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Featured Event
Dec 13, 2011
 What IRO's Need to Know for the Proxy Season
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One year after the historic financial reform legislation, how was your company impacted? Get ready for the upcoming proxy season and join us for the always-informative proxy panel featuring leading experts who will discuss the real impacts on companies from last year's financial reform legislation, as well as what to expect in 2012 and beyond. The panel members will summarize important rules, provide key data and discuss the impact of the changes before closing with recommendations for preparing for the upcoming proxy season.

Topics to be covered in the discussion:

  • Takeaways from the 2011 proxy season
  • Say on Pay
  • Proxy Access
  • Notice & Access
  • Shareholder communication in a digital world
  • New tactics for governance

Speakers:
Frederick J. Marquardt, Managing Director, Morrow & Co., LLC
Christopher Hummel, Vice President, Broadridge Financial Solutions
William P. Fiske, Senior Managing Director, Georgeson Inc.

About the Speakers:

Frederick J. Marquardt
Frederick J. Marquardt is Senior Managing Director of Morrow & Co., LLC, a proxy solicitation firm, based in Stamford, CT, and has over 35 years experience in the industry. He provides Corporate Governance Consulting, Proxy Solicitation and Advisory Services for companies in the United States, Asia, and Europe.

Mr. Marquardt is a frequent speaker at law firms, corporate management groups, board committees and professional organizations on corporate governance and proxy issues. He is a member of the International Corporate Governance Network ("ICGN"), the Society of Corporate Secretaries and Governance Professionals, and The Korea Society.

Mr. Marquardt has an MBA (Finance) degree from St. John's University, and a BA degree from Queens College of the City University of New York.

Christopher Hummel
Chris Hummel is Vice President of the Western Region for Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc. Chris brings to public corporations technology driven services designed to increase the effectiveness of shareholder communications and respond to the preferences and interests of shareholders. Fundamental to his role is helping corporations respond to economic and regulatory changes with emphasis on proxy processing, Transfer Agent services and electronic communication sourced through the Virtual Meeting, Shareholder Forum and Mobile ProxyVote. He is also responsible for the registered proxy business, providing Issuers with solutions that make it possible to consolidate both beneficial and registered processing environments. Prior to joining Broadridge, Chris was with Federated Investors, an investment management company. He is a member of the San Francisco and Silicon Valley NIRI chapters and a member of the Society of Corporate Secretaries.

William P. Fiske
William (Bill) Fiske has more than 20 years experience providing strategic proxy solicitation and corporate governance counsel. He develops and implements targeted investor communication strategies for publicly-traded companies involved in shareholder meetings and corporate actions, including negotiated mergers and acquisitions, unsolicited takeovers, shareholder activism and proxy contests.

Previously, Bill was a Senior Vice President at Corporate Investor Communications, Inc., where, prior to its merger into Georgeson in 2000, he was head of the firm's Proxy Solicitation and Corporate Governance Advisory Group.

Bill earned a bachelor's in economics from Rutgers University. He has been quoted in a variety of industry publications including Investor Relations Magazine and The M&A Journal and has been a featured guest speaker at numerous industry seminars. Bill is a member of the Society of Corporate Secretaries and Governance Professionals.

When: Tuesday, December 13, 2011
11:30 AM - Check-in
12:00 - 1:15 PM - Lunch and Presentation

Where:
Denver Athletic Club
1325 Glenarm Place, Denver

Cost:
NIRI Members - $38
Non-Members - $55

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Upcoming Events
Feb 16, 2012
 Wall Street is Asking: What are You Doing with Your Cash?
Uses of Cash and Subsequent Returns on Share Prices
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Companies are stockpiling cash at a historic rate. Given the unprecedented low interest rate environment, investors and analysts are increasingly asking: what are you doing with your cash? Companies must determine the most optimal uses of available cash, especially in today's market. Does it make more sense to reinvest internally? Or to distribute to shareholders by distributing dividends? Or buying back shares? Both?

Join us for a timely discussion regarding uses of cash and the subsequent returns on share prices. Mr. Meierhoffer presents an objective study of the different stock returns following alternative use of cash decisions.

Mark Meierhoffer
Practice Leader
Senior Consultant
DeMarche Associates

Mr. Meierhoffer is the former Chief Financial Officer and senior vice president of finance for The Rival Company, a premier Kansas City-based manufacturer and distributor of household products. Prior to that position, Mr. Meierhoffer was senior vice president and chief operating officer for DeMarche. He also has served as vice president and international treasurer for Marion Merrell Dow, Inc., a global pharmaceutical firm, and managed that company's investor relations. He is now a principal of DeMarche and serves as a specialized consultant to DeMarche clients in its corporate finance and investor relation's practices.

Mr. Meierhoffer earned a bachelor's degree in business administration from the University of Missouri and an MBA from Rockhurst University. He is a member of the Financial Executives Institute, the American Institute of CPAs and the Missouri Society of CPAs. He serves on the University of Missouri Alumni Association National Board, is a member of the College of Business Strategic Development Board and the School of Accountancy Advisory Board. He also serves on the Finance and Technology committees for the city of Leawood, KS, and the Kansas City Community Blood Center Board of Directors.

When: Thursday, February 16, 2012
(Please note the event is on Thursday for February only)
11:30 AM - Check-in
12:00 - 1:15 PM - Lunch and Presentation
Where:
Denver Athletic Club
1325 Glenarm Place, Denver
Cost:
NIRI Members - $38
Non-Members - $55
Mar 13, 2012
 NIRI National Update with President and CEO Jeff Morgan
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Apr 10, 2012
 Leading With Your Body: Non-Verbal Cues Make a Difference
Speaker: Jan Hargrave, Jan Hargrave Associates
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May 10, 2012
 Year-end Chapter Social
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Archived Events
Jan 10, 2012
 Legal Update - What IRO's Need to Know
Speaker: Panel Moderated by Sean Radcliffe, IHS, Inc.
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Ever-changing legislation requires public companies to stay abreast of the latest rulings. This informative, interactive panel features prominent Denver-area attorneys who will discuss important regulatory topics affecting all publicly traded companies, including the latest on Dodd-Frank, recent SEC developments and areas of interest, and other proposed rules/issues to watch.

The panel will be led by M. Sean Radcliffe, Vice President and Chief Legal Counsel Corporate- Chief Compliance Officer for IHS Inc.

Who:
Moderator

M. Sean Radcliffe
Vice President and Chief Legal Counsel--Corporate
Chief Compliance Officer
IHS Inc.

Working closely with the company's board and leadership team, Sean is the lead corporate counsel with responsibility for securities matters, corporate governance, the intellectual property portfolio, and the complex regulatory issues that face a global public company. He also supports the Secretary and General Counsel as Assistant Secretary to the Board. In addition, he leads the company's compliance program and oversees the risk management organization. Sean joined IHS in 2004 to take the company public. Prior to joining IHS, Sean was in-house counsel for WilTel Communications during its rise as a public company, its successful reorganization in a New York bankruptcy court, and the sale of the business. Sean also spent many years in private practice in Tulsa, Oklahoma, advising public and private companies on complex business transactions, securities offerings, mergers and acquisitions, intellectual property, and corporate governance.

About the panelists:
Keir D. Gumbs
Partner
Covington & Burling LLP

Keir D. Gumbs is a partner with Covington & Burling LLP in Washington, D.C. He advises public and private companies, non-profit organizations, institutional investors and other clients in corporate, corporate governance, securities regulation and transactional matters. Mr. Gumbs' clients include small, medium and large cap companies, non-profit organizations, public pension funds and other institutional investors. Mr. Gumbs' career includes six years of service with the SEC, where, immediately prior to joining Covington & Burling in 2005, he served as Counsel to SEC Commissioner Roel C. Campos.

Lucy Stark
Partner
Holland & Hart

Ms. Stark's practice is focused on corporate finance transactions including public and private debt and equity offerings; corporate governance and disclosure issues; mergers, acquisitions and divestitures; and venture capital financing. Ms. Stark has represented public and private companies, including master limited partnerships (MLPs), in connection with financings and corporate restructurings as well as numerous debt and equity securities offerings, and debt tender offers. Ms. Stark provides general corporate and securities advice to many clients and her work has included fiduciary duty advice and disclosure advice, as well as crisis management related to litigation and financial restatements for public company clients. Ms. Stark has experience in a variety of industries including oil and gas, LOHAS, mining, medical device manufacturing, technology, mutual funds, microchip manufacturing, telecommunications, and retail. Prior to joining Holland & Hart, Ms. Stark spent nine years as an attorney at Gibson Dunn & Crutcher, LLP.

When:
Tuesday, January 10, 2012
11:30 AM - Check-in
12:00 - 1:15 PM - Lunch and Presentation

Where:
Denver Athletic Club
1325 Glenarm Place, Denver

Cost:
NIRI Members - $38
Non-Members - $55


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Nov 8, 2011
 Holding Companies Accountable: A Colorado shareholder activist reports from the frontline
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Many executives know of Gerald Armstrong for the same reasons many shareholders cheer the well-known Colorado shareholder activist: Mr. Armstrong holds companies accountable. Please join us for a unique event as Mr. Armstrong will share his history of becoming a shareholder activist, what drives him to seek justice for shareholders and how issuers distance themselves from shareholder proposals and tough questions at the annual meeting. This will be a great session to hear a success story from a Colorado native who makes many executives nervous. Mr. Armstrong attended his first annual meeting in 1967 and has been written up by many media sources including the Denver Business Journal. This is a "must attend" event that will help all Investor Relations professionals understand the thought process of the most well-known Colorado shareholder activist.

Gerald Armstrong, Shareholder Activist
Former President 1973 – 2006
The Rocky Mountain Fuel Company

Biography
Mr. Armstrong is the Colorado shareholder activist who has created wealth for himself through his own investments and helping other shareholders by making public companies more accountable through shareholder proposals and hard to answer questions at the annual meeting.

Mr. Armstrong "seeks justice for the shareholders, and fair returns."

Mr. Armstrong was the President of The Rocky Mountain Fuel Company from 1973 to 2006 which the position he gained through a proxy fight. Mr. Armstrong is very proud of the track record of the dividends paid for by The Rocky Mountain Fuel Company. The company was sold in 2006 and was a good transaction for all shareholders.

Mr. Armstrong is an avid reader of annual reports, quarterly releases, interesting filings, Barron's, Wall Street Journal, Business Week, Denver Business Journal, Bloomberg Marketplace, and other local publications.

John and Lewis Gilbert, Wilma Soss, and Josephine Roche were among mentors of Mr. Armstrong.

Mr. Armstrong's shareholder proposals include declassification of board terms to one year, majority voting requirements for the board members to be elected or re-elected, say-on-pay, special meetings to be called by shareholders, and voting on the board's compensation committee report and executive compensation.

The following partial list of companies have had the shareholder proposals by Mr. Armstrong: Qwest Communications International Inc., Xcel Energy, Wells Fargo & Co., Halliburton Co., NV Energy, Comerica, Avista Corp., Barnes Group Inc., Eastman Chemical Co., CoBiz Financial Inc., Merchant Bancshares Inc., Legacy Bancorp Inc., Heritage Financial Corp., Questar Corporation, CBL & Associates Properties Inc., Vornado Realty Trust, U.S. Bancorp, Bill Barrett Corp, IDACORP Inc.

When: Tuesday, November 8th, 2011
11:30 AM - Check-in
12:00-1:15 PM - Lunch and Presentation

Where:
Denver Athletic Club
1325 Glenarm Place, Denver

Cost:
NIRI Members - $38
Non-Members - $55

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Oct 11, 2011
 Creating Compelling Investor Presentations
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Are you effectively capturing investors' attention? Are you clearly, crisply and persuasively conveying your company's investment thesis? Are you creating best-in-class presentations? With a dwindling sell-side community, bearish buy-side sentiment and an increasingly uncertain macro-economic outlook, competing for investor attention has never been more challenging. Many companies, however, continue to use presentations that miss the mark. The visuals are often difficult to read, the slides are cluttered and most important, the reasons for investing in the company not clear.

Please join us for an invaluable session focused on a core skill necessary for any successful IRO. David Fine, voted one of the Top Ten Speakers from the 2011 NIRI Annual Conference, presents the six keys to success: recognizing the specific needs of an investor audience, developing clear messages, organizing the content into a logical flow that tells a story, creating high-impact visuals, the role of design, and effective delivery.

About the speaker:

Mr. David Fine is the principal of Fine Communications Inc. - a communications firm specializing in high-quality investor presentations. Clients span virtually every industry and range in size from small, high-growth startups to some of the world's largest companies. David works with companies in the U.S., Canada, the UK and Europe developing presentations for their own local markets as well as for international audiences. The presentations are used to communicate with investors at investor conferences, one-on-ones and investor roadshows.

David brings over twenty years experience in investor relations and corporate communications. He has served as a director on the national board of the Canadian Investor Relations Institute (CIRI), and is a past President of the Ontario Chapter of CIRI. He has written articles on business presentations, conducts seminars for NASDAQ, the NYSE, NIRI and CIRI and co-authored Point, Click & Wow - A Guide to Brilliant Laptop Presentationŝ

When:
Tuesday, October 11, 2011
11:30 AM - Check-in
12:00 - 1:15 PM - Lunch and Presentation

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Sep 13, 2011
 The New Global Economy
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It's that time of year again to get back into NIRI! Join us as we start off the year with a Global Markets update from the Chief Economist of NASDAQ. This program will include: an overview of the relationship between the markets and the global economy; a look at capital formation; how to read the market indicators about the state of the recovery; and how to think about the implications of the current round of proposed exchange mergers. Not only will IROs benefit from the luncheon, any corporate officer looking to gain a better understanding of the ever-changing market should join us.

About the speaker:
Dr. Frank M. Hatheway is Chief Economist of the NASDAQ OMX Group Inc., and leads the Economics & Statistical Research Department. His team is responsible for a variety of projects and initiatives in the U.S. and Europe to improve market structure, encourage capital formation, and enhance trading efficiency. A regular participant in industry events for both issuers and traders, he has appeared before the Securities and Exchange Commission and the U.S. Congress to discuss a variety of issues around the equities and derivatives markets. His recent projects include identifying the causes of the May 6, 2010 market break, evaluating enhancements for the markets, and exploring the implications of the current round of proposed exchange mergers.

Dr. Hatheway's background prior to joining NASDAQ OMX combines academics and regulation with industry experience. Frank was a finance professor at Penn State University and a researcher in market microstructure. He has authored academic articles in the Journal of Finance, Journal of Financial Intermediation and other leading finance journals. He has served as an Economic Fellow and Senior Research Scholar with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, worked as a derivatives trader, and earned his Ph.D. in Economics from Princeton University.

When:
Tuesday, September 13, 2011
11:30 AM - Check-in
12:00 - 1:15 PM - Lunch and Presentation

Where:
Denver Athletic Club
1325 Glenarm Place, Denver

Cost:
NIRI Members - $38
Non-Members - $55

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May 12, 2011
 NIRI Networking Event: Food, Beer and Great Conversation
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When: Thursday, May 12, 2011

Time: 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Who: You (guests are welcome too)

What: Short presentation by AC Golden Head Brewer followed by informal networking, beer tasting, and heavy appetizers

Where: Molson Coors Tavern/Bar

1225 17th Street, Denver
(Corner of 17th and Lawrence)
32nd floor

No special parking available, but several lots are nearby or the parking garage in the building.

Cost: Cost is $25 per NIRI member or non-member; you may bring a guest for an additional $15. Total cost for you and a guest: $40

Special thanks to Molson Coors Brewing Company for providing the beer, location and pairing expertise.

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If you are not a current member and would like to join or find out more about NIRI Rocky Mountain please go to www.rockyniri.org

Apr 12, 2011
11:30 AM 		Communicating with the Socially Responsible Investor Community:
What IRO's Need to Know
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In 2009, nearly $1 out of every $8 professionally managed in the US was invested using at least one socially responsible investment strategy. Internationally, over 970 signatories, representing over $25 trillion in investment assets, have committed to the United Nations Principles of Responsible Investing, and have pledged to integrate environmental, social, and governance factors into their investment decisions. Cheryl Smith will discuss the extent and growth of the community of investors applying environmental, social, and governance criteria to the selection and management of investment portfolios. She will discuss the characteristics of these investors, what matters to them, and how best to communicate with them.

Cheryl Smith, CFA, Ph.D.
President
Trillium Asset Management Corporation

Biography
Cheryl Smith is President and Senior Portfolio Manager at Trillium Asset Management Corporation ("Trillium"), an employee-owned investment management company solely devoted to socially responsible investment. After beginning her career as Assistant Professor of Economics at the University of Denver, Ms. Smith began her investment management career at Trillium Asset Management in 1987. In 1992 she joined United States Trust Company in Boston (now known as Walden Asset Management) as Vice President and portfolio manager, before rejoining Trillium Asset Management in the fall of 1997.

After serving for six years on the Board of the Social Investment Forum and three years as chair of the Board, Ms. Smith is now the Immediate Past Chair of the Board of the Social Investment Forum.

Ms Smith serves on the Steering Committee for the Initiative for Responsible Investment, a project of the Hauser Center at the Kennedy School of Government at Harvard, and on the Board of the Episcopal Divinity School in Cambridge, MA. She is a former Board member and Advisory Board member of Resist! Ms. Smith is a Chartered Financial Analyst charterholder, and a member of the CFA Institute, BSAS, and the American Economic Association. She holds a B.S.F.S. degree from Georgetown University School of Foreign Service, and earned M. A., M. Phil., and Ph.D. degrees in Economics from Yale University. She has spoken on numerous occasions to the Investor Relations community on how IR professionals can best communicate with investors integrating environmental, social, and governance criteria into the management of their portfolios.

When: Tuesday, April 12, 2011
11:30 AM - Check-in
12:00 - 1:15 PM - Lunch and Presentation

Where:
Denver Athletic Club
1325 Glenarm Place, Denver

Cost:
NIRI Members - $38
Non-Members - $55

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Mar 8, 2011
11:30 AM 		Buy-Side Decision Making and its Impact on IR
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Please join us for an informative presentation by Brian Rivel, one of the foremost authorities in gathering, analyzing and interpreting investment community feedback. Brian will delve into the mindset of the institutional investor and what drives their investing decisions. This presentation will draw from Rivel's exclusive data to give IRO's insight into best practices with respect to communicating with this key audience, measuring IR effectiveness, and how our current environment has changed conventional thinking.

Brian Rivel
President
Rivel Research Group

Brian joined Rivel Research Group in 1994 and became president in 2000. Since that time, he has been responsible for guiding the direction of the organization toward becoming the preeminent investment community research provider. Brian's vision of conducting strategic research for top tier companies is being realized as Rivel Research Group has now worked with over half of the Fortune 100. He plays a crucial role in helping management and IR evaluate performance, formulate strategy and identify opportunities to achieve corporate objectives directed toward key investor constituencies. Brian is a frequent presenter to directors, management teams and communications professionals on how research can add value to an organization by building competitive advantage. He received his Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a concentration in Finance from Boston University.

When: Tuesday, March 8, 2011
11:30 AM - Check-in
12:00 - 1:15 PM - Lunch and Presentation

Where:
Denver Athletic Club
1325 Glenarm Place, Denver

Cost:
NIRI Members - $38
Non-Members - $55

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Feb 8, 2011
11:30 AM MT 		Managing, Monitoring and Evaluating Social Media:
What IROs Need to Know
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Today's investors and analysts are increasingly using social media tools to research companies, discover new investment opportunities and collaborate with other investors. Does your company know what best practices are emerging and what the leaders in your industry are doing? Whether you participate or not, you need to be aware of the opportunities and risks associated with these new technologies.

Please join us for an informative panel discussion concerning the evolving and timely topic of social media and how leading companies are using these channels to increase awareness, attract new investors and build better relationships with their stakeholders.

Darrell Heaps (Panelist)
President, CEO & Founder-Q4 Web Systems

Darrell Heaps is the co-founder and CEO of Q4 Web Systems (Q4), a leading provider of investor relations' websites. Darrell is an experienced entrepreneur who has founded multiple web companies prior to Q4. Darrell's mission is to help companies build better relationships with shareholders and be competitive in today's capital markets. Under Darrell's leadership Q4 has grown to be a leading in online investor relations, social media and web disclosure. He blogs regularly on www.q4blog.com and reports daily on investor relations trends via twitter www.twitter.com/darrellheaps.

Mo Sheahan (Panelist)
Manager of Corporate Communications- Prologis

Mo Sheahan is the Manager of Corporate Communications for ProLogis, the leading global provider of distribution space with more than 475 million square feet of warehouses in 19 countries worldwide. With more than seven years of experience in the public relations and corporate communications industries, Mo helped implement the first social media program at ProLogis.

Brian Walton (Panelist)
Director of Sales – Northwest, Marketwire/Sysomos

Brian is Director of Northwest Sales with Marketwire, a leading global newswire, social media analytics, and communication services provider. With six years at the firm, Brian has been on the front lines of the changing corporate communication and media landscape, and is well versed in ways to maximize the impact of today's online/social media-focused external communications. Brian is also a 5-year member of the NIRI Silicon Valley Board of Directors, currently serving as the VP of Marketing and Communications.

Jennifer Wildhagen (Moderator)
Senior Account Executive - Marketwire/Sysomos

Jennifer is a Senior Account Executive for Marketwire in the Rocky Mountain Region. With over 4 years experience in the industry, Jennifer leverages her knowledge and experience in the communications profession to assist clients with streamlining their workflow and maximizing visibility with their target audience. By staying on top of industry trends, Jennifer leverages a wide variety of communication tools to offer a full suite of solutions for her clients from news release distribution to social media monitoring and online brand management to financial disclosure services.

When: Tuesday, February 8, 2011
11:30 AM - Check-in
12:00 - 1:15 PM - Lunch and Presentation

Where:
Denver Athletic Club
1325 Glenarm Place, Denver

Cost:
NIRI Members - $38
Non-Members - $55

TO REGISTER PLEASE: Click Here

IRO Program

All of us in investor relations - and at NIRI - recognize today's tough economic conditions. The Rocky Mountain NIRI chapter has a program in place to help support our members during these tough times. It is the IRO (Independent Resource Opportunity) program.

If your company does not reimburse you for attending NIRI meetings, or if you are not currently employed but want to network with other NIRI members and benefit from the educational programs, the IRO program is for you!

To qualify you must be an existing IRO (i.e., a practitioner) member or you must have been one within the past three years. On a first-come, first-served basis, you could be sponsored for $28 of the fee to attend the meeting. Therefore, if you are a member, normally paying $38 to attend, you would only pay $10. If you are a previous member attending now as a guest, rather than paying $55 to attend, you would pay only $27.

All you need to do is submit your confidential request for sponsorship to Heathe Cooper via phone at (303) 405-8326 or email at hcooper@curran-connors.com. Heathe will notify you whether or not you are one of the first five requests. You can be sponsored up to three times a year.

So don't let the fact that you may be unemployed, under-employed or not being reimbursed by your company keep you away from the NIRI Rocky Mountain Chapter meetings. Be one of the first five people to contact Heathe Cooper and you could be sponsored for the next NIRI meeting.

    Rich Media Recording

Good news! For members who wish to view the presentation but can't attend the meeting, it will be available via a link on the home page of our Chapter website (www.rockyniri.org ) starting the day after. The presentation (all audio, video and accompanying PowerPoint slides) will be captured as a rich media recording courtesy of Boulder-based Catapult PR-IR (www.catapultpr-ir.com). You just click on the link and it plays back automatically. All you need is a Windows Media Player and preferably high-speed Internet access. This is a unique service that only the Rocky Mountain Chapter of NIRI is offering its members. Please send your feedback to Terri Douglas, Catapult PR-IR at tdouglas@catapultpr-ir.com.

If you are not a current member and would like to join or find out more about NIRI Rocky Mountain please go towww.rockyniri.org

Jan 11, 2011
11:30 AM MT 		Legal Overview – What IROs Need to Know
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Ever-changing legislation requires public companies to stay abreast of the latest rulings. Join us for an exciting, interactive panel discussion featuring prominent Denver-area attorneys who will discuss important regulatory topics affecting all publicly-traded companies, including the new rules for enhanced compensation, corporate governance disclosure, and more proposed rules/issues to watch.

M. Sean Radcliffe (Moderator)
Vice President and Chief Legal Counsel--Corporate
Chief Compliance Officer
IHS Inc.
Englewood, Colorado

Working closely with the company's board and leadership team, Sean is the lead corporate counsel with responsibility for securities matters, corporate governance, the intellectual property portfolio, and the complex regulatory issues that face a global public company.  He also supports the Secretary and General Counsel as Assistant Secretary to the Board.   In addition, he leads the company's compliance program and oversees the risk management organization.  Sean joined IHS in 2004 to take the company public.  Prior to joining IHS, Sean was in-house counsel for WilTel Communications during its rise as a public company, its successful reorganization in a New York bankruptcy court, and the sale of the business.  Sean also spent many years in private practice in Tulsa, Oklahoma, advising public and private companies on complex business transactions, securities offerings, mergers and acquisitions, intellectual property, and corporate governance. 

About the panelists:

Jason Day
Partner
Faegre & Benson LLP
Denver, Colorado

Jason is a partner in the Denver office of Faegre & Benson LLP. Jason's practice emphasizes securities regulations and public offerings. Jason regularly counsels public company executives and boards on Securities Exchange Act of 1934, NYSE and NASDAQ compliance and disclosure issues. Jason's securities experience also includes representation of issuers and underwriters in public securities offerings, including initial public offerings. In addition, Jason represents buyers and sellers in public and private company mergers and acquisitions. He also represents emerging companies in venture capital financing transactions and general corporate matters.

Jeffrey K. Reeser
Vice President and Secretary
Newmont Mining Corporation
Greenwood Village, Colorado

Jeffrey Reeser was elected vice president and secretary of Newmont Mining Corporation in 2009, having served as assistant general counsel and assistant secretary since 2007. Prior to joining Newmont, Mr. Reeser held legal director positions at Sun Microsystems, Inc., and the law firms of Baker & Hostetler, LLP, and Parcel, Mauro, Hultin & Spaanstra, P.C., where his practice included corporate and mining law. He holds a law degree from the University of Colorado School of Law and a Bachelor of Science degree in business finance from the University of Colorado.

When:
Tuesday, January 11, 2011
11:30 AM - Check-in
12:00 - 1:15 PM - Lunch and Presentation

Where:
Denver Athletic Club
1325 Glenarm Place, Denver

Cost:
NIRI Members - $38 
Non-Members - $55

TO REGISTER PLEASE: Click Here

Jan 11, 2011
11:30 AM MT 		January NIRI Meeting Features Interactive Panel on 2011's Most Important Legal Issues for Public Companies
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DENVER, CO, January 4, 2011 - The Rocky Mountain Chapter of the National Investor Relations Institute (NIRI) announced today that its Tuesday, January 11, 2011 meeting will feature a legal panel on today's most pressing investor relations issues. Ever-changing legislation requires public companies to stay abreast of the latest rulings. Join us for an exciting, interactive panel discussion featuring prominent Denver-area attorneys who will discuss important regulatory topics affecting all publicly-traded companies, including the new rules for enhanced compensation, corporate governance disclosure, and more proposed rules/issues to watch.

Who:
Jason Day- Partner, Faegre & Benson LLP
Jeffrey K. Reeser - Vice President and Secretary, Newmont Mining Corp.
M. Sean Radcliffe (Moderator) - Vice President and Chief Legal Counsel - Corporate Chief Compliance Officer, IHS Inc.

What: The panel will discuss the following topics:
  • New Rules from the Dodd Frank Act
  • Say on Pay
  • Web Disclosure Trends
  • Recent High Profile Cases Involving Insider Trading

Please click http://niri.barkerdesign.com to register for the meeting.

When:
Tuesday, January 11, 2011,
11:30 AM - Check-in
12:00 - 1:15 PM - Lunch and Presentation

Where:
The Denver Athletic Club
1325 Glenarm Place
Denver, CO

Cost:
NIRI Members - $38
Non-members - $55

About NIRI and the Rocky Mountain Chapter

With approximately 4,000 members in 35 chapters around the country, the National Investor Relations Institute (NIRI) sets the highest standards in education designed to advance the practice of investor relations and meet the growing professional development needs of those engaged in the field. The Rocky Mountain Chapter represents most of the major public companies in the Rocky Mountain region with a membership that averages around 90 corporate practitioners, IR consultants and IR-related service providers. The chapter holds regular monthly meetings and special events featuring experts on leading issues affecting publicly traded companies and the investor relations profession. For more information on the Rocky Mountain Chapter, please visit its Website at www.rockyniri.org

Karli Anderson
Secretary & Chair, Communications
Rocky Mountain Chapter, National Investor Relations Institute
303-837-6049
karli.anderson@newmont.com
Dec 13, 2010
11:30 AM MT 		Pilgrimage to Warren Buffett's Omaha: A Hedge Fund Manager's Dispatches from Inside the Berkshire Hathaway Annual Meeting
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Based on two visits to the famous "Woodstock for Capitalists"—the Berkshire annual meeting—as well as visits to Berkshire-owned Nebraska Furniture Mart and conversations with Berkshire executives, Jeff provides a front row view of how the 78-year old Buffett and his partner, Charlie Munger have managed to grow Berkshire in 42 out of the last 43 years.

In plain, straightforward language, Jeff will address the following topics:
  • What is Warren Buffett's key personality trait that makes him so successful?
  • What caused Buffett to declare financial derivatives "ticking time bombs" five years before the rest of the world became aware of their dangers?
  • How has Buffett prepared Berkshire Hathaway for today's financial crisis?
  • What hidden weaknesses might lurk within Berkshire Hathaway after 43 years of Buffett's management?
  • What role has Charlie Munger—"The Abominable No-Man"—played in Berkshire's success?
  • Most importantly, will Berkshire survive without Warren Buffett?

(NOTE: A free copy of the book, "A Pilgrimage to Warren Buffet's Omaha" by Jeff Mathews, will be given to all attendees.)

About the speaker:

Jeff Matthews, Author, Blogger, and Hedge Fund Manager

Jeff Matthews has nearly 30 years experience on Wall Street, and has run his own hedge fund for 15 years. He started as an energy analyst at Merrill Lynch in 1979, moved into the consumer and technology fields as an analyst at several large investment firms, and founded his own hedge fund, Ram Partners LP, in 1994. His financial blog, Jeff Matthews Is Not Making This Up, was recommended by Barron's in 2006 and has been featured in the Wall Street Journal's Market Beat. His first book, "Pilgrimage to Warren Buffett's Omaha," was recently published by McGraw-Hill.

When:
Monday, December 13, 2010
(NOTE: MONDAY instead of our regular TUESDAY meeting day)
11:30 AM - Check-in
12:00 - 1:15 PM - Lunch and Presentation

Where:
Denver Athletic Club
1325 Glenarm Place, Denver

Cost:
NIRI Members - $38 (includes a free book)
Non-Members - $55 (includes a free book)

TO REGISTER: Click Here

Good news! For members who wish to view the presentation but can't attend the meeting, it will be available via a link on the home page of our Chapter website (www.rockyniri.org) starting the day after. The presentation (all audio, video and accompanying PowerPoint slides) will be captured as a rich media recording courtesy of Boulder-based Catapult PR-IR (www.catapultpr-ir.com). You just click on the link and it plays back automatically. All you need is a Windows Media Player and preferably high-speed Internet access. This is a unique service that only the Rocky Mountain Chapter of NIRI is offering its members. Please send your feedback to Terri Douglas, Catapult PR-IR at tdouglas@catapultpr-ir.com.
Nov 9, 2010
 What IRO's Need to Know for the Proxy Season: Dodd- Frank Bill,
Say on Pay, Proxy Access, and the Concept Release on Proxy Plumbing
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The historic financial reform legislation passed this summer by Congress and signed by President Obama will have a major impact on public companies The S.E.C.'s Concept Release on the U.S. Proxy System, which closed for comment on October 20, 2010, points toward a significant overhaul of the proxy voting system. Join us for a panel discussion featuring leading proxy experts who will discuss what these developments mean for investor relations and shareholder communications professionals. The panel members will summarize important rules, provide key data and discuss the impact of the changes before closing with recommendations for preparing for the 2011 proxy season and beyond.

Among other discussion points, the panel will cover:

  • Dodd-Frank Bill -. Aimed at reining in Wall Street, protecting consumers and preventing another financial crisis, this bill has been called the most ambitious regulatory reform of laws governing the financial industry since the Great Depression.
  • Say on Pay - The new federal requirement that public companies hold nonbinding shareholder votes on proposed executive compensation plans creates considerable challenges for corporate leaders.
  • Proxy Access - Allows shareholders with a designated number of shares over a certain period of time to nominate directors for the annual meeting.
  • Concept Release on the U.S. Proxy System - The Securities and Exchange Commission voted unanimously to issue a concept release seeking public comment on the U.S. proxy system and asking whether rule revisions should be considered to promote greater efficiency and transparency.

Moderator: Steve Nutt, joined Broadridge Financial Solutions in 2007. He is responsible for account management and new business development for a 10 state region. Mr. Nutt has over 12 years of experience in account management with an emphasis in technology. Mr. Nutt was a member of the Broadridge Steering Committee tasked with implementing and educating issuers on Notice & Access. Mr. Nutt has a BA of General Business and Entrepreneurship from Colorado State University.

About the Panel Members:

Frederick J. Marquardt
Frederick J. Marquardt is Senior Managing Director of Morrow & Co., LLC, a proxy solicitation firm, based in Stamford, CT, and has over 35 years experience in the industry. He provides Corporate Governance Consulting, Proxy Solicitation and Advisory Services for companies in the United States, Asia, and Europe.

Mr. Marquardt is a frequent speaker at law firms, corporate management groups, board committees and professional organizations on corporate governance and proxy issues. He is a member of the International Corporate Governance Network ("ICGN"), the Society of Corporate Secretaries and Governance Professionals, and The Korea Society.

Mr. Marquardt has an MBA (Finance) degree from St. John's University, and a BA degree from Queens College of the City University of New York.

Marvin Sims
Marvin Sims joined Broadridge Financial Solutions in 2005. He is responsible for government relations, regulatory affairs, policy research, and developing several of the firm's strategic digital and electronic communications initiatives. Mr. Sims formerly held the position of Investor Relations Officer for Broadridge where he served as the primary communications liaison between Broadridge and the external investment community. Prior to joining Broadridge, Mr. Sims a CPA, has held senior financial leadership roles with respected public and private firms, such as, Automatic Data Processing (ADP), Janus Mutual Fund, DST Systems, Madison Square Garden Corporation and PricewaterhouseCoopers. He is a member of the National Investor Relations Institute and the Investor Relations Corporate Executive Board.

When:
Tuesday, November 9, 2010
11:30 AM - Check-in
12:00 - 1:15 PM - Lunch and Presentation

Where:
Denver Athletic Club
1325 Glenarm Pl, Denver

Cost:
NIRI Members - $38
Non-Members - $55

TO REGISTER PLEASE: Click Here

Oct 12, 2010
11:30 AM MT 		2011 Economic Forecast: Rocky Mountain NIRI October Meeting
Speaker: Patricia Silverstein, Chief Economist for the Metro Denver Economic Development Corp
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DENVER, CO, September 30, 2010 - The Rocky Mountain Chapter of the National Investor Relations Institute (NIRI) announced today that its October 12, 2010 meeting will feature Patricia Silverstein, chief economist for the Metro Denver Economic Development Corp, who will lead a discussion focused on current and projected growth trends at the national, state, and local level.

Who: Patricia Silverstein is the president of Development Research Partners, a Jefferson County, Colorado-based real estate analysis and economic development research company founded in 1994. In addition, she serves as the consulting chief economist for the Metro Denver Economic Development Corp. and the Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce.

Ms. Silverstein received a bachelor's degree in economics from Nebraska Wesleyan University and a master's degree in economics from the University of Colorado
What: Ms. Silverstein will focus on the industry developments that are impacting the economy, including employment and unemployment trends, population growth, construction activity, and the real estate markets. While Colorado remains challenged by cautious consumers and businesses and governments working through a damaging combination of lower sales, property, and income taxes, improvements in the economy will become more apparent in 2011.


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When: Tuesday, October 12, 2010
11:30 AM - Check-in
12:00 - 1:15 PM - Lunch and Presentation
   
Where: The Denver Athletic Club
1325 Glenarm Place
Denver, CO
303-534-1211
   
Cost: NIRI Members - $38
Non-members - $55

For members who are unable to attend the presentation, it will be available via a link on the home page of the Chapter's Web site (www.rockyniri.org) the following day. The presentation will be captured as a rich media recording courtesy of Boulder-based Catapult PR-IR (www.catapultpr-ir.com).
Sep 14, 2010
 The Continuing Evolution of Market Structure
Speaker: Rich Berry, VIce President of the Capital Markets Desk, NYSE Euronext
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Capital Markets Update: The Continuing Evolution of Market Structure

Has the "flash crash" got you down? Has your average daily trading volume withered away to nothing because most of Wall Street is spending the month of August in the Hamptons? Well, shake off the dog days of summer and jump start your investor relations program by joining us for a capital markets update.

High frequency trading, circuit breakers, dark pools, and the flash crash have dominated recent news headlines. Join us for a detailed discussion of the continuing evolution of equity market structure.

About the speaker:
Richard Barry (Rich) is Vice President of the Capital Markets Desk at NYSE Euronext. The Capital Markets Desk provides individual stock trading insight and analysis to NYSE listed companies as well as a consolidated view of stock trading.

Rich earned his BA in Economics from Fairfield University and his MBA in Finance from Fordham University. He has served in various functions on the NYSE trading floor from 1996 through 2008 as a Specialist, Floor Official and Floor Governor and Director of the NYSE Floor. He also served as Senior Managing Director and Floor/Trading and Risk Manager for Labranche Specialists from 2002-2008.

In addition to his current role on the Capital Markets Desk, Rich continues to serve as a Floor Governor on the NYSE trading floor.

When:
Tuesday, September 14, 2010
11:30 AM - Check-in
12:00 - 1:15 PM - Lunch and Presentation

Where:
Denver Athletic Club
1325 Glenarm Pl, Denver

Cost:
NIRI Members - $38
Non-Members - $55

To Register Click Here

IRO Program
All of us in investor relations - and at NIRI - recognize today's tough economic conditions. The Rocky Mountain NIRI chapter has a program in place to help support our members during these tough times. It is the IRO (Independent Resource Opportunity) program.

If your company does not reimburse you for attending NIRI meetings, or if you are not currently employed but want to network with other NIRI members and benefit from the educational programs, the IRO program is for you!

To qualify you must be an existing IRO (i.e., a practitioner) member or you must have been one within the past three years. On a first-come, first-served basis, you could be sponsored for $28 of the fee to attend the meeting. Therefore, if you are a member, normally paying $38 to attend, you would only pay $10. If you are a previous member attending now as a guest, rather than paying $55 to attend, you would pay only $27.

All you need to do is submit your confidential request for sponsorship to Heathe Cooper via phone at (303) 405-8326 or email at hcooper@curran-connors.com. Heathe will notify you whether or not you are one of the first five requests. You can be sponsored up to three times a year.

So don't let the fact that you may be unemployed, under-employed or not being reimbursed by your company keep you away from the NIRI Rocky Mountain Chapter meetings. Be one of the first five people to contact Heathe Cooper and you could be sponsored for the next NIRI meeting.
May 20, 2010
 May Social Event
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Come help us wrap up the NIRI 2009-2010 program year in style by attending our year-end social and networking event. The May Social Meeting will be held at the Peaks Lounge at the Hyatt Regency Denver at Colorado Convention Center on Thursday, May 20, from 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM. You are invited to join this meeting and networking event in the Peaks Lounge while enjoying breathtaking views of the Mile High City and the surrounding Rocky Mountains from atop the Hyatt Regency. Food and drinks will be provided. Members are encouraged to bring a guest. See you there!


When:
Thursday, May 20th
5.30 PM to 7.00 PM

Where:
Hyatt Regency Denver at Colorado Convention Center
Peaks Lounge
650 15th Street
Denver, USA 80202
Tel: +1 303 436 1234 Fax: +1 303 486 4450

Maps & Directions

Cost:
NIRI Members - $25
Non-Members - $25
Member plus guest - $40



TO REGISTER PLEASE : Click here


Good news! For members who wish to view the presentation but can't attend the meeting, it will be available via a link on the home page of our Chapter website (www.rockyniri.org) starting the day after. The presentation (all audio, video and accompanying PowerPoint slides) will be captured as a rich media recording courtesy of Boulder-based Catapult PR-IR (www.catapultpr-ir.com) You just click on the link and it plays back automatically. All you need is a Windows Media Player and preferably high-speed Internet access. This is a unique service that only the Rocky Mountain Chapter of NIRI is offering its members. Please send your feedback to Terri Douglas, Catapult PR-IR at tdouglas@catapultpr-ir.com
Apr 13, 2010
 The SEC and the IRO - What Every IRO Needs to Know About the SEC
Speaker: Panel members: Julie Lutz, Randall Fons and George Curtis. Moderator: Sean Radcliffe.
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The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission is an important player in the world of the investor relations officer. Recent landmark SEC developments further underscore this point. Join us for an interactive discussion regarding the SEC and the IRO. In addition to providing a brief overview of the SEC, Julie Lutz, a representative of the SEC's Denver Regional Office, will be joined by a panel of experts to discuss recent developments at the SEC, disclosure matters, how to appropriately plan and interact with the Commission, and other topics vital to the IRO role.
Mar 9, 2010
 Capital Markets Update: How Current Conditions Affect Raising Capital
Speaker: Valeria Alberola, Partner with Q Advisors, a communications, technology and business services-focused investment bank
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In addition to speaking about how the process of raising capital is affected by capital market conditions, Valeria Alberola, a partner with Q Advisors, a technology and communications investment bank, will also provide an update on the state of the:

Public Equity Markets
Debt Markets
Private Equity Markets
M&A Markets
Overall M&A Activity

Feb 9, 2010
 Legal Overview of IR – What IROs Need to Know
Speaker: Brent D. Fassett , a partner in the Cooley Godward Kronish Business department
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Ever-changing legislation requires public companies to stay abreast the latest rulings. Join us for an update on important regulatory topics affecting all publicly-traded companies, including the following:

* New Rules for Enhanced Compensation and Corporate
* Governance Disclosure
* Proxy Access
* Proposed Rules/Issues to Watch
* And more
Jan 12, 2010
 Economic Overview – Outlook for 2010
Speaker: James Reed JD, CFA, Lead Portfolio Manager for the Scout Stock Fund
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What happened in 2009 and what lies ahead for 2010? Join us as James A. Reed II, JD, CFA, Lead Portfolio Manager for the Scout Stock Fund, shares his analysis of economic trends of the past year and forecasts directions for the upcoming year. Beyond assessing the 2009 economy, Mr. Reed will also evaluate whether signals point toward economic recovery or if anemic growth is more likely. Among other topics he will discuss unemployment, market volatility, industries and more.

Dec 8, 2009
 Rule 452 and Other SEC Rulings - What IROs Need to Know for the Proxy Season
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Recent landmark SEC developments will affect the upcoming proxy season. Join us for a panel discussion featuring leading proxy experts who will discuss what these developments mean for investor relations and shareholder communications professionals. The panel members will summarize important rules, will provide key data on proxy voting patterns from last season and will discuss the impact of discretionary voting before closing with recommendations for preparing for the 2010 proxy season and beyond.

Among other discussion points, the panel will cover:

  • NYSE Rule 452 - Recently approved by the SEC - Eliminates broker discretionary voting for board members

  • Proposed Proxy Access - Allows shareholders with a designated number of shares over a certain period of time to nominate directors for the annual meeting

  • Record number of Legislative proposals including The Shareholder Bill of Rights - U.S. Senator Charles Schumer has proposed giving shareholders more say on executive pay and an easier way to nominate board members

  • Proxy Disclosure Rules

Panel Members:
David Drake, President, Georgeson
Frederick J. Marquardt, Managing Director, Morrow & Co., LLC
Don Kittell, Managing Director, Regulatory Affairs, Broadridge Financial Solutions

Moderator: Steve Nutt, Account Executive, Broadridge


When:

Tuesday, December 8, 2009
11:30 AM - Check-in
12:00 - 1:15 PM - Lunch and Presentation

Where:
Denver Athletic Club
1325 Glenarm Pl, Denver

Cost:
NIRI Members - $38
Non-Members - $55
Nov 10, 2009
11:30 AM MT 		Is There Life After Loss of Sell- Side Analyst Coverage? Long-term Consequences and Options for Public Companies
Speaker: Simona Mola, Assistant Professor of Finance, Arizona State University
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For years, nearly every investor relations officer has spent time attracting, maintaining and managing sell-side analyst coverage on their companies. For small and mid-sized organizations, analyst coverage has been a lifeline to the broad capital market. Many CFOs believe that independent coverage drives investor interest and liquidity, which in turn leads to a more accurate share price and a truer company valuation. But what happens when these same sell-side analysts discontinue coverage? Lost coverage is not only meaningful to small companies but also to larger companies and their investors. What options exist for the IROs of those companies? Is a more aggressive outreach program practical? What about buying company-commissioned research? Please join us for a detailed discussion on this topic.

About the speaker:
Simona Mola, assistant professor of finance at Arizona State University, along with colleagues from Georgia Institute of Technology and Purdue University, has been studying these questions for the past several years. Professor Mola will present the conclusions of recent research where the role of sell-side analysts is evaluated and the impact from losing coverage on publicly traded companies is objectively measured.

Oct 22, 2009
5:30 PM MT 		October Networking Event
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Come network, mingle and have fun with your fellow IROs, Rocky Mountain NIRI members and guests on Thursday, October 22nd from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM at The Tavern Downtown. Rocky Mountain NIRI will supply each paid registered member or guest with two drink tickets and appetizers. A cash bar will be available.

If this event conflicts with Rocktober, and the Colorado Rockies are scheduled for a playoff game at Coors Field, this event will be moved to another location near downtown.

When:
Thursday, October 22nd, 2009
5:30 PM to 7:30 PM for Networking and Happy Hour

Where:
The Tavern Downtown
1949 Market Street
Denver, CO 80202


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Cost:
NIRI Members - $10
Non-Members - $10

Oct 13, 2009
11:30 AM MT 		High Frequency Stock Trading: Its Importance to Investor Relations Officers
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So what do you do when your CEO/CFO walks into your office one afternoon after a high-trading volume day in your stock and asks: "What happened today?" What if you don't have a clue? And what if you have a performance objective to attract "long-term" investors to your shareholder base?

High frequency trading has dominated recent headlines. A measure of market risk, high frequency trading is continual, high-turnover buying and selling with real-time data to control risk while generating returns from small changes. But what are the implications for investor relations professionals, especially considering that it accounts for an estimated 20-30% or more of volume? Join us for a detailed discussion of high frequency trading, how it affects the broad markets and how it affects your investor relations program.

About the speaker:
Tim Quast is Managing Director of ModernIR. Tim is a 15-year investor relations veteran and founder and managing director of ModernIR.com, which parses and categorizes over a half-billion shares per week with its trading intelligence systems.

When:

Tuesday, October 13, 2009
11:30 AM - Check-in
12:00 - 1:15 PM - Lunch and Presentation

Where:
Denver Athletic Club
1325 Glenarm Pl, Denver

Cost:
NIRI Members - $38
Non-Members - $55

TO REGISTER PLEASE : Click here

Good news! For members who wish to view the presentation but can't attend the meeting, it will be available via a link on the home page of our Chapter website (www.rockyniri.org) starting the day after. The presentation (all audio, video and accompanying PowerPoint slides) will be captured as a rich media recording courtesy of Boulder-based Catapult PR-IR (www.catapultpr-ir.com) You just click on the link and it plays back automatically. All you need is a Windows Media Player and preferably high-speed Internet access. This is a unique service that only the Rocky Mountain Chapter of NIRI is offering its members. Please send your feedback to Terri Douglas, Catapult PR-IR at tdouglas@catapultpr-ir.com



IRO Program
All of us in investor relations - and at NIRI - recognize today's tough economic conditions. The Rocky Mountain NIRI chapter has a program in place to help support our members during these tough times. It is the IRO (Independent Resource Opportunity) program. If your company does not reimburse you for attending NIRI meetings, or if you are not currently employed but want to network with other NIRI members and benefit from the educational programs, the IRO program is for you!

To qualify you must be an existing IRO (i.e., a practitioner) member or you must have been one within the past three years. On a first-come, first-served basis, you could be sponsored for $28 of the fee to attend the meeting. Therefore, if you are a member, normally paying $38 to attend, you would only pay $10. If you are a previous member attending now as a guest, rather than paying $55 to attend, you would pay only $27.

All you need to do is submit your confidential request for sponsorship to Becky Winning via phone at (303)722-8388 or email at winning_ink@msn.com.

Becky will notify you whether or not you are one of the first five requests. You can be sponsored up to three times a year. So don't let the fact that you may be unemployed, under-employed or not being reimbursed by your company keep you away from the NIRI Rocky Mountain Chapter meetings. Be one of the first five people to contact Becky Winning and you could be sponsored for the next NIRI meeting.

Sep 10, 2009
11:30 AM MT 		Crisis Communications for IROs – How to Help Protect Company Reputation
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IROs can't plan for a crisis while in the midst of one. There are several important steps that any organization can take to prepare for unprecedented public attention. Even after the media, shareholders, analysts, competitors and the public jump in, there are proven practices to manage to a successful outcome. Steve Gray, Principal at Rockford Gray, will examine the good, the bad and the ugly in preparing for and making one's way through a crisis.

Among other topics, learn:

What constitutes a crisis?
The need for a thoughtful crisis plan and the elements that comprise it
Roles and responsibilities for executing on a plan
What constitutes success and how to measure it

About the speaker:
Steve Gray, Principal, Rockford Gray Steve's life in journalism started in 1967 as a newspaper carrier for the morning Syracuse Post-Standard. That launched him on a career as an award winning journalist and now expert counsel on crisis communication and media relations. Steve is a principal in Rockford Gray, a Denver-based firm that specializes in helping organizations prepare for and then survive a media crisis. Rockford Gray works with a diverse client base that includes public companies in telecommunications, mining, brewing, healthcare, entertainment and hospitality, to name a few. Rockford Gray espouses two simple ideas: 1. Your company's reputation is its #1 asset. 2. A crisis can quickly dilute or destroy the value of that asset.

When: Thursday, September 10, 2009
11:30 AM - Check-in
12:00 - 1:15 PM - Lunch and Presentation
(Please note that for this month only, the program will take place on Thursday instead of Tuesday)

Where: Denver Athletic Club 1325 Glenarm Pl, Denver

Cost: NIRI Members - $38 Non-Members - $55

TO REGISTER PLEASE : Click here

Good news! For members who wish to view the presentation but can't attend the meeting, it will be available via a link on the home page of our Chapter website (www.rockyniri.org) starting the day after. The presentation (all audio, video and accompanying PowerPoint slides) will be captured as a rich media recording courtesy of Boulder-based Catapult PR-IR (www.catapultpr-ir.com) You just click on the link and it plays back automatically. All you need is a Windows Media Player and preferably high-speed Internet access. This is a unique service that only the Rocky Mountain Chapter of NIRI is offering its members. Please send your feedback to Terri Douglas, Catapult PR-IR at tdouglas@catapultpr-ir.com

IRO Program
All of us in investor relations - and at NIRI - recognize today's tough economic conditions. The Rocky Mountain NIRI chapter has a program in place to help support our members during these tough times. It is the IRO (Independent Resource Opportunity) program. If your company does not reimburse you for attending NIRI meetings, or if you are not currently employed but want to network with other NIRI members and benefit from the educational programs, the IRO program is for you! To qualify you must be an existing IRO (i.e., a practitioner) member or you must have been one within the past three years. On a first-come, first-served basis, you could be sponsored for $28 of the fee to attend the meeting. Therefore, if you are a member, normally paying $38 to attend, you would only pay $10. If you are a previous member attending now as a guest, rather than paying $55 to attend, you would pay only $27. All you need to do is submit your confidential request for sponsorship to Becky Winning via phone at (303)722-8388 or email at winning_ink@msn.com. Becky will notify you whether or not you are one of the first five requests. You can be sponsored up to three times a year. So don't let the fact that you may be unemployed, under-employed or not being reimbursed by your company keep you away from the NIRI Rocky Mountain Chapter meetings. Be one of the first five people to contact Becky Winning and you could be sponsored for the next NIRI meeting.

May 21, 2009
5:00 PM MT 		NIRI Networking Event
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Who You and a guest

What: Networking with a beer and food pairing session

When: Thursday, May 21, 2009 Time: 5:00 to 7:00 p.m.

Where: Molson Coors Tavern/Bar

1225 17th Street, Denver, Corner of 17th and Lawrence, 32nd floor

No special parking available, but several lots are nearby

Cost: Bring a guest for Free! Cost is $20 per NIRI member or non-member; bring a guest for free.

Please note when registering only enter a total of 1 person attending for both you and your guest. You can still put your guest name and company in the space provided.


NIRI is giving back! Please consider bringing a non-perishable food item to donate to the Food Bank of the Rockies. Unfortunately, we cannot take cash donations.

Special thanks to Molson Coors Brewing Company for providing the beer, location and pairing expertise.

TO REGISTER PLEASE: Click here

Apr 14, 2009
11:30 AM CT 		Add Value Through Competitive Intelligence
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It is important for IROs to continue to demonstrate value to their organization, especially in uncertain economic times. Dennis Sienko, former IRO for AT&T Broadband and now competitive intelligence manager for Qwest, will illustrate how the investor relations professional is uniquely situated within an organization to provide value-added competitive intelligence information to senior management. Learn what competitive intelligence is, and is not, as well as how IROs can enhance their value within an organization by expanding upon much of the available information.

Mar 10, 2009
11:30 AM MT 		Hedge Funds' Impact on the Market
Speaker: Rick Hanley, Chairman and CEO of Hanley & Associates
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Hedge Funds' Impact on the Market

In volatile economic markets it is increasingly important for IROs to stay abreast changes in the sell-side and the buy-side. Listen as Rick Hanley, Chairman and CEO of Hanley & Associates, provides an update on the impact of the economy on research and/or management access, especially as it relates to hedge funds. Learn what this means to you and how, based on this knowledge, you can employ strategies to identify potential shareholders.

Feb 10, 2009
11:30 AM MT 		Legal Overview of IR – What IROs Need to Know
Speaker: Brent Fassett, partner at Cooley Godward Kronish LLP
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Jan 13, 2009
11:30 AM MT 		Charting a New Course: Economic Update 2009
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In 2008, the nation's economy has struggled to overcome multiple shocks, including a downturn in housing markets, turmoil in financial markets, deteriorating labor markets and the disappearance of job growth. Consumer confidence is at a low, businesses are worried and the credit markets have contracted. Is 2009 likely to follow suit?

Join us as Emily Stuart, Research Economist at Development Research Partners, kicks off the new year with a wrap-up of the 2008 economy followed by an economic forecast for 2009. Hear how she anticipates the economy will react in the coming year and learn how it affects investor relations professionals.

Dec 9, 2008
11:30 AM MT 		NOTICE AND ACCESS (also known as E-proxy) - What Have the Early Adopters Learned?
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The SEC implemented the electronic proxy rule, Notice & Access, in July 2007. Many Denver companies have implemented Notice & Access and what better way to learn about the mechanics, the pitfalls, and the success stories related to it than from our own local colleagues.


With the upcoming proxy season, it's the prefect time to assess what worked and what can be improved. Join us for a panel on lessons learned from IROs whose companies have implemented the rule.

Among other discussion points, we will cover these Notice and Access topics:

Concerns and challenges;
Lessons learned;
Benefits and suggested changes;
Cost savings;
Notice and Access Statistics;
Meeting Specifics;
Experience from a company that has participated two (2) years in a row;
Looking ahead


Moderator:
Steve Nutt, Account Executive, Broadridge

Speakers:
Larry Thede, Vice President, Investor Relations, UDR, Inc
Joan Oshinski, Shareholder Relations, Qwest
Mike McGawn, Corporate Counsel, Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc
Sean Arend, Senior Corporate Counsel, Corporate and Securities, Vail Resorts

When:
Tuesday, December 9, 2008
11:30 AM - Check-in
12:00 - 1:15 PM - Lunch and Presentation

Where:
Denver Athletic Club
1325 Glenarm Place, Denver

Cost:
NIRI Members - $38
Non-Members - $55



TO REGISTER PLEASE : Click here



Good News! For members who wish to view the presentation, it will be available via a link on the home page of the Chapter's Web site (www.rockyniri.org) beginning the next day. The presentation will be captured as a rich media recording courtesy of Boulder-based Catapult PR-IR (www.catapultpr-ir.com). Just click on the link to play back automatically. All that is needed is a Windows Media Player and preferably high-speed Internet access. Please send your feedback to Terri Douglas, Catapult PR-IR at tdouglas@catapultpr-ir.com.
Nov 11, 2008
 Handling Hecklers and Difficult Questions during Earnings Calls
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Speaker: Naomi Price, Director, National Accounts, Mandel Communications

Title: Handling Hecklers and Difficult Questions During Earnings Calls

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Oct 7, 2008
11:30 AM MT 		NIRI CEO Discusses Pressing Issues for Today's IR Practitioners
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IROs face an unprecedented pace of changes from expanding regulatory requirements, capital market structure evolution, demanding shareholders and generally challenging markets. As president and CEO of NIRI, Jeffrey Morgan is positioned to provide a macro-level perspective on the most pressing issues faced by today's IR practitioners.

Join us as Jeff Morgan addresses the NIRI Rocky Mountain Chapter to discuss:

- changing financial markets;

- the economy;

- globalization;

- the migration of static information to usable data; and

- regulators, regulations and regulatory evolution

In addition, Jeff will talk about NIRI's expanding role as the advocate for and voice of the investor relations profession and will explain how NIRI can serve IROs through educational offerings and peer networking.

Beyond Jeff's current role and high-level organizational contacts within the financial services and futures industries, his prior experience also provides a broad perspective on our evolving financial systems. Prior to coming to NIRI, he served as executive vice president for the Futures Industry Association (FIA), a trade association based in Washington, D.C., and chief staff executive of the Institute for Financial Markets (IFM). He has more than 18 years of experience with trade associations, including a solid financial background and regulatory experience.

When: Tuesday, October 7, 2008
11:30 AM - Check-in
Noon - 1:15 PM - Lunch and Presentation

Where: Denver Athletic Club
1325 Glenarm Place, Denver

Cost: NIRI Members - $38
Non-Members - $55

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Good news! For members who wish to view the presentation but can't attend the meeting, it will be available via a link on the home page of our Chapter website (www.rockyniri.org) starting the day after. The presentation (all audio, video and accompanying PowerPoint slides) will be captured as a rich media recording courtesy of Boulder-based Catapult PR-IR (www.catapultpr-ir.com). You just click on the link and it plays back automatically. All you need is a Windows Media Player and preferably high-speed Internet access. This is a unique service that only the Rocky Mountain Chapter of NIRI is offering its members. Please send your feedback to Terri Douglas, Catapult PR-IR at tdouglas@catapultpr-ir.com.

Sep 9, 2008
 IR Lessons from the former Managing Director of Research at Goldman Sachs
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May 13, 2008
11:30 AM CT 		NIRI Rocky Mountain Chapter Media Roundtable
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Denver Athletic Club
1325 Glenarm Place
Denver


Mark your calendar for the NIRI Rocky Mountain Chapter Media Roundtable. Sit down face-to-face with Denver's top journalists. As professional communicators, we need to know how best to work with the reporters who cover our industries and speak to our audiences. Event attendees will have the opportunity to meet with different reporters to learn about their pitching styles, what kinds of stories they are looking for and the changes they are seeing in their media outlets. Below are the attending media members so far and the list will continue to grow! Be sure to come to the roundtables with your questions, concerns and business cards.

Participating media members include:

Greg Avery, Denver Business Journal

Al Lewis, The Denver Post

Mike Cote, ColoradoBiz

David Milstead, Rocky Mountain News

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NIRI Members - $38
Non-Members - $55

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Good news! For members who wish to view the presentation but can?t attend the meeting, it will be available via a link on the home page of our Chapter website (www.rockyniri.org) starting the day after. The presentation (all audio, video and accompanying PowerPoint slides) will be captured as a rich media recording courtesy of Boulder-based Catapult PR-IR (www.catapultpr-ir.com). You just click on the link and it plays back automatically. All you need is a Windows Media Player and preferably high-speed Internet access. This is a unique service that only the Rocky Mountain Chapter of NIRI is offering its members. Please send your feedback to Terri Douglas, Catapult PR-IR at tdouglas@catapultpr-ir.com.

Dec 11, 2007
11:30 AM MT 		NIRI'S December Meeting to Discuss 'Building Credibility'
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Stephanie Comfort, Senior Vice President of Corporate Strategy, Qwest Communications International

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Nov 13, 2007
11:30 AM MT 		The Blog Zone – Financial Blogs Explained
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Oct 9, 2007
11:30 AM MT 		"Buyside Perspectives – IR Research Update"
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What is the value of investor relations to a corporation? How can we as IROs improve our ability to understand and connect with Wall Street? What does the buyside think of the role of IR and how we can better work with them?

Brian P. RivelPlease join us as Brian Rivel, President of Rivel Research Group, shares his views, insights and results from recent research on just these questions. Bring along your CEO and CFO for an enlightening discussion of investor relations from the perspective of one of our most significant target audiences ? the buyside. Whether you?re new to IR or a seasoned pro, understanding the views and mindset of the buyside is invaluable information in guiding your IR program and improving its impact.

As President of Rivel Research Group, Brian is responsible for guiding the organization as the preeminent investment community research provider to corporate America. Brian's vision of conducting strategic research for top tier companies is being realized as Rivel Research Group has now worked with 40 of the Fortune 100 companies. He plays a crucial role in helping clients gain insight on corporate governance matters, C-Suite strategy and planning, and investor communications.

In addition to implementing Rivel's research strategy and focus, Brian is a frequent presenter to board members, management teams and communications professionals on how research can add value to an organization by building competitive advantage. He works closely with Rivel's strategy team to insure that the aforementioned three groups understand how they are perceived on the Street and what changes can be implemented to improve valuation. Brian has authored several articles in business publications highlighting the power of conducting strategic research among financial community audiences.
Sep 11, 2007
11:30 AM MT 		Corporate Disclosure Update: What's new - what's changed - what you need to know.
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Denver Athletic Club1325 Glenarm PlDenver

Our 2007-2008 Kick-Off luncheon. Please join us as Brent Fassett, Partner with Cooley Godward Kronish, shares his views on the latest developments in corporate disclosure. Whether you're an IRO, a CFO who is responsible for Investor Relations, or part of a Finance or IR team, this session will provide you with insight on a topic of significant value to your company and your IR program.

May 8, 2007
11:30 AM MT 		Corporate Valuation – How the Street Analyzes Your Company
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The Denver Athletic Club
1325 Glenarm Place
Denver, CO,
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Presenters: Gene Mack, senior biotechnology analyst on HSBC's global healthcare equity research team, and Joseph Turner, former CFO of Myogen, Inc.
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Apr 10, 2007
 'Competitive Intelligence – How IR can Play an Integral Role'
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Len Griehs, Vice President, Investor Relations, Campbell Soup Company

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Mar 15, 2007
12:00 PM MT 		The Perspective of the Chairman of the Board
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Jerre Stead, Chairman of the Board and CEO of IHS Inc.

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Feb 13, 2007
12:00 AM ET 		Arming Yourself for M&A – What to Do, What Not to Do and Stories from the Trenches

Paul Hilton, a Partner of Hogan & Hartson
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