SPONSORS

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The financial crisis in Asia has caused severe difficulties for many of our colleagues. Those CEAR 2,000 Symposium speakers (and others) listed in the "Seeking Sponsors" section of this web-site are seeking financial sponsors. Those who are especially interested in a particular resource or speaker, etc., are encouraged to directly contact both the listed speaker(s) and any other(s) whose subjects are of special interest. More information about each speaker is in the "Abstracts" section of this web-site. Those who directly sponsor a particular speaker, etc., are encouraged to contact Lindsey V. Maness, Jr. (above) to be listed herein.

The following (in alphabetical order) are sponsors of the CEAR 2,000 Symposium.

The Asian Chamber of Commerce

930 West 7^th Avenue

Denver, CO 80204 USA

Executive Director: John Wright

Tel: 303-595-9737 Fax: 303-623-9015 E-Mail: ...

The Asian Chamber of Commerce (ACC) is a non-profit organization whose missions are to promote awareness and to assist in the economic development of the Asian business community. The Asian Chamber of Commerce provides workshops, business networking & consulting, financial planning and international trade leads.

The ACC has a diverse volunteer 18-member Board of Directors representing all Asian ethnicities, countries and cultures, as well as those interested in Asian business ventures.

The ACC is comprised of over 400 individual, small business and corporate members. The ACC's activities include monthly- and special-meetings, special speakers and a quarterly newsletter about events that provide an insight into Denver Metro's Asian business and cultural communities.

The Asian Journal of Mining

AJM Resources Publishing

Level 2, Suite 18

600 Lonsdale Street

Melbourne, Vic 3000

AUSTRALIA

Tel: +61 (0)3 9642-3500 Fax: +61 (0)3 9642-3900 E-Mail: ajm@goldgroup.com.au

The Asian Journal of Mining is the only dedicated source of information on minerals exploration and mining developments in Asia. In a region known for its private networking and discretion, AJM's unique status and firmly established relationships provide accurate and exclusive reports, articles and analysis.

Published on a bi-monthly basis, the Journal's in-depth, English-language profiles on mining operations; exploration news; mining and investment policy developments; regional competitiveness analysis and geological facts and figures are required reading throughout Asia - and beyond.

The Asian Journal of Mining works closely with industry associations to promote investment and professional networking. It is a sponsor and official publication for major regional events.

The Denver Mining Club, Dick BeachSecretary.

Tel: 303-986-6535 E-Mail: rabeach@usa.net.

GeoExplorers International, Inc., Dr. Jan Krason, President.

5701 East Evans Avenue, Suite 22

Denver, CO 80222 USA

Tel: 303-759-2746 Fax: 303-759-0553 E-Mail: geoexpl@geoexplorers.com

Geoexplorers International, Inc. is an independently owned corporation for profit. It has been established in Denver, Colorado in 1974 (incorporated in 1977). Ever since Geoexplorers International, Inc. has been active and gained worldwide experience and highly respected reputation.

As the result of the research on gas hydrates, especially in the context of basin analysis, through its numerous publications and by sharing the research results with the scientific communities and petroleum industry, Geoexplorers International, Inc. has gained a reputation as the best qualified corporation in this field in the world.

The Rocky Mountain Chinese Society of Science and Engineering, Ms. Eveline Yang, President.

571 Sunrise Drive

Golden, CO 80401 USA

Tel: 303-526-2071 or 303-279-6209 E-Mail: eyang@carbon.cudenver.edu or yih-huei_wan@nrel.gov

The Rocky Mountain Chinese Society of Science and Engineering (RMCSSE) is a nonprofit organization registered in the State of Colorado and approved by the Internal Revenue Service. It is also a constituent organization of the Colorado Engineering Council.

RMCSSE has been serving the Rocky Mountain region since 1982. Over the years, it has sponsored annual scientific and technology conferences, promoted exchange of professional experience among its members, and provided up-to-date technological and socioeconomic information for its 200 members. It has received enthusiastic support from the Chinese community in Colorado and neighboring states.

RMCSSE regularly conducts seminars, conferences, and other social activities for its members. Each year RMCSSE sponsors Achievement Awards, Service Awards, and Youth Awards to recognize its outstanding members and their sons and daughters. Our members have also been recognized and received Honor Awards as well as Gold Medal Awards from the Colorado Engineering Council.

For more information about the Society, please contact Eveline Yang, President of RMCSSE (1999-2000) at E-Mail: eyang@carbon.cudenver.edu.