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.

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.

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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

Thermal Clean Unveils Insect Inferno at Bed Bug Forum

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Thermal Clean Unveils Insect Inferno at Bed Bug Forum
Company Uses Innovative Mobile Insect Elimination System

Thermal Clean, working to eliminate bed bugs in Denver and Boulder, will unveil Insect Inferno, a heat-controlled, mobile insect elimination system, at the National Bed Bug Forum January 5 to 7, 2011 at the Omni Interlocken (Broomfield, CO).

“We are the only company in Colorado to use Insect Inferno, which is a mobile unit that raises the core temperature of its contents—mattresses, couches, and furniture—to kill insects and their eggs,” commented Brad Steinmetz, president of Thermal Clean. “We will demonstrate live at the National Bed Bug Forum, officially launching the system in the Rocky Mountain region.”

Thermal Clean, a Colorado company that specializes in bed bug pest control, uses heat-based cleaning to completely eliminate bed bug problems for customers along Colorado’s Front Range. In addition to eliminating bed bugs, Thermal Clean’s heat cleaning processes reduce pet odors and kill most insects and their eggs, allergens, pollens, dander, bacteria, mold, mildew, fungi, and most viruses. Learn more at http://thermal-clean.com.
The patent-pending Insect Inferno is being used in eight states currently and not only eliminates bed bugs, but also fleas, cockroaches, and dust mites. The Insect Inferno mobile trailer features an electronic monitoring system, actuators for easy loading and unloading of furniture, and a contained heat source to maintain a constant temperature. For more information, visit www.insectinferno.com.

“By using our product customers do not have to throw away household items, such as mattresses, box springs, and couches,” said Sue Westrum, president of Insect Inferno. “We have received many calls from homeowners and renters, as the majority of pest control companies recommend discarding these items.”

Focusing on solutions, the National Bed Bug Forum will educate industry experts and newcomers on the resurgence of bed bugs and provide legal, technical, and business information. Please visit www.npmapestworld.org to learn more.

“Our exterminators work with commercial businesses in metro Denver and Boulder, including hotels, apartment buildings, retirement homes, and health care facilities, to completely eradicate bed bugs and other mattress-oriented allergens and pests,” finished Steinmetz. “The National Bed Bug Forum will act as the official platform to launch Thermal Clean and its innovative Insect Inferno system.”

About Thermal Clean
The bed bug epidemic has generated an enormous amount of media coverage and awareness, which, in turn, created the need for an effective solution for Colorado’s Front Range. Thermal Clean knows firsthand the importance of discreet and swift elimination of bed bugs. As the only provider of Insect Inferno, a mobile insect elimination system, the company also offers regularly scheduled inspections, an on-site bed bug heat treatment process, and a “bedbug dog” that can pinpoint areas of infestation. Visit http://thermal-clean.com.

About Insect Inferno
Insect Inferno is a heat-controlled insect elimination system that is proven to eradicate insect and their eggs inside its mobile unit. Insect Inferno quickly increases the temperature of box springs, mattresses, couches, and other furniture—all viewed and operated from a control room in front of the trailer. To learn more, visit www.insectinferno.com.