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Promoting better alignment in state and regional strategies to enhance communication, collaboration, and alignment of economic development strategies, reduce redundancies, and build capacity in pursuit of increased economic competitiveness for Colorado.  In February of 2023, Colorado was selected to be one of six states to participate in a pilot program…

As economic developers, we play a unique role in balancing the needs of the various stakeholders in our communities and act as a key resource for municipal and business leadership. Join us as we explore the intersection of business and municipal finance where we’ll discuss the challenges facing both sectors…

Liquid Power: Colorado’s True Super Resource     Hear a status update and learn how communities across the Headwaters State can turn water challenges into catalysts for innovation, resilience, and sustainable prosperity.   HydroCatalyst (Presenter): James Eklund, Partner, Taft/

WIDE: The Data League — Unmasking the Power Behind Workforce Intelligence     This powerhouse alliance of data heroes ensures that Colorado’s workforce system has the insight, precision, and evidence needed to drive impactful decisions. In this session, members of WIDE will reveal how they harness workforce data to strengthen…

A Quantum Leap into the Future     Discover how this initiative is empowering K-12 educators by connecting them with STEM industries to ensure students gain the real-world skills needed to tackle future challenges.   The Future Forger (Presenter): Kelly Reeser, Business Development Supervisor & Teacher Externship Specialist, Colorado Department…

Forging the Future: Manufacturer's EDGE's Upgrade     Join the masterminds behind the new Manufacturer's EDGE and discover how their revamp will help you equip manufacturers with the cutting-edge tools, resources, and strategies needed to dominate the global marketplace. Learn how this powerful transformation will help businesses build a more…

WIDE: The Data League — Unmasking the Power Behind Workforce Intelligence     This powerhouse alliance of data heroes ensures that Colorado’s workforce system has the insight, precision, and evidence needed to drive impactful decisions. In this session, members of WIDE will reveal how they harness workforce data to strengthen…

The Civic Nexus: Forging Government-Economic Development Alliances     This session, featuring insights from the Metro Mayors Caucus, will delve into how to build powerful alliances between public policy and economic growth. Learn best practices for effectively onboarding and empowering elected officials to become champions for economic prosperity in your…

The Entrepreneurial Forge: Igniting Innovation & Community Vitality     Hear directly from the experts on how these initiatives are igniting innovation, creating jobs, and forging new vitality for the communities they serve.   The Capital Catalyst (Moderator): Nim Patel, Chief Operating Officer, Colorado Enterprise Fund The Innovation Architects (Panelists):…

POW! DEN vs. The Forces of Chaos     KABOOM! The first half of 2025 has been a high stakes battle against the forces of tariffs, economic uncertainty, and geopolitical villains. But DEN, one of the world's mightiest airports, is ready for the fight! Join us as we go behind…

The Entrepreneurial Forge: Igniting Innovation & Community Vitality     Hear directly from the experts on how these initiatives are igniting innovation, creating jobs, and forging new vitality for the communities they serve.   The Capital Catalyst (Moderator): Nim Patel, Chief Operating Officer, Colorado Enterprise Fund The Innovation Architects (Panelists):…

The Childcare Crisis: Assembling Your Alliance of Heroes     Join the architects of the La Plata Early Childcare Strategic Investment Plan to uncover the true economic cost of the childcare crisis and the transformative power of collaboration. This session will share the critical data that established a new baseline…

POW! DEN vs. The Forces of Chaos     KABOOM! The first half of 2025 has been a high stakes battle against the forces of tariffs, economic uncertainty, and geopolitical villains. But DEN, one of the world's mightiest airports, is ready for the fight! Join us as we go behind…