Before Christopher Lee Kukich started The KUKICH Creative Marketing Firm in Longmont, he partnered up with Frank Kaven at Martini’s Bistro in Longmont... Using his skills, Christopher helped re-brand the bistro and turned it from bankruptcy to a million dollar business within a year... Known as "The Martini Boyz" in the Longmont Community Frank & Christopher were active in a variety of local o
rganizations such as the Longmont Downtown Development Authority (LDDA), Longmont Area Visitors Association (LAVA), Longmont Chamber of Commerce & Longmont Council for the Arts. In 2009 Christopher Kukich & Frank Kaven began a relationship with A Woman's Work (AWW) in which they developed an event called "Magnificent Men of A Woman's Work" (an auction in which the men provide an excursion) in 2011 over $53,000 was raised by the men participating, at the same time the 1st Wednesday of every month 10% of the Bistro's revenue was donated to AWW. The Martini Boyz from the Bistro began working with different organizations, the largest event was entitled "Cat Walk 4 Safe Shelter of St. Vrain Valley - a Champagne & Canape Event" (this was a fashion show in which all of the jewelry, clothing & make-overs were donated & auctioned off) in 2012 over $25,000 was raised and in 2013 $175,000 was raised making it one of the highest in Longmont History. Other smaller events supported by the Martini Boyz was for the Tiny Tim Center where there was a "Christmas in July Event" (you bring in a gift for a child & you will be given a gift from the Bistro). "Dining Out for the Arts - Martini Style" is a fundraiser for Longmont Council for the Arts. Christopher & Frank’s community involvement while at Martini’s Bistro includes working with the Avon Walk to create a "Walk a Mile in Their Shoes" event (a meandering mile walk thru downtown Longmont from the Longmont Civic Center to Martini's Bistro) in the first year over $4,100 was raised, half of which stayed in the community to assist Stephanie McKeehan whom is currently battling breast cancer. Other smaller contributions made by Frank Kaven & Christopher Kukich include many silent auction gift cards which are given out all year long to local Non-Profits, Schools & Churches. In August 2013 Frank Kaven passed away & Christopher was asked to leave Martini’s Bistro. Starting his new journey he teamed up with Phoenix Sagen and created the KUKICH Creative Marketing Firm. Today Christopher continues his community involvement with Phoenix adding other non-profits to their list such as The Colorado Flood Foundation, Realities for Children Bolder County, Boulder County Care Connect, Longmont Meals on Wheels, Portraits for Prosperity, Toys for Tots, The Inn Between, & many others. In September 2013 Christopher won The Longmont Legends Personality Award: in connection with the Boulder Community Care Connect (BCCC) a non-profit that promotes the security, comfort and independence of seniors and adults with disabilities... In 2014 Christopher Kukich & Phoenix Sagen were voted Boulder County's Top 100 People... In 2014 The KUKICH Creative Marketing Firm was awared the BEYOND BUSINESS AWARD in connection with Realities for Children Boulder County... In May 2014 The KUKICH Creative Marketing Firm was voted 2nd BEST NEW BUSINESS in connection with the Longmont Times Call READERS CHOICE AWARDS. The KUKICH Creative Marketing Firm Family believes that giving back to the community is the only way in which to belong in the community.
