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December 2003 Local News: What’s Happening at BIBA? Save the Date! Monday, January 26, 2004 Herb Morreale, Founder and Managing Partner of Kalos Strategy Group, respected as one of the top business strategy consulting firms, will be leading a seminar following BIBA's annual meeting on the evening of the 26th at Trilogy's. More details, to come... Don't miss this opportunity to learn about BIBA's progress and plans, network with other independents AND gain invaluable knowledge that will help your business compete. BIBA Welcomes Colene Van Winkle - BIBA's new permanent part-time Executive Director! Colene brings experience as an independent business owner as well as over 10 years with two Chamber of Commerce operations. Please join the BIBA Board in welcoming Colene at the annual meeting in January. The BIBA Board of Directors is proud to announce the election of three new board members: Doyle Albee of Prufrocks and Strategic Advantage, who will lead BIBA's PR Team, Justin Van Hoten, Bookkeeper for BIBA Member Buffalo Exchange and past member Mountain Sun, who will serve as BIBA's Treasurer and Gary Gomulinski, founder of Midair Design in Boulder. The following Board positions are still open: Advocacy, Marketing, Events and Membership. Please email Eileen if you are interested: [email protected]. Fall/Winter 2003/04 BIBA Guide to Independents The next BIBA Guide should be completed this month. Look for more information via email soon. It is not too late to renew your membership! Send your renewals to BIBA, 690 S. Lashley Lane, Boulder, CO 80305. There are also a few spots left in the special advertsing section. Please visit the web site at /MemberBenefits/Ad-specifications.doc for more information. Are you a BIBA Member? Invest in Boulder's future! Log on to /MemberBenefits/joinnow.php to join BIBA today! Join BIBA on an in-kind trade! We are currently in need of the following items: laser printer, paper, printing and a local business database. Email Eileen at [email protected] to join.