs promoting our message. We will also have a line up of speakers. The theme for the rally is "Repeal the Pork, Cut Taxes."
Is there a webpage for the Colorado Springs Tea Party?
Yes there is a website at: http://www.cspringsteaparty.com/ and a Facebook
event at: http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1468846332#/event.php?eid=70804954621&ref=ts. We also have a discussion forum at http://teapartypatriots.ning.com/group/coloradospringsteapartypatriots.
If you are interested in carpooling, please let me know.
Is there something planned for those who work or on a weekend?
We know there are a lot of people who work or have other obligations which prevent them from making it to the Official Colorado Springs Tax Day Tea Party. So, we are planning a Meet and Greet Sign Making Party the Saturday prior to the Tea Party. The details on this have not been firmed up yet. We will have those details listed on the website.
Do you need donations? How can I give money?
Thank you for your generosity. We do have some expenses that could be covered upon request.
What speakers are lined up?
Currently, there are several confirmed speakers including: Congressman Doug Lamborn, El Paso County Commissioner Wayne Williams, local commentator Sean Paige, and others to come with KVOR 740 AM Richard Randall as emcee.
Is there anywhere I can purchase Tea Party merchandise?
Following are some websites to order Tea Party hats, Tshirts, pins, etc:
www.zazzle.com/dontgo
www.usateapartystore.com
www.zazzle.com/taxpayersvoice
www.zazzle.com/pjwuebker/gifts?cg=196382465975539187
www.cafepress.com/C_Journal/6570967
www.cafepress.com/BaldEaglet
www.shirts4freedom.com
http://www.cafepress.com/TexasTeaParty2
What should we put on protest signs for the event?
We will be listing sign suggestions on our website
(http://www.cspringsteaparty.com) shortly. If you have additional suggestions, please share them with us.
We are meeting for sign-making at the Old GOP Headquarters on South Tejon (2 blocks south of Cimarron) at 10 am on Saturday 4/4.
I would like to be included in the planning of the Tea Party. How can I be included? How can I volunteer?
While the Nationwide Tea Party Movement has official sponsors and City Chairmen, this is a grassroots movement. Any thoughts, concerns, or suggestions you have will be considered and addressed. Please email
those to us.
I do not have much time to volunteer before the event. What small thing can I do to help right now?
There are several small things you can do to help with the Colorado Springs Tea Party.
1. Send an email out to all your like-minded friends, family, and neighbors inviting them to attend the Tea Party with you. You direct them to the Colorado Springs Tea Party (http://www.cspringsteaparty.com) website for up to date details.
2. Use shoe polish to paint you car windows with the taxdayteaparty.com website. This way people you pass on the street know about the website.
3. Purchase a t-shirt from the website above and
wear it as you run errands.
Are there any post-rally events planned?
Any who can stay are welcome to join us at McCabe's Tavern after the rally. There will be food and drink specials.
Are there additional events planned after April 15th? Are there going to be any Tea Parties on a Saturday?
There are tentatively 10 total Tea Parties that will take place between February, 2009 and Election Day, 2010 but that is not set in stone. You can go to TeaPartyPatriots.ning.com to answer questions about your vision for the Nationwide Tea Party movement.
Looking forward to seeing you there!
Julie Collard
Where do I park?
There are several parking garages in the downtown area:
City Administration parking garage at 130 South Nevada Street
Bijou/Cascade parking garage 215 North Cascade Avenue
Kiowa Street parking garage 127 East Kiowa Street
What to expect at the Tea Party?
The purpose is to let Congress and the President know there are many, many Americans across the country that are fed up with bailouts, large budgets, and high taxes. The way the rally will help us achieve this purpose is by having multiple events happening across the country on the same day. Currently there are 350 events planned. Each of these events will happen on April 15th. By having so many people gather across the country hammering home the exact same message, it will get media coverage and Congress will see that there are everyday, ordinary citizens who are fed up with fiscal irresponsibility. The event in Colorado Springs will have protesters with signs promoting our message. We will also have a line up of speakers. The theme for the rally is "Repeal the Pork, Cut Taxes."
Is there a webpage for the Colorado Springs Tea Party?
Yes there is a website at: http://www.cspringsteaparty.com/ and a Facebook
event at: http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1468846332#/event.php?eid=70804954621&ref=ts. We also have a discussion forum at http://teapartypatriots.ning.com/group/coloradospringsteapartypatriots.
If you are interested in carpooling, please let me know.
Is there something planned for those who work or on a weekend?
We know there are a lot of people who work or have other obligations which prevent them from making it to the Official Colorado Springs Tax Day Tea Party. So, we are planning a Meet and Greet Sign Making Party the Saturday prior to the Tea Party. The details on this have not been firmed up yet. We will have those details listed on the website.
Do you need donations? How can I give money?
Thank you for your generosity. We do have some expenses that could be covered upon request.
What speakers are lined up?
Currently, there are several confirmed speakers including: Congressman Doug Lamborn, El Paso County Commissioner Wayne Williams, local commentator Sean Paige, and others to come with KVOR 740 AM Richard Randall as emcee.
Is there anywhere I can purchase Tea Party merchandise?
Following are some websites to order Tea Party hats, Tshirts, pins, etc:
www.zazzle.com/dontgo
www.usateapartystore.com
www.zazzle.com/taxpayersvoice
www.zazzle.com/pjwuebker/gifts?cg=196382465975539187
www.cafepress.com/C_Journal/6570967
www.cafepress.com/BaldEaglet
www.shirts4freedom.com
http://www.cafepress.com/TexasTeaParty2
What should we put on protest signs for the event?
We will be listing sign suggestions on our website
(http://www.cspringsteaparty.com) shortly. If you have additional suggestions, please share them with us.
We are meeting for sign-making at the Old GOP Headquarters on South Tejon (2 blocks south of Cimarron) at 10 am on Saturday 4/4.
I would like to be included in the planning of the Tea Party. How can I be included? How can I volunteer?
While the Nationwide Tea Party Movement has official sponsors and City Chairmen, this is a grassroots movement. Any thoughts, concerns, or suggestions you have will be considered and addressed. Please email
those to us.
I do not have much time to volunteer before the event. What small thing can I do to help right now?
There are several small things you can do to help with the Colorado Springs Tea Party.
1. Send an email out to all your like-minded friends, family, and neighbors inviting them to attend the Tea Party with you. You direct them to the Colorado Springs Tea Party (http://www.cspringsteaparty.com) website for up to date details.
2. Use shoe polish to paint you car windows with the taxdayteaparty.com website. This way people you pass on the street know about the website.
3. Purchase a t-shirt from the website above and
wear it as you run errands.
Are there any post-rally events planned?
Any who can stay are welcome to join us at McCabe's Tavern after the rally. There will be food and drink specials.
Are there additional events planned after April 15th? Are there going to be any Tea Parties on a Saturday?
There are tentatively 10 total Tea Parties that will take place between February, 2009 and Election Day, 2010 but that is not set in stone. You can go to TeaPartyPatriots.ning.com to answer questions about your vision for the Nationwide Tea Party movement.
Looking forward to seeing you there!
Julie Collard
Mark Spitz to Keynote Peak Vista November Event
PEAK VISTA COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTERS
SECURES OLYMPIC SWIMMER, MARK SPITZ, FOR
NOVEMBER 11th BREAKFAST OF CHAMPIONS
Colorado Springs, CO, April 2, 2009--Peak Vista Community Health Centers announced today at a Press Conference at the United States Olympic Training Center that it is under contract with nine time Gold Medal Olympic Swimmer, Mark Spitz, to serve as keynote for its 2009 Breakfast of Champions on November 11th at the Broadmoor’s International Center. The event recognizes volunteer physician and dentist champions, celebrates a Champion of Community Health, raises awareness of Peak Vista services and generates funds for Peak Vista’s important work. Since this year’s event will be held on Veteran’s Day, Peak Vista will also recognize military champions. Bill and Kathy Hybl are founding co-chairs of the event.
“Each year, Peak Vista has an Olympian keynote our signature event, Breakfast of Champions. We are thrilled to have Mark Spitz speak at our 2009 event as he is not only a champion in his sport, but also a champion in life. His story will be one that this community will certainly want to hear,” according to BJ Scott , Peak Vista President and CEO.
Mark Spitz's records of swimming brilliance began long before the 1972 Olympics. Born in Modesto , California in1950, Mark held 17 national age group swimming records at the age of ten. Furthermore, in the 1968 Olympics at Mexico City , he captured two gold, one silver and one bronze medal.
Mark has appeared in national television commercials, endorsed major companies and has become one of the countries most sought after motivational speakers. In 1996, Mark had commercial endorsements for Xerox, Kodak, Bausch and Lomb, John Hancock Insurance, General Motors, General Mills and Swatch Watch. He was also a spokesman for these companies at the Atlanta Olympic Games.
In the last two years, Mark has helped to raise more than one million dollars for the United States Olympic Committee through organizations directly associated with the USOC.
Four years ago, Mark was voted Athlete of the Century in water sports and was one of the six best Olympians of the Century voted by Sports Illustrated Magazine. Recently the International Olympic Committee selected Mark as one of the five athletes of the century. Currently Mark is on the Laureus World Sports Academy working on projects world wide in concert with the Laureus Sports for Good Foundation.
Married for the past 30 years, Mark and his wife Suzy have two sons. They reside in Los Angeles , California .
Peak Vista Community Health Centers is a non-profit organization whose mission is to provide exceptional healthcare for people facing access barriers. Established in 1971, Peak Vista provides medical, dental and behavioral health care to more than 52,000 patients, most from working families in El Paso and Teller counties. To learn more about Peak Vista or to donate, visit www.peakvista.org.
SECURES OLYMPIC SWIMMER, MARK SPITZ, FOR
NOVEMBER 11th BREAKFAST OF CHAMPIONS
Colorado Springs, CO, April 2, 2009--Peak Vista Community Health Centers announced today at a Press Conference at the United States Olympic Training Center that it is under contract with nine time Gold Medal Olympic Swimmer, Mark Spitz, to serve as keynote for its 2009 Breakfast of Champions on November 11th at the Broadmoor’s International Center. The event recognizes volunteer physician and dentist champions, celebrates a Champion of Community Health, raises awareness of Peak Vista services and generates funds for Peak Vista’s important work. Since this year’s event will be held on Veteran’s Day, Peak Vista will also recognize military champions. Bill and Kathy Hybl are founding co-chairs of the event.
“Each year, Peak Vista has an Olympian keynote our signature event, Breakfast of Champions. We are thrilled to have Mark Spitz speak at our 2009 event as he is not only a champion in his sport, but also a champion in life. His story will be one that this community will certainly want to hear,” according to BJ Scott , Peak Vista President and CEO.
Mark Spitz's records of swimming brilliance began long before the 1972 Olympics. Born in Modesto , California in1950, Mark held 17 national age group swimming records at the age of ten. Furthermore, in the 1968 Olympics at Mexico City , he captured two gold, one silver and one bronze medal.
Mark has appeared in national television commercials, endorsed major companies and has become one of the countries most sought after motivational speakers. In 1996, Mark had commercial endorsements for Xerox, Kodak, Bausch and Lomb, John Hancock Insurance, General Motors, General Mills and Swatch Watch. He was also a spokesman for these companies at the Atlanta Olympic Games.
In the last two years, Mark has helped to raise more than one million dollars for the United States Olympic Committee through organizations directly associated with the USOC.
Four years ago, Mark was voted Athlete of the Century in water sports and was one of the six best Olympians of the Century voted by Sports Illustrated Magazine. Recently the International Olympic Committee selected Mark as one of the five athletes of the century. Currently Mark is on the Laureus World Sports Academy working on projects world wide in concert with the Laureus Sports for Good Foundation.
Married for the past 30 years, Mark and his wife Suzy have two sons. They reside in Los Angeles , California .
Peak Vista Community Health Centers is a non-profit organization whose mission is to provide exceptional healthcare for people facing access barriers. Established in 1971, Peak Vista provides medical, dental and behavioral health care to more than 52,000 patients, most from working families in El Paso and Teller counties. To learn more about Peak Vista or to donate, visit www.peakvista.org.
Employers Wanted for Spring Career Fair
PPWFC Annual Spring Career Fair
April 3, 2009, Colorado Springs, CO – The Pikes Peak Workforce Center is seeking employers, who have open positions or plan to hire in the next month or two, to participate in its Annual Spring Career Fair.
WHO: Employers in the Pikes Peak region who have open positions or plan to hire in the next month or two.
WHAT: PPWFC Annual Spring Career Fair sponsored by KKTV 11 News and Mr. Biggs.
WHEN: Monday, April 20, 2009 from 10:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
WHERE: Mr. Biggs Entertainment Center, 5825 Mark Dabling Boulevard, Colorado Springs, CO 80919.
WHY: Employers can find the best people for their open positions, accept resumes, and interview on the spot in one place, at one time.
HOW: There is no charge for booth space, however, a $50 donation to the Care and Share Food Bank or $50 worth of non-perishable food items for Care and Share is encouraged. To reserve a booth, please call Duke at 719.667.3839.
About PPWFC
The Pikes Peak Workforce Center supports business and promotes employment by connecting employers and job seekers. PPWFC helps businesses solve their workforce-related business problems and helps residents with career transition. More information about the Pikes Peak Workforce Center can be found online at www.ppwfc.org.
April 3, 2009, Colorado Springs, CO – The Pikes Peak Workforce Center is seeking employers, who have open positions or plan to hire in the next month or two, to participate in its Annual Spring Career Fair.
WHO: Employers in the Pikes Peak region who have open positions or plan to hire in the next month or two.
WHAT: PPWFC Annual Spring Career Fair sponsored by KKTV 11 News and Mr. Biggs.
WHEN: Monday, April 20, 2009 from 10:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
WHERE: Mr. Biggs Entertainment Center, 5825 Mark Dabling Boulevard, Colorado Springs, CO 80919.
WHY: Employers can find the best people for their open positions, accept resumes, and interview on the spot in one place, at one time.
HOW: There is no charge for booth space, however, a $50 donation to the Care and Share Food Bank or $50 worth of non-perishable food items for Care and Share is encouraged. To reserve a booth, please call Duke at 719.667.3839.
About PPWFC
The Pikes Peak Workforce Center supports business and promotes employment by connecting employers and job seekers. PPWFC helps businesses solve their workforce-related business problems and helps residents with career transition. More information about the Pikes Peak Workforce Center can be found online at www.ppwfc.org.
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