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BUSINESS 2 BUSINESS B2B T EXCHANGE hank you to everyone who par- ticipated in the recent Business to Business Exchange. This year’s event was the most successful yet! The B2B event is one of the largest fundraisers of- fered through the AAMD Alliance. This year’s event was held in August at the Wellshire Event Center in Denver. Many owners dedicated their valuable time to make this a successful afternoon event. Additionally, numerous supplier members enjoyed the convenience of net- working and presenting their products and services in a “speed dating” format. This year, we raised approximately $47,000! These funds will be focused to- ward supporting candidates who assist our industry. Because of your participation and support, the AAMD Alliance has taken huge strides over the past years to increase political involvement in an attempt to cre- ate a business friendly environment at the State Capitol. The AAMD Alliance has increased advocacy measures, implemented addi- tional funding streams, and increased our relationship building through additional one-on-one meetings with elected officials. Most recently, our extended efforts have helped to defeat or amend rent control measures, burdensome fees, tax increases, landlord tenant law, and other adverse leg- islation that could affect our industry. Thanks again to all who participated in the B2B event. We appreciate your in- volvement at this level - it makes a big difference in our industry! Presenting Sponsor: Gold Sponsor: For more information on how you can participate in the AAMD Alliance, please contact Luke Miller, Manager of Govern- ment Affairs at (303) 329-3300 or luke@ aamdhq.org. www.aamdhq.org OCTOBER 2017 • TRENDS | 23