Thursday, February 17, 2011

Rivé Unveils Reusable Glass Water Bottles at International Home + Housewares Show


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Rivé, a producer of premium reusable glass water bottles, understands the consumer concern for a water bottle that offers a safe alternative to chemical-leaching plastic and taste-changing metal bottles. This environmentally-friendly glass water bottle will be unveiling its premiere line of products at the International Home + Housewares Show in Chicago, Illinois from March 6 to March 8, 2011 at McCormick Place (2301 S. Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, Illinois).

The International Home + Housewares Show (IHHS) offers the opportunity for the public to see first-hand consumer lifestyle and product trends for all areas of the home, both inside and out, under one roof. Attended by 60,000 people, 15,000 U.S. buyers, and 6,000 international buyers, IHHS showcases 2,000 exhibitors who themselves come from 35 different countries.

“We are excited to unveil our first line of products at this world-renown trade show alongside some of the most well respected lifestyle brands in the world,” said Rivé CEO Jillian Craig. “Americans have become more health and environmentally conscious, so the use of reusable water bottles has increased as consumers are becoming more worried about the possible detrimental health effects of drinking water from disposable bottles. Additionally, we believe that people are looking to purchase products that are not only reusable, but an expression of their personal style—which is what sets our product apart from other reusable beverage containers on the market.”

Plastic/polycarbonate bottles still have the dominant share of the reusable water bottle market, but consumer concern over Bisphenol A (BPA) has fueled the production of water bottles from materials such as glass, stainless steel, and aluminum. Of the several materials most commonly used to make water bottles, glass is the only material that has been shown to be safe and free from dangerous chemicals, while still being flavorless.

Designed to address the need for portable water in a fashionable way, Rivé’s product line consists of two different limited edition designs: Elan and Savoy. The Elan weighs 8 ounces, holds 12 ounces of liquid, and is 9.5 inches tall. Also weighing 8 ounces, the Savoy is 10.5 inches tall and holds 16 ounces. Both are acid-etched, which gives them a soft-to-the touch frosted look much like premium vodka bottles. The cap of the bottle is made of FDA-approved food grade, non-toxic ABS (acrylonitrile, butadiene, and styrene) plastic, and the bottom sleeve is 98% food grade silicone. View the bottle designs at www.riveusa.com.
“Glass is a non-toxic substance that has been used for hundreds of year to hold water and other liquids,” continued Craig. “Glass is eco-friendly in its production, as well as the ease with which it is recycled. Rivé presents consumers with a stylish and smart alternative to the typical utilitarian and boring bottles that look like you belong on a mountain. We are injecting excitement into the water bottle industry with the unveiling of our more sophisticated product line, because you are what you drink from.”

About Rivé

Rivé is a design-driven manufacturer whose focus is providing eco-conscious consumers safe, sustainable, and stylish hydration solutions. Founded in 2008, Rivé recognized the need for a safe and sustainable water bottle that looked elegant—unlike many competitors’ unwieldy and primitive bottles. Through innovative engineering and design, the company offers fashionable bottles that blend the safety and purity of glass with functional form. Rivé’s unique bottle decoration makes each piece truly a work of art. Learn more about Rivé by visiting www.riveusa.com.

CULTUREHAUS HOSTS “ART OF THE CHEF”




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Annual Fundraiser Celebrates the Culinary Arts Through A Live Cooking Competition

CultureHaus, a social and educational support group of the Denver Art Museum connecting the young at heart with art, will host its annual fundraiser, the Art of the Chef, a live cooking competition featuring select Denver chefs, on Friday, February 25, from 7:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. at Gourmet Fine Catering (3600 E. 40th Ave., Denver CO).

“We’re excited to host this year’s Banner event, Art of the Chef, at Gourmet Fine Catering, which sets the standard for distinctive and impeccable cuisine,” remarked CultureHaus Co-Chair Jenn Penn. “Attendees will step into a celebration of art and food that will delight every palate.”

Each year, CultureHaus holds a “Banner” event, which is the organization’s signature party and fundraiser. The name of the Banner event each year is chosen by combining the phrase “Art of” with a noun. Past events have included Art of Fashion, Art of Pop, and Art of Sculpture. This year’s theme will feature a live cooking competition that includes a select group of Denver’s best chefs. Each chef will prepare a signature small plate to be judged. After the signature meals have been tasted, a panel of celebrity judges will then choose the winner. The entire culinary competition happens live and unscripted, and those in attendance will have the opportunity to taste the signature dish of each chef.

Attendees will also enjoy a pyrotechnic cooking demonstration, a martini luge, a roaming guitarist, and cuisine from the following: North, Limon/Campagna, Watercourse, Udi’s Restaurant, Snooze, the Kitchen Mistress, and Gourmet Fine Catering. In addition, an open bar will be available, compliments of Beluga Vodka, Vuka, and Breckenridge Brewing Company. The judges for the chef competition include Gabby Gourmet, Denver Post’s Suzanne Brown, Denver Magazine’s Ruth Tobias, Johnson & Wales University’s Jorge De La Torre, Holly Kylberg, and Kasia Iwaniczko.

Tickets to the event are on sale now. For CultureHaus members, tickets are $50, and non-members are $65. Additional tickets for a VIP Wine and Cheese pairing are available before the doors open from 6:30 p.m. until 7:30 p.m.; tickets for this are an additional $20. To purchase tickets and RSVP, visit www.denvermagazine.com/culturehaus.

About CultureHaus
CultureHaus, a social and educational support group of the Denver Art Museum, connects the young at heart with art. CultureHaus provides its members with a wide range of opportunities to learn about art and collecting. At exclusive events held nearly every month, members and guests can enjoy unique insights about art, private exhibition viewings, and the chance to meet other art enthusiasts. Colorado Governor John Hickenlooper and others formed CultureHaus in 1997 to create awareness for the Denver Art Museum and the arts amongst the 25 to 40 year-old demographic. For more information, visit www.culturehaus.com.

Thursday, February 3, 2011

GUTTAU PUBLIC RELATIONS ADDS SIX CLIENTS, NEW OFFICE, AND ACCOUNT COORDINATOR



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DENVER, CO (February 2, 2011)—Guttau Public Relations, a public relations firm specializing in restaurants, education, retail and nonprofit industries, announced today that the firm has added six new clients, a new account coordinator, Kelly Ozinga, and has moved to new offices in Denver’s “LoHi” neighborhood at 1930 West 33rd Avenue.

The firm’s new clients are as follows:

Farrell’s eXtreme Bodyshaping (FXB): FXB is a transformative fitness program designed to help quickly improve fitness levels. The 10-week program combines fitness kickboxing, resistance training, and nutrition. www.extremebodyshaping.com

Rivé: Rivé provides eco-chic glass water bottles that are recyclable and 100% BPA-free. The bottles are not only sustainable and safe, but also stylish. Rivé is simply hydration made elegant. www.riveusa.com

Thermal Clean: Thermal Clean is a Colorado company that specializes in bed bug pest control which uses heat-based cleaning to completely eliminate bed bug problems for customers along the Front Range. www.thermal-clean.com

neuroAgility: Founded in Boulder in 1998, neuroAgility, PC is a clinical center for enhancement of performance, attention, and emotional regulation, utilizing state-of-the-art technology integrated with medicine and psychology. Specialties include: ADD, ADHD, brain injury, anxiety, Asperger’s, and sleep. www.neuroagility.com

Caroline’s Cuisine: Caroline’s Cuisine, a 4-star restaurant in Grand Lake, CO with French-American cuisine, is owned by decorated French chef, Jean-Claude Cavalera. www.carolinescuisine.com

Infinite Harvest: Colorado-based Infinite Harvest is developing hydroponic vegetable farming as a sustainable source of competitively-priced natural health food for people throughout the world. www.infinite-harvest.com

Guttau PR has added Kelly Ozinga to the team as an account coordinator. Completing an internship with the firm last fall, she brings a wide range of experience in event planning, social media, and small business start-ups. Ozinga completed a bachelor’s degree from Metropolitan State College of Denver with a focus on public relations and entrepreneurial business.

“It is exciting to see all the changes the New Year has already brought to our firm,” said Jim Guttau, Principal. “We are looking forward to our continued growth with new additions to our team, as well as continuing to add more companies to our extensive client list.”

Since 2005, Guttau Public Relations has implemented effective and innovative public relations campaigns for local and national clients such as Jamba Juice and The National Kidney Foundation. For more information about the firm and its results, visit www.guttaupr.com.