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Gourmet Fine Catering’s Syd Sexton Accepts Ritz-Carlton Position
Co-Owner Departs After Nine Years with Company

DENVER, CO (January 19, 2010)—Gourmet Fine Catering, a company that sets the standard for events of distinction, announced today that Co-Owner Syd Sexton has accepted the position of Area Director for Ritz-Carlton Denver and Ritz-Carlton Bachelors Gulch.

“Prior to the creation of Gourmet Fine Catering in 2002, I spent 20 years in the hotel industry, which has always been a personal passion of mine,” commented Sexton. “With a heavy heart, I will be leaving, but as a team, the other co-owners, Darby Donohue and Kent Kidwell, and I grew this company to become a leader in the Colorado catering industry.”

After her career in the hotel industry, Sexton opened Alex Brooks Fine Catering in 1996, offering innovative custom designs and on-site delivery of high-end culinary products. In 2002, Alex Brooks Fine Catering merged with Gourmet Alternative, owned by Darby Donohue and Kent Kidwell.

“We are thrilled for Syd’s new venture,” said Donohue. “She has been a major force in the Denver catering scene and will continue her top-notch level of customer service at Ritz-Carlton.”
Gourmet Fine Catering operated out of its 10,000-square-foot space at 2601 Blake Street in Denver until June 2008, when it moved to 3600 East 40th Avenue, Denver. The company’s new building features 23,000 square feet on 1.5 acres, 12,000 square foot state-of-the-art exhibition kitchen, and a 1,500 square foot tasting room and entertaining space with built-in bar, entertainment systems, and rotation art programming.

“Last year was our best year yet in business,” remarked Kidwell. “In fact, we have created a new director of sales position, hired two new sales representatives, and an administrative assistant. We are poised for even more growth in 2011.”

About Gourmet Fine Catering
Gourmet Fine Catering was formed when Syd Sexton of Alex Brooks Fine Catering and Darby Donohue and Kent Kidwell of Gourmet Alternative merged their companies in 2002. Setting the standard for catered events of distinction in Colorado, Gourmet employs top chefs in the area and a team of event managers to help organize events of any caliber—from corporate meetings to charity galas to weddings. For more information, visit www.gourmetfinecatering.com.

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National Kidney Foundation Serving Colorado, Montana, and Wyoming Hosts 28th Annual Great Chefs of the West

(DENVER, CO) January 12, 2010—The National Kidney Foundation Serving Colorado, Montana, and Wyoming announces the 28th Annual Great Chefs of the West on Tuesday, February 8. The foundation’s largest fundraiser, Great Chefs of the West will be held at the EXDO Events Center (1399 35th Street, Denver). Doors open at 6:00 p.m., and a cocktail reception and silent auction at begin at 6:30 p.m.

“This year’s event already promises to exceed our expectations,” remarked Kathy Wegner, vice president of the division. “We thank event chairs Sue Shaffer, Lissy Garrison, and Michaelle Seeman for their dynamic leadership and exciting vision for our signature event.”

Denver’s finest restaurants and catering companies will provide hors d’oeuvres, entrees, and desserts in a dine-around atmosphere for the expected crowd of over 500. Confirmed restaurants and caterers thus far are the following: The Corner Office, Denver ChopHouse, Second Home, The Food Guy, Rialto Café, Oceanaire Seafood Room, The Lobby, The Palm, Biscuits and Berries, and Lovely Confections. Judges from Metromix, TasteCasting, Denver Magazine, and Out Front Colorado will determine the best appetizer, entrée, dessert, and overall restaurant.

Individual tickets are $150. Sponsorship opportunities and corporate tables are also available. To learn more and buy tickets, visit www.kidneycmw.org.

Musical entertainment will be provided by Six Feet Under the Starz. Media sponsors for the event are Metromix, 9News, Denver Magazine, Out Front Colorado, Mix100, and Kool 105.

“The funds raised from Great Chefs of the West go directly back into our community through programs such as early kidney disease detection and education for underserved communities,” said Wegner.
The National Kidney Foundation Serving Colorado, Montana, and Wyoming is dedicated to preventing kidney and urinary tract disease, improving the health and well-being of individuals and families affected by these diseases and increasing the availability of all organs for transplantation. For more information, visit www.kidneycmw.org.

Farrell's eXtreme Bodyshaping Teams Up with Special Olympics to Mark Grand Opening

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Popular fitness franchise to open its doors in Denver on February 2, 2011

Farrell’s eXtreme Bodyshaping (FXB), a popular fitness franchise developed in Iowa, will unveil its first Denver location at 1547 S. Colorado Blvd. Grand opening festivities and ribbon cutting will be held on February 2, 2011 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. and will benefit the Special Olympics Colorado. The Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce will also participate in the opening ceremonies and there will be refreshments, prizes, and a trainer meet-and-greet. In addition, 10% of all sales for the night will be contributed to Special Olympics Colorado.

The new FXB location boasts 2,500 square feet of mat space dedicated to the participants’ workout. Fitness kickboxing classes are held on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, and resistance-training classes are held Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday. Class times are at 5:15 a.m., 6:15 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. Class times will be added in the future to accommodate participants’ busy schedules.

The first 10-Week Challenge at the FXB location will begin February 5. Franchise owner Dan Dorenkamp has already started enrolling participants.

“There are a large number of health-conscious people in Denver who are looking for a fitness and nutrition program that works,” Dorenkamp states. “Farrell’s is it! The motivation, accountability, challenge and personal attention that I received during my 10-Week challenge is what set Farrell’s apart from any other fitness program I’ve experienced. I can’t wait to share that same experience with the Denver community and help people reach their health and weight loss goals.”

Farrell’s is a results-based fitness program for participants of any age, lifestyle, sex or athletic ability, combating obesity and developing healthy lifestyle habits. In just 45 minutes a day, six days a week, for 10-weeks, Farrell’s participants make real changes in their fitness and overall health. Participants are part of a team and have a coach and instructor to provide guidance, motivation and accountability. The Farrell’s 10-Week Challenge gives participants the opportunity to compete for a $1,000 grand prize, awarded to those with the most eXtreme body transformations in 10 weeks.

The Farrell’s program includes three essential elements:
• Fitness Kickboxing – a Taekwondo-based workout that combines rhythmic martial arts moves, including dynamic kicking and punching, and bag training to push bodies to their cardiovascular limits.
• Resistance Training – an intense anaerobic bands workout that targets “problem areas” through exercises specifically designed to sculpt, tone and shape the entire body. These workouts turn bodies into calorie-burning machines.
• Nutrition – a well-balanced eating plan that converts food into fuel for the body. By eating six times per day, participants stay satisfied and in “burn mode” all daylong.

“We are in the business of helping people transform their lives – results are typical,” says Farrell’s Founder, Lance Farrell. “We have helped over 27,000 people transform their lives through this program. Our certified instructors, coaches and teams help participants improve their overall fitness, balance, coordination, strength, muscle tone, body shape, self-defense and agility.”

About Farrell’s Extreme Bodyshaping
FXB is a transformative fitness program designed to help you quickly improve your fitness level. In ten weeks, you will make positive, permanent changes to your health, strength, appearance and confidence. Farrell’s Denver – S. Colorado Blvd. is locally owned and operated by FXB Colorado, LLC, a Farrell’s eXtreme Bodyshaping franchisee. For more information about the Farrell’s 10-Week Challenge and to find a location near you, visit www.extremebodyshaping.com. Find Farrell’s on Facebook by visiting
www.facebook.com/extremebodyshaping

About Special Olympics Colorado
Since 1969, Special Olympics Colorado (SOCO) has been strengthening families, athletes and the very soul of our community through sports training and athletic competitions. Special Olympics Colorado provides year-round training and sponsors over 80 competitions at the area and state level in 20 sports for more than 10,000 athletes statewide. With a base of more than 6,500 volunteers, thousands of hours are donated allowing SOCO to support athletes of all ages and abilities, allowing them to build athletic, learning and social skills. Participation with other athletes, non-disabled peers (Unified Sports® partners), coaches, sponsors and volunteers builds confidence and creates opportunities to participate as productive and respected members of society by increasing public awareness of the athletes’ capabilities. There is no cost to participate in Special Olympics. For more information visit www.specialolympicsco.org